Best Cabin Camping near Rockwood, PA

Several state parks and private campgrounds around Rockwood, Pennsylvania provide rustic cabins with varying amenities. Laurel Hill State Park Campground offers eight camper cabins in wooded settings with gravel sites, while Hickory Hollow Campground in Rockwood itself features cabin rentals with electricity. Ohiopyle State Park's Kentuck Campground includes cabin options with electricity and pet-friendly areas. According to visitor Laure D., "The cabin was cute. It had a queen bed, bunk beds, side table and front porch with a couple windows." Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and sometimes small refrigerators, though amenities vary significantly between locations.

Cabin types range from basic one-room structures to more comfortable multi-room accommodations. Rocky Gap State Park offers mini cabins with electricity but no running water, featuring futon seating, double beds, and bunk beds for families. Barnum Whitewater Area provides both small cabins ($35/night) and larger cabins ($56/night) with electricity. Pet policies vary by location, with some parks designating specific pet-friendly cabin areas while others prohibit pets entirely. Most state park cabins enforce strict quiet hours beginning at 9:00 PM with ranger patrols. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when cabin availability becomes limited.

Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from cabins with no cooking amenities to those with microwaves or small refrigerators. Outdoor fire rings with grill grates are common at most locations, allowing for basic cooking. Campers should plan to bring their own cookware, dishes, and utensils. Camp stores at larger parks like Laurel Hill and Ohiopyle sell firewood, ice, and basic supplies, though selection is limited. For more extensive grocery needs, nearby towns offer better options, as most cabin locations have minimal on-site provisions beyond the essentials.

Best Cabin Sites Near Rockwood, Pennsylvania (48)

    1. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    80 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $20 - $54 / night

    "From white water kayaking and guided rafting trips, natural waterslides, to hiking and biking trails - this park has it all! This beautiful park has something to offer for everyone."

    "The Kentucky campground at Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania is the most convenient campground to stay at if you are a private boater who is rafting or kayaking the Lower Youghigeny River."

    2. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Rockwood, PA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-7725

    $20 - $64 / night

    "Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady."

    "Self service ice and wood. Bring exact cash as the the contact station is only open Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Bathrooms are old but cleaned daily, water was hot so no complaints."

    3. Kooser State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Jones Mills, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-8673

    $22 - $70 / night

    "The park is beautiful and very well maintained. -Sites are spaced out. -Dog friendly. -$5 firewood bundles at the entrance."

    "Very Clean, cozy and quiet, except for the road noise. Right off Route 31, minutes from I-76 makes it a very convenient place to stop along your travels. Bathrooms are clean, grounds very well kept."

    4. Hickory Hollow Campground

    6 Reviews
    Rockwood, PA
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 926-4636

    "Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works. "

    "Table and fire rings are at each site. They have a brand new bath house which was spotless and a well kept dog park for the furs. If desired, there is a group campsite and the use of a pavilion too."

    5. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run

    16 Reviews
    Normalville, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 455-2929

    $115 - $750 / night

    "We ended with a very private tent site with no amenities but around the corner from a pavilion with an outside washing station and flush toilets."

    "The cabin and sites are clean and the grounds are well maintained. They have actives for the kids and the pool is great."

    6. Pioneer Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Somerset, PA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-6348

    "Great camp store, fire wood, fire rings, very clean facilities. Three large lakes, fishing. One of our very favorite places to camp with our 38 foot motorhome."

    "Site 202 is right on a pond , a nice shady spot with lots of space. Next to sewer tank pump station, though."

    7. Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run

    12 Reviews
    Confluence, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8531

    $29 - $62 / night

    "Ice and firewood are available on site."

    "Yough lake is small, but fun to explore. Good fishing. The campground is very clean and well maintained. The sites are well sized and provide a picnic table and fire ring."

    8. Pioneer Lakes RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Somerset, PA
    12 miles
    Website

    "Been going to pioneer park since I was like 3. Extremely family friendly, lots to do for kiddos on weekend, stocked ponds, bathhouses very close to all sites."

    "The roads around the camp ground could use some maintenance, especially on the hill side by the pool! All in all, a wonderful place to take your family camping!"

    9. Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Flintstone, MD
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 722-1480

    $23 - $29 / night

    "Our friends were in the site next to us (17) which was also nice and there was a wide walking path between them. Family also stayed in one of the rental cabins (21)."

    "There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops."

    10. New Germany State Park Campground

    13 Reviews
    Grantsville, MD
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $18 - $117 / night

    "New Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops."

    "Site was very large and private, surrounded by beautiful forest. Plenty of room for our pup, TV, pop-up gazebo, and gear."

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Cabin Reviews near Rockwood, PA

492 Reviews of 48 Rockwood Campgrounds


  • D
    Sep. 10, 2016

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Great spot for all outdoor enthousists!

    From white water kayaking and guided rafting trips, natural waterslides, to hiking and biking trails - this park has it all! This beautiful park has something to offer for everyone. The campground is nice with several camping options such as tent, camper, yurt and cabin rentals. They also have hot showers, electric options, and pet friendly areas. They have several seasonal events and festivals that are fun for the whole family. Must respect quiet hours here, rangers patrol frequently. For those who want to have a good time and be noisy and share some adult beverages Scarlett Knob campground May be a better option.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2021

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Always a great time!

    This place is awesome! Our site (15) was a spacious pull through with great view of the mountain through the fall foliage! Our friends were in the site next to us (17) which was also nice and there was a wide walking path between them. Family also stayed in one of the rental cabins (21). Sites are spaced far apart in the section we were in with lots of foliage for privacy. There is walking path behind the loop along the lake that goes to the beach area and camp store. Easy access to the bath house with several paths off the loop. I recommend the pull through sites for their size and privacy but most sites looked great. The cabin was cute. It had a queen bed, bunk beds, side table and front porch with a couple windows. Picnic tables are large and fire pits were placed perfectly for our site.

  • Bree C.
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Best Suited for Families

    I grew up camping with my family at Rocky Gap every summer. The best feature of Rocky Gap is the versatility of the campgrounds. There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops.

    They have a range of activities available including a large lake to swim, fish or paddle. There are a few trails for hiking, at least 2 small “beach” areas off the lake with play grounds and a camp store. You can also go over to the casino resort for entertainment and food.

    Alcohol is not permitted outside of the resort which is partly why I say this camping experience is better for families. Rangers routinely monitor the site loops and there is a quiet hours period, I believe starting at 10pm and you will have a ranger pull up on you if you do not adhere.

    CAMPSITES BREAKDOWN:

    Type: Gravel Vehicle Accessible: Yes Size: ~ 1 large tent or 2 compact tents. Most are the same size, fairly small spots. Bathroom: Communal bathhouses in the middle of each loop with toilets, sinks and showers. Fire pit: Yes, with grill grate. Firewood: Must buy firewood at camp store. Water access: Some, depending which part of the loop your site is located on. Electric: No unless RV camping. Alcohol Policy: Not permitted unless drinking in the Resort or a motor home. Other Features: Picnic table, small wood post counter / hook to hang a lantern on and place a camp stove on.

  • T
    Jun. 16, 2019

    Quemahoning Family Recreation Area

    Enjoyable family campground

    Quemahoning Family Recreation Area offers great fishing, some nice trails and generally wonderful weather during the summer season.  The campground offers some sites with electrical and others with varying primitive services.  The campground has a bathroom with showers (2 for men, 2 for women).  The result is there are sometimes lines waiting for a shower to be available.  There is a camp store where wood, ice and fishing supplies are available.  There is no trash service;  campers are expected to carry out their trash.  Campsites do have fire rings, a picnic table and parking available.  The campgrounds are pet friendly.  Boats are available to rent.  If you bring your own power needs to be electric only.

  • Lysandra R.
    Oct. 16, 2019

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Great for families

    This park is a lot of fun in warm weather with kids. The facilities are also top-notch. I couldn't get over how nice the bathrooms were! We rented mini cabins which each have electricity but no bathroom or running water. Ours had a futon, folding table, double bed and bunk beds. The office will lend you a box fan at check-in and the cabins do get stuffy.

    The swimming beach and playground are absolutely beautiful! We had a great time at the nature center reptile feeding program. We also walked around the aviary, where you can see many of the birds from the outside even if it isn't open for a program. We hiked the loop around the lake, not realizing that it was over 5 miles! It also takes you right through the casino parking lot and crowded day use area at one point. If there's a drawback to this park, it's that it really doesn't feel very remote. You're basically across the lake from a big hotel and casino. But it's convenient to DC and a great place for kids and new campers!

  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2021

    New Germany State Park Campground

    A crowded car camping experience

    New Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops. The Hemlock loop- the only loop that allows pets, is smaller and is mostly made for tent camping, though one site has electricity, but only big enough for a teardrop camper. There is a bathroom with a hot shower. The problems with the Hemlock loop is the proximity to the other campers. Our neighbors were loud, their kids were louder and their dog was ear- splitting loud. The tent pads are varied in size with sites 52, 53 and 57 being just big enough for a large tent and not much else. Every site has a large picnic table ( that is impressively hard to move) and a fire ring. Some sites are not very level, not not as much that your rolling out of bed in your sleep. There is water, but just at the bathroom area. This makes sense since the loop itself is very small. Deer are dense in these parts, and bears frequent the area. Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer. There is also cross country skiing in the winter. Despite the smaller sites, the Hemlock loop is frequently full, as is the non pet loop, which can accommodate larger tents and RV’s., but no pets.

  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Where you take the family for a no hassle weekend

    The campground is easily accessible- there are 9 loops and a group site. The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm. After October, most of the loops close, the exception being Ash loop, which offers electric hookup for RV. The camp store is stocked well, but dinner may have to come from a local market if you’re planning a cookout at your site. The beach is also pet friendly. There is boat rental and several opportunities for Ranger led activities for all. Recently, the park has been taking part in American Chestnut revitalization. If there is any detractors at all, it’s the casino on the other side of the park. It’s bright and loud ( though and outdoor events are quiet by 10 ish) There is a strict no alcohol policy unless your in an RV or a cabin. Meaning the alcohol must stay inside at all times. Firewood is readily available. The sites can be a bit close, but as a family camper with a load of six people plus two dogs, we never have felt claustrophobic in our site choice. The web site offers limited photos of the sites. This park is our go to place for a weekend with kids and as it’s cheap and nearby, it’s well worth it. As a side note, the food at the casino isn’t bad. Just not a good place for kids. The trails are well maintained. Keep a careful watch for snakes and bears.

  • Wes O.
    May. 30, 2019

    Chestnut Ridge Regional Park

    Relaxing campground to get away from it all or enjoy a night of musicq

    There are many tent sites at this location, as well as RV lodging.  There is a pond you can swim and or fish at.  There are both, modern and rustic cabins to rent.  The rustic cabin has a double bunk, stove and fireplace but no running water or shower or sink.  There is a shower house a short walk away.  the modern cabin is 3 bedrooms with microwave, shower, sink, relax room....there is also the Klaer Lodge built by park enthusiasts in the late 60's made of stone and can accomadate over 50 people.  All made of stone, as 20+ bunk beds upstairs -- huge facility.

    There are XC trails, an old school house and even a stage for the weekend music series performances.  Dog friendly as long as on a leash and a little shop where you check in and get necessary supplies, wood bundles...etc..very fun place.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2021

    The Blue Canoe RV Resort

    A Trail Runs Through It: The GAP Trail KOA

    The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground. The seasonal RVers and weekend warriors have long claimed their sites, but for through riders on the trail there is a special place to camp, close to the west-bound entrance. The picnic tables and fire rings are surrounded by hammock poles and there’s lots of space for scattered tents. The bathroom and shower facilities are modern and well maintained. And, of course, they have ice cream and laundry available! They also have cabins if you need to get out of the weather. We didn’t check those out, but saw them on the property. 

    If you are an RVer and seeking a place to park and ride along this trail, this is a perfect place to have the best of both worlds. This is a very busy campground, nothing like the serenity of the less easy to access sites along the GAP trail, but offers some nice services for those in need of them.

    The closest town is Connellsville where you can get everything you might need.  Great restaurants as well!  Check out the Kickstand Kitchen for an ahhhmazing meal!!  Best restaurant along the trail, by far.


Guide to Rockwood

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Discover the beauty of Ohiopyle State Park

  • Stay at Benner's Meadow Run RV Campground for easy access to the stunning waterfalls and rapids of Ohiopyle, a hotspot for rafting and outdoor fun.
  • The picturesque views and unique shops in the town of Ohiopyle are just a short drive from Pioneer Park Campground, making it a great base for exploring local attractions.
  • Experience the natural beauty of the area while staying at Hickory Hollow Campground, where you can hike scenic trails and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding landscape.

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