The Palestine area hosts cabins in wooded settings throughout eastern Texas, typically at elevations between 300-500 feet. Cabin options range from rustic one-room structures to deluxe accommodations with kitchen facilities, with most requiring advance booking during summer weekends when temperatures regularly exceed 90°F.
What to do
Lakeside activities: Oak Cove Marina offers waterfront cabins with access to Richland-Chambers Reservoir where visitors can swim, fish, and boat. According to one visitor, "My husband had a blast fishing there with his buddies and we had a good boat ride" though she noted "there wasn't a whole lot for our kid to do."
Petting zoo interaction: The Fabulous Bok Vegas Texas combines cabin rentals with an animal experience. The campground features 66 sites and includes tent camping, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options. Their interactive petting zoo sets this property apart from other cabin rentals near Palestine, Texas.
State park hiking: Fort Boggy State Park Campground provides cabin accommodations along with trail access. One reviewer shared their experience: "My wife and I rented a cabin for Christmas. It was clean and new. Wonderful bathrooms nearby. We hiked the trails and went and checked out the little lake."
What campers like
Unique western-themed atmosphere: Salmon Lake Park & Resort features cabin rentals in historic-looking buildings. One visitor noted, "The original owner was a house mover, so there are all kinds of old 'western town' type setups..old jail, old barber shop, tons of old cars etc. It is fun just to walk around and look at them all." Another camper mentioned the "old west town, cabins, a ton of space to explore, some neat photo ops."
Lake swimming: Cabins near water access are popular in summer. A camper at Salmon Lake Park mentioned, "The lake is gorgeous and the kids like to swim in it. It has a giant slide for them and a swimming dock in the middle."
Modern cabin amenities: Multiple properties have updated their cabin facilities. One Fort Boggy visitor described their experience: "Beautiful small state park. We usually tent camp but this time we decided staying at a cabin. Nice, beautiful and modern cabins. Love the enclosed porch and open porch as well."
What you should know
Cabin availability: Most Palestine-area cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer and holiday weekends. At Lake Palestine Resort, cabins are limited in number compared to RV spaces, so early booking is essential.
Water quality concerns: Some campgrounds in the area have mineral-heavy water. One camper at Salmon Lake noted, "The water is also heavily sulphuric which isn't a bad thing, it was just a shock."
Site conditions: Terrain varies significantly between properties. A visitor to Shiloh on the Lake mentioned, "The sites are packed sand. We constantly fought with tracking sand in. When it rained it was a nightmare."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Multiple cabin locations offer swimming access. One Salmon Lake camper reported, "It is a favorite of the kiddos. There is a playground by the lake and The lake is gorgeous and the kids like to swim in it."
Weekend activities: Rusk KOA offers structured programming for children staying in their cabins or RVs. A reviewer mentioned, "Super nice staff and full Saturday breakfast. Pool, jump pad, playground, trike rentals, Rock/gem mining slough, movies/events, etc."
Visibility for parents: Consider cabin locations that allow supervision of play areas. A Rusk KOA visitor noted, "Sites are level pull-through sites and most have a clear view of the playground, which gives the kids a sense of freedom."
Tips from RVers
Educational opportunities: Texan RV Park & Campus offers cabin accommodations alongside their RV technician training program. One visitor noted, "The experience and learning that took place in the park was a huge advantage. I was able to work on my rig here and have assistance from other students and teachers as well as mobile techs working in the field."
Seasonal considerations: Palestine-area cabins often experience high humidity during summer months and occasional freezing temperatures in winter. Check cabin heating/cooling systems before booking. As one Oak Cove visitor mentioned, their stay featured "Right by the water, and gorgeous at sunrise. There are good water, shower, and toilet amenities you'd expect from a decent campsite."
Site selection: Cabins with concrete pads provide more stable footing during rain. A visitor at Shiloh on the Lake commented about their lakefront spot: "Has a concrete RV pad that you can park your camper on or park beside it and use the very long pad as your patio, which is what we did."
