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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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Cabins at Hickory Run State Park Campground and Ricketts Glen State Park Campground provide rustic accommodations in Pennsylvania's natural settings. Hickory Run cabins feature basic furniture, picnic tables, and electric hookups, situated within a park known for hiking trails and natural features. The cabins at Bodnarosa Campground offer more amenities, including clean interiors and sufficient space. "The cabins are clean and affordable, with plenty of room for two people and a doggo," notes a visitor about Bodnarosa's accommodations.
Rustic cabin options exist at several locations near Mountain Top, with varying levels of amenities. Moyers Grove Campground and Sandy Valley Campground both provide cabin rentals alongside other accommodation types. Most park cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months. Pet policies vary by location, with Hickory Run and Bodnarosa explicitly permitting pets in some cabin units. Tobyhanna State Park Campground maintains cabins available from April through October. According to a review, Bodnarosa staff are "very nice and helpful," making the cabin rental experience smoother for guests.
Most cabins include beds and basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and cooking supplies. Campgrounds with cabins typically provide fire rings or pits outside each unit. Bodnarosa and Moyers Grove campgrounds maintain on-site markets for basic supplies, while state park locations generally do not offer stores. Bathrooms may be shared facilities requiring a short walk from the cabin. Visitors should check specific amenities before booking, as electrical outlets, heating, and cooking facilities vary significantly between locations.
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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. 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. "
4. Jim Thorpe Camping Resort
"The secret it packs is the great town in which it shares it's name. You are 5 minutes from the wonderful town of Jim Thrope."
"We had a small pop up trailer with available hookups. They also have cabins. This was mainly a seasonal campground. Bathrooms were great! Showers clean. Love the area of Jim Thorpe."
5. 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
6. Sandy Valley Campground
7. Mauch Chunk Lake Park
"The campground was spacious and while it was likely full, it still felt secluded. Beautiful lake beach and canoe and kayak rentals."
"We set up the tent, kayaked on the lake, cooked up some dinner, watched a strawberry super moon rise over the lake, went to bed, woke up to make some breakfast and then we were off to go rafting on the"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
8. Bodnarosa Campground
"This is our 3rd year renting a cabin here. The cabins are clean and affordable, with plenty of room for two people and a doggo. There are 15 cabins, and plenty of RV sites and Tent sites."
"Very quiet at night and they have the best WiFi of ant place we have been. I didn’t see a pool, but wasn’t looking for it either. The owners were very nice and helpful."
9. 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
10. Whispering Pines Camping Estates
"Family friendly, Pet Friendly. The owners Dave and Teresa go out of their way to make your stay very comfortable"
"We knew next to nothing about this campground before coming here, it was just a week long stop on our way to Maine."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $110 / night
Drive Time
- 26 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 8 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 16 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 23 min from Reading, PA
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Cabin Reviews near Mountain Top, PA
662 Reviews of 74 Mountain Top 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 Mountain Top
Camping cabins near Mountain Top, Pennsylvania offer rustic to modern lodging options set within the Pocono Mountains, where elevations range from 1,300 to 2,300 feet. Winter temperatures can drop below 10°F while summer averages 78°F, making cabin rentals practical year-round. Many cabins require reservations 6-11 months in advance for peak seasons.
What to do
Boulder field exploration: Hickory Run State Park features a unique 16-acre boulder field. "Boulders everywhere! Big ones, small ones, run (carefully) across them all! Beyond the Boulder field is a vast, scary, unknown," notes Mike M. about the unusual geological formation at Hickory Run State Park Campground.
Waterfall hikes: The Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen showcases 22 distinct waterfalls. "The biggest draw to this state park 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," explains Lee D. about Ricketts Glen State Park Campground.
Winter activities: Some cabins remain open during colder months when crowds thin out. "This state park is just beautiful with a nice lake and beautiful trails," shares Vika Z. about Ricketts Glen during non-peak times when cabin availability improves.
What campers like
Lake access: Many cabins offer proximity to water recreation. "We were in site 20. Easy to back in. Didn't need leveling blocks as our site was nice and level," mentions Angela about her experience at Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, which provides cabin access near Mauch Chunk Lake.
Modern campground stores: Some cabin areas include well-stocked supply shops. "The camp store had good hours and is stocked to high heaven; you could come here with just the clothes on your back and buy everything you need for a very comfortable stay," writes Bridget D. about Hickory Run's convenience factor.
Wildlife viewing: Many cabin sites offer animal watching opportunities. "We saw deer daily. There are 3 resident geese who wander around near the creek and lakes," reports Becca U. about her stay at Moyers Grove Campground, where wildlife frequently visits cabin areas.
What you should know
Bathroom access varies: Some cabins lack private facilities. "The bathhouse was okay. I truly appreciate that during this pandemic time they asked all campers with facilities to use their own showers to more safely accommodate tent campers," explains Sharon B. at Whispering Pines Camping Estates.
Connectivity limitations: Cell service can be unrestricted to nonexistent. "Site was pretty nice, but there is very little privacy as the sites are so close to each other. Also no service (Verizon)," reports T K. about Ricketts Glen cabin areas.
Seasonal water restrictions: Water availability can change unexpectedly. "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," notes Lee D. about temporary conditions at Ricketts Glen that affected cabin users.
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: Some cabins sit near play areas. "There is a playground, pool, arcade, and office store," mentions Melissa K. about Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, making it suitable for families with children needing entertainment.
Educational exhibits: Nature centers supplement cabin stays with learning opportunities. "The visitors center boasts the most modern updates and a truly lovely interactive museum displaying the history and current wildlife of the park," explains Shayna about Tobyhanna State Park Campground, which offers year-round educational resources.
Safety considerations: Wildlife awareness matters when cabin camping with children. "We were warned to be cautious about leaving food out as there have been some bear sightings," Jennifer D. recalls about Hickory Run, where proper food storage practices are essential.
Tips from RVers
Utility considerations: Cabin renters should verify hookup options. "There are sites right on the lake. The bathrooms aren't the greatest but overall it's a beautiful place," Stephan H. mentions about Tobyhanna State Park Campground, where cabins have different electricity availability.
Site leveling: Some cabin locations require adjustment work. "The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because our site wasn't level and it took hours to get it right," explains Angie G. about Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, noting preparation time needed for some cabin sites.
Year-round access: Winter cabin reservations offer different experiences. "This campground can get packed and loud on busy nights. During the week it is very quiet," Jessica W. advises about the seasonal variations at Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, suggesting weekday bookings for quieter cabin experiences.
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