Best Cabin Camping near Nogales, AZ

Cabins near Nogales provide rustic to modern accommodations across several state parks and forest service properties. Patagonia Lake State Park Campground offers cabin rentals with water and electric hookups, while Kentucky Camp Cabin provides a more secluded forest setting. Most cabins include basic furnishings with picnic tables and fire rings outside. "The cabins are right next to the fire pits when relaxing but all the other sites look perfect," notes one visitor about Kartchner Caverns State Park, which maintains immaculate facilities with heated bathrooms and showers.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Kent Springs Cabin in the Coronado National Forest provides a more primitive experience with drinking water and electricity but no water hookups or showers. Kartchner Caverns State Park offers more developed cabin accommodations with nearby hiking trails and cave tours. Reservations are essential, particularly during winter months when snowbirds visit the region. The Canelo Ranger Residence in Coronado National Forest prohibits pets and fires, while other locations like Rancho del Nido allow both.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between properties - some offer only outdoor fire rings while others provide electric hookups. Ramsey Canyon Cabins includes trash service and toilets but limited cooking amenities. Small camp stores operate at some locations, including Patagonia Lake State Park, which has a marina store for basic supplies. Kartchner Caverns features a visitor center with additional amenities. During summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, cabins with electricity for cooling become particularly valuable.

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  • Matthew K.
    Dec. 11, 2020

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    The most comfortable campground so far

    Can't give this one high enough stars.

    We're van camping and working remotely, so our priorities are internet connectivity, electricity, and running water.

    The sites are all nice and flat, very well maintained, and pretty well spaced out. For the desert, there's surprisingly good vegetation between sites for privacy (but it is the desert).

    The bathrooms are plentiful, immaculate, and have hot water, showers, heated hand dryers, and a dish washing station... All open, even in the winter!

    Decent cell coverage on both verizon and t mobile, plus good free WiFi. Our site, in particular, had some issues with the different providers, depending on the direction of the wind, but I was able to work all day.

    Our only itty bitty gripe is that the fire rings did not have grills. But really, that's nothing.

    Would gladly stay again!

    Oh, and there's some pretty nice trails and caves, too. Make sure you reserve your tour well in advance

  • D
    Apr. 29, 2021

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    Cleanest campsites ever!

    1-17-2021 site 33. Talk about clean! This is by far the cleanest campsite I have stayed at. The camp host are really nice and really do care about the camps. Nice and quiet at night. Electric and water at the sites. And some cool Arizona fire rings. We weren’t able to go into the caves because of our small child but there is a hiking trail which was nice. Great weekend getaway. Site 33 is right next to the cabins so are kinda close to there fire pits when relaxing but all the other sites look perfect.

  • Robert G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2020

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    Amazing State Park and wonderful Endowment to Preserving Nature's Splendor

    Tent camping, Cabins, RV Camping, ton's of hiking from various levels of difficulty. Kartchner Cavern's is the main attraction here. Call ahead for availability and tickets. But don't miss all the other amazing hiking trails and nature center. Also check out the other astronomy programs they have from time to time. Tuscon is a "Dark Skies" community that offers amazing views of the night sky.

  • Clint  G.
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    Great State Park!

    We stayed at this State park on 12/27/2020.  We were not able to visit the caverns as all tickets had been sold when we arrived in the morning!  Plan ahead and purchase tickets in advance online.  The RV park was fantastic.  Our site was W/E with a dump on exit.  The site was level with a asphalt pad, some shade, a fire ring and picnic table was provided.  The bathrooms and showers were super clean as well.  There are hikes on the property that were well maintained as well.

  • Lisa S.
    Jan. 15, 2021

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    Nice hike

    This is an open desert State Park campground with a fancy, cavernous registration center you have to park and walk a few hundred yards to enter. The gift shop was closed.

    The campsites are close together affording little privacy. Each has water and electric hookup, a picnic table and fire ring. The back in sites are paved and level. The bathrooms with showers were clean and well appointed.

    The Camp Host greeted me once I was settled. He Wanted me to be aware of the rules and regulations of the campground. Before he left, he asked me if I was traveling alone. The campground host circled the campground in his golf cart several times each day peering into each site on his way by. The only other campground I experienced his behavior was in Lost DutchmanState Park up near Apache Junction.

    I hiked the Foothills Loop which was challenging in spots especially around the apex. Walking sticks are recommended. The views were awesome.

    I’d give this four stars, but I don’t like feeling surveilled

  • Cris G.
    Mar. 9, 2022

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    Outstanding!!

    Super clean, sites are spacious and all with outstanding views. Very impressed with this park. The park does not allow you to come early to check in and that’s because they clean the sites, rack the gravel and make sure everything is pristine for your stay. Everything was outstanding. The showers were clean, the water was good and electric was stable. Each site had a fire pit and picnic table.

    As others have said, it’s a dart sky park so the stars are popping out of the sky.

    There are bumper outs hikes to enjoy the scenery. All levels of exertion. I highly recommend this gem of a park.

  • 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.

  • Alivia M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 13, 2022

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    Lovely, spacious and great facilities

    Each site is really big and everything is clean and well maintained. Nearly all sites have electrical and water with a dump station located near the entrance. Each site has a table and fire pit as well as shade from trees. The park hosts the caverns and cave tours and a museum about the area. We are headed on a cave tour today! Nice trails surround the park and clearly marked for either hiking, bike or equestrian.

  • 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.


Guide to Nogales

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Nogales, Arizona, where nature meets comfort in a stunning landscape.

Explore the Beauty of Birdwatching

Enjoy Outdoor Activities

  • The Patagonia Lake State Park Campground features hiking trails and boat rentals, providing plenty of options for adventure seekers.
  • Kent Springs Cabin is a great base for exploring the nearby hiking trails in the Coronado National Forest, perfect for those who love to trek.
  • At Rancho del Nido, guests can enjoy horseback riding along scenic trails, making it a family-friendly destination.

Relax in Comfort with Essential Amenities

  • The Universal Ranch RV Village provides electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
  • Caballo Loco Ranch and RV Park offers well-maintained facilities, including showers and toilets, making it a convenient choice for cabin campers.
  • Wild Oak Farm features reservable cabins, providing a cozy retreat with essential amenities for a relaxing getaway.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Nogales, AZ is Patagonia Lake State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 33 reviews.

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