Best Cabin Camping near New River, AZ

Several cabin accommodations are available within established campgrounds near New River, Arizona. Pleasant Harbor RV Resort offers cabin rentals with lakeside views and access to amenities including a heated pool, convenience store, and restaurant. "The views were beautiful. I stayed 10 days and as a single women I felt very safe," notes one visitor about their experience at the resort. Shangri La Ranch provides cabin options with access to two swimming pools, hot tub, sauna, and weekend café service. Most cabins in the area include basic furnishings, electricity, and climate control systems, though specific amenities vary by location.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are available depending on the property. Mesa-Apache Junction KOA offers cabin rentals suitable for families looking for a more structured camping experience, while properties like Horsethief Basin lake in the Crown King Area provide more rustic cabin options. Most locations require advance reservations, particularly during peak seasons. Pet policies vary significantly between properties—Shangri La Ranch and Pleasant Harbor welcome pets at their cabin accommodations, while others may restrict animals or charge additional fees. According to a review, "We decided to brave Lake Pleasant on a holiday weekend. We were delighted that the campground was clean, well maintained, and staffed with incredibly friendly and helpful folks."

Visitors staying in cabins should confirm what supplies are included before arrival. Basic furnishings typically include beds and limited seating, but guests usually need to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities range from none to basic microwave and refrigerator setups. Most properties have on-site convenience stores or markets for essential supplies, including Pleasant Harbor RV Resort and Desert Shadows RV Resort. Some locations offer firewood for purchase, while others require guests to bring their own. Bathroom and shower facilities are commonly shared among cabin guests, though some premium cabins may include private facilities.

Best Cabin Sites Near New River, Arizona (26)

    1. Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

    19 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 235-6140

    "All spots are fenced descent pool and small store if you need anything. We stayed in the loop near the entrance. Quite loud with all the cars coming and going."

    "Sites are rustic, they’ve water and electricity, no sewer. There’s a dump station as you leave the park. No store, be sure you’re well stocked with everything before you head out."

    2. Shangri La Ranch

    1 Review
    New River, AZ
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 465-5959

    "They have 2 pools (one is heated), volleyball, darts, horseshoe, pool tables, hot tub, sauna, nature trails, a cafe open in the weekend, events and tons of other things going on."

    3. Desert Shadows RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Phoenix, AZ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 869-8178

    "Good Sam rates available."

    "The CG WiFi was pretty decent as well, with speeds up to 4 MB/s, but varied depending on congestion."

    4. Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Superstition Mtn, AZ
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 982-4485

    $35 - $99 / night

    "We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table."

    "Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable. Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult."

    5. Happy Endings Retreat

    4 Reviews
    Crown King, AZ
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 405-5546

    "Scott and Kevin have a great piece of property they love To share!"

    "Lounge at the lake, hike in the fields, or relax in their renovated vineyard. Give them try and share your experience here!"

    6. Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake)

    7 Reviews
    Crown King, AZ
    27 miles

    "Been to this area a few time the sites are amazing quiet and beautiful, the trail up is bumpy and fun. The site had a fire pit and in winter everything was covered in snow and just breath taking."

    "There’s also a much more difficult trail from lake pleasant that requires very experienced off-roading 4x4). Great food and drinks(alcohol) at the crown king saloon and Mimi’s Cafe."

    7. 50s Diner Backseat Bar & Motel RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Cordes Junction, AZ
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 632-5186

    "I’ve parked my camper van here over several weekends. It’s mostly geared towards RV and van parking. Location is convenient for highway access and visiting nearby Arcosanti."

    "Very clean great food nice people easy access and you can walk to the dollar general store."

    8. Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    18 Reviews
    Apache Junction, AZ
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 982-4015

    "The KOA features a year round heated pool and jacuzzi. The pool area was fenced and had some chairs, tables, and what appeared to be covered grills."

    "I camped in a 22 foot rental motor home. This was my first KOA experience, and it was such a delight."

    9. Leaf Verde RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Buckeye, AZ
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 386-3132

    "We needed a place in or near Buckeye and located this place. Nice bathrooms, hot showers. We were in a Class B close to the entrance so didn’t have any issues with size of sites."

    "This RV Park has it all..Run by professionals. They even escort you to your space.Facilities are great, they have all of them, lit paved walkways.large spaces, wifi works"

    10. Encore Mesa Spirit

    8 Reviews
    Mesa, AZ
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The RV site we were assigned has a rock pad, was moderately spacious, level, in full sun, and a fire ring or picnic table was not provided. "

    "We loved this park in the Arizona Desert.  Close to everything, yet set up to feel like you're in your own little village. "

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  • Krista Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2019

    Mesa-Apache Junction KOA

    All the features of a hotel

    This KOA had some really awesome features and gives you most of the convenience of a hotel with the ability to bring your RV and your personal items with you without the hotel price tag. The KOA features a year round heated pool and jacuzzi. The pool area was fenced and had some chairs, tables, and what appeared to be covered grills. The pool is right outside the office building which also has bathrooms and a small convenience store. If they don't have what you are looking for the is a major grocery store about 2 miles away. This KOA is in town. Don't come here if you're looking for a remote destination. The other side of the exterior fence has houses and businesses.

    Each site has a picnic table and some had a stand up bbq pit. The spaces are really close together and separated by a row of rocks. Up front they have 4 little single room cabins that say there can sleep 6 but have no bathrooms. There are some upgraded RV spaces that have outside grill areas with sinks and counter space.

    The spaces have very little shade if any! Be very aware of the weather when you visit. It'll be hot during the day and very cold at night depending on the time of year. You will be randomly assigned a space unless you pay the fee to have an assigned space.

    The KOA features a small fenced playground with a tetherball, swing set, merry go round, and a table with an umbrella. On the other side of the KOA there is a small fenced dog run. I also saw a stand alone sink near one of the loops. There is an activity center if you're hosting a group event. It had a few standing bbq pits outside. At the entrance was an air pump for filling tires.

  • Clint  G.
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Encore Mesa Spirit

    Great value as a TT member

    We stayed at this property from 12/28/2020 - 01/11/2020.  This was our first experience with a TT/Encore property.  The RV site we were assigned has a rock pad, was moderately spacious, level, in full sun, and a fire ring or picnic table was not provided.  There was a pool, hot tub, lodge, pickleball, mini golf, shuffleboard, dog park, laundry and a fitness center on the grounds.  The nearest grocery store was within 5 miles as well.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2019

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Large sites, great view of the Superstition Mountains

    Camped here for two nights and enjoyed it very much. Sites are large and well maintained. We opted for a site with electrical and water ($30 vs $20) so there were mostly RVs. Large pull through with fire pit and bbq grill and metal picnic table. Many have views of the Superstition Mountains. We reserved ahead of time which is good as the campground was full when we arrived. There is overflow camping if no sites available. Bathrooms were clean and one had showers and filtered water, a nice bonus. I only saw two bathrooms (there might have been another in the newer loop but we didn’t explore that) so they were not real close to our site. Several hiking trails directly accessible from the park. A variety of ranger led programs but unfortunately none during our stay. You do have to put up with the annoying train whistle from about 10-6 from nearby Goldsfield “Ghost town” but otherwise it is probably the quietest campground I’ve ever stayed at. Only issue we had was with over-eager volunteers who yelled at us and told us we couldn’t park outside the showers. (We had moved from our site to use the showers after our hike and before leaving).

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Close to the city, deep in the wilderness

    Reservations are necessary, as many people grab these spots, and often for long stays (14 day maximums). Due to extreme heat, I recommend visiting in the fall. Winter, spring, and summer can tend to very uncomfortable.

    Loved the variety of hikes here, anything from easy to medium-difficult. The individual sites are pretty small and hard to put a tent anywhere but the paved drives into each nook, much of the ground is covered in small plants and cacti. There's a picnic table/bench thing at each spot, plus a fire pit grill (which is the only place you can burn). Bathrooms and showers are on site and worked great during our stay. Bring plenty of water to hydrate with!

  • Mike M.
    Dec. 11, 2018

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Great winter camping

    Campsite 36

    Spent the night close to home as my dog had never been camping and I wanted to see if he liked it (he does!).

    Booked online about two weeks prior for a Monday night stay and most of the campground was available. When I arrived about 75-80% was full, so good idea to book ahead.

    Some of the sites are super close together, especially on the newer loops (sites 75-104 and 106-134). They'd be ok with a trailer, but I'd feel cramped in with my tent. The main part of the campground where I was is a bit more spread out, with vegetation between most of the sites.

    My site had a big pad for the tent that was raked, a picnic table, a fire ring/grill, easy access to the hiking trails, and a great view of the mountains.

    Beware during the winter as the wind can come up during the night and morning hours, so stake your tent down well. It got up to maybe 15 mph, so not super strong, but typical for the edges of the valley.

    Staff was friendly, and the bathroom was clean. I didn't use the shower.

    One specific note about my site 36: don't book it if you'll be taking a 5th wheel or really any trailer. The access road is narrow and the parking spot is at a 90° angle so it'd be very difficult to back into. Better to pick one of the pull thru spots. If you have a campervan or are tent camping then it's a great spot.

    I'm glad I came here. Can't wait to come back! This would be an epic place during a full moon, or really anytime it's clear to see the stars. Too bad it was cloudy my entire stay.

  • Denise G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2022

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Campsite is at the foot of the Superstitious Mountains

    Lost Dutchman is a beautiful campsite however the sites are a little closer than what we prefer. We were in site 98 which was right in front of the Superstitious Mountains with no obstructions. The site was a pull thru but was barely long enough for our Toyota Tundra max cab and 20-foot trailer. A picnic table, fire ring and a couple of camp chairs is about all that fits at this site. If you want your trailer door to be lined up with the table, it will require you to pull the trailer through and park your tow vehicle behind it. Firewood can be purchased for$8 cash from the ranger station and ice for$6. If you want to use the well-maintained bathrooms or showers don’t stay in the 75-104 loop since the bathrooms are almost a half mile away via a trail that I would not recommend without closed toe shoes. We saw Quail and tarantulas on the trail. Although there were multiple signs to beware of rattle snakes we did not run into any. There was also a dog park near the main restrooms and showers. There is a dump station on your way out of the park that was easy to access. Goldfield Ghost Town just down the road, although a tourist trap it is a must see. There are multiple gift stores, a restaurant as well as a hamburger/ice cream stand and bakery, a train ride and Mine tours. Just a little farther down the road is the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum which is more than just a museum full of old artifacts. There is a great gift shop and 15 acres of mining artifacts, artwork and a movie site Chaple used in a 1968 western called Charro which started Elvis Presley as well as the Apacheland Movie Barn used in multiple westerns. They even have a working 1914 Stamp ore mill which was used to crush boulders that had small pieces of gold within them. When enjoyed our two-night stay at Lost Dutch and spending the day learning about the history of this little community.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 11, 2020

    Lost Dutchman State Park Campground

    Beautiful Views

    Beautiful views here, they have both water/electric sites plus dry campsites, all have views with picnic tables and fire ring grill grate. It had been 110 days since rain when we first arrived, so no fires first couple days, but they got rain yesterday 12/10/20 so we can have fires again. This is desert camping, the birds and everything in desert is happy about the rain. Goldfield old mining town is across the street, worth a visit as well for old western town lovers 1883 I believe. Route 88 will carry you through beautiful curvy mountain road over to canyon lake and Tortilla flats, well worth the drive. Lots of hiking from Lost Dutchman State Park. We have seen rabbits, roadrunners, doves, quail and a number other birds, early morning and evening hikes you will see plenty of creatures feeding off the desert. The Saguro cactus are incredible.

  • Jordan H.
    May. 4, 2019

    Apple Creek Cottages

    Enchanting

    Apple Creek Cottages is a hidden gem in the heart of Prescott. You’re surrounded by trees with a creek right next to the cottages. The cottages are old, but were still cozy, with a full kitchen and “fire place.” We had a bonfire out back near the creek and enjoyed the rustic decor. In the morning we made breakfast and sat out back again enjoying the views. Not too pricey, our new place to go in Prescott.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 9, 2022

    Destiny Phoenix RV Resorts

    Good place - Quiet

    Convenient to SE Phoenix area. Far enough from the freeway to be quiet. An oasis surrounded by fields. Clean restrooms, pools, grounds, roads, sites. Nice folks working there. Refundable $20 deposit to get bathroom key. Did not use laundry. Stayed 3 nights. Very open, but a tree between each rig. Not much shade. Full hookups but no CATV. $73 per night. I will. Stay here again when I’m in the area.


Guide to New River

Cabin camping near New River, Arizona provides various accommodation options within the Bradshaw Mountain foothills at elevations ranging from 1,800 to 6,000 feet. The region experiences dramatic temperature shifts between seasons, with summer highs often exceeding 100°F while winter evenings can drop below freezing at higher elevations. Most cabin rentals require advance booking with peak seasons running October through April when temperatures remain mild.

What to Do

Water recreation at Lake Pleasant: Pleasant Harbor RV Resort cabins provide convenient access to boating and fishing opportunities. "RV camping on big water in Arizona! We have stayed here a couple of times. Make sure to book a spot up on cliff overlooking the water. Great sunsets. Free shuttle to haul kayak to boat ramp," notes Margaret T. about her experience at Pleasant Harbor RV Resort.

Hiking trails: The Crown King area offers extensive hiking options with cabin accommodations nearby. "This majestic spot is roughly ~26 miles (from Bumble Bee) of bumpy dirt roads, steep terrain, switchbacks, and the occasional one vehicle bridge," explains Justin M. about the journey to Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake) cabins. Horse Thief Lake is particularly notable for fishing with "Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Muskie" available.

Mountain biking: Cabin stays near Lost Dutchman State Park provide access to desert mountain biking trails. "Nestled right at the base of the Superstition Mountains - this is a great location that is close to excellent hiking and riding. Also close to a unique drive out to Canyon Lake! For the very fit cyclist you can ride from this location out this lake. It's an amazing and very challenging ride indeed," shares Brad B. about the recreational opportunities.

What Campers Like

Climate relief: Higher elevation cabins offer escape from summer heat. "Been to this area a few time the sites are amazing quiet and beautiful, the trail up is bumpy and fun. The site had a fire pit and in winter everything was covered in snow and just breath taking," reports B O. about winter conditions at Crown King Area cabins.

Security and safety: Many cabin properties maintain 24-hour staff presence. "Large clean spots. All spots are fenced descent pool and small store if you need anything. We stayed in the loop near the entrance. Quite loud with all the cars coming and going. Marina for boat rentals with a shuttle to take you back and forth. Strong WiFi. Kids were able to zoom without any issues," notes Bryan S. about their experience at Pleasant Harbor RV Resort.

Naturist options: For those seeking clothing-optional cabin accommodations, Shangri La Ranch provides extensive facilities. "They have 2 pools (one is heated), volleyball, darts, horseshoe, pool tables, hot tub, sauna, nature trails, a cafe open in the weekend, events and tons of other things going on," describes Rachel Ann B. about Shangri La Ranch, noting its comfortable, family-friendly community atmosphere.

What You Should Know

Road conditions: Access to some cabin locations requires high-clearance vehicles. "Gorgeous easy dirt road ~27 miles from i17/Bumble bee. (There's also a much more difficult trail from lake pleasant that requires very experienced off-roading 4x4)," advises Caitlin S. about accessing Crown King, adding that there are "many areas that are only single vehicle width."

Reservation policies: Most cabins require advance booking, especially during peak winter months. "We decided to brave Lake Pleasant on a holiday weekend," shares one visitor about the importance of planning ahead for cabin stays.

Supply considerations: Facilities vary significantly between properties. "Sites are rustic, they've water and electricity, no sewer. There's a dump station as you leave the park. No store, be sure you're well stocked with everything before you head out," warns Ted S. about Pleasant Harbor RV Resort, highlighting the importance of bringing supplies.

Tips for Camping with Families

Kid-friendly cabin options: Some resorts offer family-oriented amenities. "You can see the entire Phoenix valley! Perfect elevation, 7-8k. About a 3 hr drive from Phoenix," notes Jacob T. about the family-accessible views from Crown King Area cabin locations.

Pool access: Several cabin properties maintain swimming pools for family enjoyment. "Clean bathrooms, great lounge with a library, pool," summarizes Trinity R. about amenities at Leaf Verde RV Resort, which offers cabin accommodations within 30 minutes of Phoenix.

Noise considerations: Some cabin locations experience traffic noise. "We camped here with my family. The scenery was beautiful, but didn't love the fact that people were blaring their music here until 2AM in the morning," cautions Brandon M. about his experience at Lost Dutchman State Park Campground.

Tips from RVers

Upgraded cabins: Several properties offer premium cabin options beyond standard accommodations. "You wouldn't know it on your drive from the freeway to this KOA, but it's a pleasant, well-run RV/Cabin/Tent campsite. The sites are spacious, hosts friendly and informative. There's a pool and jacuzzi, a number of machines in the laundry, and the showers have doors," describes Grace D. about her experience at Mesa-Apache Junction KOA.

Winter considerations: Cabin access may be restricted during snow events. "Amazing weather all year round, but extremely limited travel available while snow is on the ground," warns Caitlin S. about winter cabin access in Crown King.

Food options: Some cabin locations provide on-site dining. "Great food and drinks(alcohol) at the crown king saloon and Mimi's Cafe," notes Caitlin S., highlighting dining options beyond self-catering at cabins.

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