Best Cabin Camping near Banning, CA
Cabin accommodations near Banning include properties like Lake Hemet Campground and Fisherman's Retreat, both offering electricity and basic furnishings. Most cabins provide beds, picnic tables, and proximity to shared shower facilities. Some locations include cooking amenities such as fire rings or charcoal grills, though cabin interiors vary significantly between properties. Lake Hemet cabins tend to be more rustic, while Thousand Trails Idyllwild offers cabins with more extensive amenities including electricity and indoor seating. Facilities at Cherry Valley Lakes include water hookups and picnic tables for cabin guests. "The cabins they have on site electricity keeps going on and off, the cabin was also dirty. Got a bad splinter on my hand from the railing," noted one recent visitor at Oak Glen Retreat.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. KOA-style cabins at Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA provide more amenities than primitive options at other locations. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer and holiday weekends when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by property—Thousand Trails Idyllwild and Cherry Valley Lakes allow pets in select cabins, while others maintain strict no-pet policies or require additional fees. According to a visitor at Thousand Trails Idyllwild: "We tent camped 3 days 2 nights during Memorial weekend with 3 other families. We really enjoyed the drive up Idylwild, beautiful scenery."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from none to basic microwaves or outdoor fire pits with grills. Market facilities exist at several properties including Lake Hemet Campground and Catalina Spa and RV Resort, allowing cabin guests to purchase essentials on-site. Fisherman's Retreat and Thousand Trails Idyllwild both maintain small stores with limited groceries and camping supplies. Visitors should check property websites for current information regarding shower token fees, firewood availability, and seasonal market hours, as several reviewers noted inconsistent availability of amenities during off-peak seasons.
