Best Cabin Camping near Ellwood City, PA

Breakneck Campground and Indian Brave Campground offer cabin accommodations near Ellwood City with varying levels of amenities. Rustic cabins at Breakneck provide basic shelter with some featuring timber platforms overlooking a gorge, while more furnished options at Rose Point Park include beds and indoor facilities. Most cabins provide access to central bathhouse facilities with showers and toilets. Electricity is available at select cabin sites, particularly at Bear Run and Indian Brave campgrounds. "The owners are wonderful, welcoming people who keep the grounds well maintained and clean. There's a nice mix of campsites, we prefer the more private, wooded spots," notes one regular visitor.

Three-sided huts and basic cabins accommodate solo travelers and couples, while larger family cabins sleep 4-6 people. Moraine State Park offers group cabins suitable for family reunions or organized gatherings. Reservation requirements vary by location, with peak season (May-September) requiring bookings several months in advance. Pets are permitted in select cabins at Breakneck, Bear Run, and Indian Brave campgrounds, though additional fees may apply. "This place is great. Friendly office staff. Every spot has a fire pit. Love the option to have rent electric," reports a camper at Indian Brave Campground.

Bedding, pillows, and cooking utensils are not typically provided in rustic cabins, requiring guests to bring these essentials. More developed cabins at Rose Point Park and Bear Run may include basic kitchen facilities with refrigerators and microwaves. Campground stores at larger facilities like Indian Brave stock basic camping supplies, firewood, and ice. Nearby Portersville and New Castle offer grocery stores for more substantial provisioning. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, with Breakneck charging $5 per bucket. Bathroom facilities range from vault toilets at primitive sites to full shower houses at developed campgrounds.

Best Cabin Sites Near Ellwood City, Pennsylvania (41)

    1. Breakneck Campground

    16 Reviews
    Portersville, PA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 368-3233

    $10 - $20 / night

    "We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh. 

    We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers."

    "So close to the McConnells Mill trails, gorgeous deck spot above the gorge and low key vibe to the campground overall. I cannot believe it took us this long to stay here!"

    2. Bear Run Campground

    15 Reviews
    Portersville, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 368-3564

    $30 - $300 / night

    "The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat. The campground hosts themed events, game nights and arts& crafts."

    "We loved camping at Bear Run so much we bought an old trailer and we now park it there year around. Every weekend there are activities, there is a heated pool and Friday night Bingo."

    3. Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping

    9 Reviews
    Portersville, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 924-2415

    $32 - $60 / night

    "This place is great if you want activities for the kids (Has a pool, arcade, etc) but if you want some privacy in the great outdoors this definitely isn’t the place (campsites are in open area extremely"

    "It was one of their deluxe patio sites ,super nice patio with concrete pad and Nice Picnic Table! Site was Super Large And Was Perfect For A larger rig!"

    4. Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

    49 Reviews
    Clinton, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 899-2200

    $18 - $128 / night

    "While most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots!"

    "Went to Raccoon Creek State Park to camp for Labor Day weekend. We booked campsite F1 since we had 2 dogs and the F loop allowed dogs. This site was great!"

    5. Indian Brave Campground

    5 Reviews
    Harmony, PA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 452-9204

    $30 - $55 / night

    "Every spot has a fire pit. Love the option to have rent electric."

    "Upon calling to book a site, we mentioned this was our first trip, they made the utmost effort to accommodate us with all of our needs."

    6. Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park

    9 Reviews
    Prospect, PA
    14 miles
    Website

    "* Group **Tenting

    • Cabins**
    • Kayaking/Canoeing
    • Motor boating 15hp or less
    • Sailboats
    • Bike Trail
    • Great Fishing Spots
    • Swimming Area
    • Snowmobile Trail"

    "Moraine is a great park, but camping here is limited. As I understand it, this park was created so that Pittsburghers would have a place to go sailing--so camping has never been its primary draw."

    7. Beaver Creek State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Negley, OH
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (330) 385-3091

    $18 - $50 / night

    "A few of the RV sites have electric, but no water for their tanks.  I suggest the pine sites for any tent or hammock campers. "

    "The camp ground was nice except there is no running water. We took advantage of some of the hiking trails around and they were good in some areas, but definitely needed to be kept up on more often."

    8. Harts Content Campground

    3 Reviews
    Beaver Falls, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 846-0005

    9. Valley View Campground

    1 Review
    Wampum, PA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 535-4403

    $40 - $105 / night

    10. Tomlinson Run State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    New Manchester, WV
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 564-3651

    $28 - $40 / night

    "General: 50-site (all but six with electric hookups) campground plus two yurts and three cabins. Two sites are handicap accessible. "

    "Electric Site 37 - pad is pretty level, plenty for our small camper and truck, on a slight hill to get to fire ring but lots of space to spread out. You could tent but not really a flat spot."

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Cabin Reviews near Ellwood City, PA

362 Reviews of 41 Ellwood City Campgrounds


  • K
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Salem-Lisbon Ohio KOA

    A Traditional KOA Experience

    This was a Fall camping experience in a cabin as we knew it would be cold in the evenings.  We also had a non-camper with us so this was a nice compromise.  We had a cozy cabin with 2 bathrooms.  We also had a small kitchen where we could cook when we didn't want to cook over the fire.  This was another way for us to social distance as COVID-19 was still an issue. 

    I also took photos of the camping bathrooms as each KOA does it a little differently. You will notice that the bathroom is unisex.  It is a single bathroom (toilet and shower).  This is in the center of the campground.  The bathroom photos below are not of the cabin. 

    The cabin you see here is the Deluxe. "Deluxe Cabin(More than two Bathrooms), Patio Deluxe Cabin(w/ Bathroom)- Evergreen KL8-9-10 Perfect for large family or two couples with two queen bedrooms, sleeping loft, 1 1/2 baths, kitchenette, 3 tvs located in quiet corner with shade trees. Sorry, Not Pet Friendly! Linens are included in all seasons except Winter. Please bring pool towels." Taken from Reservation Email. 

    For 2 nights it totaled $153.00 which is a good price compared to other cabins we were looking at within the region.  We could have had others camping in the tent section of the campground so it is an easy way to have a mixed crowd for a camping outing. 

    I did type in some information into the Special Requests within my reservation booking online, as I had a question about who had to pick up the key as a friend lived closer.  No one responded and I had to call them. 

    Cabins Check in is at 3PM and Check out is at 12 PM

    We were able to buy firewood from the KOA camp office. They bring it to your campsite and we were able to grill hotdogs and other food items on our camp fire.  Do read the general information closely and look at number 15 for a free scoop of ice cream. 

    https://www.whitehousefruitfarm.com/donuts  We did a donut run and explored the farm for our outing for the day. 

    We also spent the day checking out a local mill https://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/places/mill-creek-park/lantermans-mill/

  • N
    Aug. 13, 2020

    Goddard Park Vacationland Campground

    Unhappy camper - again

    I told my wife that this was the rotten place that we stayed at before. She insisted that was somewhere else but there we were, all the people complaining about the nasty manager lady as we are swimming by AND the creepy, chubby manager dude with the grey goatee, ogling the little girls a little too long. Why are those people still there?? All she does is sit outside the office and smoke cigarettes and he creeps around. Everyone hates them and will smile to their faces but they're horrible!

    Pros: paved roads, mostly clean bathrooms and two swimming pools. Cons: Teeny, tiny sites. Bingo hall bathrooms are gross. Awful, rotten egg smelling water. The beds in the cabin rentals are rock hard. Horrible WiFi. Good luck if you’re there and the electric cuts out. Very few activities (which you will also hear about"there used to be so many activities" "Lisa never has any activities any more") Good grief, the people are unhappy but I guess, too cheap to move on to a better place? The entire staff complains about them constantly, especially Rhonda in the office. I just came in to buy ice, lady, I don't need to hear about much you hate your boss!

    I would suggest you keep looking rather than tolerate this toxic place and all the unhappy seasonal people and employees. Save your money and vacation time for a nice place with decent management.

  • R
    Aug. 1, 2018

    West Branch State Park Campground

    Well kept campground with access to beach and dock

    Each campsite in on a leveled cement pad and comes with a fire ring a picnic table. There is plenty of room around your site and you don't feel crowded. Most sites offer nice tree coverage for shade. The restrooms and showers are very clean and well taken care of. There is also a laundry facility and sink outside each one for washing dishes and water fountains throughout the park. There is a nice beachfront for swimming and then a dock that be reached from outside the park. A beautiful lake for kayaking or boating. The store has most camping needs in it and once a week they host an ice cream social. Has a very nice playground and a sand volleyball court. There are some hiking trails, but nothing extensive.

  • Britt B.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Bear Run Campground

    Loads to do...!

    This campground is deceptively big! The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat. The campground hosts themed events, game nights and arts& crafts. There is a swimming pool and playground for the kids. It also has a small café that sells baked goods and coffee. On Saturdays they sell amazing Armish Donuts! 

    Further into the campground the sites turn to more permanent sites. Further up the hill are more cottages and camping. This campground is steep in parts and too large to walk efficiently. There is a fenced dog run area and a beautiful lake. All sites have fire rings. There is an onsite laundry, WIFI, onsite dump station and propane refill station. 

    You can also buy ice and firewood. The campground is gated. Lots to do at the campground and lots to do in the surrounding area. They welcome all furry friends!

  • Kathleen H.
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

    Pet friendly campsite, with electric

    While most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots! Loved seeing the 'neighbors' dogs get excited and curious when I walked my 4-legged best friend around the site. Clean area , close to a modern bathroom (a few stalls & even 2 showers!) Looking forward to going back at the end of the month.

  • A
    Jul. 25, 2019

    West Branch State Park Campground

    Wooded Waterside Sites

    Make reservations! (6 months in advance).  Waterside sites fill up quickly! Check in is very easy as you pass the camp store on your way in. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.  West Branch has private, spacious, shady sites. We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite. The shower house and bathrooms are large and clean. There is even a book exchange shelf at the shower house in case of rainy days. The park office loans games and sports equipment to campers. Washers and dryers are also at the shower house. There is an outside sink to wash up dishes. Bring your boat or kayak. There are many inlets to explore or fish. There is a small beach at the campground but a larger one on the other side of the lake. There is a boat launch at the campground.  There are playgrounds for the children. An ice cream social is held on Saturday evenings that my children always love to attend. There is a newer dog park near the intersection of Rock Spring  and Esworthy roads. There are many scenic hiking trails at West Branch. Bridal trails are located on Esworthy Rd. West Branch is our favorite campground and we make sure to visit every year.

  • d
    Jul. 24, 2018

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    great spot for direct kayak/canoe put in.

    We stayed in site 218. this spot is in the smaller ( less crowded) part of Jamestown campground in Pymatuning SP. it is right on the water and has an easy access area for shore fishing and entering a kayak or canoe or some other water device. the site sits on a little bay and the otherside (more crowded) of the campground is across the water. the water is a little murky/ grassy but still good entry area. the campsite was spacious for a pa state park. the site is between the lake and the road. sites 212-222 look to be on the water with boat access, but 218 has the easiest entry. 220’s picnic Bench and fire pit sit next to the water with great views, but there is little shade. 218 had a great shady spot were you can hang 3 hammocks. there is no electricity at these sites and pretty much tent only. lots of tent space. the fire ring was decent but we moved it as it was right underneath a burnt tree. 218 was ADA accessible with a nice picnic table. restrooms were fairly close. clean... outdated, but clean.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 20, 2023

    Tomlinson Run State Park Campground

    Very wooded campground

    General: 50-site (all but six with electric hookups) campground plus two yurts and three cabins. Two sites are handicap accessible. 

    Site Quality: The sites have gravel pads (except the handicap-accessible ones which were paved). The sites were completely covered with leaves when we were there which made it challenging to determine where the actual (narrow) pad was. Sites appeared to be level. A fire ring and wooden picnic table complete the site. 

    Bathhouse: A little dated but clean. Two of the stall doors did not latch properly. Didn't use the shower so cannot comment but there was a sign indicating it took a while for the water to warm up.

    Activities/Amenities: There is a small camper store, laundry, and a playground. In season, there is lake swimming and a boat dock. There is a fishing area, mini-golf and disc golf, and several short hiking trails. Unfortunately, since we arrived late afternoon and had to depart early the following day (and were camping off-season), we could not take advantage of any of these things. What we lose in activities, we gain in a quieter camping experience with fewer crowds, which is generally preferable for us!

  • C
    Jun. 28, 2021

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    Another trip to Jamestown Campground

    My family has visited Pymatuning park many times now and try have used a variety of spots at Jamestown campground. It is large, offering multiple options for campsite types. It’s a standard PA state park campground offering bathrooms (bathrooms are older, but are being renovated July-August 2021) showers, fire ring, picnic table, etc. Campsites J-106 thru J-116 are well shaded, but are alongside route 322 which maintains consistent traffic at all hours. If the noise is not an issue, this run of tent sites are well spaced, and offer easy access to the facilities. To be away from the road (and nearer to the lake) sites J-120 thru J-128 are closer together but can be quieter (depending on your neighbors…)

    The beach area is clean, and raked often. It has a playground and volleyball court. On Friday’s they have a family movie night at the amphitheater. Most Saturdays in the summer they offer crafts and activities for kids at the beach.

    The surrounding area also has plenty of activities to offer: Local restaurants, ice cream, hiking, kayaking/boating, fishing, etc.


Guide to Ellwood City

Cabin camping near Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to unwind in scenic surroundings while enjoying various amenities.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $70 to $150

  • At Getaway Beaver Creek, you can find cozy cabins nestled in a tranquil setting, ideal for a peaceful retreat.
  • Bear Run Campground features cabins that provide a comfortable stay with access to a heated pool and recreational activities.
  • Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping offers spacious cabins with family-friendly amenities, making it a great choice for a weekend getaway.

Explore nearby attractions like Moraine State Park

Cabins are available at Bear Run Campground

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