Cabins near Muncy Valley, Pennsylvania range from primitive forest retreats to family-friendly accommodations with various amenities. Located in the Endless Mountains region at elevations between 1,500-2,000 feet, the area experiences cold winters with temperatures regularly dropping to single digits and moderate summers averaging in the high 70s. Most cabin areas have zero to limited cell service, particularly in the more remote locations near state parks.
What to do
Hiking to waterfalls: At Ricketts Glen State Park, visitors can access multiple waterfalls via well-maintained trails. "The hike down was pretty steep at some points but very well maintained! and the hike back up was again steep but maintained! and you got different falls to look at both ways," notes one visitor at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground.
Swimming and beach activities: Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen offers swimming during summer months. "Beach and lake activities are available as well," reports a camper who found the experience excellent after exploring the waterfalls.
Fishing in stocked waters: Lake Glory Campground maintains a stocked fishing lake where fish are particularly active. "The lake is stocked and the fish are always hungry," writes one visitor at Lake Glory Campground, adding that it's only "10 minutes to Knoebels with the mighty Phoenix."
Animal encounters: Several campgrounds feature small petting zoos or farm animals. The KOA in Williamsport South offers this unique experience: "There are many activities available: swimming pool, recreation hall, fishing pond, biking, hiking/walking, mini golf, jumping pillow, playground, basketball, shuffleboard and more."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Tent campers particularly appreciate the secluded spots at Pioneer Campground. "The sites are nice and big and the owners are very warm and welcoming," according to a reviewer at Pioneer Campground. Another noted: "Nice, family friendly place to camp. They are located back in the woods off of route 220 just far enough away to eliminate all road noise."
Clean bathhouse facilities: Across campgrounds, visitors frequently mention bathroom cleanliness as a highlight. At Worlds End State Park, a visitor noted: "Bathhouse: This is the third Pennsylvania state park we have stayed at recently and all get an A+ for the bathhouses. Very clean, heated, and the showers appear to be in good condition."
Creek-side camping: Several properties offer sites along streams and creeks. "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," writes a camper at Lake Glory Campground.
Year-round booking options: Many cabin properties stay open during winter months. "We had the pleasure of renting a cabin at World's End State Park for the first time in February 2016... We were immediately in love with the babbling river that ran right beside our cabin."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Fall is a popular time for cabin camping when crowds thin out. "I usually come in the fall in October/early November. It's my favorite time to come because it's not extremely packed with campers and the leaves are beautiful," explains a camper at Worlds End State Park Campground.
Cell service limitations: Many cabins and campgrounds have minimal connectivity. "Health kinda made it impossible to really do much. But the setting, weather, views, and timing made sitting around the fire with family more than good enough. It feels like you're in another world... Also there's pretty much zero cell service, which is a good thing in my opinion."
Leveling requirements: Bring leveling blocks for many campgrounds in the region. A camper at Pioneer noted: "The sites themselves are well kept and have a big fire pit and picnic table. I would suggest getting there while it is still light out... make sure to bring leveling blocks."
Flooding risk in tent areas: Tent campers should choose sites carefully during rainy periods. One camper at Pioneer Campground shared: "The only downside we found is if you're camping in the tent site and it rains heavily a good portion of these sites flood and fill with water. Be sure to place your tent accordingly."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Younger children will appreciate campgrounds with dedicated play areas. At Williamsport South-Nittany Mountain KOA, "The playground was fantastic and looked to be new, and there was a jumping pillow and a pool (we didn't get to use these because of the rain but they looked like fun!)."
Halloween weekend activities: Several campgrounds offer special Halloween-themed events. "We started with a trip in the summer because of their candy bar hunt and heated swimming pool. We try to get the same campsite each year because it is wooded and spacious... We love decorating the sites and taking the kids trick or treating."
Activities for rainy days: Weather can change quickly in the mountains, so have backup plans. "Peaceful place to camp. Pool, nice playground with neat zipline for kids. Animals to see and feed. Hayride or firetruck ride in evening. Movie at night. Crafts to do with kids too. A overall fun wonderful place to camp. (Even in the pouring rain)."
Temperature fluctuations: Pack clothing for variable conditions, especially in transition seasons. "If you come in the fall, make sure you bring a cold weather sleeping bag or heater because the temp does drop," advises one Worlds End camper.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: At most campgrounds, corner or end sites provide more room. At Riverside Campground & Riverside Roadhouse, "The sites are a little close in some areas, but are nice. WSE at each site. There are cute cabins and a tent area."
Arrival timing: Many campgrounds have narrow, tree-lined roads that can be challenging to navigate at night. "I would suggest getting there while it is still light out, there is plenty of room on the roads to get your rig around the campground, but there are lots of trees and it gets a little hard sometimes to see where the road is vs a site."
Sunday pump service: During busy weekends, dump station lines can be long. "The owner John was going around pumping people out Sunday morning when the line to the dump station was long," noted a Pioneer Campground guest.
Site size variations: Campgrounds often have significantly different site sizes throughout the property. A visitor to Red Rock Mountain Campground mentioned: "This campground takes you back in time. There are all these tiny little outdated but cute cottages and a bath house. Very cool. Our site was alright. There wasn't a great place to put our tent but we managed."
