Cabins near Grover, Pennsylvania sit within the Endless Mountains region at elevations between 1,200-2,100 feet, creating distinct temperature patterns that often run 5-10 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands. Summer nights typically drop into the 50s even when daytime temperatures reach the 80s, making cabin heating considerations important in all seasons. Most area cabins require advance planning with reservation windows opening 11 months ahead for state parks.
What to do
Hiking trails with waterfalls: The hiking at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground offers access to 22 named waterfalls. "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. The trails are very well marked," notes a camper who visited the park.
Outdoor recreation at lakes: Hills Creek State Park Campground provides swimming, fishing, and pedal boats at their lake with a snack bar offering ice cream. According to one visitor: "The swim area is one of the best around. Playgrounds are fun & the snack stand is a little expensive, but delicious! The hike around the lake is not that long and a pretty easy walk. We did it with a 5 year old and he had no complaints."
Horseback riding access: Stony Fork Creek Campground provides a base camp for horseback riding opportunities in the region. A visitor noted the campground offers "nearby hiking trails, a lake, and activities" and mentioned "horseback riding nearby" as one of the key attractions when staying at this location.
What campers like
Stargazing opportunities: Pioneer Campground offers exceptional night sky viewing due to minimal light pollution. "Night time is especially beautiful, you can see tons of stars on a clear night," reports one camper. The campground sits far enough from town lights that astronomical viewing becomes a natural nighttime activity.
Disconnected experience: Many campers value the lack of connectivity at these cabin locations. At Worlds End State Park Campground, "No cell service, which is refreshing. The sound of the creek nearby is really soothing," notes one camper. Another visitor adds: "It feels like you're in another world, or at least separated from the daily hassles and vexations of society, with a wall of a mountain between you and them."
Clean facilities: Bathrooms and shower facilities receive consistent praise across multiple cabin locations. Little Pine State Park Campground stands out in this regard. "This is the third Pennsylvania state park we have stayed at recently and all get an A+ for the bathhouses. Very clean, heated, and the showers appear to be in good condition," shares one visitor. Another camper confirms this observation: "They have one of the cleanest bathrooms I've seen yet while camping."
What you should know
Site selection tips: At Worlds End State Park Campground, certain sites offer more privacy and better positioning. "Sites 65 and 66 look like the best ones available, as they are up off the road a bit so they have a bit more privacy. The walk in sites (58-61) look nice too, but only if you are going with a group and book them all, as you have to walk through one of the sites to get to some of the other ones," advises a previous visitor.
Wildlife encounters: Bears and other wildlife are present around cabins in this region. At Hills Creek, campers are warned: "There are black bears and other wild life at Hills Creek, take care to lock up your coolers! We heard some fighting raccoons at night!"
Weather preparation: Late spring through early fall can bring significant rainfall to the region. At Riverside Campground, one visitor reported: "We unfortunately got stuck in infamous Northeast PA weather but we made the best of it. There were thunderstorms and campsite was a little flooded but we were still able to camp."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park PA Wilds offers numerous structured activities for children. "Kids had a great time at this campground. Two playgrounds, a pool, two jumping pillows, mini train, carousel, and activities. Good for bike riding although hilly," shares one family. The jumping pillows receive particular praise from children.
Educational programs: State parks offer ranger-led educational activities free of charge. At Hills Creek, "The rangers offer educational programs that are free of charge! Near by attractions: PA Grand Canyon!" At Little Pine State Park, "The folks at the welcome center are knowledgeable and can point you in the direction of some great local trails."
Halloween events: Pioneer Campground runs special Halloween-themed weekends that families find particularly enjoyable. "Camped in October 2020 for Halloween weekend. Nice hiking trail. Very clean. Owners are so friendly and helpful," explains one visitor. Another family adds: "We love decorating the sites and taking the kids trick or treating. They do a haunted woods that we felt the kids were too young for."
Tips from RVers
Road access considerations: Several campgrounds have challenging access roads. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park PA Wilds, "The entry road to the campground itself is a very steep, narrow road with a small curve at the top. It's well-maintained but keep an eye out for campers coming down. There's space for getting by but it's tight."
Site measurements: Verify site dimensions directly with campgrounds rather than relying solely on online information. One RVer at Yogi Bear's Jellystone reports: "The site we booked online had bad measurements, so when we got there we found our trailer wouldn't fit. The camp map is close but not very accurate, so calling them to book if you have any questions is the way to go."
Utility hookup variations: Little Pine State Park Campground offers only electric hookups with strategically placed water fill stations. "Electric only but water fill up is in convenient locations. Dump station is provided," explains one RVer who visits regularly. This requires planning for water management during longer stays.
