Quaint Cabin Near 2 PA State Parks - Ricketts Glen & Worlds End

Roughing it never looked so good!
We invite you to experience the outdoors in this fully furnished cabin that offers such amenities as A whirlpool tub and air conditioning …… while capturing the classic, old style cabin look and feel with hand hewn beams, stone work, and old wood floors. The cabin is completely furnished and comfortably sleeps four with a bedroom downstairs and a loft.

Located conveniently between 2 of Pennsylvania’s most popular state parks - Ricketts Glenn and Worlds End, Black Bear Cottage is a hiker’s destination offering something for everyone.
Ricketts Glen State Park is on 13,050 acres in Columbia, Luzerne, and Sullivan counties known for its old-growth forest and 24 named waterfalls along Kitchen Creek. Worlds End State Park, located in the Loyalsock Creek valley, is a 780-acre Pennsylvania state park in Sullivan County that features exceptional hiking, swimming, and picnic areas for the family to enjoy.

Not hiking? Then have a seat on the front porch and unwind or gather around the firepit, tell some tales, and create some memories. Other area attractions include local wineries, antique shops, Knoebels Amusement Resort, and some of the best trout fishing in the state!

With many grocery and convenience stores located in the area, as well as several locations offering eat-in and take-out services, it’s not necessary to cook all meals, but if you do, the kitchen is fully stocked.

Note – The layout of this cabin is from the 1960’s and a ladder was initially installed to access the loft. When the modern bathroom was added, a stairwell was installed as a safer option to get to the loft in this cabin. Due to safety concerns, the ladder has been removed. In order to get to the loft, the stairwell in the bathroom must be used. The layout is unique but guests do not seem to mind.
We wanted to make guests aware of this layout if 4 people are staying at the cabin.

Linens are provided at an additional cost upon request.

AC is typically installed by June 1.

Firewood is not provided but is sold onsite.
Due to lantern fly infestations in other parts of PA, we prefer you do not bring firewood from outside the area.

When staying between Nov - April some snow accumulation should be anticipated in the area. A FWD, AWD, or 4WD vehicle is best for these conditions - as driveways and roadways may have some snow cover and not all cover is able to be plowed.

There is an exterior camera located on the property for security.

We encourage all of our guests to purchase travel insurance for unforeseen circumstances and cancellations. FALLS TRAIL SYSTEM UPDATE: 11/29/25: The upper loop of the Falls Trail will be under its annual winter closure beginning Saturday 11/29/25 as there is ice forming on the trail and prolonged cold in the forecast. This includes everything above Waters Meet and the Highland Trail. The upper portion of the trail will be closed to all except registered ice climbers and hikers who have signed in with the park office and have the required minimum safety gear of: Crampons (not micro-spikes), an ice axe, and rope.

The lower portion of the Falls Trail from Route 118 up to Waters Meet will be open to all for a little while longer and will close when ice begins to form there as well. This advisory will be updated once the lower portion is added to the closure.