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Best Cabin Camping near York, PA

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Cabin camping near York, Pennsylvania includes several comfortable options for families and groups. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground has furnished cabins with electricity and heat that look out over the lake. Each cabin sleeps up to six people with a combination of double beds and bunks. Over at French Creek State Park Campground, the cabins come with kitchens and bathrooms, all surrounded by forest. Elk Neck State Park Campground, not far away, has more basic cabins with rustic interiors but all the essentials you need. The cabins there are placed so you can easily get to fishing spots and boat launches. Spring and fall are the best times to stay in these cabins when temperatures are comfortable. You should make reservations online and try to book well ahead of time since weekends and summer dates fill up fast. The roads to all these places are good, though some close in winter when it snows, so check before you go. Whether you want a quiet weekend or a week with the kids, the cabins near York work for different group sizes and comfort levels.

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    1. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Wellsville, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 292-4112

    $20 - $89 / night

    "The lake is large and gorgeous. There are a lot of lake side campsites which are amazing. The hosts are all very friendly."

    "All sites had a paved pad, varying in size depending on the location, with tent site being smaller. Most sites have electric and there are 22 full hookup sites in the camping area."

    2. Codorus State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Porters Sideling, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 637-2816

    $20 - $195 / night

    "The open field pet friendly sites are also large but provide no shade and it gets hot!  You can feel the difference between these sites and the interior loop sites.  "

    "Nice big flat sites, lots of shared common areas. Heavily wooded in the sites we stayed in but there are some that are out in the open without many trees."

    3. Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA

    15 Reviews
    Elizabethtown, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 367-7718

    $45 - $279 / night

    "Nice chairs, fire pit, and picnic table. The bath house was extremely clean and very nice. The pool was nice, but being that it was the end of June, the water was freezing! I couldn't get in!"

    "A little pricey and strict for vistors, they need to leave by 10 and can’t bring their pets."

    4. Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm

    9 Reviews
    Wellsville, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We were there around Halloween and they had decorated the park so nicely. The sounds of the farm animals all around was fun and amusing for us."

    "It’s private property and they can certainly decide who can rent their spots.

    The campground itself is in excellent condition."

    5. Hersheypark Camping Resort

    29 Reviews
    Hummelstown, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (833) 936-0949

    "There were trees in the back along the creek that shaded the picnic table a little. This part of the campground is quiet. In the front area it’s very close together and crowded."

    "This campground has a little something for everyone, from full hook up sites neatly stacked next to each other, to quiet patches of grass next to the river."

    6. Cedar Lake Family Campground

    6 Reviews
    Wellsville, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 292-2918

    $60 - $100 / night

    "Very nice campground nice size sites all have picnic table and fire ring. Lot of full time RV here but many other for people traveling and tent sites also. Nice lake for fishing. Easy check in."

    "Just takes away from the rural feel. Cabin was clean and perfect. Grounds were very clean. Toilet and showers clean. Golf carts a little dated but overall good. Night time was serene and quite."

    7. Merry Meadows Recreation Farm

    19 Reviews
    Freeland, MD
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 329-6636

    "We stayed in one of the cabins, which had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa. There was also a front porch with picnic table and fire pit."

    "Lots of activities available. We were in a secluded spot. Wifi and cable were poor on the weekend. Large campground with some good trails. 

    Will definitely return!"

    8. Thousand Trails Circle M

    19 Reviews
    Millersville, PA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "I got an amazingly large site with a nice fire pit and picnic table. The site was very level so that was great! Nice indoor and outdoor pools! Cable TV isn't free, but I never use it anyway."

    "We first had a 2 point site near the river, but when it rains the sites get flooded with runoff from the campground.

    We moved to a full hookup on the Delaware section."

    9. Thousand Trails Hershey

    21 Reviews
    Mount Gretna, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    $50 - $60 / night

    "Thousand Trails Hershey is huge! Sites were first come, first served which was a little weird for us but wasn’t a problem. Sites came with full hook ups, picnic table and fire pit."

    "For me, there are definitely some decent pros and cons for this private campground near Hershey Park. "

    10. Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Mount Gretna, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 665-7640

    "campground so inconveniently located (more on this later) right next to highway I76."

    "I loved it, nice big sites very friendly staff, pool, playground, fun game room, nice little store, pond and planned activities."

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  • Jen V.
    Oct. 3, 2018

    Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    Large, pretty park in a very convenient location

    Site Details: We stayed in the Dragonfly camping cottage (quick weekend trip without the husband, and I’m not quite up for towing and setting up the popup by myself with 3 kids!). It was a standard rustic-type state park cabin, with one double bed, one single twin bunk, and one regular set of bunk beds, so it sleeps 5-6 comfortably. There was also a sturdy dining room table with chairs and an oscillating fan inside. Electricity/lights and heat, but no AC. Very clean inside. The cabin also had a really nice front porch, picnic table, and fire ring, and was situated with a beautiful lake view. The area we were in contained both rustic cabins and yurts (which looked really neat).

    Facilities/Overall Park: Multiple bath houses were scattered among various loops, and each one we visited was very old, dim and drab, but they were also spacious and reasonably clean. Showers all had old rust and water stains. However, it was nice that there were so many of them, because this is a very large state park with multiple camping loops. Most tent and basic RV sites were shaded and private, while the newer FHU sites were more open (but still nicely spaced). Hosts and rangers were nice, but not very helpful or proactive when they needed to correct a reservation mistake they made (but it worked out in the end). There is a beautiful lake with a really nice day area in the center of the park, with a great playground and concession stand. The lake is popular for fishing and swimming, although there is oddly no sand beach; swimmers just entered the water straight from the grass.

    Surrounding Area/Attractions: Not much going on in the immediate vicinity, but Harrisburg, Amish country, and Hershey are all doable day trips from the park. We were here just for the Hershey RV show, and it was an easy 40-minute drive.

    Overall, this was a very pretty park with site options for every type of camper, but certain elements are in need of updating. I don’t think I’d go out of my way to make this park a destination, but it’s a nice option as a base camp for visiting the RV show or other attractions (with a much cheaper price tag than the private CGs closer to the action).

  • barb C.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    Amazing campground!

    We stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.

  • Wendy W.
    Oct. 25, 2020

    Merry Meadows Recreation Farm

    Quiet Family Fun

    What a wonderful place! The resort is spacious, scattered throughout the woods. The RV sites are comfortable with all the amenities. And the customer service is impeccable.

    We stayed during a few weekdays in October and we almost had the whole place to ourselves. We stayed in one of the cabins, which had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa. There was also a front porch with picnic table and fire pit.

    Honestly, the beds were not very comfortable and way too small for a couple to sleep in one. It was a VERY dark walk to get to the bathhouse for showers. And the fire pit had no grill, so we ended up having to use the stoves of some RV camping friends for meals. Otherwise the stay was great.

    I would strongly recommend camping there in the summer months or during weekends in the shoulder season if you have social kids like mine. There were tons of things to do there for adults and kids alike. The activities — such as putt-putt, jump zone and the playground ended up being kinda boring for them without others to share it with. Obviously that would change with crowds. And advance reservations are a must — this place books up fast!

    I would highly recommend staying at Merry Meadows, especially if you have an RV and a group of friends to join you!

  • Wendy W.
    Aug. 15, 2019

    Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort

    Great resort-style cabin for “glamping!”

    Well-appointed, semi-rustic cabins set in Catoctin Mountain. Not far from the Wm. Houck lake area and trailhead to Cunningham Falls.

    Our cabin came equipped with A/C and heat, full kitchenette, fireplace, screened in porch, and firepit area (including wood and fire starters!) with seating and picnic table.

    Ole Mink Farm is very resort-like with a central pool and clubhouse. They also offer various activities — mainly on weekends — like cornhole tournaments and campfire gatherings.

    And I can’t say enough about the customer service!! They take hospitality to whole new levels! We ran into a couple personal snags on our trip, and they were so accommodating. Even when my Mom got sick, they checked in on us and asked about her by name. What a wonderful group of owners!

    If you want to “glamp,” I would HIGHLY recommend this place!

  • PhiladelphiaKaley R.
    Jun. 1, 2018

    Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    Basic amenities and activities for the average camper

    Large campground with electric RV/camper sites as well as non-electric tent sites. Several bathroom and shower facilities. Lake-side sites are available and each site comes equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spot. Friendly staff, decently maintained. There were several planks missing from our picnic table and the parking spot was a mud hole. Some pet friendly sites are available as well. A snapping turtle stopped by for a visit at our campsite and ended up laying eggs! Quite a sight to see, there is plenty of wildlife around to enjoy during your stay.

  • Dave G.
    Jul. 14, 2016

    Olive Green Cabin

    Decent escape from life in a cabin full of history

    Olive Green cabin, owned/operated by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club is a two floor primitive cabin near Frederick, Maryland. It's a log cabin that was built around the mid-1860's. The last private owner, Olive Green lived in it until the 1980's (I think) when she was still living primitively without electricity or water. She grew her own food and had livestock on her property. The cabin itself is stocked with various cookware (including cast iron), bed frames, tables, chairs, books and games. We went in December after a storm and needed to shovel our way to the outhouse. Manual labor is not a bad thing! The opportunity to stay here and live primitively for a weekend was nice. The only downside is that the cabin is not effectively insulated, with numerous holes between the logging that lets a good amount of cold air in at night. There is also a wood burning stove on the first floor that's great for cooking on, but doesn't produce a lot of heat that needs to make its way to the sleeping quarters in the loft.

  • Phinon W.
    May. 23, 2018

    Spring Gulch Resort Campground

    Great staff, very quiet

    Mostly an RV campground, but does have a few campsites and cabins. Campsites can be on top of each other and can be very rocky or muddy. We actually broke quite a few tent stakes just trying to get our footprint down.

    The campsites available are primitive or have water and electric and bathhouses / restrooms are located in a few spots around the park.

    Fire rings are at each site, but appear to get moved a lot.

    The camp store sells firewood for $5 per cord and has other necessities, including coffee.

    Some cabins, like those in my photos, are brand new and have everything you would need to set up house minus linens, towels, toilet paper , paper goods and toiletries.

    Would definitely revisit.

  • Reba H.
    Jun. 4, 2022

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Well maintained but fair warnings

    The Hilton area campground is unique because, unlike the Hollofield area of the park, it doesn't allow RVs and its tent sites are non-electric. However, a tiny cabin experience with electricity is available... within the same loop as non-electric tent camping. My non-electric tent campsite was surrounded by brightly lit cabins, even unoccupied all of their porch lights stay on all night. It doesn't make the upper half of the campground ideal for stargazing. The other reviewers are correct that the lower half of the loop is situated lower in the valley which will make any rain you get more difficult, so avoid booking a site at the very bottom. Overall the campground and state park deserve 4 stars because from what I could see tent pads were level, firepits had grill gates, showers were hot, and staff were cleaning and maintaining the grounds everyday. But be safe; prepare detailed offline navigation if you use the trails surrounding the camp. I definitely got lost relying on blazes for what I thought was supposed to be the Charcoal Trail.

  • Candace and Sean B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2021

    Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    Deer Spring Loop

    Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain.

    This is not a pet friendly loop.

    Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.

    The site is between two cabins. Not a problem except the cabins were empty and the ac was running. Noisy and kind of wasteful.

    There are lots of good hiking trails in the park. It’s a nice walk to the lake. Note that the hike back is 2/3 uphill.

    They sell ice at the camp entrance, which is nice.

    The bathrooms were moderately clean and had plenty of hot water.

    I was not aware that there was a camp host until the third morning as I was readying to leave. I approached another camp to ask a question and they said they were the “camp hosts”.

Guide to York

Cabin camping near York, Pennsylvania offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, making it an ideal getaway for families and nature lovers alike.

Cabins are available at Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

  • Enjoy spacious cabins at Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground, where families can relax and take in stunning sunset views over the lake.
  • This campground features well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and picnic areas, perfect for family gatherings.
  • With access to hiking trails and a serene lake, it’s a great spot for both relaxation and outdoor activities.

Explore Hersheypark nearby

  • Just a short drive from Hersheypark Camping Resort, this campground offers convenient shuttle service to the amusement park, making it easy to enjoy thrilling rides and attractions.
  • The campground features a beautiful swimming pool and a well-stocked store, ensuring you have everything you need for a fun-filled stay.
  • Families can enjoy organized activities and events throughout the season, enhancing the overall camping experience.

Enjoy outdoor activities at Codorus State Park Campground

  • At Codorus State Park Campground, visitors can partake in fishing, hiking, and boating, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • The campground is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
  • With spacious sites and a clean environment, it’s a well-reviewed spot for families looking to unwind and connect with nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there cabins with lake access near York, PA?

Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground offers rustic camping cottages with lake access. The park features lake-side sites, and their Dragonfly camping cottage includes one double bed, one single twin bunk, and one regular set of bunks. These rustic cabins provide easy access to Pinchot Lake's recreational opportunities including swimming, fishing, and boating. Codorus State Park Campground near Hanover also provides cabin accommodations with access to Lake Marburg, offering 26 miles of shoreline for water activities. Both parks offer hiking trails alongside their lakes, making them ideal for visitors seeking both cabin comfort and water recreation. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when lakeside accommodations fill quickly.

What is the best time of year to rent a cabin near York, Pennsylvania?

Fall is arguably the best time for cabin rentals near York, offering comfortable temperatures and spectacular foliage. Cunningham Falls State Park is particularly beautiful in autumn, with cabins available in the Deer Spring Loop. Summer is popular for families taking advantage of school breaks and enjoying swimming and water activities, though cabins book quickly and prices increase. Spring brings wildflowers and fewer crowds, while winter offers a peaceful retreat, especially at Olive Green Cabin, a historic log cabin providing a cozy cold-weather escape. Most cabins in the region are available year-round, though state park facilities may have reduced winter services. For the best availability, book 6-9 months in advance for summer and fall weekends, and 3-4 months ahead for spring and winter stays.

How much do cabin rentals cost at campgrounds near York, Pennsylvania?

Cabin rental prices near York vary based on amenities and season. Merry Meadows Recreation Farm offers cabins in a spacious wooded setting with prices typically ranging from $85-$150 per night depending on cabin size and amenities. Spring Gulch Resort Campground provides cabin rentals that generally run $75-$125 per night. State park options like Gifford Pinchot offer more affordable rustic cabins (camping cottages) starting around $38-$60 per night. Most cabin rentals require a two-night minimum stay on weekends, and prices increase during peak summer season and holidays. Many campgrounds also charge additional fees for extra guests above the base occupancy and may require security deposits ranging from $50-$200.

What are the best cabin rentals near York, PA?

Several excellent cabin options exist near York. Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA offers well-maintained rustic cabins in a clean, organized campground with numerous activities and a hiking path. The KOA is pet-friendly and features a small dog park. For a unique experience, Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort provides semi-rustic cabins in the Catoctin Mountains with amenities like A/C, heat, full kitchenettes, fireplaces, and screened-in porches. Each cabin includes a firepit area complete with wood and fire starters. Other notable options include Merry Meadows Recreation Farm with its woodland cabins and Spring Gulch Resort Campground which offers cabin rentals alongside its RV sites.

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