Best Cabin Camping near Portal, AZ

Cabin Reviews near Portal, AZ

64 Reviews of 12 Portal Campgrounds

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  Shari G.

  Legend

  Jan. 3, 2019

  Stewart Campground

  Great shade for the summer months

  The Cave Creek Canyon on the western edge of the Chiricahua Mountains is a spectacular area that will completely take you by surprise. This cute campground tucked into the trees will charm your socks off!

  Each site has the standard picnic table, bear locker, fire ring and lots of shade. The bathroom is a vault toilet, kept clean by the volunteer camp host, staying at Sandy Flat. This campground is rather small with just a couple small RV sites and lots of shade. Perfect for tent camping though. Great for warmer months, not so great for solar charging due to the shade, so we moved up the road to Sunny Flat campground. There are two small cabins available for rent near the forest visitor’s center, check with the Coronado National Forest, Douglas District office.

  The area is a birder’s paradise and at certain times of year can get very busy. Great opportunities for hiking, biking and wildlife viewing throughout the entire mountain range. All the campgrounds are first-come, first-served.

  There's not much in the area for food and gas, so come prepared. There is one small grill/basic grocery store down the mountain, but if you are looking for real groceries, shop before you come.

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  Lord Kevin H.

  Traveler

  Jan. 1, 2026

  Lordsburg KOA

  Solid overnight stop, super quiet, everything worked

  We stayed at the KOA Journey in Lordsburg, New Mexico on New Years Eve. Pulled in around 10:00 PM and rolled out about 10:30 AM, so this was a quick overnight, not a vacation.

  I honestly did not know what to expect. In my head I pictured some campers doing a little holiday hangout, maybe a fire, maybe someone brave enough to share a questionable casserole. Nope. This place was as dead as a graveyard. Not a bad thing if you want sleep, but my imagination was doing way too much.

  Late check in was easy. Staff left a map in the after hours registration box, and that was a life saver when you pull in late and just want to park and stop thinking.

  Campground itself felt clean and basic. Nothing fancy, nothing sketchy. I did not use the restrooms at all, we used our trailer bathroom, so I cannot speak on the bathrooms.

  What I did notice, they have a fenced dog run area, looks roughly 30 feet by 15 feet. There is a playground with a teepee and some little kid swings. There is a clubhouse type building with picnic tables out front and a basketball hoop. They also have a few small cabins you can rent, and one labeled “deluxe cabin” that looks a little bigger, plus it has its own private sitting area with walls around it. I am guessing it is for blocking wind and giving a little privacy, and there is a cover for shade.

  Our hookups worked fine, no drama, and we had a nice little picnic table at the site. I also saw a propane tank setup, so I am assuming they sell propane if you need it. Also, random detail, there is an old phone booth on the property and it made me laugh, felt like stepping into 1993 for a second.

  Overall, it did exactly what we needed, quiet, simple, clean, and easy to check in late. I would stay again for an overnight stop. If you are looking for a campground with a bunch of action, this probably aint it. I am giving it 4 stars for a solid no hassle night.

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  Alisa P.

  Legend

  Oct. 29, 2025

  Lordsburg KOA

  No Frills KOA

  We had a minor problem with our camper and needed a place to stay so we could do the fixes. This KOA was close so we landed here. The road to the park has a few abandoned building but once you get here it is safe a secure. The sites are graveled and they are close together, but we came in October and it was fairly empty. Although they do seem to have a few long term campers. It is quiet at night in the park, but you can hear the train and the I10 freeway close by. The park has a great laundry room although I picked the day all the full time residents were doing laundry as well so it was crowded and took longer that I expected. They have a clubhouse, store, playground, pool and super clean bathrooms. They offer WIFI and cell coverage is decent. Staff was helpful and even came over to the office to check us in during their lunchtime. The tent site area has an outdoor sink and the have 3 small cabins and a larger one as well. Overall it was a good stay!

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  Rush C.

  Scout

  Jun. 16, 2025

  Playa Dispersed Campsite

  a profound sense of peace and connection with nature.

  Playa Dispersed Campsite is a unique and serene camping area located on the expansive alkali flats of the Black Rock Desert in northwestern Nevada. Known for its otherworldly landscape, this remote site offers an unparalleled experience for those seeking solitude, vast horizons, and stunning sunsets. The flat, cracked playa surface stretches endlessly in all directions, creating a sense of open freedom that’s hard to find elsewhere. Camping here is truly off-grid— there are no amenities, no marked spots, and no shade— just you, the wind, and the desert sky. color rush

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  Sadie B.

  Scout

  Jan. 16, 2023

  Shaw House

  1 step up from camping

  It's very rustic, has been upgraded with electricity, fully stocked modern kitchen and hot water. We stayed January 7-11 2023

  If you set your expectations too high, you'll be disappointed. this is not an Airbnb.

  We were not happy that it wasn't cleaned well by previous renters. We cleaned about 3 or 4 months of grime. there were too many mice, could not keep up with their droppings. the water pressure for toilets was slow so we had to use buckets of water to fill the tank in order to flush.

  A space heater in dining room was broken as well as a lamp. make sure to bring your own bedding.

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  Lisa D.

  Scout

  Oct. 5, 2021

  Willcox-Cochise KOA

  Great park!

  Allie and Spiro do a great job managing this park. Very friendly and helpful. Sites are gravel with picnic tables. Restaurant on site as well as propane. Full hookups, Kamp K9. Nice clean showers and laundry.

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  Sharon B.

  Scout

  Jun. 28, 2023

  Desert Oasis Campground

  Real normal campground

  Sites have spaces between rigs to breathe. There is a large club house for weekly get togethers with food. Pool tables, paddle ball, library, videos, showers, rest rooms. Laundry area with washer/dryers. Tons of space for boon dockers. Close to Bisbee, Warren, and a Safeway shopping ctr . Minutes from Sierra Vista. Beautiful sky

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  Gary M.

  Guide

  Dec. 1, 2021

  Desert Oasis Campground

  Great Amenities at good price

  Small campground with 28 level sites. All hookups avail. Tent sites offered dry or with electricity. $17.00 - $20.00. However, those sites are next to club house. We elected to take a full hookup site, although We only needed electricity. $27.00 + tax with Good Sam discount. 1 shower for all and 1 ea toilets for M& W. Nice club House with pool tables, TV’s, etc. Great wi-fi and cell coverage (AT&T). Great accommodating host, clean facilities, great views.

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  mary F.

  Legend

  Jan. 16, 2022

  Desert Oasis Campground

  Quiet nature and large sites

  This resort is not fancy with a lot of bells and whistles but does have large sites, peace and quiet, a laid back vibe, friendly host and residents, and nature trails with great desert birds. And this campground is very dog friendly. Laundry, showers and bathrooms are all in great working order. Clubhouse with pool tables, Dish TVs, library, dvds and pellet stoves is very cozy. Propane can be ordered and dropped at your door! Mountain Views all around and sunsets are amazing.