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ScoutStony Fork Creek Campground
Great location
Second trip here. Everything you need. Peaceful, large open areas with sites in sun and shade nestled in small valley surrounded by forest,
Cabin Camping near Cross Fork, PA
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Several state parks and private campgrounds near Cross Fork, Pennsylvania provide rustic and modern cabin rentals with varying amenities. Ole Bull State Park offers cabin camping with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, while nearby Lyman Run State Park Campground features similar cabin accommodations. Potter County Family Campground provides clean, well-maintained cabins with convenient access to outdoor activities. According to one visitor, "The cabins and bathhouses were extremely clean. The campground was really close to Cherry Springs, where we could go stargazing!" Most cabins include basic furnishings, with modern options featuring indoor heating, refrigerators, and cooking facilities. Bathhouses are typically accessible nearby, with many parks maintaining pristine facilities with hot showers.
Rustic cabins throughout the region often feature woodstoves for heating during colder months, making them suitable for year-round use. As one Parker Dam visitor noted, "The cabin camping is marvelous, lots of animals visit and you're on a mountainside and most of the sites are decently in the woods. Rustic but with stoves indoors which is great when it's rainy or too cold or snowy to cook outside." Pet policies vary significantly between locations, with some parks designating specific pet-friendly cabins while others maintain pet-free accommodations. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months and fall foliage season when occupancy rates peak. Pennsylvania state parks typically allow bookings up to 11 months in advance, while private campgrounds may have different reservation windows.
Most cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking utensils. Kitchen facilities range from basic fire rings with outdoor grills to fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves in modern units. Hills Creek State Park's modern cabins include "a microwave, toaster and coffee pot. The furniture was comfortable for a cabin and the porch was delightful to sit on during a rainy morning." Firewood is commonly available for purchase at campgrounds, often through self-service honor systems. Cell service is limited throughout the region, so downloading maps and information before arrival is recommended. Small general stores can be found in Cross Fork and nearby communities, though selection is limited and prices higher than in larger towns.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Cross Fork (44)
1. Ole Bull State Park Campground
"Electric sites are available with water access to fill tanks but no water hookups. "
"All have fire pits and picnick tables (some were brand new).
Flat grassy areas for your tent. Hiking trail along the stream. Saw a Bald Eagle on day 1."71 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $43 / night
2. Lyman Run State Park Campground
"Clean bathrooms with toilets, sinks and shower.
We camped at site #26. Maybe had to walk in about 50ft. to campsite. Has fire rings and picnic table.""The location of the park is near Cherry Springs SP, which gets all the attention for the night sky viewing."
3 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $29 / night
3. Austin Campground
"Found this location while going to Elk State Forest for the elk bugling. Was very happy to find this location. Had clean bathrooms with running water and showers."
"Very nice campground, well maintained quiet, clean restrooms and showers, nice sized sites, very nice owners"
4. Pettecote Junction Campground
"Petticoat Junction campground is nestled in the PA Grand Canyon with Pine Creek on one side and the Rails to Trails on the other of the campground."
"Absolutely beautiful well kept campground situated between Pine Creek and the rail trail! Great facilities...there's even glamping tents!"
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $100 / night
5. Little Pine State Park Campground
"Electric only but water fill up is in convenient locations. Dump station is provided. Well maintained and clean. So many outdoor activities abound."
"In my opinion, this is one of the best state parks in the state. The sites are a decent distance apart with only electric available."
90 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $48 / night
6. DB Adventures
"A fantastic hidden gem next to the picturesque pine creek. Perfect for a river float on your tube or kayak with a nearby shuttle service. Quiet campground with a brand new bath house."
"All the kids seem to love the playgrounds. Staff is awesome and friendly!"
1 Site AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $18 - $9999 / night
7. Colton Point State Park Campground
"For whatever reason it's expensive to stay at this state Park. It doesn't have modern bathrooms, and you can't pre-book your stay. But nonetheless it's absolutely awesome. I love the walk in sites."
"The campsites are private and you get to hike in (varying amounts of distance.)"
8. Canyon Country Campground
"Sites are not very level nor private, but the staff is great and the grounds are walking distance to the canyon. Met some great fellow campers here, biked the river trail, and hiked the state park."
"My only complaint was that the trees around our site were dead or at least had a lot of deadfall in them."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
9. Ole Bull Cabin — Ole Bull State Park
Check Availabilityfrom $92 / night
10. Russell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park
"The park has basic, water & electric as well as a few full hookup up sites."
"The sites have a decent amount of space between them so you are not on top of each other. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Not a lot of trees so many sites are in the direct sun."
Check Availabilityfrom $22 - $62 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 32 min from State College, PA
- 1 hr 41 min from Elmira, NY
- 2 hrs 3 min from Altoona, PA
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Cabin Reviews near Cross Fork, PA
256 Reviews of 44 Cross Fork Campgrounds
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Kevin L.ScoutHigh Pines RV Park
One Night Stay
Chose this campground as a quick overnight before boondocking up into NY. Wish we’d planned for a longer stay. Very nice campground. It is huge, but we were passing through off season so we had it more or less to ourselves.
The bathhouse was very clean. Laundry facilities as well.
Will definitely try to stay here again!
christian G.
GuideRussell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park
Loved it
Its was great, we stayed in new area, sites had ample room, not many trees at our spot so summer there wouldnt be much shade but we were next to a retention pond/drainage. We brought our dig whole loved running through there.
Not much to say besides it was clean, not crowded (in November) and decent spacing between sites
- christian G.Guide
Bellefonte-State College KOA
Easy
It was overall good, Nice amenities, pool was clean (3ft-5ft) Splash pad, air pillow, playground, pond, etc
It has nice wooded areas but very compact, if you have a large camper id be concerned with trying to make some turns on the upper area
Brandon O.
TravelerTrout Run Camp Resort
Great Campground and Amenities
I love this campground always clean and has a nice pool and splash pad. Another pool coming soon. Everyone is friendly and can get a lot of wood for $25
- AAdam O.Traveler
Lyman Run State Park Campground
Nice State campground.
They have 30 amp sites. No water but there is a dump station. Bring your Starlink there is no cell signal. Bathrooms are decent. Good Stargazing(head to nearby Cherry Springs). This is one of the most “out of the way” places in the eastern US. Not quite boon docking but close. There is a guy on the corner that sells firewood. Download maps to get in and out. Listen for the Elk. Watch for Bears.
- SSean F.Guide
Pettecote Junction Campground
Full Service Camping on the River
This is a full service RV campground with nightly and seasonal stays. I was tent camping and, unlike most RV campgrounds, the dedicated tent area was very nice and right on the river. There’s a camp store, laundromat, showers and many different boats available for rent right in the campground. Very well run place and everything looked well kept.
The sites face a small mountain wall with the river at the base so very scenic. The river is fairly fast running so boating and swimming are for older kids/adults in this area or put in someplace calmer.
For those riding the MABDR, this is only 5 mins off the trail and a good place to relax before the final 70 miles through the PA Grand Canyon.
Janet R.
LegendKellog's Alpaca Farm Campsites
Camping onsite with Amazing Alpacas
If you are interested in camping in the beautiful southern tier of NY, but want a quieter remote location than you get at a campground, why not try an alpaca farm? Robyn Kellog and family not only raise alpacas and run a fiber arts business on their farm, but they have developed a few campsites to provide a camping/glamping opportunity that comes with an upstate NY alpaca experience. Located just outside the quaint town of Scio, NY, and within range of Letchworth State Park, the farm is tucked away on a wooded hillside that provides a perfect home away from home for campers. I came for the first time just before they listed campsites on Hipcamp, through which you now can reserve, and I was very impressed.It would be worth staying for several days at least, because you can do plenty on the farm if you want to learn all about alpacas and maybe even take a fiber lesson or two; or you can use your farm camp as a base from which to explore all around the countryside nearby. The farm has one RV site tucked into a nice shady wooded spot just uphill from the alpaca corral and gift shop, and it is a nice spot but note that it does not have any hook-ups and you will need to be self-contained in that regard. There is also a lovely camper cabin further back in the woods, accessed by a short trail over a footbridge by a stream. There are also walk-in tent camping sites in an open meadow area near the alpacas. A porta-potty is available on site for campers, but you can also access a regular flush toiler during the day when the gift shop is open. This is a perfect camping opportunity for those inclined to fiber arts, fram stays and other novel camping experiences. Highly recommended!
Graham S.TravelerBlack Moshannon State Park Campground
Great campground at a beautiful park
Ive camped at Black Moshannon State Park many times both in a tent and our camper. The Park has tent only, electric and full hookup sites. It is well cared for and clean. The bathhouses are nice and well maintained. The Park itself offers a lot to do with fishing. Hiking, the beach, kayak rentals, etc. I've never had a bad time at Black Moshannon and will keep coming back.
Guide to Cross Fork
Cabins near Cross Fork, Pennsylvania are situated within the Pennsylvania Wilds region at elevations between 700-2,300 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with winter temperatures frequently dropping below freezing, making properly heated accommodations essential from November through March. Fall foliage typically peaks in early to mid-October, coinciding with the highest cabin rental demand of the year.
What to do
Fishing access points: Ole Bull State Park Campground offers direct access to Kettle Creek, a popular trout fishing destination. "We set up camp at a site along Kettle Creek, and we saw half a dozen campers walking back to their sites with trout caught within walking distance," notes a visitor to Ole Bull State Park Campground.
Dark sky stargazing: Located within 20 minutes of Cherry Springs Dark Sky preserve, cabins provide convenient overnight accommodations for astronomy enthusiasts. "We decided to go mid October due to a new moon and a trip to Cherry Springs to see the stars! Ole Bull was just a short drive from Cherry Springs and they had everything we needed," shares one visitor.
Rail trail biking: The Pine Creek Rail Trail runs adjacent to some cabin locations, offering 62 miles of relatively flat terrain suitable for cyclists of all abilities. According to one Pettecote Junction Campground visitor, "The location of PJC is perfect for fishing, floating/kayaking, and biking/hiking the rails to trail. The office has biking/tubing/boating rentals for its campers."
What campers like
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The region is known for diverse wildlife sightings including black bears, eagles, and elk. A visitor at Ole Bull State Park Campground shares, "Our first night we had a couple hundred pound bear climb the tree outside of the cabin. Park personnel came around and monitored the bear until it came down and left. It was spectacular!!!"
Cabin privacy levels: Site selection significantly impacts the privacy experience. "Our site was right on the river, we even saw an eagle," reports a Pettecote Junction Campground visitor, highlighting waterfront locations that balance privacy with views.
Winter warmth options: Some cabins maintain comfortable temperatures even in cold weather. As one camper notes, "This park is in Potter County in the PA Wilds. The campsites are flat, some in full shade and others out in the open. Electric sites are available with water access to fill tanks but no water hookups."
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Most cabin areas have minimal to no cellular coverage. At Crooked Creek Campground, one guest mentions, "WiFi that actually works great," which is notable as an exception to the typically limited connectivity in the region.
Water sources: Many cabins require guests to bring drinking water or fill containers at central locations. "Electric sites are available with water access to fill tanks but no water hookups. The bath houses are well maintained with newer renovations, tiled floors, shelves over the sinks, large stainless steel utility sinks for dish washing."
Firewood regulations: Local regulations prohibit bringing outside firewood to prevent pest spread. "Firewood is available 24 hours on the honor system for $6 per bundle. The campground hosts are right next to the ranger station in case the ranger isn't in."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several cabin locations include playground facilities for children. At Little Pine State Park Campground, "There are two sets of swings and one slide. The bathrooms have showers and were clean."
Swimming options: Beach areas with designated swimming zones provide safer water recreation for children. "There is a lake for swimming, kayaking and fishing. Minutes away from Big Pine Creek and additional swimming, boating and fishing opportunity."
Cabin selection strategy: Book specific cabin numbers based on location preferences. "We were in spot 75 right next to the bridge and not ideal... but spots 68,69,70 are prime."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Many cabin areas have uneven terrain that requires preparation. According to a visitor at Canyon Country Campground, "Sites are not very level nor private, but the staff is great and the grounds are walking distance to the canyon."
Electrical capacity variations: Different cabins offer varying electrical capabilities. "This is very rustic with electric options which is nice. The campsite we were at was very large probably better for a trailer but we enjoyed the space with our tent."
Water hookup availability: Not all cabins include water hookups despite having electricity. "Electric only but water fill up is in convenient locations. Dump station is provided. Well maintained and clean."
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