The fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the changes of leaves at Pennsylvania’s beautiful state parks and why not do it in style by staying in a cabin or a yurt, right?

Philadelphia Magazine’s Victor Fiorillo has compiled a quick and easy guide for planning your next getaway.

Here are some of the highlights.

Where can you find parks with yurts and cabins to rent?

In Pennsylvania, there are more than 40 state parks that have one or both of them. Some popular spots are Nockamixon State Park in Bucks County, French Creek State Park which straddles both Chester and Berks counties and Gifford Pinchot State Park near Harrisburg.

How far in advance is it recommended to book your trip?

The rule of thumb is to book it as early as possible because reservations at Pennsylvania state parks open 11 months in advance. If you need to cancel a reservation, the fee is $10.

Are all cabins and yurts alike?

No, only modern cabins have bathrooms and camping cottages only have beds, a few chairs and sometimes a table, but no heat and not bathroom.

When you are booking make sure you know exactly what to expect.

Read more about staying in a yurt or a cabin at a Pennsylvania state park at Philadelphia Magazine.

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