Best Cabin Camping near Kersey, PA

Rustic cabins near Kersey provide a range of accommodations across multiple state parks and private campgrounds. Parker Dam State Park Campground offers cabin rentals with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings with grills. Cabins at Cook Forest State Park include refrigerators, electric stoves, and heat systems, with many providing access to nearby hiking trails. Clear Creek State Park features both rustic and modern cabin options situated along the Clarion River. "Got snowed in and it was great! 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. Short walk to your own bathroom that is toasty warm all winter long."

Cabin styles range from simple rustic structures to more modern accommodations with kitchen facilities. Cook Forest cabins include amenities like refrigerators and electric stoves, while more basic options focus on providing comfortable sleeping arrangements. Reservations should be made well in advance, especially for summer months when availability becomes limited. Most state park cabins open from April through December, with specific dates varying by location. One camper noted of a rustic cabin: "There are 4 twin sized bunk beds but be forewarned, the springs and mattresses were ancient during our stay. There is a small table, a refrigerator, electric stove and oven, and there is heat."

Most rustic cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and linens. Cooking equipment may be provided in some locations, though the availability varies significantly between parks. Parker Dam's cabins include basic amenities while requiring visitors to supply personal items. DuBois/Treasure Lake KOA offers more fully-equipped cabin rentals with additional conveniences. Nearby towns provide access to groceries and supplies, though cell service can be limited or non-existent in many cabin locations. A visitor observed, "The cabins were small—one twin bed and a set of single bunks. You need to bring your own sheets. There is a small heater imbedded in the wall. It keeps things from getting too cold."

Best Cabin Sites Near Kersey, Pennsylvania (39)

    1. Parker Dam State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Mill Run, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 765-0630

    $24 - $126 / night

    "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."

    "These two sites are shaded, surrounded by trees and pretty much private to the rest of the "Modern" campground."

    2. DuBois / Treasure Lake KOA

    8 Reviews
    DuBois, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-4199

    "Dog run is ok and have to walk a good was to the trash bin depending on campsite. Will be back. Some sites have concrete patio which I do recommend."

    "Ice Cream Shop, Swimming Pool, Bathrooms With Nice Showers! All You Could Ever Need ! Water & Electric Hookups ."

    3. Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    51 Reviews
    Cooksburg, PA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 744-8407

    $24 - $109 / night

    "We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground."

    "The sites are good sized, have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The bathrooms need to be updated. There are a lot of cracks and crevices where bugs hide and lots of chipped paint."

    4. Clear Creek State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Clarington, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 752-2368

    $26 - $94 / night

    "General: This Park is spread out along the Clarion River and, as such, is deceptively large. There are electric and non-electric sites, as well as cabins."

    "A Pennsylvania favorite, Clear Creek State Park is a beautifully maintained, scenic park, right on the Clarion River in the Clear Creek State Park."

    5. East Branch Campground — East Branch Clarion River Lake

    2 Reviews
    Wilcox, PA
    14 miles
    +1 (814) 965-2065

    $15 - $55 / night

    "Loved how remote this location was, but be prepared to be a billy goat when trekking to the restroom no matter your site location. "

    "Make sure there is a site available"

    6. Simon B. Elliott State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Rockton, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 765-0630

    $22 - $121 / night

    "There are no showers.  Sites offer a picnic table and a fire ring.  There isn't a camp store, but  I-80 is 2 miles down the road and there are places to shop/eat in nearby Clearfield. "

    "established spot to put our tent so we actually had to encroach on site 7, luckily no one was there the entire time we were because that would have been awkward - we were literally 3 feet from their fire ring"

    7. Rvino - Campers Paradise

    9 Reviews
    Clarington, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 752-2393

    $40 - $245 / night

    "Beautiful cabins"

    "The store front has anything you can think of, and the playground is conveniently located. The swimming pool is always cold but feels great on a nice hot day"

    8. Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

    21 Reviews
    Ludlow, PA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-4158

    $20 - $130 / night

    "20/night basic site has a picnic table and fire ring. Each loop has. Pit potty on it. Shower facility in the park, very very hot water. Quiet, friendly people. Dog friendly. Bear area..,take note."

    "The sites are spacious with all different types of typography - large boulders, slopes, flats all with grass and dirt, handicap accessible picnic tables and fire rings."

    9. High Pines RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Mount Jewett, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 778-5336

    $51 - $65 / night

    "Located right on a main road but road noise really isn’t a problem. There no pool but they do have a game room that offers free games for the kids along with a playground and basketball court."

    "I don’t really care about hook ups but there’s full hook ups here and I have a nice flat private spot."

    10. Woodland Campground

    4 Reviews
    Clearfield, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 857-5388

    "Woodland campground in Woodland, Pennsylvania is a friendly family-owned campground. The grounds are a beautiful park-like setting with a lake and trails."

    "Very nice park in a wooded setting. Hosts are very helpful, small store with essentials at a reasonable price. Sites are well spaced and gravel. Nice fishing pond (catch and release)."

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Cabin Reviews near Kersey, PA

347 Reviews of 39 Kersey Campgrounds


  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2020

    Willow Bay Recreation Area

    Quiet nights, Easy days

    Willow bay campground is run by the National Forest Service. The reservable lots are wide and numerous for a out of the way sight. The campground services tent sites, RV sites as well as small cabins with electricity. There is a central bathhouse near the oak loop. Closer to the boat ramp sites- most of which are tent ready, there are vault toilets. These sites are less than a mile from the North Country Trail. Other, smaller trails are here as well. The New York State lone is less than five miles away- providing access to Allegheny State Park. The closest town of note is Bradford, which is about 18 miles away. It has all you need to get your necessities. The cabins were small- one twin bed and a set of single bunks. You need to bring your own sheets. There is a small heater imbedded in the wall. It keeps things from getting too cold, as it was when I was there. Fire ring and picnic table provided. Charcoal grill as well. The only problem I had was with the wildlife. A mouse or something kep crawling in the space between the roof and ceiling. There is no cel service here, and you shouldn’t need it either. Places to visit are too numerous to mention, but I will give a shout out to the zippo case museum, absolutely a must.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2023

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    No cell, no problem!

    General: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins. Cell service is extremely limited to non-existent (Verizon). 

    Site Quality: Pads are gravel and most appeared to be level. Site 70 was at the end of the loop which is why we picked it. A picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook complete each site. 

    Bathhouse: As has been our experience in all PA state parks, the bathhouse was pristine, and the shower (for no additional cost) was clean with plentiful hot water and was very much appreciated. 

    Activities/Amenities: Coin-operated laundry. A playground is in the campground and there is an additional one at the swimming beach. The swimming beach is open from mid-May to mid-September, from 8 am– sunset. Electric motorboats are permitted on Moshannon Lake. Boat rentals are available in season. Permits are required. 24 miles of hiking trails, including two trails directly from the campground to the lake. In the summer, there is a camper store/concession stand. Hunting is allowed in season. There are 4.3 miles of mountain biking trails. 

    I used to think Oregon State Parks were the best, but Pennsylvania State Parks have them beat by a mile. We have yet to be disappointed by the amenities(especially the clean bathrooms) offered at the half-dozen state parks we have visited so far.

  • Nicole L.
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Beautiful

    Cooks forest is absolutely gorgeous. I look forward to returning as there are a lot of hiking opportunities we missed. We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground. Our site was right next to a drinking water spigot and a path to the bath house. The sites near ours were in a wooded area, which felt more private than many of the other sites we saw. There was a fore pit and a picnic table. Our fire pit was behind where the camper was parked, which also felt more private. There is no alcohol permitted in PA state parks, so alcohol is prohibited in the campground as well. It was a great spot, and we look forward to returning.

  • Rebecca E.
    Aug. 17, 2017

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    Totally Acceptable

    Beautiful facility- typical Pa mountains, abundant green trees, water...nice Campground AND cabin rentals are really nicely situated. Water was thick with weeds & lilies but ok nonetheless. Great day trip spot.

  • Danielle S.
    Sep. 24, 2021

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Good amount of space

    We stayed here on a busy weekend. The sites are good sized, have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The bathrooms need to be updated. There are a lot of cracks and crevices where bugs hide and lots of chipped paint. I didn't shower, so no commentary on the warmth/pressure. Look at the campground map before you book your site if being close to a bathroom is important; ours was across the campsite behind us but we had to step in a rock set in the stream to get to it without walking around the loop. Plenty of trees and shrubs for privacy. Lots of firewood both in and outside the park. It's a decent drive to Clarion PA to a Walmart, but there are small camp stores close by.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2021

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Popular destination!

    General: This Park is spread out along the Clarion River and, as such, is deceptively large. There are electric and non-electric sites, as well as cabins. On a Friday night in late October, it was nearly full. One man we spoke with said he raised his kids coming to this campground and that it is often challenging to reserve a site unless done far in advance (I believe I reserved about three months ahead of time). 

    Site Quality: The sites vary in size and quality. All have either rock or grass “driveways”. A picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook complete the site. Some sites are tucked in among large pine trees, some are directly on the river, and the non-electric sites are up a hill away from the river and shaded. 

    Bathhouse: The one at the very end of the campground was modern and very clean. The showers looked very clean, but we did not use them. 

    Activities/Amenities: Several hiking trails, a disc golf course and, in-season, a swimming pond and canoeing. Unfortunately, we woke to rain the next morning that looked like it was going to stick around for a while, so we did not get to explore as much of this park as we would have liked. 

    Conclusion: Our stay was nice but brief and it would be nice to return.

  • Britt B.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Pennsylvania Favorite!

    A Pennsylvania favorite, Clear Creek State Park is a beautifully maintained, scenic park, right on the Clarion River in the Clear Creek State Park. The Park offers movies on an outdoor screen, regular nature talks and walks and has an onsite museum. The park has tent sites, RV sites and cabins. Clear Creek runs through the campground and is a perfect spot for a BBQ or Picnic. It also has a designated swimming beach with sand. There are multiple hiking trails leaving the campground. There is a general store just 5min from the park, plus multiple private firewood options on the road in. The park also sells firewood bundles. The Clarion is a crystal clear, shallow, rock bottom river perfect for a cool off, fishing or kayaking. There are two kayaking/tubing companies in Cook Forest to hire watercraft to float the river. Both floats don’t go as high as Clear Creek State Park so you won’t float past the campground, with the longest being 9 miles. The facilities are always clean, with large shower areas and always fully stocked with tissue. All sites have fire rings with adjustable grills. The best un-powered RV site is site 40– private and waterfront. The best powered-RV site is 39– private and waterfront. There are also two very private tent sites that are waterfront(classified as Kayak In tent sites) numbered CR-001& CR-002. Both waterfront, shaded with fire rings. Excellent tent sites! Note you can only book them for 1 night at a time. No phone reception at this one! They welcome furry friends at selected sites!

  • D
    Jul. 26, 2018

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Beautiful,wooded settin on the fringe of the Allegheny National Forest

    The park is on the scenic Clarion River and offers tent camping, some sites are paddle in only, RV sites, small and larger rustic cabins, and even a couple of yurts. It’s very well maintained, including the restroom/shower houses which were very clean. The upper loop tent sites are a bit more secluded and there is plenty of space for the larger cabins. The smaller cabins are more clustered but we enjoyed staying in them on a couple occasions. Be sure to bring kayaks or inner tubes for lazy hours on the river. There are kayak rentals nearby also. The Clarion River is full of wildlife including bald eagles hunting the river and an occasional black bear nearby.

    Be sure to visit Beartown Rocks that is close by. It offers a nice view of the rolling hills of Pennsylvania.

  • Danielle S.
    Mar. 23, 2018

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Gorgeous trails

    I live nearby so I'm a bit biased towards the park. Definitely one of my favorite places to day hike. The trails are well maintained, and the scenery changes every few steps. Lush hardwood forest; plenty of shade for summer hikes. Not crowded at all in the off-season.

    We stayed in the Indian Cabin #I11.  There are 4 twin sized bunk beds but be forewarned, the springs and mattresses were ancient during our stay.  There is a small table, a refrigerator, electric stove and oven, and there is heat.  The windows do not open very much so bring a fan if you're camping in warm weather.   The bathhouse is clean and the showers are hot. 

    The cabins can be difficult to find in the dark, but they are located just behind the campground offices.  If you pull around to the rear of the building and look across the creek that is there, you cannot miss them.


Guide to Kersey

Camping cabins near Kersey, Pennsylvania are primarily situated within the Pennsylvania Wilds region at elevations between 1,400-2,000 feet. This area receives approximately 45 inches of precipitation annually, making spring and fall seasons ideal for cabin stays. Winter cabin camping requires preparation for temperatures that frequently drop below freezing from December through February.

What to do

Elk viewing excursions: 30-minute drive from Parker Dam State Park Campground to Benezette offers wildlife encounters. "We spent time driving to Benezette - about 30 minute trip - to see the Elk. Great experience seeing approximately 100 elk. Several very large bulls," notes one visitor to Parker Dam State Park Campground.

Rock hopping at spillway: Clear Creek State Park offers unique recreational options beyond standard hiking. "Love hopping the rocks at the spillway, hiking, looking for crayfish, and swimming in the dam. They have pavilions to have picnics, every lot that we pitched a tent was always nice," shares a camper at Clear Creek State Park Campground.

Kinzua Skywalk Bridge exploration: Located near Red Bridge Recreation Area, this converted railroad bridge offers both accessibility and adventure. "The Kinzua Skywalk Bridge - an old train bridge that was partially destroyed by a tornado in the early 2000's. The bridge is handicap/stroller accessible, pets are allowed. There is a small indoor museum & gift shop, and a hiking trail along the wreckage," explains a visitor to Red Bridge Recreation Area.

What campers like

Wildlife encounters: Cabins and campsites often receive animal visitors. "Small campground just inside of the PA Wilds. During the eight months the timber rattler is a common site along the roads and in the trails. Keep your eyes open and respect them," advises a camper at Parker Dam State Park.

Secluded cabin locations: Many campers appreciate the privacy options. "The sites are private, flat, surrounded by trees, and have plenty of space. The ground is quite rocky though, so bring plenty of heavy duty tent steaks," reports a visitor to Red Bridge Recreation Area.

Game room amenities: Some campgrounds offer indoor entertainment options for rainy days. "There's no pool but they do have a game room that offers free games for the kids along with a playground and basketball court," mentions a visitor at High Pines RV Park.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Many cabins require significant advance planning. "We arrived on a Thursday and, in advance, reserved one of the few remaining sites. Never used their facilities, but they looked nice," notes a camper at Red Bridge Recreation Area.

Terrain challenges: Cabins vary in site quality and accessibility. "It is a beautiful campground with site not far from the Clarion river. There is a stream that runs down through the park and bear rocks has some beautiful views of the forest," explains a visitor to Clear Creek State Park.

Cell service variations: Connectivity differs greatly between locations. "Real nice park that can get pretty busy on weekends. Both ATT & Verizon signals weren't bad. Wouldn't try to watch a movie or stream anything though," shares a camper at Parker Dam State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Consider cabin locations in relation to play areas. "Located right on a main road but road noise really isn't a problem. There's no pool but they do have a game room that offers free games for the kids along with a playground and basketball court," notes a visitor to High Pines RV Park.

Educational opportunities: Some parks offer learning programs. "This is also a great place to go year-round for kids interested in learning about nature. There is a nature museum. Seek out Ranger Susanne—she is a really great teacher!" recommends a camper at Clear Creek State Park.

Water activities: Multiple options exist for family-friendly water recreation. "They have canoes available to explore the lake and a large play area for the kids. The sights are spacious and can accommodate large rigs," explains a visitor to Woodland Campground.

Tips from RVers

Leveling requirements: Many sites require preparation. "Most of the spots will require leveling blocks," warns a camper at Clear Creek State Park.

Power limitations: Electrical service varies between campgrounds. "Our site only had 30a power. Most seem to be that way. Looks like some updates are on the way. The price was great. We will go back again but making sure it's not peak summer due to not having 50A," advises a visitor to High Pines RV Park.

Site selection strategy: Research specific sites before booking. "Sites are all paved and many overlapping with fire rings right on the line between sites. Research your site before reserving," recommends a visitor to Parker Dam State Park.

Security considerations: Some campgrounds have controlled access. "This KOA is located 5 miles in the back of a gated community. Signage is lacking and it's confusing to locate once past the gate, especially after a long day of driving," notes a visitor to DuBois / Treasure Lake KOA.

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