Best Cabin Camping near Pottsville, PA
"The cabins were clean, as was the bathhouse, but the cabins were right on top of each other, with NO division at all," notes one visitor about Knoebels Campground. Several cabin options exist within driving distance of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, including Blue Rocks Family Campground in Lenhartsville and Tuscarora State Park Campground in Barnesville. Most cabins feature electricity, with some offering full-size refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves. Tuscarora State Park's yurts include heat and fans, bunk beds with a full-size mattress on the bottom bunk, and kitchen appliances. Rosemount Camping Resort provides cabin rentals with electric hookups, while Knoebels Campground offers cabins with ceiling fans and built-in storage shelves.
Depending on the campground, cabin styles range from basic rustic structures to more deluxe accommodations with private bathrooms. Tuscarora State Park features yurts with large decks, two picnic tables, and fire pits, though they don't have running water. According to a reviewer, "Each yurt comes with a moor skip to keep kayaks, paddleboards or canoes at lake." Twin Grove RV Resort in Pine Grove offers both cabin and yurt options. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months. Pet policies vary significantly—Tuscarora State Park prohibits dogs in cabins and yurts, while Jonestown/Hershey KOA welcomes pets in their cabin accommodations.
Most cabins require guests to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. As one visitor to Spring Gulch noted, "Some cabins are brand new and have everything you would need to set up house minus linens, towels, toilet paper, paper goods and toiletries." Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties—some offer only basic amenities while others include full-size appliances. Firewood is typically available for purchase at campground offices, with prices around $5 per bundle. Camp stores at locations like Blue Rocks Family Campground and Knoebels Campground stock essential supplies, though selection is limited. For more extensive grocery needs, larger towns near the campgrounds offer supermarkets and convenience stores.