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Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Several state parks and private campgrounds near Waverly, Pennsylvania provide rustic cabins with varying amenities. Lackawanna State Park Campground, just minutes from Waverly, offers cabin rentals with electricity but no running water, requiring guests to use nearby bathhouse facilities. Cozy Creek Family Campground in Tunkhannock features furnished cabins with more modern amenities including electricity, beds, and basic kitchen facilities. Most cabins include fire rings and picnic tables outside. According to one visitor at a nearby campground, "Nice room, amenities, and fire ring. Small but nice little getaway." The cabins typically include basic furniture like beds, tables, and chairs, with heating options ranging from electric heaters to wood-burning stoves.
Rustic cabins predominate in state parks like Worlds End State Park, where the units feature electricity but no plumbing. As one camper noted, "Cabins are rustic and don't have running water but they are clean and roomy." These cabins generally sleep 6-8 people with bunk bed arrangements. Pet-friendly cabins are available at select locations including Keen Lake Resort Campground in Waymart, which maintains designated pet areas and even offers a dog swimming beach. Reservations are essential during summer months when cabin occupancy reaches peak levels. Private campgrounds like Valley View Farm and Campground operate seasonally from May to October, while some state park cabins remain available year-round for winter activities.
Most cabin rentals require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking equipment. Basic cabins typically provide beds, electricity, and sometimes refrigerators, but rarely include full kitchens or bathrooms. Wood-burning stoves are common in state park cabins, with firewood available for purchase at camp stores or through local vendors. Some campgrounds offer on-site convenience stores with essential supplies, though stocking up on groceries before arrival is recommended as the nearest full-service stores may be 20-30 minutes away. Cabin campers should also bring flashlights, cooking utensils, and appropriate outdoor gear for the season, as weather conditions can vary significantly throughout the year in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Waverly (73)
1. 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
2. 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."
3. Cozy Creek Family Campground
"The grounds, the little store/coffee shop and the facilities were pristine. The owner and all the employees were as friendly as they were accommodating. I can't say enough good things."
"Campground is based around kids, there’s a lot for them to do!"
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
4. Highland Campgrounds
"Office is clean and a combined country store with fresh produce in the outdoor fridge and bug spray and essentials in the office area. Rec room and bathrooms are older, but vintage."
"This campground was very nice and had so much hiking in and around it. They were very helpful with getting us a site since it was so last minute on a holiday weekend Will be visiting again"
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $100 / night
5. Ricketts Glen State Park Campground
"Escaping the Maryland summer heat, the cooler temperatures in Ricketts Glen State Park was perfect. This park offers a variety of activities. Hiking along the Falls Trail being a highlight."
"This area has much to offer, the 22 waterfalls and hiking trails are at the top of the list followed by a lake, picnic and swimming areas."
10 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $92 / night
7. 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."
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
8. 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 stayed at Site 113, which had plenty of space on the right side of the campsite for two large tents, with enough room to park two vehicles as well."
4 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $43 / night
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
10. Shore Forest Campground
"We only stayed here one weekend when one of our usual Halloween camping spots was already booked. It was recommended by friends who had stayed there a few times before during the summer."
Drive Time
- 16 min from Scranton, PA
- 50 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 24 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 38 min from Elmira, NY
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Cabin Reviews near Waverly, PA
560 Reviews of 73 Waverly 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.
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!
- JJay
TravelerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Large sites & friendly staff!
Another great experience. Sites were large. Staff was friendly with many different things for kids to do. Great base camp for local hikes.
Guide to Waverly
Waverly, Pennsylvania sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet in the Endless Mountains region. Many camping cabins near Waverly offer extended season availability between April and October, with a few providing year-round options. Winter temperatures typically range from 15°F to 35°F while summer temperatures average 75°F to 85°F, creating distinct camping conditions across seasons.
What to do
Kayaking at Lackawanna State Park: Rent kayaks and paddle boats at the lake within 15 minutes of Waverly. "The lake is nice, a little copper kind of like iced tea color but was very nice," notes one visitor to Tobyhanna State Park Campground, which offers similar water features to Lackawanna.
Waterfall hikes: Several state parks within a 45-minute drive feature scenic waterfall trails of varying difficulties. A visitor to Ricketts Glen State Park Campground reports, "The biggest draw to this state park is the 22 waterfalls! We saw 18 of them on a four-mile moderate hike, but if you want to see the additional four, you could make it a seven-mile hike."
Ice fishing and winter recreation: Some parks maintain winter cabin access specifically for cold-weather activities. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers. The park is large with many hiking trails and ice fishing," reports a winter visitor to Pickerel Point Campground.
What campers like
Direct water access: Many lake cabins offer immediate water entry points. A camper at Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park shares, "We had site 100 and amazing views of the water from our camper. The trails were beautiful, recommend little falls trail."
Clean facilities: Renovated bathhouses with reliable hot water appear across several park reviews. "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground," notes a visitor to Keen Lake Resort Campground, which maintains similar standards to other area properties.
Wildlife viewing: The region supports diverse forest animals. A Lackawanna visitor notes, "We even got to see an eagles' nest near our campsite," while Tobyhanna State Park reviews mention, "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 you should know
Bear precautions required: Northeastern Pennsylvania has active black bear populations. "Do not leave any food out be sure to lock up everything in car," advises a camper from Tobyhanna State Park, where rangers actively warn guests about recent bear activity.
Variable water conditions: Lake clarity and color vary by location. Cozy Creek Family Campground receives praise for its pristine creek: "This is a fantastic campground! The tent sites are right on the creek. The grounds, the little store/coffee shop and the facilities were pristine."
Coin-operated showers: Some state parks require quarters for showers. A Keen Lake visitor notes, "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground. *The showers are coin operated."
Reservation requirements: Weekend cabin availability fills months in advance during summer. Clayton Park RV Escape reports, "A well run, well staffed, facilities are excellent," but requires reservations well ahead of peak season.
Tips for camping with families
Look for recreational programming: Several campgrounds offer organized activities for children. One visitor to Clayton Park RV Escape notes, "Excellent family quiet area. Pool boats, hike, relax," while another campground visitor mentions, "My kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake."
Choose pet-friendly loops wisely: Many properties maintain specific pet sections with different amenity access. A Pickerel Point camper notes, "Certain sites allow pets. My favorite site does, plus I can launch my kayak right from there!"
Consider cabin locations carefully: Proximity to bathhouses matters for families. "Pickerel point is the most action packed part of the park. LOTS of kids and people enjoying themselves. If you're looking for a more secluded experience, the park has sections for that as well," advises one parent.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability limited: Only select campgrounds near Waverly offer complete water, electric, and sewer connections. A visitor to Hickory Run State Park Campground shares, "We had a full hook-up site in the back loop, pet friendly part of the campground. The sites in this loop were spacious and more in an open area, but we were along a wooded area which gave us some shade."
Site privacy varies significantly: Some locations offer more separation between camping units than others. One RVer notes, "The sites seemed a little narrow when we first pulled in, but it was plenty. The kids had fun riding bikes on the road, which was off the main road."
Seasonal site impact: Many campgrounds host long-term seasonal guests. "I stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights in August 2020. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch," reports a Pickerel Point visitor.
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