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Cabin Camping near Sumneytown, PA
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Several state parks and private campgrounds near Sumneytown, Pennsylvania provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities. Cabin campgrounds in the area range from rustic one-room shelters to fully equipped deluxe units with kitchens and private bathrooms, making it easy to find a setup that fits your group. Nockamixon State Park Cabins in Quakertown offers year-round cabin accommodations with electric hookups, heat, and outdoor fire rings. French Creek State Park features mini cabins located outside Loop C with ample space between them, providing a more private setting than the campground's regular sites. According to one visitor, "Some cabins were recently added and are super clean inside. The one we stayed in had a set of bunk beds, a queen bed, and a fold out couch. It also had a bathroom with shower/tub and everything you would need except linens." Most cabins include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to nearby bathhouses with hot showers.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Quakerwoods Campground in Quakertown rents 4-6 person campers for approximately $120 per night, while Shady Grove Campground offers both rustic cabins and deluxe cabins ranging from $90-$125 per night. Pet policies vary significantly between properties - some state park cabins prohibit pets entirely, while others like Shady Grove allow pets in specific cabins for an additional fee of about $25. Reservation requirements change seasonally, with some parks requiring minimum 5-day stays during peak summer months but offering more flexible booking during off-season periods. Tohickon Valley County Park provides cabin rentals with more basic amenities, though one reviewer noted limited cell service with "only people with Verizon Wireless having any reception" in that area.
Most cabin rentals provide beds and basic furniture but require guests to bring their own linens, towels, toilet paper, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties - some offer full-size refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves, while others provide only basic outdoor cooking options. Campers staying in cabins without running water will find bathhouses typically within a short walking distance. Firewood can be purchased at most campground stores, though availability and pricing vary ($5 per bundle is common). The Quakertown area has several grocery stores including Giant and Aldi for stocking up on supplies, along with Target and Walmart for any forgotten essentials. Visitors planning extended cabin camping stays should check with specific properties about refrigeration options, as this significantly impacts meal planning and food storage capabilities.
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1. French Creek State Park Campground
"Two of the loops allow pets (A, C) and two do not. Loop D offers no hookups while Loops A-C offer a mix of no hookups, water/Electric, and full hookups."
"We stayed in loop C that allows pets. Very spacious sites. The paved parking spot was tight but a short walk down to the spacious fire pit picnic table area."
5 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $90 / night
2. Boulder Woods Campground
"It was quite muddy so we moved our set up into the grass field, we reserved the majority of the sites in this location so it worked well. The RV spots seem nice and large."
"Nice place, a bit to close to the highways"
3. Quakerwoods Campground
"There’s about 18 tent sites ranging between $40-$45 that feature 15 amp electric and running water."
"Tucked into the rolling farmland and lush hillsides of Bucks County just off Exit 44 of the PA Turnpike and Exits 60/60A from I-78, Quakerwoods Campground delivers a postcard-perfect countryside setting"
4. Nockamixon State Park Cabins
"Beautiful lake for all water related activities. Trails are nice, although not as well-marked as some other places we’ve been. Excited to go cabin camping here in January!"
"The cabins are full electric with heat and are well appointed. It was an excellent fall trip location for a family with young children."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $70 - $92 / night
5. Evansburg State Park Campground
"Great park to do everything outdoorsy including, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing. I cought a beautiful Brown Trout here a few weeks ago! Great park."
"Since he was 2 years old I’ve taken my son, and we always have an amazing time, either hiking the trails to wandering in the woods looking for “adventures”."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $43 / night
6. Village Scene Park
"We’ve stayed here a couple times in past Have family in the area Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October"
Check Availabilityfrom $48 / night
7. Little Red Barn Campground
"Long story short, I spent several days looking for a close-by camp site for us to stay at as it was our first time tent camping."
8. Ringing Rocks Family Campground
"i stumbled on this searching for something almost immediately off the interstate, but with little-to-no booking available for a reasonable price elsewhere local. we detoured about 25 minutes to get here"
"Very clean campground, clean bathrooms and showers."
9. Colonial Woods Family Resort
"and plenty of space for our 4 person tent and a pop up canopy over the picnic table. Dogs loved it too!"
"They had a playground, lake where you could fish, cornhole, and minigolf. They did a few activities the one we did go to was the casino night where they had separate play areas for kids and adults."
Check Availabilityfrom $52 / night
10. Blue Rocks Family Campground
"Lovely camp site with access to a lot of amenities, all the while keeping a “primative” feel. Pool, playground, camp store, bike and golf cart rentals. Super easy access to Appalachian trail."
"Play ground was great. Lots of activities. Ice cream parlor was a bonus and general store was great, well stocked and good prices. The hiking trails near by are wonderful."
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- 35 min from Allentown, PA
- 44 min from Reading, PA
- 44 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 49 min from Trenton, NJ
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Cabin Reviews near Sumneytown, PA
689 Reviews of 72 Sumneytown Campgrounds
- Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
Peggy C.TravelerCountry Acres Campground
Lovely campground!
Country Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
- LLynn C.
ScoutOld Mill Stream Campground
Never Again
The advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
Adam and Suzanne B.
GuideBeacon Hill Camping
Great location
We stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
Brian T.ScoutCountry Acres Campground
Excellent But.
The campground is in excellent condition. The facilities are top notch. The excellence and care of the campground is evident. The 4 stars is only due to the road noise and many of the sites are on top of each other. You feel like your neighbor is at your camp fire.
Kathy L.
RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
Kelvin R.ScoutTohickon Valley County Park
First time camping
As far as experience it was good. The main issue was the campsite where we were was uneven and caused many of the sleeping arrangements that we had to be not level. This seems to be a specific issue to the group campsite number two as when we went inwards it seemed like everything else was much better.
- sshelly K.Guide
Birchview Campground
Quiet Getaway close to home for us
Mary & her crew run a great campground. Full hookup. Slow schedule during the week-camp store & pool mainly. Saturdays always have activities planned from bingo to quarter auctions, picnics & music. Each Saturday is different. Clean grounds. Nice playgrounds. Kiddie pool & nice size pool from 3-5’ deep. 2 cabins also available.
Guide to Sumneytown
Cabins near Sumneytown, Pennsylvania range from rustic to modern accommodations across several county and state parks. Located in Montgomery County at an elevation of approximately 400 feet, the area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures typically reaching 80-85°F. Winter camping is available at several locations, though water systems may be winterized at tent camping sites during freezing temperatures.
What to do
Hiking trails at Blue Rocks: The campground sits at the base of one of the most popular hiking trails, The Pinnacle. A camper noted, "It's nestled in the woods and is very rustic. Really gives you that camping feel! Wonderful camp store with everything you need and an awesome pool!" Blue Rocks Family Campground offers direct access to the Appalachian Trail with trailheads beginning inside the campsite.
Disc golf adventures: Boulder Woods Campground has a professional disc golf course that attracts enthusiasts. As one visitor explained, "They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf." The course is extensive and regularly hosts tournaments for all skill levels.
Explore the boulder field: Unique geological formations provide interesting exploration opportunities. A camper with children reported, "Our children loved to climb all over the rocks, that is where they spent most of the time." The glacier rock field at Blue Rocks offers a natural playground for all ages, with camping spots available that provide views of both the rock field and adjacent corn fields.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Many campers appreciate separation between sites at French Creek State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other." Another noted, "As long as you don't stay right across from the bath houses you will find ample shade at your site."
Water recreation options: Lakes and pools provide cooling options during summer months. A visitor to Nockamixon State Park Cabins shared, "Love it here! Great place to picnic fish from land or boat, go for a nice scenic walk, go Kayaking, etc. If you don't own a boat, you can rent one right at the lake."
Group camping facilities: Multiple campgrounds accommodate large groups with specialized areas. At Colonial Woods Family Resort, one visitor noted, "We had a group site which was perfect for 6 campers." French Creek State Park includes a separate area for large group camping which can accommodate anywhere from 30 to 60 people.
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. At Tohickon Valley County Park, a camper observed, "Cell phone service is limited last time I was up there in 2012 only people with Verizon Wireless had any reception. Also there is no WiFi."
Reservation requirements: Some parks enforce stricter reservation policies during peak seasons. A visitor to Tohickon Valley mentioned, "You can reserve a site or find an open one and set up camp. Park rangers routinely will check up on you to make sure things are going well."
Alcohol policies: Rules regarding alcohol consumption vary between parks. At Tohickon Valley, a camper warned, "This is no alcohol permitted in the park due to it being a state park, however that all depends on how open you are about it and the Park rangers." French Creek State Park similarly prohibits alcohol with rangers making regular rounds.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Colonial Woods Family Resort offers extensive programming for children. One parent shared, "The pool and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times. They did a few activities the one we did go to was the casino night where they had separate play areas for kids and adults."
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas specifically designed for children. A visitor to Ringing Rocks Family Campground noted, "Kids had a blast with hay rides and playground. All other campers were very nice and courteous of noise curfew."
Cabin options for less experienced campers: For families new to camping, cabins provide a gentle introduction. At Blue Rocks, a visitor mentioned, "There is really something for everyone at this campground. There is a pool, playground, arcade, fishing pond, glacier rock field to explore and hiking trials."
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: Ringing Rocks Family Campground has a mix of site types suitable for different RVs. A camper observed, "Half of this campground is permanent camper site rentals. It was a little to close to each other and not enough privacy."
Electric hookup availability: Many campgrounds offer electric-only sites with water available at central locations. At French Creek, a camper noted, "We stayed in Loop C, which is the only loop that allows pets. We had electric however no water or sewer hookup. There was a spigot for water at the next site over from us, so we didn't have to walk far to get fresh water."
Assistance with parking: Some campgrounds offer help navigating tight spots. A Boulder Woods visitor shared, "The spots are tight to get into but the staff will offer to park your camper using your vehicle. I let them park mine and I'm really glad I did. It was super tight."
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