Best Cabin Camping near Bear Valley, CA

Cabins near Bear Valley offer rustic to modern accommodations through multiple providers. North Grove Campground at Calaveras Big Trees State Park provides cabins within the forest, while Pinecrest Campground offers cabin rentals with easy lake access. Most cabins include basic furnishings with varying levels of electricity and heating options. Some locations provide water hookups and fire pits outside cabins for cooking and gathering. "Clean campsites very close to Pinecrest Lake, the coffee shop, store, restaurant. Saturday nights they play outdoor movies at the Amphitheater. Flush toilets available."

Rustic log cabins and more developed units are available across the region. Bear River Lake Resort offers cabin accommodations with some electric hookups, though reviews suggest varied maintenance levels. Golden Pines RV Resort and Campground provides year-round cabin options in Camp Connell, approximately 15 miles from Bear Valley. KOA Coleville/Walker offers cabin rentals from March through November. Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing pets in cabin areas with restrictions. A visitor noted: "Very peaceful location with amenities for all needs. Far enough from the road to be quiet."

Bedding supplies and kitchen equipment vary significantly between cabins. Most require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels unless specifically advertised as furnished. Basic cooking facilities might include microwaves or outdoor fire pits, but visitors should confirm specifics when booking. Several campgrounds maintain on-site stores for essentials. Pinecrest features a general store and coffee shop within walking distance of cabin accommodations. Visitors should check seasonal availability, as many cabin options operate only during summer and fall months due to winter snow conditions at higher elevations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Bear Valley, California (40)

    1. North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    22 Reviews
    Arnold, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 795-2334

    $25 - $70 / night

    "There are 4 cabins that can be rented from the Park Service however, they are not actually in the park. They are across the highway and up in the hills."

    "The campground we chose was kind of close to the road which would have been the only real negative."

    2. Pinecrest Campground

    18 Reviews
    Long Barn, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 965-3116

    $40 / night

    "The campsites are a very short walk from the lake. the sites are spacious, well spaced and shady. Amenities are quite good with flush toilets, showers, a general store and more."

    "Had a large campsite with plenty of room and fairly secluded. Close to the restrooms, never did find showers. Enjoyed the proximity to the lake and had a great hike around it."

    3. Bear River Lake Resort

    5 Reviews
    Kit Carson, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 295-4868

    "This was a really nice campsite with electricity and water on the site. There is also free WiFi. Will definitely be returning for another camping trip. Bathrooms were clean too."

    "Great fishing along the damn or in a kayak and lots off off road spots for atvs, side by sides, and our jeep!"

    4. Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe

    35 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 544-0426

    $47 - $128 / night

    "Sites have lots of space, table, fire ring and generally level drive pads. Water spigots are not too far. Showers scattered throughout camp though not every bathroom has them."

    "This is a huge campground, with a variety of camping sites, near enough to Lake Tahoe for activities but far enough away to avoid the massive crowds of east Lake Tahoe."

    5. Tahoe Valley Campground

    28 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It was very crowded and we stayed in our site and away from public areas. Pool was open as well as restrooms/showers. They talked about bears visiting but we didn’t spot any there."

    "Plenty of pull thru spots, full hookups, regularly spaced bathroom/showers. Nice store for basic needs, nice laundry room."

    6. Golden Pines RV Resort and Campground

    1 Review
    Camp Connell, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 795-2820

    $58 - $80 / night

    "Very peaceful location with amenities for all needs. Far enough from the road to be quiet."

    7. Carson River Resort

    3 Reviews
    Markleeville, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 694-2229

    $55 / night

    "Great place to camp if you want something quiet away from everyone you can use campsite 10 which is on the river and away from everything."

    8. Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes

    40 Reviews
    Eastman Lake, CA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This Campground is 5 miles from West gate entrance to "Yosemite National Park". Only 35 miles west of " Lake Don Pedro, take out your boat, go jet skiing or fishing."

    "Fairly clean, a few of the dishes needed rewashed, but it‘s required that the previous occupants wash and put away their dishes."

    9. Desolation Hotel - Hope Valley

    1 Review
    Markleeville, CA
    22 miles
    Website

    "This is a privately owned Resort with cabins, yurts, campsites, etc close to a super awesome river and with lots of great amenities, including a cafe/store, sauna, trails and a restaurant."

    10. KOA Coleville/Walker Meadowcliff Lodge

    7 Reviews
    Coleville, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 495-2255

    "The tent sites were a tad smaller than what we imagined, but was able to situate our 10x10 canopy and connecting tent between the hook ups and picnic table."

    "It was a perfect break from some of the more rustic sites. The customer service was top-notch, the facility was clean and peaceful, and there was reception and WiFi."

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Cabin Reviews near Bear Valley, CA

324 Reviews of 40 Bear Valley Campgrounds


  • B
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes

    "Child/Pet Friendly!

    This Campground is 5 miles from West gate entrance to "Yosemite National Park". Only 35 miles west of " Lake Don Pedro, take out your boat, go jet skiing or fishing. Don't forget to go to " Moaning Cavern!" Tuolumne River runs through campground. There are 254 Full Hookups, 130 Tent sites, Hostel, Cabin & Yurts. They have WiFi, Satellite TV,Clubhouse, Billiard's, Game room, Shuffleboard, Store, Hiking Trails,Nature, Playground, Mini Golf, Tennis, Picnic/BBQ,Volleyball, Basketball & in the Summer-Bus runs to Yosemite, for an additional fee. Summer Swimming,Seasonal Fishing,Wheelchair Accessible, Restroom/Shower Facilities & Laundry. Yosemite Lakes Resort 31191 Hardin Flat Rd. Groveland,CA 95321 Reservations Member- 1-800-368-7788 Non-Member 1-888-481-6348 Welcome Center (209)962-0103 Rental Check In- 4PM Rental Check Out - 11AM Front Desk- Sun-Sat 8AM-8PM

  • Bernardo B.
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Overall an ok experience

    I’ll start by saying this campsite is huge , there’s like 400 sites so you got to keep that in mind when booking . We got a couple of the sites with electricity which were nice . No fire pits included because those are rented additional , lucky we had one from home . Firewood is $10 a bundle at the store so keep that in mind . The campground advertises WiFi but it’s ran from an separate company and service is extremely poor and slow so your better of using your cellphone data . This is a very active bear area with no bear boxes so keep in mind . We saw bears every single night roaming around and eating from the picnic tables . Some small , medium and extra large size . I recommend the tent sites better than the RV sites because they have a nice location and more private . The RV sites are just packed like sardines , some barely fit or stick out a few inches . Restrooms are clean and showers too . Funny detail the shower head is positioned for ADA handicap specs so you got to kneel down or seat to shower . The campground is located on the Main Street so it’s walking distance to stores or restaurants , I would go back but choose a better site on an outside loop more secluded instead of being in the middle of hundreds of rv’s

  • J
    Jul. 11, 2023

    Meeks Bay Resort & Marina

    Great Place to Stay

    Clean and best play to stay with beach access, cabins, tents sites and rv sites. Tent site can fit 2 or more tents with fire pit and picnic table. Restroom with shower and warm water.

  • Natalie G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Desolation Hotel - Hope Valley

    Great location & amenities

    This is a privately owned Resort with cabins, yurts, campsites, etc close to a super awesome river and with lots of great amenities, including a cafe/store, sauna, trails and a restaurant. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because I didn't love the site itself that we were in especially with a $60 price tag. It was great to be close to the river, but the site was small and on a hill like a lot of them were. There were cheaper sites but I didn't see what those were like. Otherwise, we had fun playing in the water, using the sauna and having access to great amenities before going into more primitive camping. There was a fire ban while we were there, and there is NO SMOKING anywhere on their property. Everyone that worked there was super friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our stay.

  • J
    May. 17, 2018

    Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging

    Good Place for Kids

    With a pool, petting zoo, a corral where they have a fire and s'mores followed by a movie, this is a great place to camp with the kids.

    The showers are free and usually clean although on Saturday evening the campground was full and the bathrooms were dirty and out of TP.

    There are tent sites, RV sites and cabins so something for everyone.

    There were A LOT of stray cats on the property which kind of drove our dog crazy. But at least the campground is pet friendly.

    If you plan to go into Yosemite NP, it's a long drive so plan accordingly. Our family really enjoys Rainbow Pools and Yosemite Pine's proximity to Rainbow Pools is part of why we stay here. The kids can jump and swim there and that's all they really want to do anyway so being close to that is key for us. So many of the places in the park where we used to get in the water do not allow swimming anymore.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2022

    Virginia Creek Settlement

    How about staying in a covered wagon?!

    We stopped here to eat dinner and since the sign said campground, of course, I inquired further. Not really a campground but what the owners called an outdoor experience. 

    There are two covered wagons but since they were both occupied, we could not see inside of them. They have a double bed (linens provided for an extra cost) and no heat. There is also a five-room motel and 12 cabins, some of which have kitchenettes and some without. 

    The bathhouse was small but clean. The trout project was interesting (Started in 2006 to improve Bridgeport area fisheries. The family that owns the Settlement continues to hatch and raise trout specifically to plant in Virginia Creek as a thank you to the anglers that support them. It is a non-profit that is supported by people eating in their restaurant and staying on their property). There is corn-hole, a horseshoe pit, and a fish cleaning station on-site as well as a Tesla charging station! 

    The settlement is located directly on Virginia Creek on Highway 395. We’ve stayed in a variety of accommodations but never a covered wagon – it would definitely be a unique stay but would have to be when it is warmer!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2022

    49er Village RV Resort

    Convenient to area wineries

    General: This is a HUGE RV park (a Sun Resort) with back-in, pull-through sites, and cabins. We called a day ahead to see if there was room and on a weekday in early May, there was plenty of availability. We even received a Spring Flash Sale (40% off) rate which, although more than we usually spend to camp, was reasonable. As is typical of RV parks, there is a small patch of lawn between sites but virtually no privacy. There are trees throughout the park and although it is located right on the road, only the sites that back up to the road hear road noise. There is a small pond in the center and we saw some ducks. All camping sites have full hook-ups and a picnic table but no fire ring or grill. There is a large laundry room and a café. We were assigned a site at check-in. 

    Site Quality: Pads are paved and level. The back-in sites in the center back up to each other with no divider between them. I saw several large RVs look almost like they were touching! 

    Bathhouse: Two bathhouses each with three stalls, two sinks, and two showers. Although there is a curtain separating the showers from the rest of the bathroom, the bench is outside of the shower stalls, which could be awkward. However, in the time we were there, I never saw a single person in the bathroom(assuming most people use their own bathrooms in their RVs). The shower had good water pressure and hot water.

    Activities: There is a pool, playground, rec center. Shuffleboard, horseshoes, and beach volleyball. It is a half-mile around the perimeter, so I was able to enjoy a short run.

    This is not our usual type of camping experience, but since we met friends at a nearby winery, this worked for us since we did not want to drive far.

  • Heather D.
    Jul. 1, 2020

    Yosemite Ridge

    Nice main loop, but...

    Summary as of late June 2020:

    -Super nice, helpful manager -Great location for Yosemite/Hetch Hetchy -Large, clean restrooms -Inconsistent electricity -Bear Lot is right next to Hwy 120 -Coyote Lot is literally a new gravel parking lot, 4x4 required -No wi-fi in Bear Lot or Coyote Lot

    First of all, I have to say that the manager (owner? I never caught his name) was very kind and tried his best to accommodate everyone there. The location is great for trips to Yosemite, and if you’re lucky enough to reserve a spot in the ‘main loop’ (I don’t see this ability online), you’ll probably love it. The bathrooms are large and clean and there is laundry, a small playground, a small pool (closed during our stay), and a privately run store on-site.

    We brought our 28’ toy hauler here at the end of June 2020. We had reserved a spot in Coyote Lot, which we were told over the phone would be no problem. Upon arrival, the manager had his doubts but told us to “put the truck in 4x4 and give it a go!” Coyote Lot looks like a newly, semi-leveled gravel parking lot with full hook-ups… no trees or shade. There were some longer spots, but there was no way our trailer would fit in the one we reserved. The lot also exits through a run-down residential grouping of trailers, some occupied and some abandoned.

    The manager put us in Bear Lot, no question, after it was determined Coyote Lot would not work. This lot is a little more established than Coyote, but still a gravel parking lot with electricity (inconsistently for many) and water hook-ups. The lot is pretty level and separated from Hwy 120 by a wooden fence. There are some picnic tables and fire pits, but not enough for each spot. We didn’t end up having to use our generator like others did. There were tent campers and rv/trailers in this lot.

    Side note: the Rainbow Pools swimming hole that is recommended on the website was WAY overcrowded and I do not suggest going unless maybe you go in the early morning. There were tons of people, tons of litter, and no respect for nature… very sad to see.

    Photo are of Bear Lot

  • m
    Jun. 10, 2018

    Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes

    Hillside yurt #6

    Fairly clean, a few of the dishes needed rewashed, but it‘s required that the previous occupants wash and put away their dishes. Quiet, the neighbors were all pretty quiet, occasioanlly a car would drive past the road that backs up to the yurts. Comfortable bed, gas stove heater and AC worked well. I didn’t use the propane grill that was on the balcony, it was very dirty, and one of the grates were broken. Nothing spectacular about my 2 night stay. About an hour drive all the way to Yosemite Village.


Guide to Bear Valley

Experience the beauty of cabin camping near Bear Valley, California, where stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures await.

Enjoy Fishing and Water Activities at Pinecrest Lake

  • The Pinecrest Campground offers easy access to Pinecrest Lake, perfect for fishing and paddleboarding.
  • Rent a boat at the lake and enjoy a day of fishing for trout, as many visitors have reported great catches.
  • The campground hosts outdoor movie nights at the amphitheater, adding a fun twist to your lakeside experience.

Explore Scenic Hiking Trails

  • The Carson River Resort is located near beautiful hiking trails that provide stunning views of the surrounding nature.
  • Guests have enjoyed quiet hikes along the river, making it a great spot for those looking to escape the crowds.
  • The area is known for its wildlife, with opportunities to spot bears and other animals during your outdoor adventures.

Cabins are Available at Sierra Inn at Tahoe

  • The Sierra Inn at Tahoe features cozy cabins that provide a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring.
  • Located just a short drive from Lake Tahoe, this inn offers easy access to both relaxation and adventure.
  • Guests appreciate the well-maintained amenities and friendly atmosphere, making it a highly rated choice for cabin camping.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bear Valley, CA is North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 22 reviews.

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