Cabin accommodations near Dalton, Pennsylvania are situated within the Pocono Mountains region at elevations between 1,200-1,800 feet. The area experiences a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing from December through February, while summer brings warm days with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, particularly in July and August when cabin demand peaks.
What to do
Waterfall exploration: Ricketts Glen State Park Campground offers access to 22 named waterfalls along well-marked trails. "The biggest draw to this state park is the 22 waterfalls! We saw 18 of them on a four-mile moderate hike, but if you want to see the additional four, you could make it a seven-mile hike," notes one visitor to Ricketts Glen State Park Campground.
Lake activities: Pickerel Point Campground provides multiple water recreation options with crystal-clear water. "The lake is crystal clear and the beach is spotless. You absolutely have to bring a kayak/inflatable boat, but if you don't own one, don't worry, you can rent one," explains a camper at Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park.
Disc golf: Several cabin rentals provide access to frisbee golf courses through nearby recreation areas. "This area is so beautiful. A ton to explore and a huge frisbee golf course," reports a visitor to Hickory Run State Park.
Seasonal ice activities: Winter cabin options open up unique cold-weather recreation. A visitor to Pickerel Point notes, "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers. The park is large with many hiking trails and ice fishing."
What campers like
Lake proximity sites: Many cabins offer direct water access for convenience. A Pickerel Point guest explains, "We had site 100 and amazing views of the water from our camper. The trails were beautiful, recommend little falls trail. The bathrooms were clean with nice hot showers."
Family-friendly atmosphere: Cabin renters appreciate the structured activities for children at many locations. "The family run Campground is beautiful and clean. The RV sites are spaced out nicely. There are plenty of things to do; paddle boats, row boats, swimming pool, snack bar/campstore, activities, etc," shares a visitor at Keen Lake Resort Campground.
Environmental education: Some cabin locations provide learning opportunities. A reviewer at Lackawanna State Park Campground notes, "This is an amazing state park that has something for everyone. There is an environmental education center with programs, there is fishing and boating, and an amazing network of hiking and horse riding trails."
Accessible winter accommodations: Year-round cabin options provide cold weather comfort. "This place is our getaway place that we are glad to go to every weekend and truly enjoy every getaway minute!" explains a frequent visitor to Keen Lake Resort Campground.
What you should know
Bear safety protocols: Wildlife precautions are strictly enforced at cabins in this region. "We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area but never really thought that we would see one. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent. Do not leave any food out be sure to lock up everything in car," warns a camper at Tobyhanna State Park Campground.
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Quality and type of restrooms differ significantly between locations. At Cozy Creek Family Campground, "The grounds, the little store/coffee shop and the facilities were pristine," while at Tobyhanna, some note that "Bathrooms could be cleaned more often but relatively clean."
Road conditions: Access roads to some cabin locations require careful driving. A visitor to Cozy Creek Family Campground mentions, "The road in (Vacation lane) is dirt, rough and narrow. There is presently no gate as well so the public can just drive in."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies by location and carrier. A guest at Pickerel Point reports, "The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Schedule around organized events at family-oriented cabin locations. A visitor to Cozy Creek Family Campground shares, "Campground is based around kids, there's a lot for them to do!"
Playground access: Select cabin locations with dedicated play areas. "Highland campground was very nice and had so much hiking in and around it. They were very helpful with getting us a site since it was so last minute on a holiday weekend," notes a visitor to Highland Campgrounds.
Bike-friendly cabin selection: Choose cabin areas with paved paths for young cyclists. "Love that the road is paved, it makes it easy for the kids to ride bikes, skate etc...," explains a family visiting Pickerel Point.
Beach alternatives: Consider cabin locations with swimming pools for children who prefer controlled environments. "My kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake," shares a parent staying at Keen Lake Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: For RVs requiring full hookups, specific cabin campgrounds offer better options. "We stayed in the fairly new ledges loop that are all full hookup sites. Nice large sites, beautiful area, friendly rangers," notes an RVer at Clayton Park RV Escape.
Electrical considerations: Some cabin areas have limited electrical capacity. An RV camper at Lackawanna State Park warns, "Two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained."
Parking configurations: Pull-through options provide easier access for larger rigs. "Pull through site was spacious and easy to get to- though ours was not very wooded. A little difficult to get out of the campground though. We basically had to wait in line for 20 minutes while a couple people in front of us were trying to get out of their sites," shares an RVer at Shore Forest Campground.
