Best Cabin Camping near Pleasantville, PA

Cook Forest State Park offers log-style cabins for visitors seeking a balance of outdoor experience with basic comforts. The campground provides cabins with electricity, heat, bunk beds, and refrigerators, though amenities vary by location. Clear Creek State Park Campground features similar cabins positioned along the Clarion River with easy water access. Most cabins include standard furnishings like tables, chairs, and fire rings with adjustable grills outside. Electricity is available in most cabin locations, with heating systems for cooler months. "The cabins were small—one twin bed and a set of single bunks. You need to bring your own sheets. There is a small heater imbedded in the wall. It keeps things from getting too cold," noted one visitor about the Willow Bay cabins.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Oil Creek Family Campground provides cabin rentals suitable for couples or small families. Hemlock Lakes Campground offers pet-free cabins for those with allergies, while Cook Forest State Park Campground includes pet-friendly cabin options in designated areas. Most cabins require reservations several months in advance, particularly for summer weekends and holidays. A camper shared: "We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchenettes may include refrigerators and electric stoves, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Two Mile Run County Park cabins feature more complete kitchen setups, while more rustic options at Red Bridge Recreation Area provide minimal indoor cooking facilities. On-site camp stores at locations like Kalyumet Campground offer essential supplies, though many visitors bring groceries from larger towns before arrival. Firewood is typically available for purchase at most cabin locations, saving visitors from transporting their own.

Best Cabin Sites Near Pleasantville, Pennsylvania (48)

    1. Oil Creek Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Titusville, PA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 827-1023

    "They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small"

    "We have stayed at the park for Christmas Eve the past two years. Had the Adirondack shelters to ourselves each year."

    2. Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    51 Reviews
    Cooksburg, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 744-8407

    $24 - $109 / night

    "We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground."

    "The sites are good sized, have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The bathrooms need to be updated. There are a lot of cracks and crevices where bugs hide and lots of chipped paint."

    3. Two Mile Run County Park

    5 Reviews
    Rouseville, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 676-6116

    "Shen staying at two mile you will find the sites are separated by trees and offer you your own little private area. The prices are good and you truly are in nature."

    "Affordable, lots of things to do like fishing, hiking trails,, canoeing kayaking, clean shower house, good signal for Verizon,"

    4. Chapman State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Clarendon, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 723-0250

    $24 - $87 / night

    "HIGHLIGHTS: Paved loops great for bikes

    Lake with small clean beach

    Canoe/kayak rentals (closed 2022 season)

    Several nice playgrounds

    Clean, modern bathrooms

    Several kayak/canoe launch areas"

    "super cute, very quiet camp grounds. rustic tent, camper hook ups. 2 level camp geound with walk to tent sights. well lit, heated shower house andnbathrooms. garbage dumpster. recycling bins. wood sold"

    5. Kalyumet Campground

    14 Reviews
    Lucinda, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 744-9622

    "We enjoyed the pool the walking/hiking trails, a trip into Cooks Forest, and even spent some time at the arcade (costs money)."

    "The hookups are a little bit farther to the back of the site but we were able to reach with our 50 foot water and power supply."

    6. Clear Creek State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Clarington, PA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 752-2368

    $26 - $94 / night

    "General: This Park is spread out along the Clarion River and, as such, is deceptively large. There are electric and non-electric sites, as well as cabins."

    "A Pennsylvania favorite, Clear Creek State Park is a beautifully maintained, scenic park, right on the Clarion River in the Clear Creek State Park."

    7. Hemlock Lakes Campground

    1 Review
    Spartansburg, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 664-2994

    "They have 4 different lakes, 3 for fishing and one for swimming. We stayed on a nice quiet loop that was recently vacated by a seasonal camper."

    9. Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

    21 Reviews
    Ludlow, PA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-4158

    $20 - $130 / night

    "20/night basic site has a picnic table and fire ring. Each loop has. Pit potty on it. Shower facility in the park, very very hot water. Quiet, friendly people. Dog friendly. Bear area..,take note."

    "The sites are spacious with all different types of typography - large boulders, slopes, flats all with grass and dirt, handicap accessible picnic tables and fire rings."

    10. Forest Ridge Campground

    3 Reviews
    Marienville, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 927-8340

    "The campground is well kept, the bathrooms are clean (a bit of a walk from this cabin), and the pool is inviting. Being tall, the bunkbeds were a challenge, so maybe have the kids stay in this one."

    "The way it is run is exactly what you'd ever want to see, making it cozy, comfortable, and fun for every single person staying there."

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Cabin Reviews near Pleasantville, PA

332 Reviews of 48 Pleasantville Campgrounds


  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2020

    Willow Bay Recreation Area

    Quiet nights, Easy days

    Willow bay campground is run by the National Forest Service. The reservable lots are wide and numerous for a out of the way sight. The campground services tent sites, RV sites as well as small cabins with electricity. There is a central bathhouse near the oak loop. Closer to the boat ramp sites- most of which are tent ready, there are vault toilets. These sites are less than a mile from the North Country Trail. Other, smaller trails are here as well. The New York State lone is less than five miles away- providing access to Allegheny State Park. The closest town of note is Bradford, which is about 18 miles away. It has all you need to get your necessities. The cabins were small- one twin bed and a set of single bunks. You need to bring your own sheets. There is a small heater imbedded in the wall. It keeps things from getting too cold, as it was when I was there. Fire ring and picnic table provided. Charcoal grill as well. The only problem I had was with the wildlife. A mouse or something kep crawling in the space between the roof and ceiling. There is no cel service here, and you shouldn’t need it either. Places to visit are too numerous to mention, but I will give a shout out to the zippo case museum, absolutely a must.

  • Nicole L.
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Beautiful

    Cooks forest is absolutely gorgeous. I look forward to returning as there are a lot of hiking opportunities we missed. We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground. Our site was right next to a drinking water spigot and a path to the bath house. The sites near ours were in a wooded area, which felt more private than many of the other sites we saw. There was a fore pit and a picnic table. Our fire pit was behind where the camper was parked, which also felt more private. There is no alcohol permitted in PA state parks, so alcohol is prohibited in the campground as well. It was a great spot, and we look forward to returning.

  • N
    Aug. 13, 2020

    Goddard Park Vacationland Campground

    Unhappy camper - again

    I told my wife that this was the rotten place that we stayed at before. She insisted that was somewhere else but there we were, all the people complaining about the nasty manager lady as we are swimming by AND the creepy, chubby manager dude with the grey goatee, ogling the little girls a little too long. Why are those people still there?? All she does is sit outside the office and smoke cigarettes and he creeps around. Everyone hates them and will smile to their faces but they're horrible!

    Pros: paved roads, mostly clean bathrooms and two swimming pools. Cons: Teeny, tiny sites. Bingo hall bathrooms are gross. Awful, rotten egg smelling water. The beds in the cabin rentals are rock hard. Horrible WiFi. Good luck if you’re there and the electric cuts out. Very few activities (which you will also hear about"there used to be so many activities" "Lisa never has any activities any more") Good grief, the people are unhappy but I guess, too cheap to move on to a better place? The entire staff complains about them constantly, especially Rhonda in the office. I just came in to buy ice, lady, I don't need to hear about much you hate your boss!

    I would suggest you keep looking rather than tolerate this toxic place and all the unhappy seasonal people and employees. Save your money and vacation time for a nice place with decent management.

  • Danielle S.
    Sep. 24, 2021

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Good amount of space

    We stayed here on a busy weekend. The sites are good sized, have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The bathrooms need to be updated. There are a lot of cracks and crevices where bugs hide and lots of chipped paint. I didn't shower, so no commentary on the warmth/pressure. Look at the campground map before you book your site if being close to a bathroom is important; ours was across the campsite behind us but we had to step in a rock set in the stream to get to it without walking around the loop. Plenty of trees and shrubs for privacy. Lots of firewood both in and outside the park. It's a decent drive to Clarion PA to a Walmart, but there are small camp stores close by.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2021

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Popular destination!

    General: This Park is spread out along the Clarion River and, as such, is deceptively large. There are electric and non-electric sites, as well as cabins. On a Friday night in late October, it was nearly full. One man we spoke with said he raised his kids coming to this campground and that it is often challenging to reserve a site unless done far in advance (I believe I reserved about three months ahead of time). 

    Site Quality: The sites vary in size and quality. All have either rock or grass “driveways”. A picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook complete the site. Some sites are tucked in among large pine trees, some are directly on the river, and the non-electric sites are up a hill away from the river and shaded. 

    Bathhouse: The one at the very end of the campground was modern and very clean. The showers looked very clean, but we did not use them. 

    Activities/Amenities: Several hiking trails, a disc golf course and, in-season, a swimming pond and canoeing. Unfortunately, we woke to rain the next morning that looked like it was going to stick around for a while, so we did not get to explore as much of this park as we would have liked. 

    Conclusion: Our stay was nice but brief and it would be nice to return.

  • Britt B.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Pennsylvania Favorite!

    A Pennsylvania favorite, Clear Creek State Park is a beautifully maintained, scenic park, right on the Clarion River in the Clear Creek State Park. The Park offers movies on an outdoor screen, regular nature talks and walks and has an onsite museum. The park has tent sites, RV sites and cabins. Clear Creek runs through the campground and is a perfect spot for a BBQ or Picnic. It also has a designated swimming beach with sand. There are multiple hiking trails leaving the campground. There is a general store just 5min from the park, plus multiple private firewood options on the road in. The park also sells firewood bundles. The Clarion is a crystal clear, shallow, rock bottom river perfect for a cool off, fishing or kayaking. There are two kayaking/tubing companies in Cook Forest to hire watercraft to float the river. Both floats don’t go as high as Clear Creek State Park so you won’t float past the campground, with the longest being 9 miles. The facilities are always clean, with large shower areas and always fully stocked with tissue. All sites have fire rings with adjustable grills. The best un-powered RV site is site 40– private and waterfront. The best powered-RV site is 39– private and waterfront. There are also two very private tent sites that are waterfront(classified as Kayak In tent sites) numbered CR-001& CR-002. Both waterfront, shaded with fire rings. Excellent tent sites! Note you can only book them for 1 night at a time. No phone reception at this one! They welcome furry friends at selected sites!

  • D
    Jul. 26, 2018

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Beautiful,wooded settin on the fringe of the Allegheny National Forest

    The park is on the scenic Clarion River and offers tent camping, some sites are paddle in only, RV sites, small and larger rustic cabins, and even a couple of yurts. It’s very well maintained, including the restroom/shower houses which were very clean. The upper loop tent sites are a bit more secluded and there is plenty of space for the larger cabins. The smaller cabins are more clustered but we enjoyed staying in them on a couple occasions. Be sure to bring kayaks or inner tubes for lazy hours on the river. There are kayak rentals nearby also. The Clarion River is full of wildlife including bald eagles hunting the river and an occasional black bear nearby.

    Be sure to visit Beartown Rocks that is close by. It offers a nice view of the rolling hills of Pennsylvania.

  • Danielle S.
    Mar. 23, 2018

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Gorgeous trails

    I live nearby so I'm a bit biased towards the park. Definitely one of my favorite places to day hike. The trails are well maintained, and the scenery changes every few steps. Lush hardwood forest; plenty of shade for summer hikes. Not crowded at all in the off-season.

    We stayed in the Indian Cabin #I11.  There are 4 twin sized bunk beds but be forewarned, the springs and mattresses were ancient during our stay.  There is a small table, a refrigerator, electric stove and oven, and there is heat.  The windows do not open very much so bring a fan if you're camping in warm weather.   The bathhouse is clean and the showers are hot. 

    The cabins can be difficult to find in the dark, but they are located just behind the campground offices.  If you pull around to the rear of the building and look across the creek that is there, you cannot miss them.

  • Travis S.
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Dewdrop

    Spacious

    Campsite layouts are non traditional with large driveways and often times the tables and fire rings are below the driveway.  With this layout you get more privacy with very few sites having and overlapping with other sites. Pitching a tent was easy on the driveway and fairly level. Some sites had large high sided fire rings which take away from the fireside relaxation of a shorter camp chair. 

    Bathrooms and shower house was below the standards of many of PA State Parks which we regard as the benchmark for campgrounds at reasonable prices. 

    Boating and biking all accessible from the grounds. No need to drive to the trails at Jakes Rocks.


Guide to Pleasantville

Cabin rental options near Pleasantville, Pennsylvania range from rustic shelters to modernized accommodations across several state and county parks. The area sits within the Allegheny Plateau region at elevations between 1,100-1,700 feet, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing while summer months average 70-85°F with moderate humidity.

What to do

Waterfront activities: Cow Run Shelters at Oil Creek State Park offers access to fishing spots. "We found the shelters accidentally during a hike in the park and returned for an overnight. We found parking nearby so it was just a short hike to get to. I believe it's once a year that they have oil machinery demonstrations," notes one visitor.

Historical exploration: Oil Creek Family Campground connects to the 36-mile Gerard hiking trail through Oil Creek State Park, home to the first commercial oil well in America. "The state park itself does not have a campground, and OCFC is right next door - in fact, the campground hiking trail loop has a very short connecting piece to the 36-mile Gerard hiking trail that runs through the park," explains a camper.

Winter activities: The area transforms during colder months with cross-country skiing trails accessible from several shelters. "Very quiet and no light pollution from a town or city, providing great moonlit nights... the cross country skiing trails come directly past the shelter," reports a visitor about winter camping at Oil Creek State Park.

What campers like

Secluded sites: Chapman State Park Campground receives praise for privacy between sites. "We tent camped at site 76. Secluded and beautiful. We had the whole side of the upper loop to ourselves! Bumped up against the nature trail for a quick hike," shares a camper.

Clean facilities: Clear Creek State Park Campground maintains well-kept bathrooms and shower buildings. "The facilities are always clean, with large shower areas and always fully stocked with tissue. All sites have fire rings with adjustable grills," notes one reviewer.

Night sky viewing: The region offers minimal light pollution for stargazing. One camper at Chapman State Park noted, "We have Verizon cell service," while another at Red Bridge Recreation Area mentioned, "Quiet, friendly staff, updated/very clean showers, not buggy, reception is great (we have Verizon), plenty of room to social distance."

What you should know

Site elevation and terrain: Red Bridge Recreation Area has varied campsite terrain. "The sites are private, flat, surrounded by trees, and have plenty of space. The ground is quite rocky though, so bring plenty of heavy duty tent steaks," advises one camper.

Reservation timing: Most cabin locations book quickly, especially during summer. For many sites at Two Mile Run County Park and Cook Forest State Park, reservations should be made 6-9 months in advance for holiday weekends.

Water access considerations: Some cabins require significant hiking to reach. "If your looking for no frills camping in the forest, this is the place! Couple full hookup sites, some electric but most are rustic, great tent sites!" states a Red Bridge visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Two Mile Run County Park offers family-oriented amenities. "Great, great campground it was very clean and fairly quiet. It seemed like a lot of RV campsites which is great but we wanted a more tent like experience. It was my wife's first time tent camping and the cleanliness of the campground really helped her want to camp again," shares one visitor.

Educational opportunities: Several parks offer structured learning experiences for children. "This is also a great place to go year-round for kids interested in learning about nature. There is a nature museum. Seek out Ranger Susanne—she is a really great teacher!" notes a Clear Creek camper.

Aquatic exploration: Streams throughout the region offer natural discovery opportunities. "Quick Tip: If you're camping with kiddos, try turning over the rocks in area creeks to find little aquatic insects. A little creepy, but a lot of awesome," suggests a visitor to Oil Creek State Park.

Tips from RVers

Hookup distance: At Kalyumet Campground, utility connections can be challenging. "Our only complaint would be the site we were in (11) and others next to it were quite far from the water and cable hookups. I ended up having to run 60ft of water hose and 50ft of cable in order to get a connection," advises a camper.

Site selection: When booking cabins in Cook Forest State Park or nearby campgrounds, check specific site descriptions. "Some sites require over 50' of hose and multiple power cords to reach power box due to the great amount of trees providing good shade throughout camp ground," mentions a Kalyumet visitor.

Leveling requirements: Many sites in the region require additional equipment. "Its a nice place, great creek and woods. Most of the spots will require leveling blocks," reports a Clear Creek camper.

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