Best Cabin Camping near Payson, AZ
Situated along the Mogollon Rim, several campgrounds near Payson offer cabins for visitors seeking a more sheltered camping experience. Happy Jack Lodge & RV Park provides cabin rentals with electric hookups, water access, and picnic tables. Verde River RV Resort & Cottages features cabin accommodations with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. "The sites are very well maintained and for it being so big, you didn't feel cramped," noted one visitor about the Canyon Point Campground area. Most cabins include basic furnishings with varying levels of amenities depending on the specific location.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Lo Lo Mai Springs Resort offers cabin options with electric hookups and water access, while Zane Grey RV Village provides cabins with more amenities including showers and sewer hookups. Some properties like Verde Valley RV and Camping Resort operate year-round, making cabin camping possible during all seasons. Most locations are pet-friendly but may have specific rules regarding animals. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months when temperatures at higher elevations provide relief from desert heat. A reviewer mentioned, "The campground is fairly small and sites are pretty close together. It is pretty nicely maintained though and the host was nice."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely between locations, with some providing only outdoor fire pits or grills while others may include indoor kitchenettes. Page Springs Resort and Verde River RV Resort sell firewood on-site for cooking and warmth. Several campgrounds maintain on-site markets where basic provisions can be purchased, though selection is typically limited. Canyon Point Campground and other locations feature bathrooms and showers nearby the cabin areas. Visitors should check specific amenity lists when booking as furnishing levels differ substantially between rustic log cabins and more developed resort-style accommodations.
