Best Cabin Camping near Punxsutawney, PA

State parks near Punxsutawney offer multiple cabin options with varying amenities. Cook Forest State Park Campground provides rustic and modern cabins with electric heat, refrigerators, and stoves. Clear Creek State Park features waterfront cabins set among pine trees along the Clarion River. Cabins at Parker Dam State Park include woodstoves and external bathhouses with cabin-key-only access to toilets and showers. Black Moshannon State Park maintains both rustic and modern cabins with robust heating systems. "The cabin we stayed in was pet friendly and had two rooms, one with a full size bed and a second one with 2 sets of bunk beds. The heat was quite efficient and kept us warm on some cold nights."

Rustic cabins typically provide basic amenities while modern cabins offer more comfort features including bathrooms with hot showers. Many state park cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. DuBois Treasure Lake KOA offers cabin rentals with standard KOA amenities. Pet-friendly cabins are available at select locations, though restrictions apply. Prince Gallitzin State Park maintains cabins with convenient access to lake activities. According to visitor feedback, "The cabins are quite nice! They have nice bathrooms with hot showers, a common area with a lot of furniture, a kitchen with large table and full sized appliances."

Most cabins include beds and furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. As one visitor noted, "These cabins are not equipped with any type of consumables, cookware or linens. You really need to bring everything if you're planning on actually using the bathroom or kitchen." Kitchen facilities vary by location, with some cabins featuring full-sized appliances while others offer only basic cooking equipment. Firewood is available for purchase at many campgrounds, with bundles typically costing around $6. Camp stores at locations like Kalyumet Campground and Silver Canoe Campground stock basic supplies and camping necessities for guests who arrive unprepared.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania (30)

    1. Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    51 Reviews
    Cooksburg, PA
    30 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."

    2. Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

    26 Reviews
    Fallentimber, PA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 674-1000

    $24 - $95 / night

    "We stayed in one of the pet friendly loops of the park. We had a great time in our PUP....bathhouse was clean and well maintained."

    "This campground is perfect for people who are looking to get away from busy city life or just want to relax next to a lake."

    3. DuBois / Treasure Lake KOA

    8 Reviews
    DuBois, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-4199

    "Dog run is ok and have to walk a good was to the trash bin depending on campsite. Will be back. Some sites have concrete patio which I do recommend."

    "Ice Cream Shop, Swimming Pool, Bathrooms With Nice Showers! All You Could Ever Need ! Water & Electric Hookups ."

    4. Milton Loop Campground

    2 Reviews
    Punxsutawney, PA
    13 miles
    Website

    "There are some lots with power and water, some with just water and some without either. Shady spots are somewhat difficult to find, we used a pop up to create our own."

    5. Clear Creek State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Clarington, PA
    28 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."

    6. Silver Canoe Campground

    4 Reviews
    Indiana, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 783-6000

    $8 - $51 / night

    "My 9 year old and myself got a tent site with electric for two nights and had a great time. The sites were all level and were well-shaded. The pool area and bath house were clean and maintained."

    "Normally I use a tent but I’ve stayed in their cabins too. They are much nicer than your average campground cabins."

    7. Parker Dam State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Mill Run, PA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 765-0630

    $24 - $126 / night

    "The cabin camping is marvelous, lots of animals visit and you’re on a mountainside and most of the sites are decently in the woods."

    "These two sites are shaded, surrounded by trees and pretty much private to the rest of the "Modern" campground."

    8. Rvino - Campers Paradise

    9 Reviews
    Clarington, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 752-2393

    $40 - $245 / night

    "Beautiful cabins"

    "The store front has anything you can think of, and the playground is conveniently located. The swimming pool is always cold but feels great on a nice hot day"

    9. Yellow Creek Campground — Yellow Creek State Park

    5 Reviews
    Penn Run, PA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 357-7913

    $44 - $49 / night

    "We stayed in 3 of the cabins for 4 days at Yellow Creek State Park (not the campground). It was beautiful. Right on the water, clean, and private access to the lake."

    "The private island is a beautiful campsite and has enough room for several tents."

    10. Kalyumet Campground

    14 Reviews
    Lucinda, PA
    30 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."

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Cabin Reviews near Punxsutawney, PA

254 Reviews of 30 Punxsutawney Campgrounds


  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 11, 2022

    Canoe Creek State Park Campground

    Nice Cabins

    This park is a little different and has some fairly interesting history. There are some old ruins as well as an old quarry site. The grounds are open to hunting and we were surprised by a bird hunter and his dog who was running around off leash, creating a little havoc for us while walking our two dogs on the trail. If you visit in the fall, be sure to bring some hunter orange if you plan on exploring the trails.

    Now onto the cabins- these are quite nice! They have nice bathrooms with hot showers, a common area with a lot of furniture, a kitchen with large table and full sized appliances. The cabin we stayed in was pet friendly and had two rooms, one with a full size bed and a second one with 2 sets of bunk beds. The heat was quite efficient and kept us warm on some cold nights. 

    These cabins are not equipped with any type of consumables, cookware or linens. You really need to bring everything if you're planning on actually using the bathroom or kitchen. There is toilet paper though :) We chose to stay here due to its proximity to several National Park sites in the area and it was perfect for us! We will be visiting another state park with similar cabins next year, too!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 15, 2023

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    No cell, no problem!

    General: 73-site campground; most have electric hookups, and some are FHU. Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins. Cell service is extremely limited to non-existent (Verizon). 

    Site Quality: Pads are gravel and most appeared to be level. Site 70 was at the end of the loop which is why we picked it. A picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook complete each site. 

    Bathhouse: As has been our experience in all PA state parks, the bathhouse was pristine, and the shower (for no additional cost) was clean with plentiful hot water and was very much appreciated. 

    Activities/Amenities: Coin-operated laundry. A playground is in the campground and there is an additional one at the swimming beach. The swimming beach is open from mid-May to mid-September, from 8 am– sunset. Electric motorboats are permitted on Moshannon Lake. Boat rentals are available in season. Permits are required. 24 miles of hiking trails, including two trails directly from the campground to the lake. In the summer, there is a camper store/concession stand. Hunting is allowed in season. There are 4.3 miles of mountain biking trails. 

    I used to think Oregon State Parks were the best, but Pennsylvania State Parks have them beat by a mile. We have yet to be disappointed by the amenities(especially the clean bathrooms) offered at the half-dozen state parks we have visited so far.

  • 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.

  • Rebecca E.
    Aug. 17, 2017

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    Totally Acceptable

    Beautiful facility- typical Pa mountains, abundant green trees, water...nice Campground AND cabin rentals are really nicely situated. Water was thick with weeds & lilies but ok nonetheless. Great day trip spot.

  • 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.


Guide to Punxsutawney

Cabin camping near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Some prices for cabin camping range from $25 to $249

  • Rates at Kalyumet Campground start around $25 for basic sites, making it an affordable option for families.
  • The DuBois / Treasure Lake KOA offers cabin rentals that can go up to $249 during peak season, providing a range of options for different budgets.
  • For a unique experience, Hominy Ridge Cabins and Gift Shop offers cabins with varying prices, catering to those looking for a cozy retreat.

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