Best Cabin Camping near Mercer, PA

Cabins at campgrounds like Mercer-Grove City KOA and Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest provide comfortable overnight accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Most include basic furnishings, electricity, and climate control systems, while deluxe options may feature private bathrooms, kitchen facilities, and additional sleeping space. "Very well maintained campground with lots of amenities, especially for kids," notes one visitor about Mercer-Grove City KOA. Rustic cabins typically offer simple sleeping platforms and electricity, requiring guests to use communal bathrooms, while premium cabins might include full bathrooms, kitchenettes, and separate bedrooms.

Pet-friendly cabin options can be found at multiple locations near Mercer, including Adventure Bound Shenango Valley and Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping. Reservation policies vary by location, with many requiring deposits and advance booking, especially during peak summer months. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, cabin quality and size vary significantly: "We stayed in Teepee number 3. He has never camped before except being a marine. We love it." Most properties enforce quiet hours and have specific check-in/check-out times, with some campgrounds closing entirely during winter months.

Most cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and personal items. Basic cabins typically provide beds, tables, and chairs, while cooking facilities range from simple fire rings with grates to full kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. On-site camp stores at locations like Mercer-Grove City KOA stock essential supplies, snacks, and firewood. A visitor commented that the store "was small, but sold shelf stable food, camping items, toys, ice cream, and Amish baked goods." Seasonal cabin rentals typically have more extensive furnishings than overnight accommodations, with many offering additional outdoor living spaces like porches or patios.

Best Cabin Sites Near Mercer, Pennsylvania (44)

    1. Mercer-Grove City KOA

    9 Reviews
    Mercer, PA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 748-3160

    "We stopped at this koa on our way home from a friends private camp property in Mercer county. They permit non guests to utilize the dump site at a small fee $20 (during non peak times)."

    "Of note, the pool water was decently warm and they had an outdoor exercise area in addition to the playground.

    The store was open until 8pm."

    2. Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest

    13 Reviews
    Boyers, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 735-2417

    "We've stayed in cabins, yurts, tents, and our camper. Always up kept and very clean. Have to try out there Halloween production."

    "We liked it so much we have booked repeat visits already."

    3. Adventure Bound Shenango Valley

    5 Reviews
    Transfer, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 962-9800

    $57 - $67 / night

    "Plenty of shaded, private lots, and great lots by playground to let kids roam and still watch from a distance. All sites full hookup."

    "We stayed here as it was close to my work. We love being weekend warriors and this place is great for us. The season tenants were incredibly kind and you can tell they take care of this campground."

    4. Breakneck Campground

    16 Reviews
    Portersville, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 368-3233

    $10 - $20 / night

    "We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh. 

    We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers."

    "So close to the McConnells Mill trails, gorgeous deck spot above the gorge and low key vibe to the campground overall. I cannot believe it took us this long to stay here!"

    5. Goddard Park Vacationland Campground

    9 Reviews
    Petersburg, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 253-4645

    $35 - $175 / night

    "Their ice cream was especially good! Very family friendly. Not sure if it was dumb luck, but we did not experience any bug issues."

    "2 pools great food at the snack sack min golf live bands nice little camp store and so much more you need to try this place"

    6. Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping

    9 Reviews
    Portersville, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 924-2415

    $32 - $60 / night

    "This place is great if you want activities for the kids (Has a pool, arcade, etc) but if you want some privacy in the great outdoors this definitely isn’t the place (campsites are in open area extremely"

    "It was one of their deluxe patio sites ,super nice patio with concrete pad and Nice Picnic Table! Site was Super Large And Was Perfect For A larger rig!"

    7. Bear Run Campground

    15 Reviews
    Portersville, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 368-3564

    $30 - $300 / night

    "The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat. The campground hosts themed events, game nights and arts& crafts."

    "We loved camping at Bear Run so much we bought an old trailer and we now park it there year around. Every weekend there are activities, there is a heated pool and Friday night Bingo."

    8. RV Resort Village

    2 Reviews
    Mercer, PA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 662-4560

    9. Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    18 Reviews
    Jamestown, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 932-3142

    $20 - $92 / night

    "My family has visited Pymatuning park many times now and try have used a variety of spots at Jamestown campground. It is large, offering multiple options for campsite types."

    "Quiet park. Some road noise from campsite J100 but US route 322 is lightly traveled. Typical tent site with fire ring and picnic table."

    10. Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park

    9 Reviews
    Prospect, PA
    21 miles
    Website

    "* Group **Tenting

    • Cabins**
    • Kayaking/Canoeing
    • Motor boating 15hp or less
    • Sailboats
    • Bike Trail
    • Great Fishing Spots
    • Swimming Area
    • Snowmobile Trail"

    "Moraine is a great park, but camping here is limited. As I understand it, this park was created so that Pittsburghers would have a place to go sailing--so camping has never been its primary draw."

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Cabin Reviews near Mercer, PA

318 Reviews of 44 Mercer Campgrounds


  • K
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Salem-Lisbon Ohio KOA

    A Traditional KOA Experience

    This was a Fall camping experience in a cabin as we knew it would be cold in the evenings.  We also had a non-camper with us so this was a nice compromise.  We had a cozy cabin with 2 bathrooms.  We also had a small kitchen where we could cook when we didn't want to cook over the fire.  This was another way for us to social distance as COVID-19 was still an issue. 

    I also took photos of the camping bathrooms as each KOA does it a little differently. You will notice that the bathroom is unisex.  It is a single bathroom (toilet and shower).  This is in the center of the campground.  The bathroom photos below are not of the cabin. 

    The cabin you see here is the Deluxe. "Deluxe Cabin(More than two Bathrooms), Patio Deluxe Cabin(w/ Bathroom)- Evergreen KL8-9-10 Perfect for large family or two couples with two queen bedrooms, sleeping loft, 1 1/2 baths, kitchenette, 3 tvs located in quiet corner with shade trees. Sorry, Not Pet Friendly! Linens are included in all seasons except Winter. Please bring pool towels." Taken from Reservation Email. 

    For 2 nights it totaled $153.00 which is a good price compared to other cabins we were looking at within the region.  We could have had others camping in the tent section of the campground so it is an easy way to have a mixed crowd for a camping outing. 

    I did type in some information into the Special Requests within my reservation booking online, as I had a question about who had to pick up the key as a friend lived closer.  No one responded and I had to call them. 

    Cabins Check in is at 3PM and Check out is at 12 PM

    We were able to buy firewood from the KOA camp office. They bring it to your campsite and we were able to grill hotdogs and other food items on our camp fire.  Do read the general information closely and look at number 15 for a free scoop of ice cream. 

    https://www.whitehousefruitfarm.com/donuts  We did a donut run and explored the farm for our outing for the day. 

    We also spent the day checking out a local mill https://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/places/mill-creek-park/lantermans-mill/

  • N
    Aug. 13, 2020

    Goddard Park Vacationland Campground

    Unhappy camper - again

    I told my wife that this was the rotten place that we stayed at before. She insisted that was somewhere else but there we were, all the people complaining about the nasty manager lady as we are swimming by AND the creepy, chubby manager dude with the grey goatee, ogling the little girls a little too long. Why are those people still there?? All she does is sit outside the office and smoke cigarettes and he creeps around. Everyone hates them and will smile to their faces but they're horrible!

    Pros: paved roads, mostly clean bathrooms and two swimming pools. Cons: Teeny, tiny sites. Bingo hall bathrooms are gross. Awful, rotten egg smelling water. The beds in the cabin rentals are rock hard. Horrible WiFi. Good luck if you’re there and the electric cuts out. Very few activities (which you will also hear about"there used to be so many activities" "Lisa never has any activities any more") Good grief, the people are unhappy but I guess, too cheap to move on to a better place? The entire staff complains about them constantly, especially Rhonda in the office. I just came in to buy ice, lady, I don't need to hear about much you hate your boss!

    I would suggest you keep looking rather than tolerate this toxic place and all the unhappy seasonal people and employees. Save your money and vacation time for a nice place with decent management.

  • R
    Aug. 1, 2018

    West Branch State Park Campground

    Well kept campground with access to beach and dock

    Each campsite in on a leveled cement pad and comes with a fire ring a picnic table. There is plenty of room around your site and you don't feel crowded. Most sites offer nice tree coverage for shade. The restrooms and showers are very clean and well taken care of. There is also a laundry facility and sink outside each one for washing dishes and water fountains throughout the park. There is a nice beachfront for swimming and then a dock that be reached from outside the park. A beautiful lake for kayaking or boating. The store has most camping needs in it and once a week they host an ice cream social. Has a very nice playground and a sand volleyball court. There are some hiking trails, but nothing extensive.

  • Britt B.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Bear Run Campground

    Loads to do...!

    This campground is deceptively big! The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat. The campground hosts themed events, game nights and arts& crafts. There is a swimming pool and playground for the kids. It also has a small café that sells baked goods and coffee. On Saturdays they sell amazing Armish Donuts! 

    Further into the campground the sites turn to more permanent sites. Further up the hill are more cottages and camping. This campground is steep in parts and too large to walk efficiently. There is a fenced dog run area and a beautiful lake. All sites have fire rings. There is an onsite laundry, WIFI, onsite dump station and propane refill station. 

    You can also buy ice and firewood. The campground is gated. Lots to do at the campground and lots to do in the surrounding area. They welcome all furry friends!

  • A
    Jul. 25, 2019

    West Branch State Park Campground

    Wooded Waterside Sites

    Make reservations! (6 months in advance).  Waterside sites fill up quickly! Check in is very easy as you pass the camp store on your way in. All campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.  West Branch has private, spacious, shady sites. We can launch our kayaks right from our campsite. The shower house and bathrooms are large and clean. There is even a book exchange shelf at the shower house in case of rainy days. The park office loans games and sports equipment to campers. Washers and dryers are also at the shower house. There is an outside sink to wash up dishes. Bring your boat or kayak. There are many inlets to explore or fish. There is a small beach at the campground but a larger one on the other side of the lake. There is a boat launch at the campground.  There are playgrounds for the children. An ice cream social is held on Saturday evenings that my children always love to attend. There is a newer dog park near the intersection of Rock Spring  and Esworthy roads. There are many scenic hiking trails at West Branch. Bridal trails are located on Esworthy Rd. West Branch is our favorite campground and we make sure to visit every year.

  • d
    Jul. 24, 2018

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    great spot for direct kayak/canoe put in.

    We stayed in site 218. this spot is in the smaller ( less crowded) part of Jamestown campground in Pymatuning SP. it is right on the water and has an easy access area for shore fishing and entering a kayak or canoe or some other water device. the site sits on a little bay and the otherside (more crowded) of the campground is across the water. the water is a little murky/ grassy but still good entry area. the campsite was spacious for a pa state park. the site is between the lake and the road. sites 212-222 look to be on the water with boat access, but 218 has the easiest entry. 220’s picnic Bench and fire pit sit next to the water with great views, but there is little shade. 218 had a great shady spot were you can hang 3 hammocks. there is no electricity at these sites and pretty much tent only. lots of tent space. the fire ring was decent but we moved it as it was right underneath a burnt tree. 218 was ADA accessible with a nice picnic table. restrooms were fairly close. clean... outdated, but clean.

  • C
    Jun. 28, 2021

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    Another trip to Jamestown Campground

    My family has visited Pymatuning park many times now and try have used a variety of spots at Jamestown campground. It is large, offering multiple options for campsite types. It’s a standard PA state park campground offering bathrooms (bathrooms are older, but are being renovated July-August 2021) showers, fire ring, picnic table, etc. Campsites J-106 thru J-116 are well shaded, but are alongside route 322 which maintains consistent traffic at all hours. If the noise is not an issue, this run of tent sites are well spaced, and offer easy access to the facilities. To be away from the road (and nearer to the lake) sites J-120 thru J-128 are closer together but can be quieter (depending on your neighbors…)

    The beach area is clean, and raked often. It has a playground and volleyball court. On Friday’s they have a family movie night at the amphitheater. Most Saturdays in the summer they offer crafts and activities for kids at the beach.

    The surrounding area also has plenty of activities to offer: Local restaurants, ice cream, hiking, kayaking/boating, fishing, etc.

  • Kathleen B.
    May. 25, 2021

    Breakneck Campground

    Nice little campground

    Our first visit to this campground and we actually found from using this website! We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh. 

    We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers. There are two really nice spots by the water which were taken, and we only saw one other in the woods (the other 2 were hidden by a large group of people).

    We ended up finding a flat spot with some tree cover what was far enough from our neighbors but about as close as a bigger campground. Would be good for larger groups. Ton of flat land for tents but saw some people with smaller campers. Firewood is $5 a bucket and clean and dry. Bring a table cloth for the tables. 

    Portapot close by but full bath rooms and showers by main lodge. Lots of tent platforms that overlooked into the woods which would be fun, for a smaller 4 person tent though. 

    As another reviewer stated, there was a super loud group Friday night but Saturday was very peaceful and quiet and we met the owner who checked us in and apologized for the loud group and said he was still getting the campground ready for the season. The price is the same for either spots. 

    Short walk down cheeseman road to trail entrances to McConnells Mills State Park. Short drive to hells hallow or the covered bridge. 

    Overall we had a great time and will be back!

  • G
    Jul. 21, 2023

    Mosquito Lake State Park Campground

    Great State Park Campground

    We just got back from our first trip to Mosquito Lake State Park Campground. All in all, it was a great experience. 

    We stayed in site 67, which is a waterfront site, with electric. The water is about 25 yards from the pad, but is visible from the entire site. The site was spacious, but not as private as some of the others. There is some woods between this site and the sites on either side, but other sites are visible. The fire pits and picnic tables were staggered, so it created some distance to make it feel more private. 

    The campground as a whole, was very quiet. We stayed from Wednesday to Friday. The group next to us seemed a little rowdy when we first pulled in, but by 10:00 there was no noise anywhere near us. 

    Most sites seemed pretty level from side to side, but where we were, several had a slope from front to back. Away from the waterfront, most sites looked pretty level. The amount of space between sites varied from site to site. Some sites had woods on both sides, while others were pretty open. Some had nice large grassy areas, others were much smaller. Sites from 214-224 are in a cul de sac and are water front, but they were pretty close together with very little privacy between sites, if any. They are very close to the water though. 

    There are bathrooms and water scatter about, but from what I saw there was only 1 shower house. 

    Wal-mart and other shopping and restaurants were about 3 miles away. Park was easy to get to, only one turn for us off the highway. Lake was great for kayaking and paddleboarding. Very nice dog park in a different part of the park. There is a boat launch accessible from inside the campground. 

    Dump station has 2 lanes which was nice when checking out. Fresh water fill up was also located near the dump station.


Guide to Mercer

Cabin camping near Mercer, Pennsylvania offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Explore the Scenic Beauty of Moraine State Park

  • Enjoy the tranquility of nature at Moraine State Park, where you can hike along beautiful trails and take in stunning lake views.
  • The park features a variety of wildlife, making it a great spot for birdwatching and photography.
  • With access to the North Country Trail, outdoor adventurers can explore miles of scenic paths right from their cabin.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $150

  • At Bear Run Campground, cabin rentals provide a cozy retreat with amenities like a heated pool and fishing pond, perfect for family fun.
  • Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest offers cabins that start around $100, featuring kid-friendly activities and a welcoming atmosphere.
  • For a unique experience, Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping has cabins available for approximately $150, complete with spacious sites and a variety of recreational options.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Mercer, PA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Mercer, PA is Mercer-Grove City KOA with a 4.9-star rating from 9 reviews.

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