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GuideRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
Cabin Camping near Union Dale, PA
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Keen Lake Resort Campground and Lackawanna State Park Campground offer cabins with varying amenities near Union Dale. Oneida Campground & Lodge provides cabin rentals with fire rings, while the Honesdale-Poconos KOA features cabins with electricity but no running water. Most cabins include basic furniture and beds, though configurations differ between locations. Cabins at Valley View Farm and Campground are available from May 15 to October 15, providing seasonal options. "Our site was perfectly sized for us - tent campers and close but not too close to the clean restrooms. A water spigot was handy across the road. Behind the restroom building is a dishwashing station," noted a camper who stayed at Ricketts Glen State Park.
Rustic cabins predominate at Promised Land State Park's Pickerel Point Campground, offering basic shelter without running water. In contrast, fully furnished cabins at Cherry Ridge Campsites include more amenities for guests seeking greater comfort. Many cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary significantly between properties, with Lackawanna State Park and Pickerel Point Campground permitting pets in designated cabin areas. One visitor commented, "We stayed for 2 nights in the rustic tenting area. The family camp area features spaces with a picnic table and fire ring and water."
Most cabin rentals supply beds and basic furniture but expect guests to bring their own linens, pillows, sleeping bags, and toiletries. "The camper cabins are basic with bunks, bring all your own gear. They are fairly new and have electricity but no water or heat," a camper shared about Salt Springs State Park's accommodations. Kitchen facilities range from non-existent in primitive cabins to basic refrigerators and microwaves in deluxe units. Camp stores at Keen Lake Resort and Honesdale-Poconos KOA sell essential supplies, firewood, and ice. Grocery options are limited in the immediate area, so advance planning is recommended when booking longer cabin stays.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Union Dale (67)
1. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"That said we had plenty of space, it was just very close to the next site. We were on the far side of the lake which is not really within walking distance of the beach, pool and store."
"I LOVED this campground, it is a private campground owned by a family. They own a large portion of the lakefront and have both a people beach and a dog beach so the dogs can enjoy swimming as well."
2. Lackawanna State Park Campground
"We like Lackawanna State Park. This is the place we camped when we moved to PA. It has signts that are very wooded. "
"Our only complaint was the lack of active enforcement of quiet hours — otherwise there would be no complaints."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $90 / night
3. Honesdale - Poconos KOA
"The bathrooms and showers, every time we went in , were spotless. The staff was incredible. So friendly And helpful. The sites are great."
"Enjoyed walking the trails and wooded area but sprained my right ankle. So I was laid up for a few hours before I left."
4. Valley View Farm and Campground
"Great spots to setup your own tent as well as cabins and trailers."
5. Ponderosa Pines Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
6. Oneida Campground & Lodge
"Tent, RV, and cabin sites available. Went first time in cabin rental. Nice room, amenities, and fire ring. Small but nice little getaway."
"Oneida is CAMP-ground, not the Ritz but offers rustic camping options as well as lodge (resort) accommodations."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $140 / night
7. Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging
"Campfires permitted, fishing, row boat rental, bath house, dance hall. Country kitchen has breakfast and lunch on Saturday, breakfast only on Sunday.
Remote, not the place for one night.""Nice lake for fishing . Reasonably priced breakfast on weekends . Great staff . Good utilities and clean bathrooms ."
9. 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 ."
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $44 / night
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Cabin Reviews near Union Dale, PA
502 Reviews of 67 Union Dale 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.RangerPickerel 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!
MJ W.GuideOquaga Creek State Park Campground
Very Nice and would go again; but not the Adirondacks.
Really liked it. Love the layout, with camp sites having mowed paths to the restrooms and showers in the middle of each loop. Nicest showers and rest rooms we have seen so far. Each site has brush between them so you can not see your neighbors. Pretty, quiet, relaxing. The groomed hiking trails are the best and Arctic Lake is beautiful. Staff were so nice, and loved doing the scavenger hunt!
Guide to Union Dale
Cabin camping near Union Dale, Pennsylvania offers options within forested terrain at elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-85°F, with fall bringing cooler nights around 40°F and daytime highs near 65°F. Most campgrounds in this region close between mid-October and early November, reopening in late April.
What to do
Fishing at lakeside sites: Visitors at Keen Lake Resort Campground have direct access to fishing. "The kids caught multiple sunnies and even a small perch," notes a camper who enjoyed lakeside activities.
Hiking local trails: Lackawanna State Park Campground features accessible trail networks. "The trails are fun for relaxing hikes, we especially like the one right along the lake," shares a visitor who appreciated the park's natural setting.
Water activities: Rentals for non-motorized watercraft are available at most lakeside campgrounds. "We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake," reports a Keen Lake Resort visitor.
What campers like
Spacious wooded sites: Ponderosa Pines Campground receives praise for its natural setting. "Well kept and peaceful. They have some entertainment, but nothing rowdy," mentions one camper who appreciated the quiet atmosphere.
Winter options: Some cabins remain available during colder months. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers," notes a winter visitor to Pickerel Point Campground.
Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain well-kept restrooms and showers. "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground," states a Keen Lake Resort visitor who was impressed with the maintenance standards.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Summer weekends book quickly, especially at waterfront cabins. "We stayed in the Pickerel Point of the park. We had full hookups (20/30/50 amp, water & sewer)," shares a visitor, adding "All of the sites were spacious."
Site variations: Cabin sizes and amenities differ significantly between locations. At Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging, a visitor notes, "Shady sites in a quiet cg. Nice lake for fishing. Reasonably priced breakfast on weekends. Good utilities and clean bathrooms."
Seasonal closures: Many campgrounds operate on limited schedules. Valley View Farm and Campground operates from May 15 through October 15, while Ponderosa Pines runs from mid-April to mid-October.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Most campgrounds schedule family-oriented events. "They have activity coordinators that make sure there is something to do for all ages every hour of the day!" shares a Keen Lake Resort camper.
Multi-generational options: Some locations work well for extended family gatherings. "Great for families. It would be a great place to camp with extended family," suggests a visitor who appreciated the community atmosphere.
Educational opportunities: Lackawanna State Park offers learning activities. "This is an amazing state park that has something for everyone. There is an environmental education center with programs, there is fishing and boating, and an amazing network if hiking and horse riding trails," reports a visitor.
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: Electric access ranges from basic to comprehensive. "We stayed in the fairly new ledges loop that are all full hookup sites. Nice large sites, beautiful area, friendly rangers," shares a Lackawanna State Park visitor.
Winter considerations: Some parks offer winter camping for prepared RVers. "Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by," notes a winter camper at Pickerel Point, highlighting the need for cold-weather adaptations.
Site selection: When booking cabins or RV sites, location within the campground matters. "Our site was probably one of the worst in the place but we were able to scope out others that we would prefer for our next visit. We didn't have a view of the lake, instead we were in someone's back yard," advises a camper who recommends researching specific site locations.
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