Cabin camping near Golden Valley, Arizona offers overnight options within desert-to-mountain landscapes ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 feet elevation. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 110°F in lower elevations, while mountain cabin sites provide 15-20 degree cooler conditions. Seasonal availability varies by location with most mountain cabins closed November through April.
What to do
Trail access from cabins: Hualapai Mountain Park cabins connect to 10 miles of hiking trails through pine forest. One visitor noted, "I got to see reptiles like tarantulas and scorpions. I came night hiking here and the stars will amaze you."
Riverside recreation: Davis Camp Park provides cabin access to Colorado River activities. A camper reported, "We just parked our beach chairs in the water as it was hot!! Lots of families with jet skis, which we found entertaining although noisy."
Mini golf and games: Kingman KOA includes recreation options at cabin sites. "Lots of amenities including rec room, playground, dog area, and mini golf. Very friendly staff. Close to town but in a quiet neighborhood," according to one visitor.
Mountain wildlife viewing: Morning wildlife encounters are common at mountain cabins. One camper mentioned, "I have been there many times over the years and have never been disappointed. I have never been so close to wildlife before the elk and deer roam the area, especially in the morning hours."
What campers like
Temperature differences: Hualapai Mountain Park cabins provide escape from summer heat. A visitor explained, "$20 a night, dry camp will get you out of the blast furnace of the Kingman summer. 10 gorgeous miles of hiking trails. Rent a 1930's stone cabin for $90."
Private spaces: Cabins often include defined outdoor areas. One reviewer at Kingman KOA mentioned, "They all have fences, ours had shrubs, which gave the feeling of privacy. The showers were fine and there are toilets right by the tent sites."
Family amenities: Davis Camp Park - Mohave County receives praise for family-friendly cabin options. "Bath and showers ok, but a hike up the stairs. Pet friendly, too! Loved being able to set up our Napier Sportz tent with our Subaru at the river's edge on the Colorado River."
Casino access: Cabin locations near Laughlin/Bullhead City provide gaming options. A visitor noted, "It's neat if you take the water taxis across to the casinos and walk the boardwalk, there are so many bugs so be prepared."
What you should know
Site spacing varies: Colorado River Oasis RV Resort offers cabin rental options with varying privacy. "Super nice RV resort in Bullhead city, I was blown away to find this little gem in this area. They do have other little cabins or rooms to rent and some that overlook the water."
Seasonal temperature extremes: Lower elevation cabin sites can be unbearable in summer. A visitor warned, "We stayed overnight in July and the temperature when we arrived was 113 degrees! As such, we were confined to our trailer."
Mountain cabin access: Roads to mountain cabins can be challenging. "The Pioneer RV Campground consists of about 10 sites terraced into a hilly area accessed via a steep, one-way but well maintained road."
Firework activity: Cabins near Nevada border often experience nighttime noise. One camper reported, "After getting back to the camper and putting our zombie kids to sleep we noticed that it's still a party outside with fireworks going off throughout the night."
Tips for camping with families
Kids' entertainment: Laughlin Avi KOA / Journey offers supervised evening childcare. A parent shared, "After the sun went down all the parents decided drop off all kids at the kids care play center where you can leave your kid in there till 2am, yes that's right 2am."
Playground options: Mountain cabins offer outdoor play spaces. "We group camp here with fellow youth sports families. The kids love the open areas to run and play in though there are not great playgrounds."
River safety: Davis Camp requires precautions for water activities. "Davis camp has gotten very populated over the years and gets really crowded, really quickly. If you want a nice spot, better get there early."
Kid-friendly transportation: Some locations offer unique experiences. A family reported, "The campground also had a pool, hot tub, play ground, mini golf and a little train that kids to ride in around the park starting at 9:30am."
Tips from RVers
Cabin alternatives: Ridgeview RV Resort provides cabin options with resort amenities. A visitor noted, "Clean bathrooms, spotless pool and spa, stunning restaurant that offers brunch for $5 dollars on the weekends."
Power considerations: Mountain cabins may have limited electrical capacity. "We opted for a site without water because there were plenty of spigots around so I didn't figure it was a must have at that moment."
Site selection: RV sites with cabins nearby can provide flexibility. "Wide, level spaces with bushes in between. Lots of amenities including rec room, playground, dog area, and mini golf."
Site leveling: Prepare for uneven cabin and RV sites in mountain locations. "The campsites were great, but they were not level, and the turnaround area was under construction so I didn't really have room and nearly jackknifed it."
