Best Cabin Camping near Dingmans Ferry, PA

Rustic cabins dot the Dingmans Ferry region, with Stokes State Forest offering heated cabins equipped with woodstoves, bunk beds, and basic kitchen facilities including refrigerators and electric stoves. Cabins typically feature picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern hooks both inside and outside. One camper shared that "the cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The interior features are just what you'd expect for getting away for the weekend." Kittatinny Campground provides cabin options with more developed amenities, including electric hookups and access to showers and toilets. Most facilities maintain clean bathrooms with flush toilets within walking distance, though distances between cabins and facilities vary significantly.

Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer months from May through October when availability becomes limited. Delaware Water Gap/Pocono Mountain KOA offers year-round cabin accommodations, while state park cabins typically operate seasonally. Pet-friendly cabins can be found at Camp Taylor Campground and Stokes State Forest, though specific pet policies vary by location. A visitor noted that "the shelter is what we would describe as a 'cabin'; four walls, a roof, locking door, locking windows, large picture frame front window, four beds (two bunks), a wood burning stove, and a porch." Rustic cabins in state parks generally cost less than private campground accommodations but offer fewer amenities.

Mattresses in state park cabins are typically vinyl-covered, allowing guests to sanitize them upon arrival. Visitors must bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and personal items regardless of cabin type. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, "there are coat hooks and a built-in shelf for our snacks, games, and other supplies." Kitchen supplies vary widely between locations—some cabins include basic cookware while others provide only minimal equipment. On-site camp stores at facilities like Kittatinny Campground and Delaware Water Gap KOA sell firewood, ice, and basic provisions. Campers staying in more remote cabins should bring all necessary supplies, as grocery stores are limited in the immediate area.

Best Cabin Sites Near Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania (91)

    1. Stokes State Forest

    27 Reviews
    Layton, NJ
    5 miles
    Website

    $7 - $55 / night

    "The cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The interior features are just what you'd expect for getting away for the weekend."

    "private with trees surrounding it

    • Cute little pond right on the campgrounds
    • Our site had a fire ring, a picnic table, and a large sturdy pole with a hook for your lantern/mesh dry bag/etc"

    2. Kittatinny Campground

    31 Reviews
    Milford, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 682-3539

    $75 - $400 / night

    "Not much to do around the park except walk around. We went on opening day so there weren’t many campers- maybe like 4 or 5. The people in the store were very friendly and the grounds were clean."

    "Nestled along the scenic Delaware River in Milford, Pennsylvania, Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites offers a delightful blend of relaxation and adventure."

    3. High Point State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Matamoras, NJ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 875-4800

    $5 - $20 / night

    "Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping."

    "My first time camping at High Point State Park, Sawmill Area, September 2019. I chose a campsite close to the restrooms and water spigot."

    4. Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park

    33 Reviews
    Skytop, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 676-3428

    $20 - $44 / night

    "Great lake camping...Tent-Cabin. Watch the local roads for potholes"

    "Well I'm staying at promise land state park for the 3 rd time it's a great place to visit and camp out or with your RV or Pop Up ."

    5. Swartswood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    13 Reviews
    Newton, NJ
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-5230

    "We booked a campsite at the far end of the loop by the lake, which looked to be the right spot for some privacy, but a longer walk to the bathroom and water spigot."

    "This campsite, CS52, was in the woods and we were able to get the illusion of privacy by parking the cars along the road as a makeshift wall and pitching our tents beside them, facing inward."

    6. Ocquittunk

    7 Reviews
    Layton, NJ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 948-3820

    "The sites had a fire ring with a cooking grate and a picnic table and were well spaced out from other sites. The views of the lake are nice, very peaceful."

    "The caping set up was nice and I enjoyed the proximity to available hikes in the area. The ‘lake’ however, was kind of a disappointment."

    7. Great Divide Campground

    16 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-4026

    "Not only is it in a beautiful setting, but the sites have a nice amount of space and everything is so clean. The pool was great and the laundry room was immaculate."

    "The campgrounds were very big and spread out and the campsites have their own space so you can enjoy quiet at night. Each site had a water spout and electric plug in."

    8. Camp Taylor Campground

    24 Reviews
    Pahaquarry, NJ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 496-4333

    $33 - $42 / night

    "Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you.  "

    "Easy access from Rt 80 and located close to the Lakota Wolf Preserve."

    9. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South

    10 Reviews
    Unity House, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "No lake in site. Standard amenities, like pool, hot tub, laundry, outdoor games a community fire pit etc.. Small store as well. 5 minutes to town. Sites are large in most cases."

    "This is a first-come, first-serve park in the Thousand Trails system so we had to drive around looking for a spot."

    10. Mountain Vista Campground

    20 Reviews
    Shawnee on Delaware, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 223-0111

    "The tent sites all have water & electric, and have a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are fully shaded."

    "Quiet, clean, pet friendly! Pool, fishing pond, small arcade. Open May through October."

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Cabin Reviews near Dingmans Ferry, PA

681 Reviews of 91 Dingmans Ferry Campgrounds


  • A
    Apr. 22, 2021

    Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park

    No RV sites a step up from tent camping.

    They have rustic cabins. Theae do not have plumbing or heat. It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it.

  • W L.
    Jan. 8, 2022

    Stokes State Forest

    Cozy Cabins and Serene Trails

    Rented a cabin in November (#009) and again in December (#008) of 2021. I favored Cabin 8, the kitchen and bathroom were separated from the main room.

    The cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The interior features are just what you'd expect for getting away for the weekend. THe main room has a bunk bed and two twins, a table with benches, two Adirondack chairs, a wood stove set into a fireplace (some cabins still feature a fireplace only, but these two did not), hot/cold water, electric stove with oven, refrigerator, toilet, bathroom sink, mirror, plenty of hooks to hang jackets and coats, storage cabinets in the kitchen area, overhead lighting, wall outlets, and screened windows.

    The doors feature deadbolt locks - so be sure to always take the key or set the lock to be unlocked all the time.

    The mattresses are vinyl covered, so you can wipe them down with your own sanitizing wipes. There was hand sanitizer in each cabin as well.

    Outside is a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. There are hooks near the door to hang a lantern.

    The park office is not nearby, about 2(?) miles away. They sell wood, and there are a few road stands near the campground, but that wood is wet. You'll need to find some birch to get your fire going if, like me, you didn't buy wood on the way (plenty of signs for wood as you approach the park office) and the office was closed upon arrival. I bought wood from a house across the street from the entrance to the cabins and it was damp, but in November, I wasn't complaining, it took awhile but I got a nice blaze going. You need that wood stove to heat up the cabin. Turning on the oven is a help, but not a good solution. The wood stove definitely heats the room up nicely. I went through two bundles of wood in one night, and could have used more in the morning. (There's plenty of fallen wood around but it was damp/raining both times I visited). The second time I took six bundles of wood and used them all from Friday to Sunday morning, and 7 would've have been better.

    The trails nearby are varied, read the maps (especially NY NJ Trail Conference Maps) to get an idea of difficulty/elevation. We went in November when there was a light rain that turned into a thunderstorm with hail and sleet! It was certainly an adventure. The area was  incredibly peaceful in December with many cabin reservations abandoned due to rain in the forecast. It did rain, but was still a great trip. The photos of the tent sites were taken in December.

  • Dwight D.
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Jenny Jump State Forest

    Cute Comfortable Shelter

    This is the first time we decided to forgo tent camping and reserve a shelter at a state park. We had a much better experience than we were expecting! The "shelter" is what we would describe as a "cabin"; four walls, a roof, locking door, locking windows, large picture frame front window, four beds(two bunks), a wood burning stove, and a porch. Even compared to our glamping this was luxury!!

    There are eight shelters at Jenny Jump State Park. Shelter 2 is a minute walk from the restroom with sink/shower and water. Shelters 7 & 8 are even closer while 4 & 5 are the furthest, may an extra 5 minutes walk? The dead end means there isn't too much traffic, though the road is right there so you can wave to the other campers heading to the restroom or for hikes. There is a trail head at one of the parking lots. During the day the parking lots filled up and there was some overflow parking for day-hikers across the road. We got to see their dogs, so that was a bonus for us! Otherwise, this shelter is not situated too close to the other shelters and feels very private.

    We brought battery-powered lights since there is no electricity. There were coat hooks and a built-in shelf for our snacks, games, and other supplies. There was a picnic table and benches inside. We brought camping chairs for relaxing on the porch. We spent most of our time on the porch; cooking, chatting, and crafting while enjoying the sunshine and breeze.

    Oh, this shelter is wheelchair accessible. Some of the others are not.

  • D
    Jul. 5, 2020

    Tobyhanna State Park Campground

    Good campground for families.

    My dog and I stayed for 2 nights in the rustic tenting area. We were the only campers Wednesday & Thursday. The family camp area features spaces (small areas for either RV campers or tents and cars) with a picnic table and fire ring and water (some have electricity). They also have shared facilities such as bathrooms and showers. However, they seemed a little too cramped fir me and I wasn’t looking for opportunities to socialize, so the remote tent site was my choice. The tent sites do not have water or electric, but do have picnic tables, a fire ring and share one large outhouse with clean pit toilets. There are 5 sites and they can accommodate (shared) multiple tent set ups. Also you need to park your vehicle in a designated lot which is very close to the sites. There are multiple easy hiking and biking trails that are well marked. A lake for fishing and a small sandy beach with a picnic area for families (unfortunately no dogs are allowed on the beach). There are 2 boat launch areas (one for the campers, and another for gen. public) which also has a boat rental business (dogs are allowed). There are black bears in the park so do not leave food out and dispose of all trash in the appropriate dumpsters.

  • Kelly F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2022

    Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA

    It's a KOA

    Its our first stop of many and we wanted to shake out any glitches with our new camper at a public campground. The staff are very helpful and accommodateing. This campground although dated offers all the necessary comforts-Wifi, hot showers, electric etc. Currently, there are various updates occurring: additional sites, new tiny cabins, WIFI and electric are also being modernized. We opted to relocate to a site with less construction occurring and although you can still hear back hoes etc-our view has much improved. We wish there was easier access to bike and hike trails so we didn't have to drive to a location but overall a comfortable and positive experience.

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • T
    May. 27, 2018

    Mountain Vista Campground

    Friendly Campground

    Set on a hillside, the campground has three levels. The tent sites all have water & electric, and have a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are fully shaded. Facilities were neat & clean, and there was a covered verandah with string lights, chairs & picnic tables outside the bathroom area.

    Campground staff were friendly, and there was a store with firewood, ice and many other conveniences. Wifi was available, and connection was good the entire time I was there.

    The campground is convenient to many hikes in the Delaware Water Gap area.

    Be aware that the campground doesn't have credit card facilities, but does have an ATM in the store if absolutely necessary.

  • N
    Jun. 5, 2019

    Soaring Eagle Campground and the Inn at Kellam's Bridge

    I have never stayed at the Inn but have been camping on the river for 15 years

    I love the property and the family that operates it. My son had his first camping trip there when he was ten days old. It is great family camp ground with amenities that are helpful to parents and new campers such as restrooms, showers, camp shop, canoe/kayak/tube rentals and designated drive in sites with fire ring and table. As well as sites with water/ electric hookup. Yet, it still manages to maintain a more remote and rustic feel by preserving the trees, stream and riverfront property in a mutual state without concrete pads or driveways. There is no commercial aspect that I find when at most “family” parks with pools, arcades and cabins. The sites are larger than most campgrounds and well spaced out. I have been there on busy holiday weekends where it was full but still peaceful and private with a great community of campers and on weekdays and off weekends when it felt as if I had the river to myself. I have never had a bad experience in at least 20 trips.

  • Derek W.
    Jul. 1, 2019

    Dingmans Shallows Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    Great NPS campsite on the Delaware

    This is a campsite that is maintained by the NPS. It is just past Dingmans Ferry Campground and is only accessible by water (Kayak, canoe, boat, or in my case a packraft).   The site is free but is available on a first come first served.  I stayed here for my second night on the river (my first night was spent at Namanock Island about 8 miles north.  

    The site has a designated fire pit with a grate.  It's quite spacious and can fit several tents easily.  It backs up to the McDade Recreation Trail which is pretty cool as we were able to hike out of there the next day.  

    We cooked S'mores, ate hot dogs, and used a Jet boil for our meals. 

    Note: this is a primitive site meaning there are no bathrooms.  Please exercise leave no trace principles and pack out all trash if you plan on visiting!

    Overall I would recommend the site as it was clean, well maintained, and relatively easy to unload on small sand beach on the Delaware. Happy Camping!


Guide to Dingmans Ferry

Cabins near Dingmans Ferry provide rustic accommodations at elevations ranging from 400 to 1,200 feet in Pennsylvania's Pocono region. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing between November and March, with summer highs reaching 80-85°F. Most cabins require advanced planning, especially in high season when temperatures and occupancy rates peak simultaneously.

What to do

Hiking to fire towers: High Point State Park offers access to observation points with panoramic views. A camper noted, "We drove down the road and were able to get in a nice 5 mile hike up to the fire tower. Due to cooler temps there were really no bugs to complain about while camping."

Paddling on multiple lakes: Pickerel Point Campground provides water access directly from campsites. One visitor mentioned, "My favorite site does, plus I can launch my kayak right from there! The only drawback is no alcohol allowed, but most State Parks are like that I think."

Wildlife observation: Camp Taylor Campground offers access to a wolf preserve with regular tours. A reviewer explained, "The Lakota Wolf Preserve is located on the camp and offers discounted tours for campers. Small swimming pond with paddleboat and kayak rentals."

What campers like

Clear water swimming: Several parks offer clean, well-maintained swimming areas. One camper at Swartswood State Park noted, "The lake is great to kayak and fish, and the campsites are spacious and has bathrooms. Very clean and enjoyable."

Cabin privacy levels: Cabin layouts and positioning vary significantly between parks. At Stokes State Forest, a visitor detailed, "I favored Cabin 8, the kitchen and bathroom were separated from the main room." Different cabin arrangements accommodate various privacy needs.

Winter cabin heating options: Cabins with heating systems become essential during colder months. As one camper explained, "You need that wood stove to heat up the cabin. Turning on the oven is a help, but not a good solution. The wood stove definitely heats the room up nicely."

What you should know

Seasonal operating schedules: Not all cabins operate year-round. At Kittatinny Campground, facilities operate from April 15 to October 15, while others remain open throughout winter with modified services.

Wildlife awareness: Bears and other wildlife require proper preparation. A camper shared, "Remember, this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes."

Variable cell service: Connectivity differs dramatically between locations. One visitor reported, "I understand this is not the park's fault and some would say that this is 'real' camping—try telling that to the two millennials that were staying with us."

Tips for camping with families

Age-appropriate activities: Many campgrounds offer programs specifically designed for children. At Great Divide Campground, a visitor noted, "They had scheduled activities for kids. The one downside about this site was that you are not allowed to keep your car at your site."

Kid-friendly cabin options: Some cabins work better for families than others. A parent mentioned, "It's great to have the small kitchen when camping with the family. A must see campground."

Educational opportunities: Several parks offer learning experiences alongside recreation. One reviewer shared, "The camp store is cute and has just about anything that you need. The wolf preserve at the same location was just amazing—we learned so much and could hear the wolves howl from the campsite."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Many sites require equipment for proper setup. A visitor observed, "So, we got in with no reservation, which was great. It's in the same park as the high point, also great. The sites are varied, some have tent platforms, but we have a trailer and the 'trailer' sites aren't level."

Hook-up availability: Water and electric connections vary by location. One RVer explained, "We had full hookups (20/30/50 amp, water & sewer). There's no cable but we were able to pickup about 6 channels with our digital antenna."

Dump station limitations: Not all parks offer on-site waste disposal. A camper noted, "Water and electric hookups are standard, no sewer, but there is a dump station. The store is cute and has just about anything that you need."

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Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Dingmans Ferry, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Dingmans Ferry, PA is Stokes State Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 27 reviews.

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