Cabin options near Richlandtown, Pennsylvania include both state park and private campground accommodations within a 25-mile radius. The region sits in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at elevations between 400-800 feet, with seasonal temperatures ranging from below freezing in winter to humid 90°F days in summer. Most cabin rentals require advance reservations, especially for sites with creek or lake proximity.
What to do
Disc golf at Boulder Woods: Play on a championship-level course with multiple tees. "This course is huge and brings in groups who play for the day. They sell disc golf things in the store as well," notes a visitor to Boulder Woods Campground.
Fishing at multiple lakes: Cast for pike, bass, and panfish at lakes throughout the region. "Great place for family fishing and paddle boarding," mentions a reviewer about Nockamixon State Park Cabins.
Explore musical rocks: Visit the unusual geological formation at Ringing Rocks County Park. "The rocks really do ring when hit with another rock," explains a camper at Ringing Rocks Family Campground. "If you strike certain rocks with a metal hammer they ring, hence the name of the park!"
River tubing: Access the Delaware River for seasonal water activities. A visitor to Mountainview Campground mentions, "Close to the Delaware River for tubing. We couldn't have picked a better time of the year too, the fall leaves were so vibrant."
What campers like
Secluded wooded sites: Find more private cabin and tent camping areas tucked into the trees. "The primitive sites are very private, friendly staff, clean grounds," reports a guest at Little Red Barn Campground.
Water access options: Several campgrounds offer creek or lake proximity for water activities. "Our spot backed up right to a creek and it was beautiful," shares a visitor at Allentown KOA.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Experience natural Pennsylvania fauna in their habitat. A camper at Mountainview Campground mentioned, "We heard foxes fighting right outside our tent, the snorts of deer, and there were bats right above us all night making noise!"
Fall foliage experiences: Many reviewers note exceptional autumn colors. "The entire area is just gorgeous, open country. The fall leaves were so vibrant," according to a Mountainview Campground guest.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Cabin availability varies widely by season. French Creek State Park remains open year-round while many private campgrounds close between November and March.
Site selection considerations: Terrain and privacy levels vary significantly within campgrounds. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," notes a visitor to French Creek State Park Campground.
Alcohol policies: Rules differ between state and private facilities. "This is no alcohol permitted in the park due to it being a state park, however that all depends on how open you are about it and the Park rangers," explains a Tohickon Valley County Park reviewer.
Road access limitations: Some campgrounds have challenging entrance roads. "The drive up to our site had some inclines and was relatively rocky and some vehicles would surely struggle," reports a Mountainview Campground visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Playground options: Select campgrounds with multiple play areas. "There appears to be a pool but it is not in use during our time there in October, although the kids have been able to enjoy a hayride and the Halloween decor," says a visitor to Quakerwoods Campground.
Themed weekend activities: Many campgrounds offer seasonal events. "They had a lot to do for the kids to do! We went on Father's Day weekend and they had nice arts and crafts for the kids to do for dad," shares a Colonial Woods Family Resort visitor.
Swimming facilities: Pool access varies by season and campground. "The pool and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times," notes a Colonial Woods guest. "The posted pool hours were not as described...like 6pm and it was way too early for a hot summer day."
Bathroom proximity: Consider facility locations when choosing sites with children. "The one downside, some of the year round RV sites look run down... we seem to always get the crap locations furthest from the bathrooms, this makes no sense when RV's have bathrooms and tents are basic camping."
Tips from RVers
Site surface variations: Be prepared for different parking surfaces. "Sites are very close together. Site numbers are on the back of the sites, very hard to see from the road," reports a Colonial Woods Family Resort visitor.
Navigational challenges: Some campgrounds have tight roads and low clearance. "The roads are very narrow, pretty sizable boulders on both sides, trees are very low and need to be trimmed (almost took my ac out with a huge limb)," cautions a reviewer about Tohickon Valley County Park.
Seasonal restrictions: Several campgrounds limit older RV models. "They only allow seasonal campers to be 10 years old or newer. Ours is 13. Very disappointed," mentions a Boulder Woods Campground guest.
Dump station access: Consider service point locations when selecting a site. "Dump station location isn't ideal on a busy morning. I heard they might work on a second dump location and was told to ask if it's ok to stick around until it dies down if our site isn't needed soon."
