Because the parks are so popular, some die-hard regulars will book multiple blocks over the next year. If you like to wing it: A little secret about reservations in the state parks is that the cancellation fee is only $10. And if all else fails, check back later, since people cancel all the time. If the park you want shows nothing available, try another park. The state’s reservation page allows you to extend your search window by two to four weeks. Plenty of options remain for this spring and summer, but if you’re trying to land a lakefront yurt over Fourth of July weekend, you’d better get moving. I once attempted to book a Thanksgiving cabin at French Creek State Park nine months in advance, and they were all taken. If you like to plan: Reservations for cabins and yurts in Pennsylvania state parks open 11 months in advance, and lots of people like to book early. Gather round the fire at a Pennsylvania state park. The map below shows you the locations of these parks, with each green tree indicating a state park with overnight lodging (meaning something more than a place to pitch your tent): Pennsylvania offers more than 40 state parks that have cabins, yurts or both. PLANNING YOUR TRIP Where are these state parks? Here’s everything you need to know about renting a cabin or yurt in a Pennsylvania state park, from which parks allow pets to that whole bathroom sitch. And with high elevations, swimming lakes and waterfall hikes, there are plenty of options for cooling off if you are going in the summer months. Plenty are within an easy drive of the Philadelphia area. This is the perfect time for a cabin or yurt getaway in a Pennsylvania state park - or the perfect time to plan one for later in the year. (Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania State Parks, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) It’s one example of cabins in Pennsylvania state parks. This camping cottage, as it’s classified, can be found at French Creek State Park, just an hour outside Philadelphia.
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