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Cabin Camping near Tobyhanna, PA
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Several state parks and private campgrounds near Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania provide rustic cabins with varying amenities. Tobyhanna State Park Campground offers cabin camping options with electricity and shared bathroom facilities nearby. Hemlock Campground & Cottages features furnished cabins with electric hookups and heating systems for year-round comfort. Most cabins include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean bathhouses. According to one visitor at a nearby state park, "The cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The main room has a bunk bed and two twins, a table with benches, two Adirondack chairs, a wood stove set into a fireplace, hot/cold water, electric stove with oven, refrigerator, toilet, bathroom sink, and plenty of hooks to hang jackets."
Cabin rentals in the region range from basic shelters to fully equipped units with kitchens and private bathrooms. Promised Land State Park's Pickerel Point Campground provides lakefront cabins that accommodate families, while Mount Pocono Campground offers pet-friendly cabin options. Most locations operate seasonally from April through October, though some private resorts remain open year-round. Reservation requirements vary by location, with state parks typically requiring bookings well in advance, especially during summer months. Delaware Water Gap KOA has recently added new tiny cabins with modernized amenities including WiFi and electric service. Many cabins feature wood stoves or electric heat for cooler weather camping.
Most cabin rentals provide beds with vinyl-covered mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, from basic setups with only a fire ring to fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators and stoves. Visitors should pack cooking utensils, dishwashing supplies, and food storage containers. On-site camp stores at locations like Mountain Vista Campground sell firewood, ice, and basic provisions. For more extensive grocery needs, nearby towns offer supermarkets and convenience stores. Wood stoves provide effective heating in cooler months, with one camper noting, "You need that wood stove to heat up the cabin. The wood stove definitely heats the room up nicely. I went through two bundles of wood in one night, and could have used more in the morning."
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Tobyhanna (94)
1. Tobyhanna State Park Campground
"This place only gets 4 stars because I thought we were going to have water and electric hook ups. They only have 2 kinds of sites, modern electric (only electric) and primitive."
"We chose Tobyhanna State Park, and it turned out to be absolutely wonderful."
4 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $43 / night
2. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop."
"Come with fire pit, parking spot, picnic table, flush toilet, running water. Competitive pricing."
62 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
3. Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park
"Great lake camping...Tent-Cabin. Watch the local roads for potholes"
"Well I'm staying at promise land state park for the 3 rd time it's a great place to visit and camp out or with your RV or Pop Up ."
3 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $44 / night
4. Mount Pocono Campground
"Pocono Campground in the Poconos, Pennsylvania is a very active and fun vacation vacation destination! There are lots of amenities for every family member and the staff is friendly and welcoming."
"This is a great site, it has running water, it’s clean, it has entertainment, and you can get close with your loved ones."
Check Availabilityfrom $54 / night
5. Mountain Vista Campground
"The tent sites all have water & electric, and have a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are fully shaded."
"Quiet, clean, pet friendly! Pool, fishing pond, small arcade. Open May through October."
6. Hemlock Campground & Cottages
"Family friendly campground with many activities incl. playground, games, karaoke, bingo nights etc. the tent sites are spacious each with own picnic table and fire pit."
"The bathhouse is always clean and has hot water available at all times. We were just there and cannot wait to return again next year. The owners are very nice, helpful, and always available."
7. Otter Lake Camp Resort
"Otter lake has every amenity imaginable super clean swimming beach beautiful lake with boat rentals available. Tons of activities for kids and adults. Indoor pool with 2 hot tubs even a dry sauna."
"Otter Lake Campground was one of the best campgrounds we went to.... pros and cons Pros- Beautiful Lake with fishing & boating -Pools indoor and outdoor -Great playgrounds -Great biking even a trail"
8. Cranberry Run Campground
"Driving to the campground i was unsure if our camping trip was going to be in a remote area or in a subdivision."
"It was perfect for the 3 sites that shared it while we were there."
Check Availabilityfrom $44 - $72 / night
9. Camp Taylor Campground
"Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you. "
"Easy access from Rt 80 and located close to the Lakota Wolf Preserve."
Check Availabilityfrom $33 - $42 / night
10. Lower Lake Campground Beechwood Area — Promised Land State Park
"I stayed at the Beechwood location at the Promised Land state park and despite the constant rain, it was quiet and peaceful. You could only ever hear the wildlife ."
"Went camping in late October, when a lot of the other parks are closed. Only one section of their camping was still open but the bathrooms and showers had been winterized."
Check Availabilityfrom $27 - $29 / night
Drive Time
- 20 min from Scranton, PA
- 53 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 20 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 32 min from Reading, PA
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Cabin Reviews near Tobyhanna, PA
859 Reviews of 94 Tobyhanna 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.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Daniel C.
ScoutHillside Campgrounds
Stay away... Unless you like 70 y/o men acting like high schoolers
This clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
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!
Sue B.RangerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
- Sue B.Ranger
Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park
Great cabins!
We booked a cabin at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised that the cabin had heat and electricity! It was very close to the awesome heated bathroom also! We were also able to catch a beautiful sunset! Great camp all around!
Guide to Tobyhanna
Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania cabins sit at approximately 1,800-2,000 feet elevation in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. The region's high elevation creates cooler summer temperatures, often 5-10 degrees below surrounding lower areas. Winter months see significant snowfall, with December through February averaging 45-50 inches, requiring cabin campers to prepare for cold weather camping even during spring and fall seasons.
What to do
Hiking trail exploration: Trails ranging from beginner-friendly paths to challenging mountain climbs surround cabin accommodations near Tobyhanna. At Tobyhanna State Park Campground, a 5-mile lake trail offers accessible hiking for most skill levels. "You can do a 5-mile hike around the lake along well-marked walk paths... The hike should last 1.5 to 2 hours for the average person. Spray some insect repellent before you start," advises one visitor.
Lake activities: The region's numerous lakes provide fishing, boating and swimming options from May through September. Pickerel Point Campground at Promised Land State Park features waterfront cabin sites with direct lake access. "You can launch my kayak right from there!" notes a regular visitor, while another camper mentions "the lake is crystal clear and the beach is spotless. You absolutely have to bring a kayak/inflatable boat, but if you don't own one, don't worry, you can rent one."
Wildlife viewing: The Poconos region hosts abundant wildlife viewing opportunities directly from cabin sites. Bear sightings are common at Tobyhanna State Park, where one camper reports: "We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area but never really thought that we would see one. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent."
What campers like
Cabin proximity to water: Many visitors appreciate cabins with direct water access for fishing and boating. "I stayed in the Promised Land State Park at Pickerel Point and it was so pretty and quiet... Mine overlooked the water and had a gorgeous sunset. There was a beach nearby that was an excellent place to gaze at the stars," shares one visitor.
Modern facilities: While cabins maintain a rustic feel, campgrounds continue to upgrade facilities. At Mountain Vista Campground, one visitor notes the infrastructure quality: "This campground is very clean, staff and campers are very friendly. It's a great spot if you have kids because they have many different activities(pool/arcade games/movie nights/ and more)."
Winter accessibility: Unlike the description's focus on summer accommodations, some cabins remain open year-round. A winter visitor to Lower Lake Campground notes: "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers."
What you should know
Terrain challenges: Cabin sites throughout the Poconos region often feature rocky, uneven terrain. At Hemlock Campground & Cottages, one visitor observed: "Only issue was the water was brown but that is most likely because we are very early in the season." The campground's cottages compensate for these challenges with sturdy construction.
Firewood considerations: Several campgrounds prohibit bringing outside firewood due to invasive species concerns. As one camper at Camp Taylor noted: "You have to buy their wood you can't bring any in, they are trying to keep the lantern flies away. $5 bundle for 7 pieces."
Road conditions: Access to cabins in more remote locations requires navigating challenging roads. A visitor to Promised Land State Park warned: "Watch the local roads for potholes," while another noted the campground was "easy to get to" but had "not much for stores so pack everything in before."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Families staying in cabins near Tobyhanna benefit from campgrounds with structured activities. Otter Lake Camp Resort stands out for its child-friendly programming: "We drive from Arizona to camp here for 6 weeks each year. It is truly a resort with organized activities like softball, archery and ceramics for kiddos. 2 pools, hot tub, sauna, lake beach and swimming."
Playground access: Look for cabins with nearby play areas for children. Mount Pocono Campground features "great playgrounds" according to visitors, while another notes it's "a great spot if you have kids because they have many different activities."
Biking opportunities: Many cabin campgrounds offer paved roads perfect for children's cycling. One parent at Camp Taylor Campground appreciates that "the road is paved, it makes it easy for the kids to ride bikes, skate etc..."
Tips from RVers
Cabin alternatives: RVers visiting Tobyhanna often recommend renting cabins during extreme weather. At Hickory Run State Park, winter cabin camping provides shelter while accessing seasonal activities: "The boulder field was the highlight of our camping trip. The campground has great playgrounds, several well-marked trails, and functional restrooms and showers."
Site selection: For cabin campers considering RVs, selecting the right site matters. At Tobyhanna State Park, one camper warns: "These sites are RIGHT AGAINST THE ROAD. Other state parks tend to make their sites deep, whereas these are wide."
Seasonal considerations: Shoulder season visitors should check which facilities remain open. A late-season visitor to Lower Lake Campground noted: "Went camping in late October, when a lot of the other parks are closed. Only one section of their camping was still open but the bathrooms and showers had been winterized."
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