Best Cabin Camping near Wilcox, PA

East Branch Campground near Wilcox offers cabin accommodations within a forested hillside setting overlooking the Clarion River Lake. Cabins provide a more protected camping experience with basic amenities including electricity and heating options. "Nice quiet & small campground on a hillside. Loved how remote this location was," notes one recent visitor. Red Bridge Recreation Area in the Allegheny National Forest also features cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities, from rustic units to those with electric hookups. Most cabins include picnic tables outside and fire rings for evening gatherings, with shared restroom facilities located throughout the campground areas.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. High Pines RV Park maintains cabin rentals with more comprehensive amenities compared to forest service options. Most require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when occupancy rates are highest. Pet policies vary by property, with several locations allowing dogs with proper documentation. A visitor commented, "What a beautiful campground with the sweetest owners," highlighting the welcoming atmosphere at High Pines. Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins offers additional accommodation options within reasonable driving distance of Wilcox.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities typically range from basic countertops to small refrigerators, though specific amenities vary by location and cabin type. Firewood is available for purchase at several campgrounds, including Red Bridge Recreation Area. Nearby general stores provide essential supplies, though prices may be higher than in larger towns. Basic groceries can be found in Kane, approximately 15-20 minutes from most cabin locations. During winter months, guests should confirm water availability, as some campgrounds, including East Branch, have reported periodic issues with potable water access.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Wilcox, Pennsylvania (44)

    1. Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

    21 Reviews
    Ludlow, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-4158

    $20 - $130 / night

    "$20/night basic site has a picnic table and fire ring. Each loop has. Pit potty on it. Shower facility in the park, very very hot water. Quiet, friendly people. Dog friendly. Bear area..,take note."

    "The sites are spacious with all different types of typography - large boulders, slopes, flats all with grass and dirt, handicap accessible picnic tables and fire rings."

    2. High Pines RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Mount Jewett, PA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 778-5336

    $51 - $65 / night

    "Located right on a main road but road noise really isn’t a problem. There no pool but they do have a game room that offers free games for the kids along with a playground and basketball court."

    "I don’t really care about hook ups but there’s full hook ups here and I have a nice flat private spot."

    3. East Branch Campground — East Branch Clarion River Lake

    2 Reviews
    Wilcox, PA
    5 miles
    +1 (814) 965-2065

    $15 - $55 / night

    "Loved how remote this location was, but be prepared to be a billy goat when trekking to the restroom no matter your site location. "

    "Make sure there is a site available"

    4. Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    51 Reviews
    Cooksburg, PA
    32 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."

    5. Kiasutha

    8 Reviews
    Ludlow, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-4158

    $20 - $40 / night

    "They all seemed decently spaced apart, or at least felt that way because they had trees between. Driveways had old pavement, some were not very level but wouldn’t be a problem if you can level."

    "Pros - Sites are well spaced and most have plenty of trees in between.

    Shower house is clean.

    Multiple buildings with flush toilets throughout primitive section.

    Large beach area for swimming."

    6. Clear Creek State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Clarington, PA
    27 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."

    7. Parker Dam State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Mill Run, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 765-0630

    $20 - $80 / night

    "The cabin camping is marvelous, lots of animals visit and you’re on a mountainside and most of the sites are decently in the woods."

    "These two sites are shaded, surrounded by trees and pretty much private to the rest of the "Modern" campground."

    8. Dewdrop

    9 Reviews
    Ludlow, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-4158

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Campsite layouts are non traditional with large driveways and often times the tables and fire rings are below the driveway.  "

    "mak sure which site you book as some of them are walk-ins. A night sky that you can see the Milky Way and more stars then I remember."

    9. Kinzua East KOA

    6 Reviews
    Westline, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 368-3662

    "Nice cabins ....little bit noisy but nice setting and close to things to do!"

    "We spent a week there, nice campground. 2 sides border the Alleghany National Forest. Only 7 miles from Kinzua Wolfe marina. Great surroundings. Clean bathrooms, just a nice camp."

    10. Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park

    27 Reviews
    Steamburg, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 354-2182

    "We head out to Allegany State Park every year in late fall. The cabins are perfect for cooler temperatures and cozying up beside the wood stove."

    "This park is massive with two distinct zones in the park and over a dozen individual campground loops."

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Cabin Reviews near Wilcox, PA

307 Reviews of 44 Wilcox 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.

  • A
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Retreat at Fern Hill

    Clean, private, swimming!

    Stayed here multiple times. Cabin is clean, large firepit, huge patio, great swimming pond with a slide. Cabin included many kitchen items as well as there being a full size freezer/fridge, tables and chairs on the patio. Pet Friendly but no fenced area.

  • 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.

  • 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 Wilcox

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Wilcox, Pennsylvania, where nature meets comfort in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest.

Explore Scenic Trails and Water Activities

  • The Red Bridge Recreation Area offers access to beautiful hiking trails and the Allegheny River, perfect for kayaking and fishing.
  • At Kiasutha, you can enjoy a large beach area for swimming and multiple trails leading to the lakeshore.
  • Clear Creek State Park Campground features hiking trails and canoeing opportunities along the Clarion River, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.

Cabins are Available at Family-Friendly Campgrounds

  • Austin Campground is known for its clean facilities and friendly atmosphere, making it a great choice for families looking to enjoy cabin camping.
  • Forest Ridge Campground provides a cozy cabin experience with a pool and playground, perfect for kids and relaxation.
  • Whispering Winds Campground offers comfortable cabins along a beautiful rolling stream, ensuring a peaceful retreat for families.

Cabin Campers Enjoy Unique Local Attractions

  • The Kinzua East KOA is conveniently located near the Kinzua Bridge, a stunning skywalk that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
  • Dewdrop is nestled in the mountains, providing a serene escape with opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.
  • Chapman State Park Campground features a lovely lake for kayaking and fishing, along with well-maintained trails for hiking enthusiasts.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Wilcox, PA is Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest with a 4.7-star rating from 21 reviews.

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