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Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Several state parks and private campgrounds around Kingston, Pennsylvania provide cabin accommodations for visitors seeking woodland experiences with basic comforts. Tobyhanna State Park Campground includes cabins with electricity but no running water, while Lackawanna State Park offers cabins with varying amenity levels. "The cabins stay very warm with a wood burning stove—sometimes even too warm and windows need to stay cracked open," noted one visitor about the facilities at World's End State Park. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground features cabin rentals with electric hookups and indoor shelter, though bathroom facilities are typically communal. Cabins at Hickory Run State Park and Promised Land State Park provide guests with covered sleeping areas and protection from weather while maintaining a rustic outdoor experience.
Rustic cabin rentals typically include beds, heating elements, and basic furniture but require guests to bring linens and cooking supplies. Most cabins include fire rings and picnic tables outside, with firewood available for purchase at camp stores or on the honor system. Pet policies vary significantly between locations, with some state parks designating specific pet-friendly cabin areas. As one camper wrote, "The cabins generally sleep 6-8 very comfortably with 4 double bunk beds in most. The cabins also have electricity and include a stove and refrigerator." Reservations are essential, particularly during summer and fall weekends when facilities often reach capacity.
Visitors staying in cabins near Kingston should pack bedding, pillows, and cooking equipment as these items are rarely provided. Most cabin rentals include refrigerators and cooking surfaces, though kitchen tools and utensils must usually be brought from home. Cleaning supplies for dishes are sometimes available at communal washing stations, and bath houses with shower facilities are accessible to cabin guests. Groceries and supplies can be purchased before arrival, though limited items like ice, firewood, and basic provisions are available at campground stores. Many cabins feature outdoor grills or fire rings for cooking, and interior electrical outlets for small appliances.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Kingston (72)
1. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop."
"Come with fire pit, parking spot, picnic table, flush toilet, running water. Competitive pricing."
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
2. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
"Escaping the Maryland summer heat, the cooler temperatures in Ricketts Glen State Park was perfect. This park offers a variety of activities. Hiking along the Falls Trail being a highlight."
"This area has much to offer, the 22 waterfalls and hiking trails are at the top of the list followed by a lake, picnic and swimming areas."
10 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $92 / night
3. Lackawanna State Park Campground
"We like Lackawanna State Park. This is the place we camped when we moved to PA. It has signts that are very wooded. "
"Our only complaint was the lack of active enforcement of quiet hours — otherwise there would be no complaints."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $90 / night
4. Tobyhanna State Park Campground
"This place only gets 4 stars because I thought we were going to have water and electric hook ups. They only have 2 kinds of sites, modern electric (only electric) and primitive."
"We stayed at Site 113, which had plenty of space on the right side of the campsite for two large tents, with enough room to park two vehicles as well."
4 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $43 / night
5. Highland Campgrounds
"Office is clean and a combined country store with fresh produce in the outdoor fridge and bug spray and essentials in the office area. Rec room and bathrooms are older, but vintage."
"This 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 Will be visiting again"
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $100 / night
6. Moyers Grove Campground
"Both the staff and campers were low key, respectful and accommodating. The campsites were clean, adequately spaced and many positioned along side a creek. The bathhouse (hooray) was great."
"There are 3 resident geese who wander around near the creek and lakes. It was too cool to use the pool while we were visiting but it was clean and well cared-for. "
7. Cozy Creek Family Campground
"The grounds, the little store/coffee shop and the facilities were pristine. The owner and all the employees were as friendly as they were accommodating. I can't say enough good things."
"Campground is based around kids, there’s a lot for them to do!"
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
8. Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park
"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 ."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $44 / night
9. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"That said we had plenty of space, it was just very close to the next site. We were on the far side of the lake which is not really within walking distance of the beach, pool and store."
"I LOVED this campground, it is a private campground owned by a family. They own a large portion of the lakefront and have both a people beach and a dog beach so the dogs can enjoy swimming as well."
10. Red Rock Mountain Campground
"There are all these tiny little outdated but cute cottages and a bath house. Very cool. Our site was alright. There wasn't a great place to put our tent but we managed."
"Cabins, tents, rvs whatever it is it is a great place to stay! Close to many family places such as Ricketts Glen and The Red Rock Scoop for ice cream!"
Drive Time
- 18 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 7 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 13 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 17 min from Williamsport, PA
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Cabin Reviews near Kingston, PA
648 Reviews of 72 Kingston Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Daniel C.
ScoutHillside Campgrounds
Stay away... Unless you like 70 y/o men acting like high schoolers
This clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.
Kathy L.
RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
Sue B.RangerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
- Sue B.Ranger
Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park
Great cabins!
We booked a cabin at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised that the cabin had heat and electricity! It was very close to the awesome heated bathroom also! We were also able to catch a beautiful sunset! Great camp all around!
- JJay
TravelerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Large sites & friendly staff!
Another great experience. Sites were large. Staff was friendly with many different things for kids to do. Great base camp for local hikes.
Guide to Kingston
Cabins near Kingston, Pennsylvania offer rustic lodging in the Pocono Mountains, where elevations reach 1,500-2,300 feet. Many park cabins remain open through late fall when overnight temperatures can drop below freezing. State parks in the region typically receive 45-50 inches of annual precipitation, creating lush forests around cabin sites.
What to do
Hiking at boulder fields: Hickory Run State Park features unique geological formations for exploration. "The Boulder Fields are one of the coolest places I've ever visited, partially because they were so unexpected. Don't twist an ankle, but you can play hide and seek to an extent as there are small depressions in the fields," notes one visitor to Hickory Run State Park Campground.
Waterfall viewing: The Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen showcases multiple cascades in a single hike. "The hike is definitely not for the easily winded people, or anyone with bad knees, the hike down was pretty steep at some points but very well maintained! And the hike back up was again steep but maintained! And you got different falls to look at both ways," explains a camper at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground.
Kayaking on protected lakes: Several parks offer water activities with no gas-powered boats. "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," recommends a visitor to Pickerel Point Campground.
What campers like
Cabin privacy levels: While some cabin areas offer seclusion, others provide community spaces. "The sites in this loop were spacious and more in an open area, but we were along a wooded area which gave us some shade. It was a very quiet weekend for us as our loop was not crowded," reports a camper at Tobyhanna State Park Campground.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many cabins place visitors near animal habitats. "We were warned to be cautious about leaving food out as there have been some bear sightings," notes one camper about Hickory Run State Park. Another visitor to Tobyhanna State Park mentioned, "We were on the lookout for bear, but only saw 3 deer."
Lakeside settings: Some cabins offer direct water access. "We had site 100 and amazing views of the water from our camper. The trails were beautiful, recommend little falls trail," says a visitor to Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park.
What you should know
Bear safety protocols: Parks enforce strict food storage regulations. "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 Tobyhanna State Park visitor.
Water quality concerns: Some parks experience seasonal water issues. "The water had been tested earlier in the season and unsafe levels of manganese were detected. All water spigots were shut off and covered but we were told it was safe to wash our dishes and brush our teeth," reports a visitor to Ricketts Glen State Park.
Alcohol restrictions vary: Some parks strictly prohibit alcohol while others permit it. "Alcohol is strictly forbidden– we were warned that if a ranger saw any alcohol outside of our vehicle, we would be cited," notes one Ricketts Glen visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks offer play areas for children. "There is a large open field in the loop we camped in with a swing set on it. This was nice for families with children," mentions a camper at Hickory Run State Park.
Educational programs: Many parks run seasonal activities for kids. "I was pleasantly surprised they have programs for kids. Can never go wrong here," writes a visitor to Pickerel Point Campground.
Swimming options: Lakes and pools provide water recreation. "The kids had a great time! Bathrooms could be cleaned more often but relatively clean. Love that the road is paved, it makes it easy for the kids to ride bikes, skate etc," shares a visitor to Pickerel Point Campground.
Tips from RVers
Utility hookup availability: Full hookup sites with sewer connections are limited. "We had a full hook-up site in the back loop, pet friendly part of the campground. The sites in this loop were spacious and more in an open area," notes a camper at Highland Campgrounds.
Water hose length requirements: Some parks position water spigots at a distance from sites. "Make sure you have a LONG water hose. We actually had to buy a 50 foot hose in the camp store to accommodate the distance to the spigot," advises a visitor to Moyers Grove Campground.
Quiet hours enforcement: State parks implement varying noise regulations. "Quiet hours are 9 pm–8 am, which is more restrictive than other state parks, however, some did not observe these quiet hours," reports a visitor to Ricketts Glen State Park.
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