Cabins near Tatamy, Pennsylvania are spread throughout the surrounding Pocono region, located approximately 25 miles east of the Appalachian Trail. Most cabin accommodations sit at elevations between 400-1,000 feet, offering moderate temperatures that average 75°F in summer and 30°F in winter. Overnight temperatures can drop 15-20 degrees lower than daytime highs, even during summer months, making cabin rentals practical for campers wanting shelter from temperature fluctuations.
What to do
Hiking to waterfalls: Access multiple waterfall trails from Hickory Run State Park Campground, located 38 miles northwest of Tatamy. "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. Both of these trails had a creek and waterfalls," notes a visitor.
Explore unique geological formations: Visit the boulder field at Hickory Run State Park, a National Natural Landmark. "The Boulder Fields are one of the coolest places I've ever visited, partially because they were so unexpected. Don't twist an ankle, but you can play hide and seek to an extent as there are small depressions in the fields," shares one camper.
Wildlife observation: Camp Taylor Campground offers access to the Lakota Wolf Preserve. "You can take a short hike up the mountain there to see the wolves in the sanctuary. There are moments by the fire you can hear them howl in the distance," reports a visitor. The preserve offers discounted tours for campers and regular howling sessions can be heard from cabin sites.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Mountainview Campground in Little York offers secluded cabin areas with natural separation. "The campsite was wonderful and isolated," mentions one reviewer. Another notes, "Our site was fully private (could not see or hear neighbors)."
Waterfront locations: Many cabins at Spruce Run Recreation Area offer direct reservoir views. "Our site was on the water and it was really nice. A duck visited us every morning," shares a camper. Another mentions, "Most campsite has a view of the Reservoir when sundown has amazing sunsets."
Seasonal events: Fall and Halloween weekends include special programming at many campgrounds. "We went on Halloween weekend and they had so much for the kids to do! Friendly staff and clean sites!" says a visitor to Ringing Rocks Family Campground. Many cabin facilities operate from early April through October, with themed weekends throughout the season.
What you should know
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience highway noise. At Spruce Run, "You can hear 78, especially at night once the campground settles down," reports one camper. Consider cabin location when booking if seeking quiet accommodations.
Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Cabins at Ringing Rocks Family Campground offer clean but basic facilities. "Great secluded sites with clean facilities for when you need some civilization," notes a visitor. Another camper cautions, "Very clean campground, clean bathrooms and showers. However, if you're tent camping the bathrooms are FAR."
Seasonal availability and weather: Most cabins in the region operate April through October. "This cabin was just as excellent as our stay the night before at Hill's Creek State Park. The only thing I wish the DCNR would do is expand the dog friendly cabins," mentions a visitor to Nockamixon State Park Cabins.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Colonial Woods Family Resort offers multiple play areas. "The pooL and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times," reports a recent visitor. Another notes, "They had a playground, lake where you could fish, cornhole, and minigolf."
Activities schedule: Check event calendars when booking. "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. All the money made is donated to Shriners Children's Hospital which it awesome and the kids loved the candy and little prizes they won," shares a family who stayed at Colonial Woods.
Safety considerations: Bear awareness is important at certain locations. At Hickory Run, "We were warned to be cautious about leaving food out as there have been some bear sightings." Cabins provide secure storage for food items compared to tent camping options.
Tips from RVers
Site access challenges: Some cabin areas have difficult approaches. At Colonial Woods, "The roads are very narrow, pretty sizable boulders on both sides, trees are very low and need to be trimmed (almost took my ac out with a huge limb)," cautions an RVer who visited with a fifth wheel.
Rental alternatives: If traveling with an RV but wanting cabin comfort, consider Mountain Vista Campground. "Sites are nice and large, can hold multiple tents. They request the purchase of another site if you have more then two tents, but then you can put all tents on one site and cook and hang out in the other," explains a visitor, showing flexibility for mixed accommodations.
Hookup availability: While most cabin sites lack hookups, some allow mixed camping. "We had full at&t service. Nice double playground," mentions a tent camper at Ringing Rocks, highlighting connectivity options important for RVers who might book cabins but want to maintain digital connections.
