Cabin Getaways in Pennsylvania

There are 21 cabins to choose from at Cook Riverside Cabins. They range from four beds to twelve. The cabins are located in the heart of the Cook Forest State Park which is 8500 acres or wooded area, rolling hills and mountains. The log cabins have fireplaces and full kitchens, plus outdoor cooking options. There are Veteran and winter specials. During summer, cabins need to be rented weekly with check in on Saturdays. In other seasons, there is a two-night minimum stay required. Pets are welcome for an additional fee and are limited to two per cabin. The cabins are managed by Cook Forest Cabins.

115 Riverside Drive, Cooksburg, PA 16214, Phone: 800-680-0160

Also under the management of Cook Forest Cabins, there are seven cabins and a lodge, located near Clarington, between the Cook Forest and Clear Creek State Parks. The cabins sleep between 2 and 8 people and Cider House Lodge can accommodate up to 16 people, in four bedrooms and a loft area. Pets are allowed and there is a 20% discount in winter. There are several activities in the area, including half marathons, geocaching and county fairs. Trout season opens in mid-April. The Kids Fishing Derby, the Living History weekend, Festival of the Trees and Snowmen in the Forest are some of the region's annual events.

Fair Winds in the Forest Cabins & Lodge, 12860 Route 36, Clarington, Pennsylvania 15828, Phone: 814-744-8300

These cabins are also managed by Cook Forest Cabins. They are situated near Leeper, at the northern corner of the Cook Forest State Park. The park is a National Natural Monument and has been rated among America's top 50 parks. There are seven log cabins, sleeping between two and eight guests, which would include infants and children. They are pet friendly, subject to an additional fee and a limit of two per cabin. There are 47 miles of hiking trails and 24 miles of multi-purpose tracks in the park. The Sawmill Center for Arts is nearby.

Whispering Oaks Cabins, 2001, 2295 PA-36, Leeper, PA 16233, Phone: 814-744-8300

Widely known as the jewel of the Poconos, the Mountain Springs Lake Resort enjoys a spectacular location in the mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. The resort covers 325 woodland acres along the shores of the spring-fed mile-long lake, which are dotted by pretty holiday cottages. Visitors can choose from a selection of vintage or more modern 2 and 3-bedroom cabins, all of which are spacious, comfortably furnished and equipped and include fully-equipped kitchens, spacious lounge areas with cozy fireplaces. Outside you will find BBQ grills. The resort has a beach where you can swim and soak up some sun and other activities include boating, paddling, fishing, hiking and bird-watching.

Mountain Springs Lake Resort, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, PA 18352, 570 629 0251

There are 9 cabins, all named after bears, on this wooded property near Cooksburg. They sleep between two and twelve people each and are situated far apart making them private and secluded. There is also a farmhouse built in 1896 which has five bedrooms and two full bathrooms and sleeps 12 people. Pets are permitted. The Mercantile shop on the premises sells gifts, groceries and clothing. It also serves pizzas, burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and sundaes. The fishing season begins in spring. Trout and bass are among the species caught in the Clarion River.

Evergreen Cabins , 13278 Route 36, 16217 Cooksburg, Pennsylvania, Phone: 800-561-6463

There are a total of 29 cabins at MacBeth's Cabins and Country Store, offering rustic lodging with creature comforts and the opportunity to fish from the porch. There are also camp sites available. The Country Store offers everything vacationers would need for camping and car repairs, as well as gifts, gas and groceries. The property is situated in northwest Pennsylvania, on the Clarion river and close to the Allegheny National Forest and the Forest Cathedral natural area.

15361 Route 36 PO Box 115, Cooksburg, PA 16217, Phone: 800-331-6319

This wooded retreat in the Pennsylvania Wilds offers accommodation for 36 people in 10 cabins. Five of the cabins are designed for romance. They sleep two people and each have a hot tub to relax in. The other cabins can sleep 4-6 people each and are separated by woodlands and streams. Groups are welcome at Wapiti Woods. The site is in elk country, close to Benezette Township and the Sinnemahoning Creek. The walking trail along the old Buffalo and Western Railroad track runs through the area and there is a lumber museum nearby.

5186 River Road, Weedville, Pa 15868, Phone: 814-787-7525