We loved our experience and are planning to return. The people who left negative reviews on trip adviser are probably used to more upscale vacations. Staying at cranberry run was like staying over a the house of very friendly, laid-back friends who happen to have a game room, pool, and a campground. We arrived late Friday night and stayed over Saturday night in the one and only one-room cabin. The owners greeted us and someone escorted us to the cabin that already had the tv, fan and lamp on in anticipation of our arrival. Just a heads up if you do want to stay in the cabin - the doors do not lock. They seemed unconcerned about this, and indeed we had no issues. Of course, when we left for the day, we did not leave anything of value...but that's just common sense. We'd be doing that with a tent anyway. The cabin was as rustic as it gets.
The playground.....if you've ever seen those pictures of Pripyat amusement park near Chernobyl.....you'll have a pretty good idea what to expect, just on a much smaller scale. There are literally incomplete "rides"...pieces missing, a strange antique Monkey head thing which looks like it may have been a teeter totter....a broken see saw, and a tricycle that may or may not be an intentional part of the playground. My 5 year-old daughter had a ball on the one working swing, and the bizarre jungle gym that is made from recycled parts of various other equipment. Personally, I found the quirky playground added to the whole experience....but if you are looking for a quality playground.....this is not the place for you.
Despite the playground creepiness.....we loved this campground better than the KOA near Bushkill where we stayed last year, mainly for the location and scenery. We came for mountains (ok, hills). This campground is located up in the hills, nicely wooded, and the tent site are located even higher up with a view of the little valley. There is a pretty pond on the premises , and it looks like you could fish, but I'm not sure. The surrounding area is beautiful. Cranberry Creek zig zags throughout the town and there are many scenic views, lots to do, close to shopping and restaurants. Most everything is within a ten minute drive, so even though the campground feels secluded, you can run out for what you need.
Other info - The pool is really nice. The game room is a jumble of stuff, simulators..pinball...punching bag...and you do have to put in the quarters, even for the billiard tables....but a nice way to kill some time and we had fun. The change machine ate our dollar, but Linda paid us for it. The bathrooms were clean and there were plenty. There were some down by the pool, a separate bath house up near the trailers which we used, and another restroom in a building waay up near the tent sites. The front office doubles as a 'shop'. They have some odds and ends in there.....a couple bags of firewood, some cold beverages....a freezer with some stuff in it that I'm not sure i'd eat....couple canned goods.....They say no pets, but we saw a dog, heard another, and saw a cat, and from other reviews I've read, they are flexible.
Overall, we had a great time. I would have given this 5 stars, but it seems people expect something different for five stars. Maybe door locks and a better appearance. But that's the only thing holding me back from giving this 5 stars. We're pretty laid back people, and so are the folks who run the campground, and that made it better. If you're the forgiving sort.....this campground will not disappoint. You'll have to call to make a reservation....leave a message and Linda will call you back shortly. Enjoy! read more