Best Cabin Camping near Arivaca, AZ

Several cabin options near Arivaca provide lodging alternatives to traditional camping. Patagonia Lake State Park Campground offers cabins with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits, situated near the water with access to showers and toilets. "Even when it's busy, it's not overwhelmingly so. Visit the beach, walk the bridge, rent a boat, or fish the lake during your camping trip," notes one visitor about the overall experience at Patagonia Lake. Universal Ranch RV Village and Tucson - Lazydays KOA feature cabins with more extensive amenities including electric hookups, water access, and trash service, though specific cabin furnishings vary by location.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building provides a more isolated experience with electric hookups but without water hookups or toilets on site. Kent Springs Cabin offers a unique experience accessible by boat, drive-in, or hiking, making it suitable for those seeking more seclusion. Most cabins are reservable, with Patagonia Lake State Park particularly requiring advance booking. According to a camper, "Very hard to get a reservation as this lake is very popular." Pet policies vary significantly—some locations like Universal Ranch RV Village and El Pais Motel and Campgrounds welcome pets, while others prohibit them.

Most cabins provide beds and basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from minimal to moderate, with some locations offering only fire pits for cooking while others may include basic appliances. Several campgrounds feature on-site markets, including Patagonia Lake State Park, Tucson - Lazydays KOA, and El Pais Motel and Campgrounds, where basic provisions can be purchased. Firewood availability varies, with some locations selling it on-site while others require campers to bring their own or purchase elsewhere. Visitors planning extended stays should consider bringing cooking equipment, food supplies, and entertainment options, particularly at more remote locations like Kentucky Camp Cabin.

Best Cabin Sites Near Arivaca, Arizona (15)

    2. Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Rio Rico, AZ
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 287-6965

    $25 - $129 / night

    "Lots of day use spots if you want to picnic by the lake under trees. Camp sites are sparse (table & fire pit) but we didn't feel as tightly packed as those areas down by the beach."

    "Great Lake if you can hop on a kayak and get away from the day beach area. Weekends during the summer are crazy. It’s the only real lake in the whole area so it is what it is. We go 3/4 times a year."

    3. Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Green Valley, AZ
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 449-0616

    $19 - $30 / night

    "Interesting RV park in some rugged desert foothills. Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly spots. Some are full hookups, some are dry camping."

    "If you love natural beauty, privacy, and solitude, and are willing to make some sacrifices of comfort, this is the perfect place."

    4. Tucson - Lazydays KOA

    50 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 799-3701

    "I stayed two nights with a Class B Van and the full hookup site was private, had a small grassy are, a picnic table and a portable fire pit."

    "2 pools, a playground, game room, pickle ball courts, mini golf, RC car track, go-cart rentals, golf cart rentals, dog parks, activity’s for kids, you won’t be bored!"

    5. Patagonia Lake State Park Boat-In Campsites

    3 Reviews
    Rio Rico, AZ
    26 miles

    $25 / night

    "Visit the beach, walk the bridge, rent a boat, or fish the lake during your camping trip. I love this place. Different ambiance than most AZ lakes."

    6. Rancho del Nido

    5 Reviews
    Sonoita, AZ
    41 miles
    +1 (520) 548-5503

    $40 - $50 / night

    "They worked around our schedule and made sure we were comfortable. They gave us numerous recommendations for local cuisine and sightseeing."

    "This campground with water and electric was quiet and beautiful. There were horse trails all around and you can bring your horses too. Dog friendly, and the owners were available if needed."

    7. El Pais Motel and Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    46 miles
    +1 (520) 907-6848

    $30 - $50 / night

    "Favorite parts:

    • full hookups
    • free chicken eggs from onsite chickens
    • communal fire pit every night
    • coffee every morning
    • free laundry & showers
    • pool and movies in the summer

    Only cons are"

    "Friendly staff, very fast internet, free laundry, and free free-range chicken eggs. We stayed 2 nights. There two normal full bathrooms, a kitchen, and a room to hang out in with a large TV."

    8. Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building

    1 Review
    Sonoita, AZ
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 281-2296

    $75 / night

    "Beautiful place and location!"

    9. Justin's Diamond J RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Cortaro, AZ
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 883-6706

    $15 - $40 / night

    "Justin’s is a busy place and office staff were almost always on the phone trying to arrange nights of availability or help the travelers any way that they could."

    10. Kent Springs Cabin

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    Amado, AZ
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 281-2296

    $150 / night

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  • Blaise R.
    Apr. 4, 2024

    Tucson - Lazydays KOA

    Very nice facilities

    I stayed two nights with a Class B Van and the full hookup site was private, had a small grassy are, a picnic table and a portable fire pit. The common areas were very nice including the several gas firepits with chairs for just a couple or larger group. I was a little disappointed with the bathhouse/restroom, but that is because I am picky. The important thing is that I would definitely stay there again.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 8, 2023

    Tucson - Lazydays KOA

    Not pretty but many amenities available

    General: Large KOA campground laid out in typical RV style with no privacy/separation between sites. There is every imaginable kind of site here from tent sites (with water and electric) to back-in sites with water and electric to FHU sites, some with covered sites to sites with private pet areas or play structures. There are also cabins sprinkled throughout. 

    Site Quality: Most sites are gravel; some have grass. All are level. Amenities vary per site. Ours had a round table with four chairs (in lieu of a picnic table) 

    Bath/Shower: In okay condition but then I saw a sign that they were scheduled to be remodeled a few months after our stay. 

    Activities: There are so many offerings including two pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, corn hole, putting green, basketball, and bike/surrey rentals. Also a daily “schedule of fun” with daily classes including Zumba and yoga, arts and crafts, bingo, etc. 

    Other amenities: On-site restaurant (delivery to your camper available), laundry, little lending library, pet wash.

    This campground is located in a less desirable part of Tucson with very few (if any) grocery stores, restaurants, etc. nearby. There is nothing scenic about the area and the campground is located on a busy street so you will hear road noise (and an occasional train). While we appreciated all the amenities, we prefer campgrounds with more privacy and scenery. This was a last-minute reservation when our plans changed and worked for an overnight stay.

  • Keisha D.
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Justin's Diamond J RV Park

    Great Sky Views

    Great views of the sky at night and very quiet but we were never able to get in touch with anyone from the office. Nice spacious sites but the common areas really need some love. There’s no pool which is a must have in Arizona’s heat. Great Verizon cell signal no WiFi, or could never get in touch with anyone to get a code.

  • Mstwister E.
    May. 11, 2021

    Tucson - Lazydays KOA

    Great Time!

    We just went camping here our first time last weekend and we had a great time! A very kid friendly campground, they had lots of things to keep you busy! 2 pools, a playground, game room, pickle ball courts, mini golf, RC car track, go-cart rentals, golf cart rentals, dog parks, activity’s for kids, you won’t be bored! Bathrooms/ showers were pretty clean and had a nice little store if you forgot stuff. 3 nice big propane fire pits by the entrance were perfect for roasting marshmallows. The BBQ Rush had great food if you don’t feel like cooking one night. Only $36 a night for a back in site with full hookups is a great deal! We had a blast and will definitely be back!

  • Juliet L.
    May. 11, 2023

    Tucson - Lazydays KOA

    Wonderful resort

    This place is incredible. Huge gated property with many different site options. Each site offers a metal table with 4 chairs. Some have playgrounds, private doggy runs, a fireplace, a sky deck, a covered patio, and many other awesome options. There are 2 main community areas. The larger one by the front check in offers a BBQ restaurant, a pool with spa, gym, laundry, putt putt, pickleball court, basketball court, corn hole, playground, indoor rec room with games and pool and other outdoor games. There is also multiple events throughout each day, some for kids, some for family, and some for adults. The second area has a playground, 24 hour laundry, clean bathrooms, a dog wash, and a pool with a spa that is still a very decent size. There are also multiple dog parks and bathrooms throughout the park. Phone service for Verizon and ATT are not good, but they do offer wifi. Very quick check in and quiet neighborhood. Huge property so not all of the spots were filled during our time in May, so we had empty spaces surrounding us. The spaces are not tight at all and very easy to park in. They have curbside trash pickup 24/7, so all you have to do is leave your trash on the curb and you’re good to go! Overall wonderful stay and highly recommend!

  • Audrey R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2018

    Patagonia Lake State Park Boat-In Campsites

    Perfect Little Oasis in the Southwest

    Even when it's busy, it's not overwhelmingly so. Visit the beach, walk the bridge, rent a boat, or fish the lake during your camping trip. I love this place. Different ambiance than most AZ lakes. Plenty of RV parking or for tent campers preferring privacy, make sure to book a boat-in site. If you book early enough, you can snag site 38! It's technically a boat-in site but you can park in the parking lot and walk a short distance down the stairs to your own private little area. Of course, you'll have passersby looking for a great fishing spot or just walking the lake but otherwise this is your best bet for privacy without actually having a boat. Bathrooms and showers have always been clean during my trips. Convenient store always had necessities and ice cream cones to top it off. There is cell phone service but check your roaming! At times service providers will detect your in Mexico! I love this place.

  • Ashlee G.
    Feb. 28, 2024

    El Pais Motel and Campgrounds

    Funky & retro!

    We love El Pais! So glad we found this hidden gem in Tucson. It’s a beautifully renovated Rv campground owned by a mother and daughter. Great communications, clear directions, easy arrival. Favorite parts:

    • full hookups
    • free chicken eggs from onsite chickens
    • communal fire pit every night
    • coffee every morning
    • free laundry & showers
    • pool and movies in the summer

    Only cons are some road noise and close parking quarters, but the communal space makes up for it. We loved having a space to meet other travelers & share stories. We’ll be back!

  • Candy P.
    Mar. 7, 2021

    Patagonia Lake State Park Campground

    Least favorite state park

    This has been our least favorite campsite in the Arizona State Park system so far in our travels. We shortened our trip and headed home early because it just wasn’t for us. I’ve listed pros and cons below, but to give you an idea of our camping style, we are a family with young children and a dog. We head out in our 24ft trailer at least once a month for a long weekend totally immersed in nature.

    Pros: -Close to Tucson -beautiful drive (topography and scenery) -although we didn’t partake due to covid there is a nature center & gift shop, market, boat rentals, and a ranger stations -primitive cabins with a great view -water and electric and on site dump station -bird viewing seemed awesome if that’s your thing. We aren’t birders, but thoroughly enjoyed the variety of birds in this area. -Junior Ranger program with fun prizes... posters and wooden badges. Although the rangers didn’t seem interested in engaging with the kids and just tossed them the prizes.

    Cons: -the campground was not clean at all. Dog poop was everywhere and litter was strewn all over the campground. Our site alone was full of bits of broken plastic, paper, dog poop, and cigarette buds. It was disheartening that neither the rangers nor the campers take pride in this campground. We did our best to leave our site much cleaner than we found it. -while the sites are more spacious than an RV park, they are not as spacious as nearby karchner or roper lake. There is not any privacy. -many sites are not level. Our parking spot was level but nothing else. Leaving us without a great spot to put our chairs and table. -the traffic is non stop. Even up until midnight we had trucks driving through the campground. (This may have been campers or Border Patrol as we saw them driving through every couple of hours) -there is a lot of day use foot traffic through the campground. Between that and full campsites, we didn’t particularly feel safe outside of our campsite in terms of covid. Very few were wearing masks in congested areas.

    With that being said, we will not be returning to this campground.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Tucson - Lazydays KOA

    Best Campsites for Snowbirds In Arizona

    When spending time on the road many times you will find campsite after campsite that is welcoming but not quite like home away from home. But when you drive through Tucson, there is a mecca filled with winter bird campers and long term campers which create a home away from home.

    With only tent sites available on the facility, we were fortunate to find a site, however when we arrived we were so excited by the facilities we extended our stay by a day.

    Office staff immediately greeted us and let us know about the facilities, which happened to feature a mini golf course, an indoor events facility, 2 swimming pools and hot tubs, an indoor recreation area and multiple on camp fire chinineas. In addition there was a fishing pond and dog park area.

    Each of the 4 campsites were considered to be regular campsites instead of upgrade sites but when we arrived it was the most delux sites we had encountered along the way.

    Pad sites were large and the first to actually accommodate our large tent and the ground was u like any we had seen before at a site. The soft mulch was similar to that of a modern day playground and made for a much more comfortable sleep over the two days we were there.

    In addition to the standard picnic table of most facilities, this campground offered a kitchen facility at each campsite including a large copper sink and food storage as well as electricity and overhead lighting in the pergola designed to allow shade from the harsh Arizona sun.

    It was the closest thing to glamping we had encountered by far!

    Then as an added bonus, fresh fruit trees abounded ready for the picking. The front desk informed us of the allowance to pick what you want as everything was in season! An amazing treat on the road!

    We spent many hours at the pool facility, enjoyed amazing neighbors, used the wifi and even did a load of laundry while in Tucson. The facility really was like a home away from home on the road.

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    If the scale went higher we would rank it more Bunnies. There were no real areas we could see for improvement. Staff was very accommodating, long term and short term residents of the facility were amazing and this was a desert oasis like no other!


Guide to Arivaca

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Arivaca, Arizona, where you can immerse yourself in nature while enjoying comfortable accommodations.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Kent Springs Cabin, guests can enjoy the tranquility of the Coronado National Forest, complete with drinking water and electric hookups.
  • Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building offers a unique experience with pet-friendly accommodations and a picnic table for outdoor meals.
  • For those seeking a rustic retreat, Rancho del Nido provides a peaceful environment with water and electric hookups, perfect for a family getaway.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

Cabins are available at these well-reviewed spots

  • Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building is a great choice for those looking for a cozy cabin experience in a historic setting.
  • For a family-friendly atmosphere, Rancho del Nido offers cabins with stunning views and activities for all ages.
  • Wild Oak Farm provides a unique cabin experience with a focus on community and shared spaces, perfect for meeting fellow travelers.

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Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Arivaca, AZ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Arivaca, AZ is Universal Ranch RV Village with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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