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TravelerDogwood Acres Campground
Well run
The staff here are amazing. Quiet time is respected, clean campground. Will come again.
Cabin Camping near State College, PA
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Black Moshannon State Park offers both rustic and modern cabins, with the modern units equipped with bathrooms, hot showers, common areas with furniture, and full-sized kitchen appliances. The rustic cabins feature woodstoves and smaller, more basic layouts. "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," noted a camper about the modern cabins at Canoe Creek State Park. Bald Eagle State Park provides cabin options at Russell P. Letterman Campground, while KOA's Bellefonte location includes furnished cabins with electricity. Seven Mountains Campground features cabins with Dish television, microwaves, gas stoves, and refrigerators.
Rustic cabins in Pennsylvania state parks typically include heat sources for cold weather but lack plumbing. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months and fall foliage season. Pet policies vary by location—Black Moshannon State Park permits pets in designated cabins, while others maintain pet-free accommodations. A review from Parker Dam State Park mentioned, "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. Short walk to your own bathroom that is toasty warm all winter long." Rental periods typically run from April through December at state park facilities, with some private campgrounds offering year-round availability.
Visitors should plan to bring linens, pillows, and toiletries as these are rarely provided. "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," explains one reviewer. Kitchen equipment varies significantly—state park cabins generally have basic cooking facilities while private rentals may include more extensive setups. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations, including Black Moshannon, Bald Eagle, and Bellefonte KOA. During peak seasons, camp stores at larger facilities stock essential supplies, though selection is limited. Grocery options can be found in State College and Bellefonte for more extensive provisioning.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near State College (48)
1. Black Moshannon State Park Campground
"UPDATED reviews for rustic and modern cabins. March 2020, Modern Cabins: Before COVID-19 hit PA we stayed in one of the modern cabins."
"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."
from $20 - $87 / night
Check Availability2. Bellefonte-State College KOA
"Our site was the only one available for that weekend and it was a premium with a large paved patio with a nice outdoor patio set with table and chairs, a swing, and a sunken fire pit."
"Very peaceful and quite, but close to State College (a must since we were in town for a Penn State game). I also loved historic Bellefonte (I highly recommend eating at the Governors Pub)."
3. Russell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park
"The park has basic, water & electric as well as a few full hookup up sites."
"The sites have a decent amount of space between them so you are not on top of each other. Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Not a lot of trees so many sites are in the direct sun."
from $22 - $62 / night
Check Availability4. Seven Mountains Campground
"While you won't mistake yourself for a member of the Donner Party, you'll also be comfortable, watching Dish, cooking on a gas stove or microwave inside(fire-ring out), with cold food/drinks and ice from"
5. Poe Valley State Park Campground
"Electric hookup but no sewer or water hookups. The bath house is extremely clean and they have warm showers which was nice."
"Beach had a concession stand and camping was very shaded and secluded! No cell service but you won't even miss it."
from $20 - $57 / night
Check Availability6. Hartman Center Campground
"For kids the play grounds are run down. Also no real “dog run”. All in all if your a couple wanting to go relax its great, but if you have pets and or younger kids there isn’t much on the grounds."
from $100 - $400 / night
Check Availability7. Seven Points (PA)
"The campfire ring was in great shape with a fully functioning adjustable grill plate....we even had a lantern pole."
"Wonderful place to camp and great lake for the boat. Boat rentals are available at the Marina, highly recommend making reservation ahead of time. They have platoon and fishinf boats."
from $28 - $200 / night
Check Availability8. Waterside Campground and RV Park
"Great setup location. Easy in and out, full utilities. Separate tenting area near bathrooms Water is easy access, pool is heated."
9. Buttonwood Campground
"Clean and well kept campground located 12 mile below Lewistown, Pa. As clean a campground as you will find. Staff is super friendly."
"We stayed in their rustic cabin. The cabin was nice and clean. Bathrooms were really clean and had really nice showers. Lots for the kids to do. My grandkids had a blast."
from $30 - $78 / night
Check Availability10. The Nature Inn At Bald Eagle
"It is isolated with a great view of the lake and mountain side."
from $191 - $285 / night
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Drive Time
- 35 min from Altoona, PA
- 57 min from Williamsport, PA
- 1 hr 15 min from Harrisburg, PA
- 1 hr 54 min from Chambersburg, PA
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Cabin Reviews near State College, PA
289 Reviews of 48 State College Campgrounds
Matt S.
LegendLake Raystown Resort and Lodge
Enormous property, but...
We spent a long weekend for walks in the woods, seeing the fall colors, and all around a huge lake.
What We Liked:
- Even though the sites are sloped, they’re huge. I like that a lot.
- This property is enormous. They have a marina on the lake, a wedding facility, conference center, lots of cabins which look pretty good, and tent sites in addition to the RV sites. Go say hi to the goats behind the store. The property is amazing!
- If you’re interested, it’s a 90-minute drive to the Flight 93 Memorial— well worth the trip!
Things to Keep in Mind:
- The roads getting there are like a roller coaster. This isn’t the resort’s fault, but something you need to know if you’re going there.
- The sites are sloped. Took several blocks to get even close to level. I may be spoiled, but I really appreciate a level site.
- No sewer connection. There’s a dump station available, but just know the sites are water and electric only.
Would We Return?
- Probably not. It’s not fun driving in that area and there’s nothing much to do in the area.
- WWill W.
GuideCrooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
Very large CG. I car camped at site 066 (with electric) in mid-October and CG was 3/4 empty. Nice location on Glendale Lake with a beach and boat activities (for warmer months). Showers had no hot water but facilities were nice. Very little separation between sites. Nearby hunters discharging guns into evening hours.
- Jake F.
ScoutSunsational Family Campground
I would not recommend to anyone
This campground is nothing as stated in the reviews. And now I know why. The one review on here besides mine is from the owner. The bathrooms are not clean. I was told for Labor Day weekend I could stay for two nights had reserved and all. They then abruptly cancelled my reservation and took three days to respond and say I could have a different cabin and tent sight but would need to stay three nights because of the holiday. They also charged a cleaning for a service pet which is not legal. We then showed up and were the only people staying that weren’t seasonal site people and very not welcomed. The first comment made was here come the weekend warriors. We look at the cabin which was ironically filthy and covered in mouse poop yet we got charged a cleaning fee. The grass was not mowed the porter potty’s so gross bugs are crawling in the bottom. The camp store was closed during the car show they had and when we asked when it will be open they stated it will not. It was 1 pm on a Saturday. The reservation process was unorganized. The playground was not mowed or weed whacked and a slide is ratchet strapped together. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
christian G.GuideRussell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park
Loved it
Its was great, we stayed in new area, sites had ample room, not many trees at our spot so summer there wouldnt be much shade but we were next to a retention pond/drainage. We brought our dig whole loved running through there.
Not much to say besides it was clean, not crowded (in November) and decent spacing between sites
- christian G.Guide
Bellefonte-State College KOA
Easy
It was overall good, Nice amenities, pool was clean (3ft-5ft) Splash pad, air pillow, playground, pond, etc
It has nice wooded areas but very compact, if you have a large camper id be concerned with trying to make some turns on the upper area
MsTrailBlazer 🏔.
RangerLittle Buffalo State Park Campground
Campground away from park 👍🏻
Beautiful park, pool and lake. Great for boating and fishing, running or hiking and swimming. In may, it wasn’t busy, but I can imagine it gets packed. I will be back for summer.
Graham S.TravelerBlack Moshannon State Park Campground
Great campground at a beautiful park
Ive camped at Black Moshannon State Park many times both in a tent and our camper. The Park has tent only, electric and full hookup sites. It is well cared for and clean. The bathhouses are nice and well maintained. The Park itself offers a lot to do with fishing. Hiking, the beach, kayak rentals, etc. I've never had a bad time at Black Moshannon and will keep coming back.
- Graham S.Traveler
Russell P Letterman Campground — Bald Eagle State Park
Well cared for, spacious park
We absolutely love camping here, we've been at multiple sites, electric only and full hookup and they never disappoint. The sites are big and spaced far apart. Its a quiet park at night, but thers plenty to do during the day.
Guide to State College
Cabins near State College, Pennsylvania range from primitive to fully equipped with variable access to electricity, plumbing, and heating options. Located in the Appalachian Mountain region where elevations range from 800 to 2,600 feet, most cabin facilities experience four distinct seasons with winter temperatures routinely dropping below freezing. Many park cabins require campers to navigate unpaved roads and varying terrain to reach their accommodations.
What to do
Kayaking and fishing: Black Moshannon State Park offers water activities on its distinctive dark-colored lake. "Nice campground with quiet 250 acre lake for kayaking. Good birding," notes Matthew U. about the park's water recreation options. The lake's unusual coloration comes from natural elements. "Red Mo has nice campground, wooded sites... The Iron Ore mines from the past have left the creek water stained red which is why its called the Red Mo with the locals," explains Travis S.
Hiking access: Multiple trails connect directly to cabin areas at Bald Eagle State Park. "Beautiful campground, nice hiking trails and a beautiful lake. Clean grounds and bath houses," shares Chris G. The park provides varied terrain for different hiking abilities.
Wildlife viewing: Waterside Campground (formerly Locust Campground) provides riverside cabin options with natural observation opportunities. "Absolutely beautiful if you are riverside. Staff was friendly and helpful. Typical overall, but clean and pretty. Stay on the waterside! Sites 48-53," recommends Matthew S. The riverside setting attracts various wildlife species.
What campers like
Private wooded settings: Seven Mountains Campground provides cabin accommodations with natural surroundings. "Nice, clean, friendly/accommodating staff and the prices were reasonable for the accommodations," shares J K. who appreciated the rustic atmosphere with modern conveniences.
Overnight convenience: Some travelers value cabins for convenient overnight stops. "We stayed here one night during a motorcycle trip. We rented 1 of the cabins they have on the property and it was great all of us fit comfortably we were able to have a campfire out front and sit at a picnic table," reports Danielle W. about Black Moshannon State Park.
Multi-day base camp: Cabins serve as effective base camps for extended area exploration. "Great camping area stop a mountain...nice unique lake that is incredibly dark in color. Lilly pads abound with great flowers," notes Clay P. about Black Moshannon's cabins as staging areas for local exploration.
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Most State College area cabin facilities operate on limited schedules. "Open 4/6/2020 - 11/8/2020," states Bellefonte-State College KOA seasonal information. Weather conditions impact facility access during winter months.
Site selection matters: Location within a campground significantly impacts the cabin experience. "We wanted a waterfront site but even trying to reserve the first day we could for this weekend, they were all taken. So we stayed in Senoia loop in site 236 which was spacious, private, and with a nice breeze!" explains Laure D. about site selection at Seven Points.
Popularity requires planning: "Make a reservation way ahead of your date as this campground is very popular and sites book early. It has sites to accommodate any R.V. and lot of tent sites," advises Denise D. about Black Moshannon. Holiday weekends and football game weekends require particularly advanced planning.
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Seven Points provides family-friendly amenities. "The lake is so clean and refreshing and we have such beautiful views from our camp site. We went down to the swim beach and our kiddo made sand castles and swam in the clear water," shares Jennifer D. about activities available for children.
Educational opportunities: Several parks offer structured learning experiences. "Rangers were wonderful to work with in setting up teaching opportunities for the girls. We will definitely go back," explains Nicole F. at Prince Gallitzin State Park about educational programming.
Recreation variety: Multiple activity options keep children engaged. "Great place for kids! We love staying at crooked run campground. Has a beach on the lake. Affordable boat rentals. Bmx track for kids," notes Jackie W. about Prince Gallitzin State Park's diverse recreation options.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: RV sites at cabins near State College vary in grading. "One backup attempt into the site and it was perfectly level...that was definitely a first for us. We set our chocks and started our setup," reports Tim J. at Seven Points about site conditions for RV camping adjacent to cabin areas.
Water pressure considerations: Utility quality varies significantly between facilities. "Saying it trickled out would be generous. Though there was a lot about the campground that I liked, I won't go back again just based on the water pressure alone," warns Gayle B. about challenges at Buttonwood Campground.
Utility hookups: Electric and water connections vary by location. "We had to cut some of it smaller to fit into the GrubStick basket. It heated well and was delicious but we could've done the same in our microwave in the RV or in foil over the fire," notes Laure D. about cooking options with RV utilities at Seven Points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best cabin rentals near State College, PA?
Where are the best cabin rentals near State College, PA?
State College offers several excellent cabin rental options within a short drive. Black Moshannon State Park Campground stands out with both rustic and modern cabins - the modern ones feature updated bathrooms, kitchens, and comfortable furnishings. For a private retreat, Drooly Bear Cabin provides a peaceful three-bedroom option with 1.5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, and a large deck perfect for relaxation. Other notable options include cabins at Raystown Lake, Seven Points, and Lake Raystown Resort. Most cabin rentals are situated in scenic forest settings, offering the perfect balance of nature immersion with comfortable accommodations.
What amenities do campground cabins near State College typically offer?
What amenities do campground cabins near State College typically offer?
Cabins around State College vary from rustic to fully equipped. Cabin at Raystown Lake exemplifies the higher-end options with spacious accommodations suitable for multiple families, providing ample room for adults and children. Many cabins include kitchen facilities, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces like decks or porches. Lake Raystown Resort offers cabins with proximity to shore amenities and central facilities. Typically, cabin rentals provide beds, seating areas, and basic furniture. More modern cabins often feature electricity, running water, heating, and equipped kitchens, while rustic options might have more limited amenities. Most cabins are strategically located to provide both privacy and convenient access to campground facilities and natural attractions.
What activities are available near State College campground cabins?
What activities are available near State College campground cabins?
The State College area offers abundant outdoor recreation opportunities near cabin rentals. At Seven Points (PA), visitors enjoy Lake Raystown's offerings including swimming, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Buttonwood Campground provides river access for water activities along the Juniata River. Many locations feature hiking trails, mountain biking paths, and wildlife viewing opportunities. State parks in the region offer historical sites, quarries, and ruins to explore. Winter activities include snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at several parks. For families, amenities like mini-golf, playgrounds, and organized events are common. The surrounding Rothrock State Forest provides extensive trail systems and hunting opportunities during appropriate seasons.
How much do cabin rentals cost at campgrounds around State College?
How much do cabin rentals cost at campgrounds around State College?
Cabin rental prices around State College vary based on size, amenities, and location. At Seven Mountains Campground, cabin rentals are described as reasonably priced for the accommodations provided. State park cabins, like those at Canoe Creek State Park Campground, typically range from $40-90 per night for rustic cabins and $80-150 for modern cabins, depending on the season and day of the week. Private luxury cabins can cost $150-300+ per night, especially those with premium amenities or waterfront locations. Most campgrounds require a two-night minimum stay on weekends, and many charge additional fees for pets (when allowed) or extra vehicles.
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