Cabins near Milanville, Pennsylvania offer year-round lodging options within the Upper Delaware River Valley at elevations ranging from 700-1,200 feet. The region receives approximately 48 inches of annual rainfall with summer temperatures averaging 78-85°F during peak camping season. Most cabin rentals require weekend minimums of 2 nights during summer months, with some properties extending this requirement to 3 nights on holiday weekends.
What to do
Fishing access: 12 river spots within 5 miles of Soaring Eagle Campground and the Inn at Kellam's Bridge provide prime trout and smallmouth bass habitat. "I love the property and the family that operates it. My son had his first camping trip there when he was ten days old. It is great family camp ground with amenities that are helpful to parents and new campers," notes a regular visitor.
Water recreation: Kayak rentals from $25/day at area campgrounds let you explore the Delaware River. "We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake. It was awesome," reports a visitor at Keen Lake.
Winter activities: Snowshoeing and ice fishing available at select properties that remain open year-round. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers," notes a winter visitor to Pickerel Point Campground.
What campers like
Private lakeside sites: $35-55/night at Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park provide water access away from the main campground. "I spent the night in the Promised Land State Park at Pickerel Point and it was so pretty and quiet. There was a bathroom with flush toilets nearby and the campsites were well spaced apart. Mine overlooked the water and had a gorgeous sunset."
Clean facilities: Daily maintenance of bathrooms and common areas remains consistent across seasons. "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground. The showers are coin operated," explains one camper about their stay near Milanville.
Large campsites: Up to 2,000 square feet of space at Valley View Farm and Campground allows for privacy between setups. "The owners are very nice and helpful. Very clean sites and bathrooms. Quiet and peaceful at night and the other campers were very friendly," according to a recent visitor.
What you should know
Site selection matters: Lakefront vs. wooded options vary significantly in amenities and privacy. "We got site 100 and amazing views of the water from our camper. The trails were beautiful, recommend little falls trail. The bathrooms were clean with nice hot showers," shares a visitor to Pickerel Point.
Seasonal limitations: Water systems winterized from late October through April at most properties. "This state park is only 20 minutes from home and we love spending time there. Almost every campsite is close to the water. Our site had kayak access and that was a real bonus," notes a regular at Promised Land State Park.
Activity schedules: Weekends vs. weekdays offer different programming at Happy Days Campground and similar properties. "We have been to happy days campground twice now. Last summer and this summer and again was not disappointed! Although a small rustic campground it is beautiful and shady."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Daily schedules posted at camp offices outline programming for children. "The kids had a great time! Bathrooms could be cleaned more often but relatively clean. The museum and crafts were closed due to Covid so that was a bummer but we found other things to do," reports a family at Pickerel Point.
Swimming options: Lake vs. pool access at Keen Lake Resort Campground provides alternatives during peak summer heat. "My kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake. There is a lot for younger kids to do and the grounds are pet friendly which was a huge plus for us."
Kid-friendly sites: Request locations away from water for families with young children. "Love that the road is paved, it makes it easy for the kids to ride bikes, skate etc... We will definitely be back," notes a parent who stayed at Pickerel Point.
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: 30/50 amp service availability differs between properties, with Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging offering both options. "Shady sites in a quiet campground. Nice lake for fishing. Reasonably priced breakfast on weekends. Great staff. Good utilities and clean bathrooms," reports an RVer.
Site grading: Request level spots when booking, especially at riverside locations prone to seasonal changes. "We had full hookups (20/30/50 amp, water & sewer). There's no cable but we were able to pickup about 6 channels with our digital antenna," shares a camper at Pickerel Point.
Winter RV accommodations: Limited options for cold-weather camping with hookups. "Quiet and peaceful mid week. Love the KOA patio sites, worth the few extra dollars," recommends a visitor to Honesdale-Poconos KOA, one of the few year-round facilities near Milanville.
