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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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Ricketts Glen State Park Campground and Hickory Run State Park Campground provide cabin accommodations near Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. Cabins at these locations typically include electricity, refrigerators, and stoves, with varying sleeping arrangements from bunk beds to queen-sized mattresses. Most park cabins feature wooden interiors, picnic tables, and outdoor fire rings for cooking and evening gatherings. Tobyhanna State Park offers cabins with electric heating systems for year-round comfort, while Whispering Pines Camping Estates maintains cabins with more modern amenities. "The cabins are clean, as was the bathhouse, but the cabins were right on top of each other, with NO division at all. The insides of the cabins had a large queen size bed and then a loft bunk. There was a nice built in shelf with electric and even a good amount of hooks and cubbies for storage."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Moyers Grove Campground and Bodnarosa Campground maintain pet-friendly cabin options with advance reservations required. Most state park cabins require minimum two-night stays during peak summer months, with longer minimums during holiday weekends. Lackawanna State Park Campground operates cabins from April through October, while some private campgrounds like Sandy Valley Campground offer year-round cabin rentals. According to one visitor, "The camper cabins are basic with bunks, bring all your own gear. They are fairly new and have electricity but no water or heat."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely—some cabins feature full-sized refrigerators and stoves while others provide only basic countertops and electrical outlets. Red Rock Mountain Campground cabins include cooking utensils and dishware, though many locations expect guests to bring their own. On-site camp stores at locations like Jim Thorpe Camping Resort stock essential supplies, firewood, and ice. Larger grocery stores can be found in Berwick and White Haven for more extensive provisioning. A camper wrote, "The yurts have heat and fans. Full size refrigerator, stove and microwave. No water but directly across from facilities with basin sinks outside for cleaning dishes."
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1. 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
2. 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
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. 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."
5. 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
6. Red Rock Mountain Campground
"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."
"Cabins, tents, rvs whatever it is it is a great place to stay! Close to many family places such as Ricketts Glen and The Red Rock Scoop for ice cream!"
7. 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
8. 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."
9. Lackawanna State Park Campground
"We like Lackawanna State Park. This is the place we camped when we moved to PA. It has signts that are very wooded. "
"Our only complaint was the lack of active enforcement of quiet hours — otherwise there would be no complaints."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $90 / night
10. Sandy Valley Campground
Drive Time
- 24 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 13 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 16 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 30 min from Reading, PA
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Cabin Reviews near Nanticoke, PA
644 Reviews of 73 Nanticoke 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 Nanticoke
Cabin camping near Nanticoke, Pennsylvania offers options within the Pocono Mountains region where elevations range from 1,300 to 1,800 feet. The area experiences distinct seasons with colorful fall foliage from late September through October and winter snowfall averaging 40-50 inches annually. Most cabin facilities operate from April through October, though select locations provide year-round accommodations.
What to do
Hiking waterfall trails: Ricketts Glen State Park Campground features 44 miles of trails with 22 named 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. The trails are very well marked," notes Lee D.
Boulder field exploration: Hickory Run State Park Campground contains a remarkable boulder field accessible via stone roads. "The boulder field was the highlight of our camping trip. The campground has great playgrounds, several well-marked trails, and functional restrooms and showers," writes Shayna. The field contains boulders of various sizes across a 16-acre area.
Lake activities: Visitors can enjoy non-motorized boating at several parks during summer months. "There is a beautiful lake and plenty of space to bring lunch and have a picnic. One suggestion would be to bring a fishing rod and enjoy casting while the kids run around and play," recommends Maggie A. about Lackawanna State Park.
What campers like
Spacious tent sites: Whispering Pines Camping Estates offers generously sized campsites with natural separation. "The sites were level, clear, and pristine. A small wooded area separated the tinting area from the RV site with a nice little grove of trees between each campsite," explains Sharon B.
Clean facilities: Bathhouses at most campgrounds receive regular maintenance. At Hickory Run State Park, "the bath houses in this loop are non-flush/pit toilets. However, the other camping loops had shower houses and flush toilet restrooms," notes Shirley M. Many cabins provide convenient access to these shared facilities.
Wildlife viewing: Early mornings and evenings provide opportunities for seeing native species. "We saw deer daily. There are 3 resident geese who wander around near the creek and lakes," writes Becca U. about Moyers Grove Campground. Bears are also present in the region, requiring proper food storage.
What you should know
Seasonal water issues: Water services may be affected by testing results. "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," reports Lee D. from Ricketts Glen.
Site privacy varies: Privacy between cabin and tent sites differs significantly between campgrounds. At Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, "The RVs were parked so close together that none of us could use our awnings. There was a fifth wheel to our left that could just barely get their slideouts extended," notes Donna C.
Limited phone service: Cell coverage can be spotty in mountain areas. "We have Verizon and my work phone is T-Mobile and at most would get 2 bars of LTE but it mostly stayed at 1 so if we weren't connected to the internet or our jetpack our phones were basically useless," explains Charlie & Danielle B. about their stay at Whispering Pines.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "There was a large open field in the loop we camped in with a swing set on it. This was nice for families with children," observes Shirley M. at Hickory Run State Park.
Beach options: Tobyhanna State Park Campground provides swimming areas during summer months. "This state park is just beautiful with a nice lake and beautiful trails. The campground is a bit crowded during peak season without much privacy. But this is the spot to be if you wanna hit up some trails and see some gorgeous views," recommends Vika Z.
Safety considerations: Wildlife awareness is important with children. "We were warned to be cautious about leaving food out as there have been some bear sightings," Jennifer D. mentions about Hickory Run. Most parks require all food to be secured in vehicles or cabins when not in use.
Tips from RVers
Hookup reliability: Electric systems vary between parks. "Two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained," warns David about Lackawanna State Park. Check amperage requirements before booking.
Leveling needs: Site grading differs significantly between campgrounds. "Our full hookup site was large with table and fire ring, and required some leveling. Not much shade in the full hookup loop, so was happy to have electricity for A/C," mentions James S. about his stay at Ricketts Glen.
Site positioning: At Red Rock Mountain Campground, location matters. "The work that has been done to this campground in the last year alone is amazing. It is so nice to hear families playing games with their new outdoor game area! Cabins, tents, RVs whatever it is it is a great place to stay!" shares Lauren C. Sites along wooded edges often provide more shade.
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