Cabins near Spring Brook, Pennsylvania offer diverse options amid the thick forest cover of the Pocono Mountain region, which typically receives 46 inches of annual precipitation. At elevations ranging from 1,500-1,800 feet, these woodland cabins maintain cooler summer temperatures than surrounding lowlands, often 5-10 degrees cooler during peak heat. Most cabin sites feature crushed bluestone or gravel pads to improve drainage during frequent summer thunderstorms.
What to do
Hiking boulder fields: Hickory Run State Park Campground features the unusual Boulder Field accessible via forest roads. "Boulders everywhere! Big ones, small ones, run (carefully) across them all! Beyond the Boulder field is a vast, scary, unknown," notes one visitor who recommends proper footwear for traversing the field's unique geological formations.
Trail exploration: Hickory Run State Park Campground offers extensive trail systems for all skill levels. "We found the 2 trails we hiked - Hawk Falls and Shades of Death trails - where were rated 'more difficult' were not bad to hike at all. We hiked both with your 2 large dogs," reports a camper who appreciated the waterfall features along both routes.
Watercraft activities: Promised Land State Park provides direct lake access from select cabins. "My favorite site does, plus I can launch my kayak right from there!" mentions a regular visitor who values the convenience of water access directly from cabin sites.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Mount Pocono Campground maintains exceptional cleanliness standards. "Cleanest campground bathouse I've ever used! Great hiking trail right from the site," reports a visitor impressed by the maintenance level despite rugged surroundings.
Wildlife viewing: Tobyhanna State Park offers opportunities to observe native wildlife. "We even got to see an eagles' nest near our campsite," notes a camper who appreciated the natural setting. Bear sightings are also common, as one visitor reports: "As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent."
Privacy levels: Lower Lake Campground offers varied levels of seclusion. "Sites were a good size and not on top of each other," reports a tent camper who spent three nights at the facility. Site selection varies significantly with some offering substantial woodland buffer between neighboring cabins.
What you should know
Bear country awareness: The Pocono cabin region has substantial bear activity. "Do not leave any food out be sure to lock up everything in car," warns a Tobyhanna State Park visitor who encountered bears immediately upon arrival. Most parks require food storage in vehicles when not actively cooking or eating.
Water quality considerations: Some parks experience seasonal water issues. At Ricketts Glen State Park Campground, "unsafe levels of manganese were detected. All water spigots were shut off and covered but we were told it was safe to wash our dishes and brush our teeth."
Firewood availability: Regulations and supply vary between locations. "We collected our own firewood as there is none for sale in the state park. We thought that was going to be a problem but we were okay with it," notes a Lower Lake camper. Some private campgrounds sell wood while state parks may prohibit outside wood to prevent pest introduction.
Tips for camping with families
Activities for children: Keen Lake Resort Campground offers organized entertainment for younger guests. "My kids absolutely love it and always have something to do. They have activity coordinators that make sure there is something to do for all ages every hour of the day," reports a seasonal camper who appreciates the structured programming.
Swimming options: Multiple water features are available for cooling off. "My kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake," says a Keen Lake visitor who notes the clean swimming areas and dedicated beach access at most parks.
Playground access: Facilities for physical activity are available at most locations. "There is a large open field in the loop we camped in with a swing set on it. This was nice for families with children," reports a Hickory Run camper who appreciated the designated play space within view of their cabin site.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: The terrain creates challenges at some campgrounds. "Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by," notes a winter visitor to Highland Campgrounds, highlighting the need to check specific hookup locations when booking cabins for RV-adjacent camping.
Off-season considerations: Some facilities remain operational during colder months. "Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers. The park is large with many hiking trails and ice fishing," reports a winter visitor to Highland who appreciated the year-round amenities despite limited cell service in the area.
