Cabins and Unique Houses

Modern Cabins

• beautiful log cabins with modern conveniences
• electric heat
• restroom with shower
• full kitchen
• carpeting
• two-bedroom/sleeps six, or three-bedroom/sleeps eight
• wooden cathedral ceiling in the main living area
• picnic table and fire ring

 

Rustic Cabins

• quaint stone or log cabins
• refrigerator
• fireplace, wood stove or gas heater for heat
• gas or electric kitchen stove
• sleep between two and eight people
• outdoor plumbing and restroom
• many are historic and built by the CCC in the 1930s

 

Unique Houses

• certain state parks have one-of-a-kind houses
• modern conveniences
• some have fireplaces
• some houses are historic
• modern cabin or special rates apply

What Are the Costs and Rental Seasons?

Costs of renting a state park cabin depend on the length of stay, the type of cabin and the day of the week. For exact information on the current rental prices, look in the Pennsylvania State Parks Price Guide. Rates are lower for weekly and mid-week rental periods.

The summer season rental period begins the second Friday in June to the day before the third Friday in August. During this time all cabins must be rented for a one week period per cabin, beginning on a Friday. All other cabin rental periods are considered off-season and cabins must be rented for a minimum of two days per cabin, up to a maximum of 14 consecutive days.

How Do I make a Cabin Reservation?

Make an online reservation or call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays.

Cabins can be reserved 11 months in advance or as little as three days before the day of arrival. For reservations two days or less in advance, call the state park that you wish to visit. Since many people use the cabins, it is advisable to make reservations well in advance.

Reservations can be made using MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover credit cards or personal, traveler's and cashier's checks. To receive a confirmed reservation, full payment must be received by the Bureau within ten days of making the reservation.

What if I Need to Cancel my Reservation?

Changes to an online reservation must be made by calling the Pennsylvania State Parks Reservation Center at 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.

Cancellations can be handled via the Internet under "My Account" or by calling the call center. Cancellations made up to the close of business seven days prior to your scheduled arrival date will incur a $10 cancellation fee. If you cancel six days or less prior to the arrival date, you will forfeit the first night's fee or $75, whichever is the lesser amount. There is a $10 fee assessed for all changes made to your reservation, except adding nights to the reservation. Changes to a reservation can be made at the call center, but not via the Internet. Any cancellation or change on the day of arrival must be made through the state park that you have the reservation with. Charges apply to each reservation that has been requested to be cancelled or changed.

Modern Cabin

The kitchen of a modern cabin features a microwave oven, refrigerator, sink, stove, oven and table.	The great room of a modern cabin has a cathedral ceiling and a seating area.
The master bedroom of a modern cabin has a full-sized bed.	A modern cabin is a great home base for exploring and having fun is a state park, like this one at Canoe Creek State Park.
Modern cabins are log homes with modern ammenities like electric heat, like this one at Black Moshannon State Park.	Some modern cabins even have lake views, like this one at Gifford Pinchot State Park.

 

Video tour of a modern cabin

 

Rustic Cabin

Most rustic cabins were built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This rustic cabin is at Parker Dam State Park.	A rustic cabin comes with a picnic table and fire ring. Restrooms are nearby. This rustic cabin is at Linn Run State Park.
Rustic cabins sleep from 2 to 11 people, depending on the park. This rustic cabin is at Simon B. Elliott State Park.	Some rustic cabins are log homes, like this one at Cook Forest State Park.

 

Unique Houses

At Shawnee State Park you can rent a home on a island in the middle of Shawnee Lake.	This historic building is the Ironmaster's House at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Caledonia has one house that can be rented.	Ole Bull Cabin at Ole Bull State Park is a log cabin.
Laurel Hill Lodge at Laurel Hill State Park is big enough for 2 familes and is very popular in ski season.

 

Cabins and Unique Houses

Peak season is generally the second Friday in June to the day before the third Friday in August and at designated sites during periods such as the Friday before Thanksgiving to the first Friday in March.

Non-peak season is generally the third Friday in August to the day before the second Friday in June.

Cabin prices need to add 6 % Pa. hotel tax.

* In peak season a cabin or yurt must be rented for one week.

Modern Cabin	Time Frame	Resident Price Peak Season	Resident Price Non-peak Season	Non-resident Price Peak Season	Non-resident Price Non-peak Season
Sleep 6	Per Week	$454.72	$407.55	$530.19	$486.79
Sleep 6	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$92.45	*	$109.43
Sleep 6	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$55.66	*	$66.98
Sleep 7/9	Per Week	$554.72	$505.66	$669.81	$609.43
Sleep 7/9	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$115.09	*	$136.79
Sleep 7/9	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$68.87	*	$83.96
Sleep10/12	Per Week	$586.79	$530.19	$696.23	$632.08
Sleep10/12	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$119.81	*	$142.45
Sleep10/12	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$72.64	*	$86.79

 

Laurel Hill Lodge	Time Frame	Resident Price Peak Season	Resident Price Non-peak Season	Non-resident Price Peak Season	Non-resident Price Non-peak Season
Sleep 14	Per Week	$1,338.68	$1,110.38	$1,463.21	$1,340.57
Sleep 14	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$228.30	*	$284.91
Sleep 14	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$170.75	*	$256.60

 

Rustic Cabin	Time Frame	Resident Price Peak Season	Resident Price Non-peak Season	Non-resident Price Peak Season	Non-resident Price Non-peak Season
Sleep 2/3	Per Week	$211.32	$192.45	$254.72	$233.96
Sleep 2/3	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$43.40	*	$50.94
Sleep 2/3	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$26.42	*	$33.02
Sleep 4/5	Per Week	$252.83	$230.19	$303.77	$267.92
Sleep 4/5	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$50.94	*	$60.38
Sleep 4/5	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$32.08	*	$36.79
Sleep 6/7	Per Week	$311.32	$279.25	$364.15	$330.19
Sleep 6/7	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$62.26	*	$74.53
Sleep 6/7	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$38.68	*	$45.28
Sleep 8/9	Per Week	$364.15	$330.19	$439.62	$400.00
Sleep 8/9	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$74.53	*	$90.57
Sleep 8/9	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$45.28	*	$54.72
Sleep 10/11	Per Week	$430.19	$384.91	$515.09	$462.26
Sleep 10/11	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$86.79	*	$104.72
Sleep 10/11	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$52.83	*	$63.21

 

Simon B. Elliott Rustic Cabin	Time Frame	Resident Price Peak Season	Resident Price Non-peak Season	Non-resident Price Peak Season	Non-resident Price Non-peak Season
Sleep 4/5	Per Week	$156.60	$143.40	$192.45	$171.70
Sleep 4/5	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$32.08	*	$38.68
Sleep 4/5	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$19.81	*	$23.58
Sleep 6/7	Per Week	$194.34	$179.25	$239.62	$216.98
Sleep 6/7	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$40.57	*	$48.11
Sleep 6/7	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$24.53	*	$30.19
Sleep 8/9	Per Week	$252.83	$220.75	$296.23	$267.92
Sleep 8/9	Per Night Fri - Sat	*	$50.00	*	$60.38
Sleep 8/9	Per Night Sun - Thur	*	$30.19	*	$36.79

 

Peak season is generally the second Friday in June to the day before the third Friday in August and at designated sites during periods such as the Friday before Thanksgiving to the first Friday in March.

Non-peak season is generally the third Friday in August to the day before the second Friday in June.

Cabin prices need to add 6 % Pa. hotel tax.

* In peak season a cabin must be rented for one week.

Make online reservations anytime. Call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757) for state park information and reservations, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday except on the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays.

 

Please be familiar with all state park rules and especially the following rules and regulations.

Minimum Stay

1 week per cabin in the summer season (the second Friday in June to the day before the third Friday in August) beginning on a Friday.

2 nights per cabin the rest of the year.

Cabins may be rented for a maximum of 14 consecutive days.

Maximum Stay

May only be rented for the minimum/maximum of 7 consecutive nights during the summer season.

May be rented for a maximum of 14 consecutive nights during non-summer season.

Check-In

Check-in on arrival day is 3 p.m.

Check-Out

Check-out on departure day is 10 a.m. A late fee may be charged after 10 a.m.

Restrictions

With each phone call, customers can reserve an unlimited number of cabins as long as they have all of the information for each cabin reservation. The cancellation policy applies to each individual reservation.

One person cannot use the same name to reserve more than one cabin for the same date.

The following information is required for each reservation: name, phone number, address, number of people and check-in and checkout date.

Occupancy

One responsible individual 18 years of age or older must occupy the cabin.

Cabin occupancy is limited to one family unit (persons living under one household) or one non-family unit limited to the number of beds in that cabin.

Pets

Pets are prohibited in cabins or yurts except for the "Dogs in Cabins Pilot Program in 2012."

Visitors

Visitors are welcome from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dogs in Cabins Pilot Program

Seven Pennsylvania state parks allow dogs in designated cabins and camping cottages. Please see the listing below of the specific parks and cottages/cabins. Dogs will only be permitted in the designated facilities. All other Pennsylvania state parks will continue to prohibit pets in cabins. No more than two dogs are allowed to stay in any one cabin.

Chapman - Cottage 1
Cowans Gap - Rustic Cabin C
Kooser - Rustic Cabins 21 - 22
Poe Valley - Cottage 11
Prince Gallitzin - Modern Cabin 1
Promised Land - Rustic Cabins 11 - 12
Pymatuning - Jamestown Cabins 1 - 4

Dogs in Cabins Guidelines

Responsible ownership is the key!

 

• A maximum of two dogs per cottage/cabin are allowed, regardless of size.
• Dogs must have current rabies vaccinations and must display a valid license. Dogs must be clean and free of ticks, fleas, worms and mange.
• Dogs that are considered vicious, aggressive or that display hostile behavior will not be permitted in the park.
• Dogs must be under physical control at all times. Please inquire at the park office about specific leash length requirements. Dogs may not be tied to trees, porches, or anchored to the ground.
• For the dog’s health and safety of park staff, dogs may not be left unattended in cottages/cabins.
• Only house-trained dogs are allowed in cottages/cabins. Female dogs should not be in cottages/cabins while in cycle (heat). Owners must always pick up after their dog(s) and properly dispose of the waste.
• Dogs are permitted in day-use areas and all areas not otherwise closed to pets.
• Extra fees will be assessed for damages to the cottage/cabin and/or fixtures, or if special cleaning is required. Park staff will assess damage fees based upon the materials and labor required to make any repairs necessary to return the damaged area to its condition before the damage occurred.
• Dogs may not create a disturbance or nuisance. Excessive barking is a disturbance. Visitors may be asked to leave if their dog(s) continue to disturb other visitors.
• Dogs are not permitted in swimming areas, inside buildings, group tenting areas, or in any area designated as an area closed to pets. Dogs are prohibited in all overnight areas. They are to be walked in designated pet walking areas only. Dogs may not be walked through non-pet areas of campground unless it is designated as a pet-camper travel route.
• Dog food must not remain outside of a cottage/cabin because it will attract rodents/wildlife.