Best Cabin Camping near Titusville, PA

Several state parks and private campgrounds around Titusville, Pennsylvania provide rustic cabins with varying levels of amenities. Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins offers heated cabins with refrigerators, electric stoves, and bunk beds, though visitors should note that mattresses may be older. Oil Creek Family Campground features small cabins with electricity, while Willow Bay Recreation Area provides compact cabins with built-in wall heaters, twin beds, and bunk beds. According to one visitor, "The cabins were small - one twin bed and a set of single bunks. There is a small heater embedded in the wall. It keeps things from getting too cold." Most cabins include outdoor fire rings, picnic tables, and charcoal grills for cooking and dining.

Pet-friendly cabin options are available at several locations, with some campgrounds featuring dedicated pet areas. Cook Forest State Park maintains a separate loop for people camping with dogs, allowing both pet owners and those preferring pet-free environments to enjoy their stay. Reservations for cabin camping rentals are essential, particularly during peak seasons from May through October. One camper noted, "We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground." Clear Creek State Park offers both small and larger rustic cabins, with the smaller units clustered together while larger cabins provide more space and privacy.

Most furnished cabins require guests to bring their own sheets, pillows, and towels even when beds are provided. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, from basic setups with only outdoor fire rings to more equipped cabins with refrigerators and stoves. Firewood is typically available for purchase at campground offices or nearby vendors. Pennsylvania state parks prohibit alcohol consumption, which applies to all cabin areas within these parks. Grocery stores and supplies can be found in Titusville and surrounding communities, though some campgrounds maintain small camp stores with essential items. For longer stays, visitors should plan to bring most cooking supplies, food items, and personal necessities, as on-site options may be limited.

Best Cabin Sites Near Titusville, Pennsylvania (45)

    1. Oil Creek Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Titusville, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 827-1023

    "They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small"

    "We have stayed at the park for Christmas Eve the past two years. Had the Adirondack shelters to ourselves each year."

    2. Two Mile Run County Park

    5 Reviews
    Rouseville, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 676-6116

    "Shen staying at two mile you will find the sites are separated by trees and offer you your own little private area. The prices are good and you truly are in nature."

    "Affordable, lots of things to do like fishing, hiking trails,, canoeing kayaking, clean shower house, good signal for Verizon,"

    3. Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    51 Reviews
    Cooksburg, PA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 744-8407

    $20 - $67 / night

    "We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground."

    "The sites are good sized, have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The bathrooms need to be updated. There are a lot of cracks and crevices where bugs hide and lots of chipped paint."

    4. Hemlock Lakes Campground

    1 Review
    Spartansburg, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 664-2994

    "They have 4 different lakes, 3 for fishing and one for swimming. We stayed on a nice quiet loop that was recently vacated by a seasonal camper."

    5. Chapman State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Clarendon, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 723-0250

    $20 - $53 / night

    "HIGHLIGHTS:

    Paved loops great for bikes

    Lake with small clean beach

    Canoe/kayak rentals (closed 2022 season)

    Several nice playgrounds

    Clean, modern bathrooms

    Several kayak/canoe launch areas"

    "super cute, very quiet camp grounds. rustic tent, camper hook ups. 2 level camp geound with walk to tent sights. well lit, heated shower house andnbathrooms. garbage dumpster. recycling bins. wood sold"

    7. Kalyumet Campground

    14 Reviews
    Lucinda, PA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 744-9622

    "We enjoyed the pool the walking/hiking trails, a trip into Cooks Forest, and even spent some time at the arcade (costs money)."

    "The hookups are a little bit farther to the back of the site but we were able to reach with our 50 foot water and power supply."

    8. Harecreek Campground

    1 Review
    Corry, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 664-9684

    "There is a playground for the kids and a nice pond. Make sure you have a pressure regulator for the water as they have 100 psi on their water lines."

    9. Clear Creek State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Clarington, PA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 752-2368

    $22 - $57 / night

    "General: This Park is spread out along the Clarion River and, as such, is deceptively large. There are electric and non-electric sites, as well as cabins."

    "A Pennsylvania favorite, Clear Creek State Park is a beautifully maintained, scenic park, right on the Clarion River in the Clear Creek State Park."

    10. Goddard Park Vacationland Campground

    9 Reviews
    Petersburg, PA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 253-4645

    $35 - $175 / night

    "Their ice cream was especially good! Very family friendly. Not sure if it was dumb luck, but we did not experience any bug issues."

    "2 pools great food at the snack sack min golf live bands nice little camp store and so much more you need to try this place"

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Cabin Reviews near Titusville, PA

313 Reviews of 45 Titusville Campgrounds


  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2020

    Willow Bay Recreation Area

    Quiet nights, Easy days

    Willow bay campground is run by the National Forest Service. The reservable lots are wide and numerous for a out of the way sight. The campground services tent sites, RV sites as well as small cabins with electricity. There is a central bathhouse near the oak loop. Closer to the boat ramp sites- most of which are tent ready, there are vault toilets. These sites are less than a mile from the North Country Trail. Other, smaller trails are here as well. The New York State lone is less than five miles away- providing access to Allegheny State Park. The closest town of note is Bradford, which is about 18 miles away. It has all you need to get your necessities. The cabins were small- one twin bed and a set of single bunks. You need to bring your own sheets. There is a small heater imbedded in the wall. It keeps things from getting too cold, as it was when I was there. Fire ring and picnic table provided. Charcoal grill as well. The only problem I had was with the wildlife. A mouse or something kep crawling in the space between the roof and ceiling. There is no cel service here, and you shouldn’t need it either. Places to visit are too numerous to mention, but I will give a shout out to the zippo case museum, absolutely a must.

  • Nicole L.
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Beautiful

    Cooks forest is absolutely gorgeous. I look forward to returning as there are a lot of hiking opportunities we missed. We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground. Our site was right next to a drinking water spigot and a path to the bath house. The sites near ours were in a wooded area, which felt more private than many of the other sites we saw. There was a fore pit and a picnic table. Our fire pit was behind where the camper was parked, which also felt more private. There is no alcohol permitted in PA state parks, so alcohol is prohibited in the campground as well. It was a great spot, and we look forward to returning.

  • N
    Aug. 13, 2020

    Goddard Park Vacationland Campground

    Unhappy camper - again

    I told my wife that this was the rotten place that we stayed at before. She insisted that was somewhere else but there we were, all the people complaining about the nasty manager lady as we are swimming by AND the creepy, chubby manager dude with the grey goatee, ogling the little girls a little too long. Why are those people still there?? All she does is sit outside the office and smoke cigarettes and he creeps around. Everyone hates them and will smile to their faces but they're horrible!

    Pros: paved roads, mostly clean bathrooms and two swimming pools. Cons: Teeny, tiny sites. Bingo hall bathrooms are gross. Awful, rotten egg smelling water. The beds in the cabin rentals are rock hard. Horrible WiFi. Good luck if you’re there and the electric cuts out. Very few activities (which you will also hear about"there used to be so many activities" "Lisa never has any activities any more") Good grief, the people are unhappy but I guess, too cheap to move on to a better place? The entire staff complains about them constantly, especially Rhonda in the office. I just came in to buy ice, lady, I don't need to hear about much you hate your boss!

    I would suggest you keep looking rather than tolerate this toxic place and all the unhappy seasonal people and employees. Save your money and vacation time for a nice place with decent management.

  • Danielle S.
    Sep. 24, 2021

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Good amount of space

    We stayed here on a busy weekend. The sites are good sized, have a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The bathrooms need to be updated. There are a lot of cracks and crevices where bugs hide and lots of chipped paint. I didn't shower, so no commentary on the warmth/pressure. Look at the campground map before you book your site if being close to a bathroom is important; ours was across the campsite behind us but we had to step in a rock set in the stream to get to it without walking around the loop. Plenty of trees and shrubs for privacy. Lots of firewood both in and outside the park. It's a decent drive to Clarion PA to a Walmart, but there are small camp stores close by.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 29, 2021

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Popular destination!

    General: This Park is spread out along the Clarion River and, as such, is deceptively large. There are electric and non-electric sites, as well as cabins. On a Friday night in late October, it was nearly full. One man we spoke with said he raised his kids coming to this campground and that it is often challenging to reserve a site unless done far in advance (I believe I reserved about three months ahead of time). 

    Site Quality: The sites vary in size and quality. All have either rock or grass “driveways”. A picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook complete the site. Some sites are tucked in among large pine trees, some are directly on the river, and the non-electric sites are up a hill away from the river and shaded. 

    Bathhouse: The one at the very end of the campground was modern and very clean. The showers looked very clean, but we did not use them. 

    Activities/Amenities: Several hiking trails, a disc golf course and, in-season, a swimming pond and canoeing. Unfortunately, we woke to rain the next morning that looked like it was going to stick around for a while, so we did not get to explore as much of this park as we would have liked. 

    Conclusion: Our stay was nice but brief and it would be nice to return.

  • Britt B.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Pennsylvania Favorite!

    A Pennsylvania favorite, Clear Creek State Park is a beautifully maintained, scenic park, right on the Clarion River in the Clear Creek State Park. The Park offers movies on an outdoor screen, regular nature talks and walks and has an onsite museum. The park has tent sites, RV sites and cabins. Clear Creek runs through the campground and is a perfect spot for a BBQ or Picnic. It also has a designated swimming beach with sand. There are multiple hiking trails leaving the campground. There is a general store just 5min from the park, plus multiple private firewood options on the road in. The park also sells firewood bundles. The Clarion is a crystal clear, shallow, rock bottom river perfect for a cool off, fishing or kayaking. There are two kayaking/tubing companies in Cook Forest to hire watercraft to float the river. Both floats don’t go as high as Clear Creek State Park so you won’t float past the campground, with the longest being 9 miles. The facilities are always clean, with large shower areas and always fully stocked with tissue. All sites have fire rings with adjustable grills. The best un-powered RV site is site 40– private and waterfront. The best powered-RV site is 39– private and waterfront. There are also two very private tent sites that are waterfront(classified as Kayak In tent sites) numbered CR-001& CR-002. Both waterfront, shaded with fire rings. Excellent tent sites! Note you can only book them for 1 night at a time. No phone reception at this one! They welcome furry friends at selected sites!

  • D
    Jul. 26, 2018

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Beautiful,wooded settin on the fringe of the Allegheny National Forest

    The park is on the scenic Clarion River and offers tent camping, some sites are paddle in only, RV sites, small and larger rustic cabins, and even a couple of yurts. It’s very well maintained, including the restroom/shower houses which were very clean. The upper loop tent sites are a bit more secluded and there is plenty of space for the larger cabins. The smaller cabins are more clustered but we enjoyed staying in them on a couple occasions. Be sure to bring kayaks or inner tubes for lazy hours on the river. There are kayak rentals nearby also. The Clarion River is full of wildlife including bald eagles hunting the river and an occasional black bear nearby.

    Be sure to visit Beartown Rocks that is close by. It offers a nice view of the rolling hills of Pennsylvania.

  • Danielle S.
    Mar. 23, 2018

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Gorgeous trails

    I live nearby so I'm a bit biased towards the park. Definitely one of my favorite places to day hike. The trails are well maintained, and the scenery changes every few steps. Lush hardwood forest; plenty of shade for summer hikes. Not crowded at all in the off-season.

    We stayed in the Indian Cabin #I11.  There are 4 twin sized bunk beds but be forewarned, the springs and mattresses were ancient during our stay.  There is a small table, a refrigerator, electric stove and oven, and there is heat.  The windows do not open very much so bring a fan if you're camping in warm weather.   The bathhouse is clean and the showers are hot. 

    The cabins can be difficult to find in the dark, but they are located just behind the campground offices.  If you pull around to the rear of the building and look across the creek that is there, you cannot miss them.

  • Travis S.
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Dewdrop

    Spacious

    Campsite layouts are non traditional with large driveways and often times the tables and fire rings are below the driveway.  With this layout you get more privacy with very few sites having and overlapping with other sites. Pitching a tent was easy on the driveway and fairly level. Some sites had large high sided fire rings which take away from the fireside relaxation of a shorter camp chair. 

    Bathrooms and shower house was below the standards of many of PA State Parks which we regard as the benchmark for campgrounds at reasonable prices. 

    Boating and biking all accessible from the grounds. No need to drive to the trails at Jakes Rocks.


Guide to Titusville

Cabin camping options near Titusville, Pennsylvania include rustic accommodations surrounded by forested landscapes in the northwestern region of the state. The area sits within the Allegheny Plateau at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,600 feet, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing while summer brings warm days with moderate humidity.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Clear Creek State Park offers excellent fishing access along the Clarion River. According to a visitor, "It is a crystal clear, shallow, rock bottom river perfect for a cool off, fishing or kayaking."

Disc golf courses: Oil Creek Family Campground features an expanded 27-hole disc golf course. One camper notes, "We had a blast on the disc golf course, fishing in the pond, and playing ping pong. The kids had an awesome time in the pool for hours and running around with other kids in the maze."

Winter activities: The Cow Run Shelters at Oil Creek State Park provide year-round options including winter camping. A camper reports, "We have stayed at the park for Christmas Eve the past two years. Had the Adirondack shelters to ourselves each year... Very quiet and no light pollution from a town or city, providing great moonlit nights."

Historical exploration: The region features significant oil industry history. A visitor explains, "The park is beautiful with a lot of history (it is the site of the world's first commercial oil well, and where the oil industry began in the United States around 1860)."

What campers like

Waterfront sites: Chapman State Park Campground offers prime locations near water. A reviewer states, "This campground is well maintained, with excellent restroom/shower facilities. Miles of hiking trails accessible right from the campground."

Privacy between sites: Two Mile Run County Park provides natural separation between camping areas. A visitor notes, "When staying at Two Mile you will find the sites are separated by trees and offer you your own little private area. The prices are good and you truly are in nature."

Family amenities: Multiple campgrounds feature family-focused activities. According to one review, "My family stayed over Memorial Day weekend. It was so much fun. They have a lot of activities. My favorite was the disc golf. Their course is really nice!"

Seasonal appeal: Many cabins remain open through late fall. "We went there off-season which I recommend everyone do. In the Fall. Beautiful colored folage. Woke up to find I was surrounded by a huge herd of deer. Outstanding!"

What you should know

Water access varies: Some campsites require preparation for utility hookups. At Kalyumet Campground, a camper advises, "Our only complaint would be the site we were in (11) and others next to it were quite far from the water and cable hookups. I ended up having to run 60ft of water hose and 50ft of cable in order to get a connection."

Shoulder season considerations: Early spring cabin camping can be challenging. One visitor at Oil Creek State Park shares, "Stayed overnight at the Wolfkiel Run Shelters just down the road. It was early April, the snow had just fallen week before, and it got pretty cold during the night. Still, the hiking trails were in great condition!"

Campground size differences: Clear Creek State Park Campground offers a more intimate setting than some larger facilities. A camper remarks, "Clear Creek State Park is an amazing little gem right outside of Cook Forest. Most of the campsites are right on the water, beautiful bridges, a great disc golf course, and moderate-to-light hiking trails."

Winter firewood arrangements: Some campgrounds provide firewood options during colder months. "Firewood is available but you have to donate some cash, split it and haul it to your shelter. It's always been seasoned well and provided plenty of heat for the shelter during our winter stays."

Tips for camping with families

Educational programs: Many campgrounds offer structured nature activities. A visitor notes, "This is also a great place to go year-round for kids interested in learning about nature. There is a nature museum. Seek out Ranger Susanne—she is a really great teacher!"

Tent site selection: For camping cabins near Titusville with children, select locations strategically. One camper suggests, "Quick Tip: If you're camping with kiddos, try turning over the rocks in area creeks to find little aquatic insects. A little creepy, but a lot of awesome."

Wildlife viewing: The area offers wildlife observation opportunities beyond standard amenities. "I will say that I did have two separate run in with bears but over all a great experience! Would definitely go back!"

Cabin options: For families seeking rustic shelters, select appropriately sized accommodations. "We have stayed in camper, tent, yurt, and cabins. Always a clean and up kept park. Lots to do in the area."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling requirements: Many RV sites in the area require adjustment equipment. At Clear Creek State Park, a visitor cautions, "Its a nice place, great creek and woods. Most of the spots will require leveling blocks."

Water pressure management: At some campgrounds, RVers need to take precautions with connections. A camper at Harecreek Campground advises, "Make sure you have a pressure regulator for the water as they have 100 psi on their water lines."

Seasonal site selection: For rustic cabin camping near Titusville during peak times, research specific site features. "The Campground was really nice, some spots gave you enough space to feel pretty secluded from other campers, which was nice for my partner and I."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Titusville, PA is Oil Creek Family Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 7 reviews.

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