Best Cabin Camping near Bowie, AZ

Rustic cabin accommodations near Bowie provide comfortable alternatives to tent camping in the Arizona desert. Willcox-Cochise KOA offers cabin rentals with electricity, beds, and access to shared bathroom facilities. Roper Lake State Park features eight camping cabins situated along the lakeshore with picnic tables and fire rings. "The cabins were nice and quiet. For starters the staff here is very friendly. The facilities are immaculately clean. I mean the cleanest campground restrooms I've ever seen," noted one visitor about their stay at Roper Lake. Triangle T Guest Ranch provides historic casitas with scenic views of the surrounding landscape, while Shaw House offers a more private cabin experience with a fully stocked modern kitchen and hot water.

Depending on the location, cabin amenities vary significantly from basic to well-appointed. Roper Lake's cabins provide lakefront views and proximity to swimming areas, hiking trails, and fishing opportunities. The Triangle T Guest Ranch cabins offer access to horseback riding, a pool, and hot tub. A visitor to Shaw House cautioned, "It's very rustic, has been upgraded with electricity, fully stocked modern kitchen and hot water. If you set your expectations too high, you'll be disappointed." Most cabins require reservations, especially during peak seasons. Pet policies differ by location, with some properties like Willcox-Cochise KOA welcoming pets while others maintain stricter limitations.

Most cabin rentals in the area provide beds but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities range from fully stocked at Shaw House to minimal or nonexistent at more basic cabins. Visitors should plan to bring food supplies as options are limited near many of these properties. The Willcox-Cochise KOA does offer a market and restaurant on-site, making it more convenient for those without extensive provisions. Rusty's RV Ranch in nearby Rodeo, New Mexico also provides cabin accommodations with access to a market, though one reviewer noted, "We needed some supplies so we drove down to Douglas AZ at the Mexico border. Visited Walmart and got some tacos that were excellent. Not much between Rusty's and Douglas."

Best Cabin Sites Near Bowie, Arizona (13)

    1. Playa Dispersed Campsite

    10 Reviews
    Willcox, AZ
    20 miles

    "Playa Dispersed Campsite is a unique and serene camping area located on the expansive alkali flats of the Black Rock Desert in northwestern Nevada."

    "Playa Dispersed Campsite is a hidden gem located in the stunning landscapes of Arizona."

    2. Willcox-Cochise KOA

    10 Reviews
    Willcox, AZ
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 384-3212

    "Allie and Spiro do a great job managing this park. Very friendly and helpful. Sites are gravel with picnic tables. Restaurant on site as well as propane. Full hookups, Kamp K9."

    "Quality park. Great dog walking area, laundry, store, restaurant, and pool. Very friendly staff. Sites are large for a KOA. All gravel though. Highway noise is significant."

    3. Cottonwood Campground — Roper Lake State Park

    20 Reviews
    Safford, AZ
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 428-6760

    $50 / night

    "This State Park is very well cared for and a pleasure to stay in. It has three campgrounds, with sites for tents and RV's, as well as eight camping cabins for rent."

    "A couple camping areas/campgrounds to choose from within the park. Camping is designed for Rv's it seems but tent camping is easy to do as well."

    4. Chiricahua Mountains

    9 Reviews
    Portal, AZ
    36 miles

    "Some of the campgrounds located in the middle island have less privacy but there are still some trees and shrubs to separate them. Sites on the outside are large and very private."

    "There's hundreds of beautiful, well maintained and overgrown trails throughout the mountain range. Tons of wildlife and big trees. It's a forest wonderland compared to the surrounding Arizona desert."

    5. Gila Campground — Roper Lake State Park

    5 Reviews
    Safford, AZ
    32 miles

    $20 - $129 / night

    "We didn’t stay at the tent cabins, but they also looked nice. I’d come back to stay in the cabins with a group of friends or as a one night stop on the way somewhere else."

    "Both cabins and camping spaces are nice. Full bathroom and showers available. Clean and peaceful location."

    6. Rusty's RV Ranch

    7 Reviews
    Rodeo, NM
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 557-2526

    $29 / night

    "We tried to drive the loop around the area on the first day but the directions weren't very good and we didn't go all the way."

    "Concrete pad (could support 2 telescopes) are available with power outlet to run all astronomy gear. Bring some tie down, the wind could be very strong. Highly recommend this place."

    7. Lordsburg KOA

    14 Reviews
    Animas, NM
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 542-8003

    "Arrived around 11:00. The office is split hours with morning and afternoon. We arrived during the break. Check in was like after hours. Our site was listed and a map was provided."

    "It’s hard to find Rv parks that can accommodate 60 plus feet rigs. The staff is very friendly and there’s plenty of space to navigate to the site with more than enough space in between the rigs."

    8. Triangle T Guest Ranch

    5 Reviews
    Dragoon, AZ
    40 miles
    Website

    "Beautiful site right off the interstate with amazing landscapes that make you feel like your a million miles away from it. Dry camping, electric only, or full hook ups available."

    "It has history and character all around. Even though it's only a quarter mile from the 10, the noise is very minimal.

    We showed up while they were hosting a wedding there."

    9. Stewart Campground

    1 Review
    Portal, AZ
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 364-3468

    "The Cave Creek Canyon on the western edge of the Chiricahua Mountains is a spectacular area that will completely take you by surprise."

    10. Shaw House

    2 Reviews
    Dragoon, AZ
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 364-3468

    $150 / night

    "It has an amazing historic past and is so close to hiking trails. But we did have a mouse in the house and no cell service, so that is why I gave it 4 stars"

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Cabin Reviews near Bowie, AZ

79 Reviews of 13 Bowie Campgrounds


  • Beth G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 17, 2020

    Gila Campground — Roper Lake State Park

    Nice area- if you get the right spot

    My husband, myself and our 2 small dogs live in Tucson, AZ. We recently acquired a roof top tent and we’ve been trying out various campgrounds across the Southwest.

    Water recreation areas in AZ are sparse, so this place holds a certain appeal. The facilities are nice and clean but if you’re not careful you could end up with only a view of your neighbors. We didn’t stay at the tent cabins, but they also looked nice. I’d come back to stay in the cabins with a group of friends or as a one night stop on the way somewhere else. It’s a great place to stop, swim, shower and hit the road for another adventure. When you haven’t seen a shower in days, they are so beckoning.

    Pros: larger sites and further spaced out then your typical RV park. Several sites include a covered picnic table(most in the Gila Loop do not). All sites have water, a fire pit and a table. Also- fishing! $20 a night for non-electric site is a good price since you can take free hot showers in the park. Cell phone service (T-Mobile) and WiFi).

    Cons: Most sites don’t have much of a view. Very few trees. Only a few sites are suited for tent camping. Busy park, expect to see a lot of other campers. Hot tub is permanently closed.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 3, 2019

    Stewart Campground

    Great shade for the summer months

    The Cave Creek Canyon on the western edge of the Chiricahua Mountains is a spectacular area that will completely take you by surprise. This cute campground tucked into the trees will charm your socks off!

    Each site has the standard picnic table, bear locker, fire ring and lots of shade. The bathroom is a vault toilet, kept clean by the volunteer camp host, staying at Sandy Flat. This campground is rather small with just a couple small RV sites and lots of shade. Perfect for tent camping though. Great for warmer months, not so great for solar charging due to the shade, so we moved up the road to Sunny Flat campground. There are two small cabins available for rent near the forest visitor’s center, check with the Coronado National Forest, Douglas District office.

    The area is a birder’s paradise and at certain times of year can get very busy. Great opportunities for hiking, biking and wildlife viewing throughout the entire mountain range. All the campgrounds are first-come, first-served.

    There's not much in the area for food and gas, so come prepared. There is one small grill/basic grocery store down the mountain, but if you are looking for real groceries, shop before you come.

  • Jessica P.
    Sep. 22, 2016

    Gila Campground — Roper Lake State Park

    Roper lake

    Great Southern AZ swimming hole and hotspring. Both cabins and camping spaces are nice. Full bathroom and showers available. Clean and peaceful location.

  • Kelly W.
    Aug. 1, 2016

    Cottonwood Campground — Roper Lake State Park

    Fantastic Getaway

    This State Park is very well cared for and a pleasure to stay in. It has three campgrounds, with sites for tents and RV's, as well as eight camping cabins for rent. The lake has fishing, swimming, and is perfect for kayaks and SUP's ... no gas powered motors allowed. The restrooms are nice and clean, with showers. There is also a dump station for RV's to use. There are several miles of walking paths - the wildlife and bird-watching is good. There is also a charming spring-fed natural stone hot tub!

  • Sara S.
    Jun. 5, 2016

    Cottonwood Campground — Roper Lake State Park

    please with our stay

    Great camping experience! We were pleased with our camping experience. Good amenities. A couple camping areas/campgrounds to choose from within the park. Camping is designed for Rv's it seems but tent camping is easy to do as well. We had a small 'pavilion' type structure at our site over the picnic table which was a nice feature. Camping cabins were also a nice feature of the park we may utilize on our next trip :) We heard about people having issues with excessive partying/noise, but we were there during the week and didn't have an issue with this. Hot Springs were a nice attraction of the park as well.

  • Lisa S.
    Dec. 29, 2020

    Gila Campground — Roper Lake State Park

    Great in December

    Camped for a week over Christmas 2020 and really enjoyed the serenity in the “non-hook up” loop? Tables, fire rings and grills, and water all available. Site 46 is on the lake which hosts a variety of water fowl. The sites are large with plenty of screening for privacy. I would not stay in the hook up loops which are more typical Arizona State Park Campgrounds offering no privacy with sites usually crammed together. Walking trails all over the place including one that leads up to the Mesa top. There’s a beach,several docks for fishing and a boat ramp. Excellent staff.

  • Tony C.
    Oct. 10, 2021

    Cottonwood Campground — Roper Lake State Park

    Well maintained, great hiking

    We found the ranger to be very helpful in terms of outdoor activities (hiking, fishing, etc.) The park has great spaces for tent campers and big rigs, with electricity for 30 and 50 amp campers. They also have several cabins right on the lake. 

    Our spot had a picnic table and was right beside the beach. There is a great hike only minutes from the campground where you can see Mt. Graham. 

    The bathrooms, showers, and sinks were all well maintained. Also, the spot is great for stargazing.

    We are looking forward to returning. The town of Safford is charming and has some nice restaurants too.

  • Rush C.
    Jun. 16, 2025

    Playa Dispersed Campsite

    a profound sense of peace and connection with nature.

    Playa Dispersed Campsite is a unique and serene camping area located on the expansive alkali flats of the Black Rock Desert in northwestern Nevada. Known for its otherworldly landscape, this remote site offers an unparalleled experience for those seeking solitude, vast horizons, and stunning sunsets. The flat, cracked playa surface stretches endlessly in all directions, creating a sense of open freedom that’s hard to find elsewhere. Camping here is truly off-grid— there are no amenities, no marked spots, and no shade— just you, the wind, and the desert sky. color rush

  • Adam R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2018

    Cottonwood Campground — Roper Lake State Park

    Small Oasis in the middle of Southeast Arizona

    Roper lake state park is a beautifully well kept state park. It's $20 a night for tent camping, $30 a night for full RV hookups. (which is kinda high for this area and amenities offered).

    This is my local state park so I visit almost every weekend and kayak the lake. There is a lot of fishing, swimming, and hiking available. There are also some really nice cabins available to rent!

    The camp sights are a small size but offer some privacy from other sites. There are fire rings in every site, as well as a Covered pick-nick tables!!!

    They also offer some full hookup sites, as well as sewage dump and potable water.

    There is a group sized hot tub available for public use that is filled with natural hot springs water as well as a swimming beach and day use area.


Guide to Bowie

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

Explore Scenic Hiking Trails

  • The Chiricahua Mountains offer beautiful, well-maintained trails right off the campsite, perfect for both hiking and wildlife viewing.
  • At Gila Campground — Roper Lake State Park, you can enjoy walking trails that lead to stunning views and opportunities for birdwatching.
  • Stewart Campground is nestled in a picturesque area with access to hiking paths that showcase the natural beauty of the Chiricahua Mountains.

Affordable Cabin Options

  • Prices for cabin camping can range from $20 to $100 per night, depending on the location and amenities.
  • Gila Campground — Roper Lake State Park features cozy cabins that provide a peaceful retreat with access to water recreation.
  • At Triangle T Guest Ranch, you can find unique cabins that blend history and comfort, making for an unforgettable stay.

Family-Friendly Amenities

  • Willcox-Cochise KOA is well-reviewed for its spacious sites and family-friendly atmosphere, complete with a café and pool.
  • Rusty's RV Ranch offers a variety of activities, including trails for hiking and birdwatching, making it a great spot for families.
  • Half Moon Ranch provides a rustic experience with opportunities for horseback riding and rock climbing, perfect for adventurous families.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bowie, AZ is Playa Dispersed Campsite with a 4.6-star rating from 10 reviews.

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