Best Cabin Camping near Parker, AZ

Several state parks and private resorts around Parker, Arizona provide air-conditioned cabins with varying amenities. Lake Havasu State Park Campground offers rentable cabins with air conditioning, essential during summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 100°F. River Island State Park, located about 10 minutes from Parker, features cabin accommodations nestled between canyon walls along the Colorado River. Echo Lodge in Parker Dam provides cabin rentals with access to the river, a convenience store, and on-site dining options. According to one visitor at Arizona Oasis RV Resort, "Cabin rentals are basic, beds and air with community shared showers and bathrooms. Mini houses to rent are perfect for a few couples and small children."

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Alamo Lake State Park Campground offers small cabins near Section A with shower facilities nearby, making them convenient for families who prefer not to tent camp in extreme temperatures. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during winter months when snowbirds flock to the region. Pet policies vary by location, with some parks like River Island State Park providing pet-friendly accommodations and designated pet areas. Emerald Cove Resort offers cottages as an alternative for visitors without RVs or those traveling with extra guests. Pirate Cove features themed cottages described by reviewers as "beautiful" with proximity to river activities and ATV trails.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only basic amenities while others provide more complete setups. On-site convenience stores at locations like Echo Lodge and River Island State Park stock essential supplies, though selection is limited. Parker is approximately 20 minutes from most campgrounds and offers more extensive shopping options including a Walmart. Summer visitors should prepare for extreme heat, with temperatures regularly reaching 108-116°F, making air conditioning a necessity rather than a luxury in cabin accommodations. Cell service can be spotty throughout the region, with T-Mobile coverage particularly unreliable at several locations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Parker, Arizona (16)

    1. River Island State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Parker Dam, AZ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 667-3386

    $50 / night

    "Due to its location, it is pretty quiet."

    "This park is next door to Buckskin about ten minutes from Parker right on the Colorado River. It’s one of the prettiest areas in the state. Large sites with a great beach."

    2. Emerald Cove Resort

    10 Reviews
    Earp, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 663-4941

    "A short walk from the Colorado River for all your water activities. The staff was helpful. There are some wild burros that stroll around at night and we found them dumping on our mat in the morning."

    "They have tons of spots for RV’s but they also have cottages you can rent if you don’t have an RV or have extra people visiting with you."

    3. Big River RV Park

    1 Review
    Earp, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 665-9359

    $47 - $60 / night

    "Great service and super welcoming campground was clean and close to warer"

    4. Echo Lodge

    2 Reviews
    Parker Dam, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 663-4931

    "Mobile home rentals available, full hookup RV services, and tent camping available."

    "There are wild donkeys along the road leading to all the campgrounds so be careful when driving around that area."

    5. Lake Havasu State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Lake Havasu City, AZ
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 855-9394

    $50 - $139 / night

    "Was very close to home but wanted to test out the new trailer. It's $30 a night for non beach sites and $40 for beach front."

    "We love it when parks have a plan for traveling campers like us who hate making reservations, and Lake Havasu came through in spades."

    6. Black Meadow Landing

    4 Reviews
    Parker Dam, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 663-4901

    "Just above the Parker Dam on the California side of fantastic Lake Havasu is a little slice of paradise."

    7. Pattie's RV Park

    19 Reviews
    Quartzsite, AZ
    28 miles
    +1 (928) 927-4223

    8. River Lodge Resort

    1 Review
    Parker Dam, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 663-3056

    $30 - $60 / night

    9. Alamo Lake State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Wenden, AZ
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 669-2088

    $25 - $85 / night

    "Every time I mention Alamo Lake, even people who have lived in Arizona forever say "where"? It's quite a drive to what feels like the middle of nowhere, but totally worth the trip."

    "Included a cement pad , great view,picnic table & fire grate. Next 2 nights were full hook up by visitors office and small convienience store. Hiking trails, fishing and boating lake."

    10. Islander RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Lake Havasu City, AZ
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 680-2000

    $59 - $95 / night

    "The park was clean and everyone was friendly. The pool was refreshing and I was excited to not only see activities my 3 year old could do, the park also got pizza and ice cream for all the kids."

    "Summer is a great time to come if you enjoy waterspouts on the river or Lake Havasu, otherwise Fall is extremely popular for snowbirds especially.  "

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Cabin Reviews near Parker, AZ

126 Reviews of 16 Parker Campgrounds


  • Brittney  C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Arizona Oasis RV Resort

    They have it all

    From rv with full hooks ups, cabin rentals which are basic, beds and air with community shared showers and bathrooms. Mini houses to rent which we stayed in and they are perfect for a few couples and small Children. Nice pool only problem is it’s a little to warm with it being so hot. The hot tub, kid pool and pool were all the exact same temp, water front access to the river and boat launch bring a pop up because barely any shade if you plan to play on the shore Great place for sure! Covered rv parking for an additional fee as well as playground for children and dog run for your fur babies.

  • M W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 13, 2021

    Lake Havasu State Park Campground

    Arizona State Beach

    Camped here  April 28 and stayed for 2 nights. Was very close to home but wanted to test out the new trailer. It's $30 a night for non beach sites and $40 for beach front. The sites are well separated and there are fire rings, cabana and picnic tables at each site. There is also water and electric at all sites, 30 and 50 amp.  Its was very warm the days we stayed and had the A/C on the whole time. There are flush toilets and showers available. Nice hiking trails around the park. The campground staff are all pleasant and they keep the sites and bathrooms very clean. Its even close enough to town that you can walk to many nice restaurants. The beach's are sandy and you have a nice view of the sunset over the water in the evening. There is a dump station for those with holding tanks. All sites are reservable and there are also air conditioned cabins for rent.

  • Chenery K.
    Sep. 14, 2017

    Alamo Lake State Park Campground

    Hidden Gem

    Every time I mention Alamo Lake, even people who have lived in Arizona forever say "where"? It's quite a drive to what feels like the middle of nowhere, but totally worth the trip. It's like a mini-Lake Pleasant without all the jet skies and power boats. Campgrounds are basic but serviceable and the far side of the lake has nice sandy beaches for additional camping outside the official park.

    I just returned from a camping trip here this weekend and the lake was totally different from my last visit. This lake is not fed by any dedicated water source and it was designed for flood control, so it's level varies greatly from year to year based on winter rain/snow fall during the previous winter. The lake this weekend was THREE TIMES bigger than when I saw it in the spring of 2016 - about 17,000 acres and close to full right now. I'd love to give the park a one-star review just so no one will go there and it can be my great little secret! The drive there is a bit boring, and it's funny to note that while driving the 30 miles or so out Salome road, the "watch for cattle" signs are paired with warnings painted on the road AND rumble strips about every 300 years while in Maricopa county, but as soon as you cross into La Paz county the yellow signs and road paint continue, but the rumble strips disappear :)

    There are 5 camping sections with different amenities for each - I prefer the B section because most of the sites have views of the lake, but section A has showers near the cabin rentals (they are only a short walk from B, so it makes staying closer to the lake a win still). Sections C, D, and E are off the first road you can enter and are much more primitive, although they are serviced by their own launch and fish cleaning station. Sections A and B are near the ranger station/camp store that sells all kinds of stuff you might forget and snacks, and has a gas pump outside (I did not inquire about purchasing gas and the pump looks like it's quite an antique. . .)

    It's a bit desolate and can be hot and to be honest, kind of boring if you don't have a plan. I love taking my kayak because it's so quiet and it's a great lake for birding - I saw tons of migrating water birds this weekend, as well as an osprey, Harris hawks, and an owl early this morning. There are also tons of wild burros, coyotes, and other desert creatures. This is a fishing lake and pretty much everyone who drives all the way out to Alamo Lake is going for the same reason - to sit in a serene lake on a quiet boat and catch a ton of fish. This is not a hiking lake - I did not see any trails other than just paths here and there through the park.

  • Rachel H.
    Jan. 10, 2020

    River Island State Park Campground

    Beautiful and (mostly) quiet

    Due to its location, it is pretty quiet. However, because of the cliffs on two sides, noises can be amplified (like the person who used an impact drill for their jacks on their fifth wheel to leave at 7am).

    Pros:

    • Tucked away, but right off the highway.
    • Congenial ranger to check us in.
    • Fairly big space, with enough room for slideouts and our awning. Though it did feel like our awning was just slightly in the roadway due to angle.
    • $30/night for most sites.
    • Beautiful sunrises/sunsets.
    • Boat launch ramp.
    • Picnic table and grill included at most sites.

    Cons:

    • Wifi is spotty, even the ranger was up front about it. Add in folks trying to stream and hogging bandwidth...
    • Our T-Mobile cel phones had no reception at all. We could use the wifi, but could not get calls or texts. Not sure of other providers.
    • This is partial hookup (water/electric) with a dump station, like most of the state parks on the Colorado River.
  • Jamey R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2018

    Alamo Lake State Park Campground

    Decent winter camping

    This is our go-to spot in the winter. 2 hours from Phoenix. This is all ugly desert landscape, but the lake is nice and the night sky is AMAZING! We pay $22 per night for water and electric. Spots are pretty close to each other. They have a ranger store that sells pretty much everything. The bathrooms are always clean with flush toilets and showers. The weather is close to perfect in the winter, gets pretty cold at night. I wouldn’t recommend going in the summer as the temps reach well over 100. We have fished there, but have never caught anything. The fishermen on boats bring in a ton of fish, so if you have a boat then you’ll have better luck. It’s always very windy at night, so remember to put your awnings up! We made that mistake our first time there. I’m sure we’ll go back next winter since it’s close to Phoenix and reasonably priced. We get pretty good cell service too. There are a ton of spots and are reservable online. They also have small cabins you can rent.

  • David T.
    Jul. 6, 2021

    Black Meadow Landing

    Sweet little Oasis

    To start off, it was very hot if you are not from the area. Temps got from around 108-116 during the day. If you are going be prepared to spend alot of time in the water, or be running you A/C nonstop.

    The campgrounds were nice but seemed small overall. The location we stayed was right next to the lagoon and we were not able to fully extend our awning with our slide out without it going into the next camp over.

    We started with an electrical ground fault, but maintenance did come out and correct that. Then we found that we were unable to run our A/C and microwave without tripping the power supply.

    There is a small golf course included in your stay, but balls and clubs are not available for rent if you don't bring your own.

    There is a store on sight and a dinner with basic food if you want to not cook a meal. There is no fire pits or fire aloud. There is no cell service.

    By boat, it is about a 30min ride to Lake Havasu. By vehicle it is an hr drive. The road to the campground does become a little rough and tight 2 lane around some sharp turns, but not much traffic.

    The lagoon from pictures looked great for young children to play in. When we got there the water level was low throughout the river and the lagoon was only about half full.

    Overall was a nice stay with great views, amenities, and very easy access to the river, but hot weather, small spaces, and on the more expensive side. We did stay over the 4th of July weekend (3 nights) and our cost was $300.

    Personally would recommend for those with smaller campers or don't have slidouts and have a plan for the summer heat.

    Also we were able to see a few fireworks from on top of the hill.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 10, 2024

    Lake Havasu State Park Campground

    Overflow Parking with a Beach View...Yes, Please!

    We love it when parks have a plan for traveling campers like us who hate making reservations, and Lake Havasu came through in spades. They have a whole section of their campground dedicated to folks like us. We pulled up, grabbed a space, and spent the night right by the lakeshore. 

    I’m afraid we didn’t take pictures of the parking area as we were so taken with the view! It’s a huge parking lot with dedicated camping spaces, with picnic tables, trash cans and plenty of space between your neighbors. The bathrooms offer flush toilets, sinks and warm showers. 

    The RV dump tanks were close by, as is the vast boat launch area. While the overnight area might be a little more spartan, the rest of the park is gorgeous with looping campsite areas, rentable cabins, and winding paths. 

    Yet, it’s still within the town limits, so everything you might need, or want, is a short walk, bike ride, or drive away. You can even catch the ferry to the casinos across the lake if you want to lose your spending money. 

    Hiking, biking and paddling opportunities could all be reached from the campsite. Each site along the beach had some trees for shade, but all the sunshine you could want for solar power as well.  We’ll keep this place in mind when we want a quick overnight with some shower access close to town.

  • D
    Feb. 14, 2021

    Arizona Oasis RV Resort

    Right on the Colorado River

    Easy in and out off the 10 freeway, large rv friendly, river spots back up to a grassy area on the river, cabin and RV rentals available, laundry room, clean facilities and friendly staff. Right on the California/ AZ border, close to Blythe for groceries and restaurants. Great place for off road vehicles since you can drive to the desert trails in about 2 minutes and ride for hours. All sites are full hook up, streets are gravel, sites have a cement pad and the rest is gravel and can accommodate even the longest set ups.

  • D
    Sep. 22, 2024

    River Sands RV Resort

    A brand new desert oasis!*

    Huge resort with spacious spots and full hook up’s. Mostly flat with paved roads everywhere you will take your rv/camper on your visit. Close and easy access to Colorado River for swimming, boating, seadoos and off-leash dog walking/playing. Exceptional clubhouse with a gym and enough room to stretch out, remote work, or to catch a game with fam and friends on their big flat screen tv. Firepit and golf cart rentals plus smores kits and doggie bags with a bandana, dog toy and treats are also available. Super pet and kid friendly with play systems and a 2000sqft dog park. The store could use more ‘store’ items but there is a family dollar directly across the street.

    They also have tiny homes for rent and I think the longest rv spot is almost 72-80’ long.

    Clean bathhouse and laundry facilities. Free WiFi. So much to mention and I know I’m missing something but I hope i helped.

    Don’t forget to ask Lou if you can purchase the wakeboard in the office. And tell them you heard about the first flight discount for 20% off.

    *The resort is really big. About a half mile long or more. If you have trouble doing long walks or walking in general then renting a golf cart is highly recommended.


Guide to Parker

Cabin camping near Parker, Arizona offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for nature lovers.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy full hookups and clean facilities at River Island State Park Campground, which features showers, toilets, and picnic tables.
  • Emerald Cove Resort provides spacious RV pull-through spots and a range of amenities, including a market and a bar/restaurant.
  • At Black Meadow Landing, guests can take advantage of electric hookups, laundry facilities, and a marina for easy access to water activities.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Experience the beauty of the Colorado River with water sports and fishing opportunities right from Echo Lodge.
  • Islander RV Resort offers a variety of activities, including fishing, swimming, and access to a marina for boating adventures.
  • Explore the scenic surroundings and hiking trails near Lake Havasu State Park Campground, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.

Cabin campers enjoy these features

  • Big River RV Park is known for its welcoming atmosphere and proximity to the water, making it a great spot for relaxation and recreation.
  • At Pattie's RV Park, visitors can enjoy a smoothie bar and laundry facilities, adding convenience to their stay.
  • River Lodge Resort features a beautiful riverside location with ample space for outdoor activities and relaxation.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Parker, AZ is River Island State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 17 reviews.

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