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GuideRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
Cabin Camping near Marion Heights, PA
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Rustic cabins near Marion Heights provide accommodations at several state parks and private campgrounds throughout the region. Knoebels Campground and Lake Glory Campground offer cabin rentals with electricity, providing a comfortable option for those who prefer not to tent camp. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and chairs. "The cabins were clean, as was the bathhouse, but the cabins were right on top of each other, with NO division at all," noted one visitor about their experience at Knoebels. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground provides cabin options with more seclusion, while Splash Magic RV Resort features cabins with access to resort amenities including swimming facilities.
Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts throughout the Pennsylvania countryside. Tuscarora State Park offers yurts with heat, fans, full-size refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves, though no running water inside the units. Twin Grove RV Resort provides cabin accommodations alongside camping options with varying levels of amenities. Reservation requirements differ by location, with many requiring bookings well in advance during peak summer months. One camper at Worlds End State Park described their experience: "We had the pleasure of renting a cabin for the first time. We were immediately in love with the babbling river that ran right beside our cabin. The cabins stay very warm with a wood burning stove—sometimes even too warm and windows need to stay cracked open."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. At Ricketts Glen State Park, the cabins require guests to bring all bedding and personal items, though electricity and heat are typically included. Depending on the campground, cooking facilities vary from fire rings outside to fully equipped kitchens. Knoebels Campground and several other locations offer camp stores for basic provisions. Pet policies differ significantly between facilities—Tuscarora State Park prohibits pets in cabins, while Jonestown/Hershey KOA welcomes them in their cabin accommodations. Lakewood Park Campground provides modest cabins with electricity and basic amenities for those seeking a no-frills rustic cabin experience within reasonable driving distance of Marion Heights.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Marion Heights (72)
1. Knoebels Campground
"Knoebels campground is situated next to Knoebels amusement park and offers sites for tent campers and RVs, as well as cabins. There is electricity at every site but not water."
"The sites are very clean and come with a power hookup, picnic table, and fire ring. In addition to the campsites you have access to the campsite bathrooms which also have showers."
Check Availabilityfrom $59 - $160 / night
2. Lake Glory Campground
"Plenty of tent, rv spots and cabins too. The lake is stocked and the fish are always hungry. 10 minutes to Knoebels with the mighty Phoenix. The best wooden coaster on the planet. "
"This campground is only minutes away from Knobels Amusement Park. The campground itself was clean but not a lot of amenities being it’s part of the amusement park."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $80 / night
3. Splash Magic RV Resort
"Electric ran below 110 volts the entire weekend and the water had a brownish tint to it. It was a VERY hot weekend so I should mention that everyone had their air running."
"The area is beautiful and I would like to stay in the winter when many of the activities are available and it is warmer. "
4. Twin Grove RV Resort
"Playgrounds, special events, crafts. Very nice sites and shower houses are very clean. Staff is excellent. Camp store is well stocked. Can’t beat this place!!"
"There are 2 dog parks right next to each other, which is great for your furry friend to be able to run around and play off leash."
5. Jonestown/Hershey KOA
"Pet friendly and you can access the Appalachian trail from campground. Lots of great food and places to go in the area. They have a river that is great for kayaking or tubing."
"Connects to Swatara State Park via Appalachian Trail. Has playground, creek, pocket park, miniature golf, bike and canoe rentals and a splash pad."
6. 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
7. Tuscarora State Park Campground
"Yurts have 2 sets of bunk beds with one set having full size mattress on bottom. Yurts have heat and fans. Full size refrigerator, stove and microwave."
"This park has no tent camping. They offer cabins and yurts, but have no sites for people to set up tents."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $49 - $90 / night
8. Fantasy Island Campground
"We came in after hours for one night (with reservations) and were told where to park. Very friendly guests. Nice laundry and bath house. Pool avail (didn’t use) and nice overlook of the river."
9. Lakewood Park Campground
"The hookups are excellently done and the fire rings all have adjustable grates — this was very handy! Sites are relatively level, ours was a little challenging but not too bad."
"The staff in the store was super nice and friendly. The store was stock with a decent amount of stuff but was on the small side. The lake is was nice and had a small dock perfect for fishing."
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $97 / night
10. 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
Drive Time
- 58 min from Lebanon, PA
- 59 min from Harrisburg, PA
- 59 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 11 min from Reading, PA
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Cabin Reviews near Marion Heights, PA
641 Reviews of 72 Marion Heights Campgrounds
- ssorcha A.
TravelerShady Oak Campground
Easy access to Lancaster and Pennsylvania Dutch areas. Friendly, welcoming staff and plenty of colorful trees in the autumn. The only RV park in the area that is open year round.
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!
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!
- JJohn S.Traveler
Hersheypark Camping Resort
EXPENSIVE
There was no hot water in the showers. There are no dog poo stations. There is a dumpster marked “STAFF ONLY”. It’s nice they have a place to stuff the staff!
- Jake F.
ScoutSunsational Family Campground
I would not recommend to anyone
This campground is nothing as stated in the reviews. And now I know why. The one review on here besides mine is from the owner. The bathrooms are not clean. I was told for Labor Day weekend I could stay for two nights had reserved and all. They then abruptly cancelled my reservation and took three days to respond and say I could have a different cabin and tent sight but would need to stay three nights because of the holiday. They also charged a cleaning for a service pet which is not legal. We then showed up and were the only people staying that weren’t seasonal site people and very not welcomed. The first comment made was here come the weekend warriors. We look at the cabin which was ironically filthy and covered in mouse poop yet we got charged a cleaning fee. The grass was not mowed the porter potty’s so gross bugs are crawling in the bottom. The camp store was closed during the car show they had and when we asked when it will be open they stated it will not. It was 1 pm on a Saturday. The reservation process was unorganized. The playground was not mowed or weed whacked and a slide is ratchet strapped together. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Virginia F.TravelerPinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park
Noise
OMG! Next to busy interstate, railroad tracks and shooting range. Way to much for me!
Jess B.ScoutSplash Magic RV Resort
Horrible
Horrible stay brown water Dep had them on boil water went down hill the past 4 yrs
Guide to Marion Heights
Cabin camping near Marion Heights, Pennsylvania offers shelter options across state parks and private grounds within the Appalachian mountain region. Sites range from 900 to 1,500 feet elevation with significant temperature variations between seasons. Many cabins become fully booked 6-9 months in advance during summer months, with fall color weekends often reserved up to a year ahead.
What to do
Hike to waterfalls: Ricketts Glen State Park Campground features 22 waterfalls accessible via well-marked trails. "The biggest draw to this state park (which no one in Pennsylvania I spoke with seemed to know about) 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," notes one camper.
Enjoy amusement park access: Camps near Knoebels provide special access to rides and entertainment. "Always fun at Knoebels, even if you don't make it into the park. Great for groups, both tents and RVs, with hookups available. The amusement park is free and you only pay for what you want to do," a visitor explained.
Water activities: Multiple parks offer swimming, fishing and boating options. "The lake is stocked and the fish are always hungry. 10 minutes to Knoebels with the mighty Phoenix. The best wooden coaster on the planet," reports a Lake Glory Campground visitor.
What campers like
Creek-side cabins: These popular accommodations provide natural water features. "We stay at lake glory every year while visiting Knoebels. It's so much quieter than Knoebels campground and so much more room. We love the creek side sites! Kids can wade in the water to cool off while parents are chatting and cooking just few feet away," shares a regular visitor.
Convenient shuttle service: Many parks offer transportation to nearby attractions. "We took a trip here and I would like to stay in the winter when many of the activities are available and it is warmer. I am just learning about using a travel trailer and the staff was of great assistance," notes a visitor to Splash Magic RV Resort.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms rank high on camper priorities. "The showers are warm and plentiful. Book early as they sell out fast!" advises a Knoebels Campground visitor. Newer facilities often get better reviews, with one guest noting, "The park is relatively new. Everything is clean and in great working order."
What you should know
Seasonal temperature swings: Weather can change dramatically even within a day. "We went in late august and although it was pool weather during the day time the temperatures dropped somewhat dramatically into the evening hours so bring clothes for both 70-80 degree weather and 40-50 degree weather overnight," advises a Knoebels camper.
Water quality issues: Some parks experience periodic water restrictions. "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," reported a Ricketts Glen visitor.
Site proximity variations: Privacy levels differ significantly between parks. "Sites were SUPER tight. We were packed in like sardines. We had a site right on the river which was absolutely beautiful. Navigating to the site itself definitely tests your skills when you have a total rig length of 52'," noted a visitor at Splash Magic.
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