Cabins near Paupack, Pennsylvania sit at elevations between 1,200 and 1,500 feet in the Pocono Mountains region, where summer temperatures average 75-85°F during the day and 55-65°F at night. Winter cabin stays require preparation for temperatures that often drop below freezing from December through March. Most cabin areas receive approximately 45 inches of rainfall annually, creating lush forests and well-fed lakes throughout the region.
What to do
Kayaking from cabin sites: At Pickerel Point Campground, cabin guests can launch kayaks directly from specific waterfront sites. "My favorite site does, plus I can launch my kayak right from there," reports Nancy L., who enjoys the convenient water access without having to transport equipment.
Winter cabin stays: Unlike many seasonal operations, some cabins remain open year-round. At Tobyhanna State Park, winter cabin rentals provide cold-weather access. "This is my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers," notes Mara S., though she mentions limited cell reception with Verizon.
Hiking to scenic points: Many cabins provide access to trail systems. When staying at cabins near East Stroudsburg, visitors can reach Delaware Water Gap trails within a 15-minute drive. The 5-mile trail around Tobyhanna Lake follows well-marked paths and typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours to complete for average hikers. Several cabin locations offer access to the Appalachian Trail segments.
What campers like
Privacy between cabins: At Secluded Acres Campground, the cabin design prioritizes seclusion. "Such wonderful rustic sites that are absolutely secluded!!" exclaims Julie, who drove two hours to return just one week after her first visit, highlighting the value campers place on well-separated accommodations.
Cabin lakefront views: Many visitors specifically request cabins with direct lake views. "We had site 100 and amazing views of the water from our camper," shares Kelly F. about her Pickerel Point stay. Similarly, at Keen Lake Resort Campground, Shannon C. recommends: "Get a site on the lake... Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake. It was awesome."
Clean bathroom facilities: Bathroom quality ranks high in cabin camper satisfaction. At Lower Lake Campground Beechwood Area, visitors note the consistent maintenance. "Bathrooms were clean and water was hot in the shower," reports Angie G. Similarly, Keen Lake Resort receives praise for "the cleanest [bathrooms] we've ever experienced at a campground," though Emily Z. notes that "the showers are coin operated."
What you should know
Site differences between campgrounds: Cabin sites vary dramatically in size and layout between locations. At Otter Lake Camp Resort, "sites are very well shaded but some can be tight," according to Jojo P. By contrast, Maze M. at Lower Lake Campground reports, "The RV pads were spaced out perfectly and we all had our own picnic table and fire pit."
Winter operations limitations: During cold months, expect reduced services. Tobyhanna State Park operates sites with electricity but no water during winter, with water available from nearby spigots. Mara S. notes the "heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers" remains operational year-round, but warns about limited cell reception during winter stays.
Quiet hours enforcement: Enforcement of noise policies varies significantly between properties. At Pickerel Point, quiet hours begin at 9 PM and are generally well-enforced. One visitor to Kittatinny Campground experienced the opposite: "Busy campground no quiet time loud music till 3 in the morning. Very clean, workers very friendly and helpful but after dark no one around."
Pet policies: Dog-friendly cabins are available but restricted to specific sites. Nancy L. notes: "Certain sites allow pets" at Pickerel Point. Luis B. observed at Secluded Acres: "They also have a dog park for your beloved pooch."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly cabin locations: Families should prioritize cabins near activity centers. At Mountain Vista Campground, "a great spot if you have kids because they have many different activities (pool/arcade games/movie nights/ and more)," according to Kylie R. Keen Lake Resort similarly offers "activity coordinators that make sure there is something to do for all ages every hour of the day," as Mike H. explains.
Cabin proximity to bathrooms: For families with young children, bathroom proximity matters. Pickerel Point camper Alaina Z. advises: "Accessible via a path from the designated parking space to the site about 2 minute walk." Similarly, Dawn R. describes her Lower Lake Campground site: "Short walk to bathrooms, showers and lake. Though had to drive to park and beaches."
Seasonal activity planning: Family cabins offer different experiences by season. Paula R. notes at Pickerel Point: "The museum and crafts were closed due to Covid so that was a bummer but we found other things to do." Angela at Mountain Vista describes their Halloween weekend: "They offered different activities. And had (socially distanced) trick or treating for kids!"
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Many cabin areas also accommodate RVs with full hookups. "We had full hookups (20/30/50 amp, water & sewer)" at Pickerel Point, reports Debbie W., adding "There's no cable but we were able to pickup about 6 channels with our digital antenna."
Site surface conditions: Surface quality varies between camping areas. At Lower Lake Campground, Tiffany K. warns: "Was told it was a tent only spot but the layout was not great for tents...Each site comes with a fire ring and picnic table." Dawn R. notes about her Lower Lake site: "Only downside was fire pit area was very un-level for camping chairs."
RV site spacing: Site dimensions differ across properties. At Mountain Vista, sites provide "ample room" with "lots of pull through for bigger rigs," according to Joyce B. Emily Z. notes about Keen Lake: "You won't have a ton of privacy but you'll have space for your stuff."
