2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Angeles National Forest cabins combine rustic charm with varying amenity levels at several locations. Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon provides cabin accommodations with access to resort amenities including swimming pools, showers, and toilets. Crystal Lake Recreation Area offers cabin options in a more remote setting from April through December. "This is a great spot for quiet solitude and magnificent views and sunsets," noted one visitor about Soledad Canyon. Huttopia Paradise Springs focuses exclusively on cabin and glamping accommodations with electric hookups and modern bathrooms. Most cabins include basic furnishings, while amenities like kitchenettes or heating vary by location and price point.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Thousand Trails cabins typically provide more resort-style amenities, while Forest Service cabins offer a more primitive experience. Pet policies vary by property, with most allowing pets with certain restrictions. According to a visitor review, "The grounds are kept decently but could be a bit cleaner." Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer and holiday weekends when cabins book quickly. Most campgrounds with cabins remain open year-round, though some like Crystal Lake have seasonal closures.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from simple fire pits to fully equipped kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators. Many properties like Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon offer on-site camp stores for basic provisions, though selection is limited. Nearby towns provide more extensive grocery options, but visitors should plan to bring most essentials. Firewood is available for purchase at most cabin locations, though fire restrictions may apply seasonally. Water and electric hookups are standard at resort-style cabins but may be absent at more primitive Forest Service cabin locations.
"This place has a lot of sites available. If you want cell service you have to to the far back towards the top of the park for cell service for phone and streaming."
"This is one of the best handicap accessible shower and restroom areas we’ve seen."
"Will stay here again and they are very pet friendly which was nice."
from $55 - $132 / night
"Has a fire pit at each spot. Has picnic table, but very splintery, bring covers. Most sites have tree coverage."
"There are lots of spacious camping sites, clean bathrooms, running water, numerous of shade trees, and a cafe/store for all the things you forgot or for a ice cream treat on a hot day!"
Available next weekend
from $20 / night
"Cool drive to get to the campground. You drive up and down these hilly roads up the mountain to get there. Once there, there's a parking lot that fits about 20 cars."
"Fun little campground with decent facilities and beautiful surroundings. Lots of trails all around with a nice hike of about 1/2 mile up to Millard Falls that is easy for kids and grown ups."
"We booked Camp Eaton for our wedding, and we love the camp and staff so much that we've gone back to visit and stayover for special occasions. All of the staff are incredible, just good people."
"Very peaceful spot for a long weekend. 5 days was a little much unless you have a car to visit around and did I say it was gated too."
Available next weekend
from $50 / night
"A little remote and you have to drive to the nearest town(s), but clean grounds and nice site. Very easy to book online. The RV park is pretty large so it's a nice daily walk."
"Plenty of spots around the grounds with 30 and 50 amp hook ups. WiFi is included with 3 pools and a hot tube, small store, and a really nice laundry facility."
"The ultimate glamping experience, everything was so cozy and beautiful."
from $236 - $369 / night
"We ended up unexpectedly staying at Sturtevant Camp because we left a scary experience at Spruce grove trailhead nearby."
from $25 - $60 / night
ScoutSite is clean, many activities on weekends They also add 1000lb or catfish and trout weekly depending on season. Members were friendly. Downside is wifi when the campsite is 75+ full and only about a dozen paved spots. Major are gravel and dirt.
TravelerI was lucky to find this place. It’s well run, comfortable, friendly. Nice spots.
Travelervery pretty sight the mountain air is incredible. the staff is very helpful and friendly. at night the drunks go crazy and the bears steal their food.
ScoutIt was a nice place and the people were nice. I checked with the staff on day one if their water was potable. They confirmed everything is potable. My dog had explosive diarrhea day 1 and by the time I got home I had fever and diarrhea. It’s been a rough ride ever since. My dog and I did not share food. We only used the tap as a water source. My husband ate all of our food any only drank store bought drinks. No water. He’s fine. Just me and the dog riding it out. Don’t learn my lesson the hard way. Bring your own water and enjoy it.
GuideSome of the campground seems very nice and some is the exact opposite. Pool is very nice and HUGE. But, there are entire sections of this campground that have just faded into non-existent. The bathrooms aren’t great. There are a lot of stationary campers(or what looks to be…) which isn’t really our favorite site to see. But, it was included with our membership and we aren’t going to leave to go pay for somewhere else.
TravelerI do recommend. Beautiful, peaceful place. Good folks. It’s right near Magic Mountain theme park and many useful stores nearby: Home Depot, Walmart, Target, genetic stores, movie theaters. I’ll camp here again.
TravelerI never had the chance to stay at this site. We’re so disappointed as it seems amazing. My reservation request expired and I never heard from them.
The reviews in Hipcamp are all so positive but none are newer than Aug 2025. So I wonder if they’re just not booking anymore. Seems strange based on the effusive praise of the host. Hope they’re ok.
Wanted to leave this review so others are aware that they should have a plan B if they attempt to book this site.
GuideStayed here for one night tent camping. No one in sight in the tent section. Good spot with showers and restrooms. The pool and spa were open.
LegendWe booked Camp Eaton for our wedding, and we love the camp and staff so much that we've gone back to visit and stayover for special occasions. All of the staff are incredible, just good people. The bookings are only available for groups and you must reserve in advance. It's also a great non-profit org to support!
The camp can accomodate 120 guests over night through a combination of yurts and cabins. They have their own well, so fresh water is available. Amenities include: large dining hall, kitchen, bathrooms, showers, and laundry. Amazing activites on the grounds include: swimming pool, sports areas, archery area, rock climbing, and even a zipline ride. There is amphitheater with a campfire ring Picnic area with barbecues. The location is a short distance from bouldering near Horseflats and Mt Hillyer and hiking trails including the PCT.
Cabin accommodations in Angeles National Forest range from primitive shelters to modern units with bedding and kitchenettes. Located in the San Gabriel Mountains at elevations between 3,000-8,000 feet, cabins offer a retreat from Los Angeles temperatures that can be 10-15 degrees cooler than the city. Seasonal availability varies with some locations closing during winter months due to snow conditions.
Hiking to Bonita Falls: Located near Lytle Creek, this waterfall trail provides an accessible adventure from cabin accommodations. "Good place to see, close to the Lytle creek and great hiking to reach the Bonita Falls," notes a visitor to Bonita Ranch Campground.
Star gazing at higher elevations: Crystal Lake Recreation Area offers excellent night sky viewing at 5,600 feet elevation. "This campground has some amazing view areas to hike to and the stars at night are the best I have seen," reports one camper who stayed at the cabins.
Relax by mountain streams: Many cabin locations feature creek access for cooling off. "The creek running behind the camp is great to explore, and a waterfall is a short hike away. We also lucked out finding berries in August," shares a visitor at Bonita Ranch Campground.
Year-round accessibility: Valencia Travel Village provides cabin options with consistent availability regardless of season. "Most people live in this campground. Management is really nice staff is friendly. Will stay here again. Super clean campground and each site has grass," one reviewer commented.
Cooler temperatures: The mountain elevation cabins offer relief from valley heat. "We stayed for two nights because it's close to home so it makes for a quick get away," notes a guest at Bonita Ranch, appreciating the temperature drop at higher elevations.
Practical amenities: Many appreciate the modern facilities available at some cabin locations. "This campground has the nicest staff out there. They are always friendly when I go in and they also have treats for your pups. Plenty of spots around the grounds with 30 and 50 amp hook ups. WiFi is included with 3 pools and a hot tube, small store, and a really nice laundry facility," shares a Valencia Travel Village visitor.
Fire restrictions vary by location: Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground allows fires in designated pits but other locations prohibit them entirely. "Stayed here two nights in August, it was nice and cool a good break from the heat. There are a lot of sites here for camping unfortunately they are not all open for use," explains a visitor.
Seasonal operation limitations: Several cabin locations close during winter months. "We ended up in site D47, which seemed a little quieter because it was further from the main road and the sites are well dispersed. Camping was $10 with our adventure pass. Firewood was $22 for a wheelbarrow," reports a Crystal Lake camper.
Train noise impacts some locations: Cabins near Soledad Canyon and Acton experience railroad disruptions. "The sites are dirt so be prepared to get lots of fine dessert dirt in the camper. They had a pool and basketball court and there are lots of trees so that's good," mentions a guest at Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon.
Consider cabin accessibility needs: LA RV Resort at Acton Camp offers more accessible options for families. "This is a nice campground in a pretty scenic bit of the mountains. Sites are big and easy to access. BUT, there's about 4 trains a night that will come by with horns blowing," warns one visitor.
Check for child-friendly activities: Some cabin locations offer dedicated recreation options. "If you've got the money and you've got the rig I'd totally recommend staying here! Pool and clean bathrooms available, host also mentioned it has WiFi access," shares a visitor to Valencia Travel Village.
Pack for variable weather: Mountain elevations experience significant temperature fluctuations. "Stayed here two nights in August, it was nice and cool a good break from the heat. There are several hiking trails here that are well used and well maintained," notes a Crystal Lake Rec Area visitor.
Cabin rental alternatives for RVers: Millard Trail Campground offers options near cabin facilities. "This campground is a very short drive from Pasadena, CA, and in fact there are some rustic homes adjacent to the campground. Parking is about 150 yards away, down a hill, so be prepared to haul your gear," explains one visitor.
Prepare for desert conditions: Many cabins near Angeles National Forest sit in arid terrain. "Took a very last minute trip for one night. Such a close spot and beautiful escape from LA, that's also probably the most negative part of the review. Being so close to LA means lots of in and out traffic and it shows," shares a Crystal Lake camper.
Utility availability varies widely: "We were currently here and checked in for a two-week stay. After some boon docking prior to our arrival, we wanted all the bells and whistles the park boasted they had," writes a visitor about the varying amenities available at cabin locations.
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