Top Cabins near Big Bear Lake, CA

Looking to cabin camp near Big Bear Lake and enjoy a rustic retreat into nature? Find the best cabin camping near Big Bear Lake. From secluded to easy-to-reach, these California cabin rentals are perfect for any adventurer.

Best Cabin Sites Near Big Bear Lake, CA (44)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Hemet Campground
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    1. Lake Hemet Campground

    38 Reviews
    125 Photos
    310 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Catalina Spa and RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Catalina Spa and RV Resort
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    2. Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    20 Reviews
    70 Photos
    159 Saves
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $22 - $44 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA
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    3. Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA

    19 Reviews
    42 Photos
    78 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD
    Camper-submitted photo from Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD

    4. Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD

    4 Reviews
    4 Photos
    18 Saves

    Temporarily closed until further notice

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $55 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Calico Ghost Town
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    5. Calico Ghost Town

    41 Reviews
    178 Photos
    250 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    16 Reviews
    32 Photos
    189 Saves

    Rancho Jurupa Park is situated along the Santa Ana River and located behind Mt. Rubidoux just west of charming historic downtown Riverside. This popular award-winning regional park boasts a natural semi-rural setting of shady cottonwood trees, graceful meadows, and two lovely lakes, while still providing easy access to the entertainment opportunities and urban conveniences of the city. Visitors to Rancho Jurupa Park enjoy a gorgeous 200-acre recreational area with many amenities including a thrilling splash pad for water play, a rock climbing playground, miniature golf surrounded by spectacular waterfalls, a disc golf course and two fishing lakes. Overnight guests can choose from two great campgrounds that suit the needs of tent and RV campers alike. Lakeview Campground is a popular camping spot for both RV and tent campers; while Cottonwood Campground is designed to meet the more sophisticated needs of RV-lifestyle campers. In addition, our luxurious rental cabins offer effortless comfort and convenience while still providing access to the great outdoors.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $55 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Mojave River Forks Regional Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mojave River Forks Regional Park
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    7. Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    5 Reviews
    12 Photos
    58 Saves

    This recreation area is part of Mojave River Dam

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Durrwood
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Durrwood
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    8. Camp Durrwood

    1 Review
    7 Photos
    5 Saves

    Durrwood is a 29-acre pristine wilderness nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest, offering an unforgettable outdoor experience. Your group will have exclusive access to all of our amenities, including a comfortable RV for lounging, picnic tables, hammocks, horseshoes, corn hole, and numerous hiking trails starting from the campground. Our property includes an outhouse in form of a porta potty. No Showers.

    We are conveniently located just 2 miles from the Santa Ana River, 5 miles from Jenks Lake, and only a 25-minute drive to Big Bear, making Durrwood the perfect private retreat for your group.

    Durrwood is the ideal destination for families, company retreats, club meetups, church groups, girls and boy scouts, and any other groups looking to reconnect with nature. Our beautiful surroundings and wide range of activities make us the perfect choice for your next group gathering.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Cabins
    • Picnic Table

    $300 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat
    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat
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    9. Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat

    2 Reviews
    24 Photos
    29 Saves

    Located on 160 acres in close proximity to the Deep Creek Hot Springs. Rural property with natural landscapes in the mountains of the high desert. Showers, bathrooms and running water on site, no RV power hookups. Private hot spring rental and glamping tents available. Large group sites available, secluded sites, event venue available. Ziplines on site.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $15 - $119 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Barstow-Calico KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Barstow-Calico KOA
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    10. Barstow-Calico KOA

    24 Reviews
    55 Photos
    64 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Big Bear Lake

315 Reviews of 44 Big Bear Lake Campgrounds


  • Kim N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Calico Ghost Town
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Calico Ghost Town

    halloween event

    Great camping site during halloween event. Very kid friendly. There were free balloon twisters, pumpkin craving, arts and crafts, toss games. We enjoyed the train ride. it was about $5 per a ride. Campsites were dirt roads. we had electric hookup. Dump station was easy to access and water/trash located next to it. No fees for water and dump. Weather was perfect in mid 70's. Would definitely take the kids back again before they get older.

  • Brittany W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherry Valley Lakes
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Cherry Valley Lakes

    Convenient Location for Seeing Family

    Staff all friendly and facilities while dated are kept very clean. Campers are respectful and quit at night but it’s a very noisy location right next to the freeway which took some getting used to the first few days.

  • C
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    Jul. 29, 2024

    Sky Valley RV Resort

    Mineral Water Hot Springs

    We didn’t plan to stop here. After we were driving for over 10 hours. We found this location online. And WOW!!!! Great experience.. the Mineral water pool’s was a great refresher after long day !!! Would highly recommend

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Olive Dell Ranch
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Olive Dell Ranch

    Olive Dell Resort

    I have been a member of this place for 20+ years.

    Most times if someone has a problem at the front gate. It because of the many background checks and or any one of the Screening Process...

    The previous review does not mention anything about that factor???? I wonder why??

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Calico Ghost Town
    Jun. 7, 2024

    Calico Ghost Town

    Nice but small sites

    I think I was lucky. There was myself and two others in the entire campground. Granted it was June and hot. The sites are ok. The electric and water worked. The bathrooms were clean and maintained. The shower costs $1.00 for 6 minutes. The water was pleasantly warm. The Ghost town is a fun place to walk through.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oak Glen Retreat & RV Park
    May. 24, 2024

    Oak Glen Retreat & RV Park

    Scam

    They are scammers. The cabin 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 and spoke to some residents and figured out that even though they’re selling memberships the electricity is going to be shut off. They are going to cause hundreds of people to go homeless and trying to keep it a secret. What a shame.

  • Jason M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Barstow-Calico KOA
    May. 20, 2024

    Barstow-Calico KOA

    Great Waypoint for Passing Through

    It's an excellent location for access to Barstow and Calico. We appreciated the pool, hammocks next to the pool, and the treats at the store. Sites are primarily pull-throughs, and many are occupied by people passing through them for one night. There are easy hookups, 50 amp service, and easy on/off from the highway. We visited both Barstow and Calico and had a good time at both.

  • Tina M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Palm Springs
    Apr. 26, 2024

    Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    Great location and campground

    Yes it's not the easiest to park but it's also not that bad. 45ft toy hauler and we didn't have any issues. Great location, great weather, sites are close but we found everyone to be friendly. No issues with starlink and loved the heated pool in January! Will be back

  • Tina M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Wilderness Lakes RV Resort
    Apr. 26, 2024

    Thousand Trails Wilderness Lakes RV Resort

    Good stay

    We didn't particularly care for the area, it was not far enough out to feel like in serene nature but still far to drive to anything. Well kept campground, enjoyed the mini golf (probably our favorite TT mini golf so far) but weren't too majorly impressed overall. It didn't help that it rained a lot and the streets turned into lakes - so not only did you have geese on your roof but also right outside your door. ;)

  • Jason M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mojave River Forks Regional Park
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    Basic, Clean Campground

    We had a great overnight stay at this park. Two other campers were there, and we had no interactions other than waving. We arrived after hours, and the gate code was included in the reservation information. We will be adding this park back for future stays.

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Desert Oasis Mobile Home & RV Resort
    Apr. 9, 2024

    Desert Oasis Mobile Home & RV Resort

    Old and dirty spas with cold water.

    The photo of the three spas mislead me to think this was a nice resort with three spas that my wife and I stayed at years ago but this place was old and the spas were dirty and cold. We drove in, set up, looked around and left. Won't be going back.

  • Gina P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA
    Apr. 2, 2024

    Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA

    Love it!

    Had a wonderful time with the kids and our two doggos here! Great dog park, family friendly and the hot springs was just perfect for all of us. Even have 3 temperatures so the kids can enjoy hot springs too! Thanks for a wonderful stay! We’re here last week of March 2024.

  • Stephanie W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Calico Ghost Town
    Mar. 15, 2024

    Calico Ghost Town

    Good location awful camp site

    We loved visiting calico ghost town! It was fabulous, but the two nights at the campground were rough. We stayed in the “O” section which I didn’t want based on the map but after we arrived, I’m glad we were in That section. The other side of the campground looked awful. Our sites were small but the main campsite area had lots that were Even smaller! I mean we had 10’ from the edge of our camper to the next camper. How do I know? Our 10’ awning was only an inch or two from my parents camper next door. The picnic tables were nice in our area but warped and awful in the main campsite area. The bathrooms were dirty. They didn’t stink but they don’t appear to clean anything. I brought Clorox wipes with me every time to wipe the toilets. There was no toilet paper in the bathrooms ever and the light are off at night but on during the day. Super helpful. I passed on the showers - didn’t even look at them based off the toilet area. The first night there was so many parties and loud drunks. It went on past midnight. The people next to us were loud and had apparently rented a trailer and had it swapped out for a new one at midnight and no one seemed to care about even attempting to be semi quiet for the neighbors. The second night was a Sunday. Everyone moved out and it was much quieter but early Monday in the am the trash picks up. I probably wouldn’t stay there again.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Calico Ghost Town
    Jan. 21, 2024

    Calico Ghost Town

    Great campground

    Reasonable price for full hook up - 40 dollars Amazing place, quiet, the ghost town was really a good surprise it s really interesting, nice hiking around. Definitely recommends

  • Karen S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palm Springs Thousand Trails
    Dec. 26, 2023

    Palm Springs Thousand Trails

    Nice pool and great location

    This is one of my favorite Thousand Trails. The pool is really nice and the grounds beautiful with all the date palm trees. We've met other nice campers and there are families with kids and retirees. The City of Palm Desert has a beautiful public park with pickle ball and lake. Great dining and shopping in the area. Lots of hikes and recreation areas.'

  • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rancho Jurupa RV Park
    Nov. 3, 2023

    Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    Peaceful campground for the area

    Nice enough campground close to the town. Is gated, so pretty secure with park rangers that drive around. There are some permanent citizens here, but everyone was nice.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Palm Springs
    Oct. 31, 2023

    Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    RV HOA

    We got there and were told to just find a spot. We started to back into a spot and began hooking up but realized the power isn’t working. We check the other spaces around us they didn’t have power either. It was so frustrating that I called the office and they came out to fix the problem. In the process they told us that our trailer had to be at a 45 degree angle and our truck had to be parked on the left of our trailer not the right. Such a hassle to do anything and such strict rules for a facility that is run down. Luckily we were only staying the night. Would never book this place again.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rancho Jurupa RV Park
    Oct. 29, 2023

    Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    Nice RV Park for LA area

    This campgroud has two sections. The lakeview area has dirt roads, sparse grass and a few spots close to the lake. The Cottonwood campground has concrete pads and well maintained grass throughout. This campground may have been renovated recently by the looks of it.

    There is a small store and a couple of cabins too, but the cabins don’t appear to be bookable via the website.

    I stayed in both and liked the spacing and grass better in the cottonwood campground but overall this park was a nice surprise for us, especially given the limited amount of “good” campgrounds around LA.

    Showers available, but only ok. Need to use tokens for them. Cottonwood has full hookups thru out, and lakeview is mostly just water/electric with a dump site near the entrance.

    Definitely would stay again. Weekends are very busy here

  • Jessica B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat
    Oct. 15, 2023

    Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat

    Great spot in the high desert away from the city & next to HOT SPRINGS!

    • Easy going campground with all the necessary amenities for camping and a great spot for our large group of 18 adults & 10 kids to gather and camp out together. You will have to drive 6 miles of mountainous dirt roads to reach the property, but it takes you away from all signs of the city and surrounds you in nature when you get there, making a very nice camping experience.  The spring pools at our site were so relaxing to have all to ourselves and well worth it to reserve for our party! The deep creek hot springs were absolutely fabulous, as they were situated next to a cold creek where we could do therapeutic hot cold plunges. The hike to the hot springs was fairly tough, but we found it easily with the trail starting right on the property! Definitely recommend camping here, just make sure you download directions prior so you don't end up at the wrong place and run into a crazy guy at a shack next door!
  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat
    Oct. 4, 2023

    Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat

    Relax in the Hot Springs

    Jake from the Dyrt here! Deep Creek Camp is a great spot to get out in nature and check out one of the coolest geological features in the area!  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!



Guide to Big Bear Lake

Camping near Big Bear Lake, California, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the lake, there’s something for everyone.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the numerous trails around the area. Many campers rave about the hiking opportunities, with one reviewer noting, "The campground is very nice. The roads could use some work and if you have a RV/Trailer/Van you may want some block to help get you level."
  • Fishing: Big Bear Lake is known for its fishing. A visitor shared, "The campground is clean and the fishing is good, most of the time. They stock the lake regularly so you have a good chance of catching trout, even from the shore."
  • Stargazing: The dark skies around the campgrounds provide excellent stargazing opportunities. One camper mentioned, "DARK DARK DARK sky.....wonderful," highlighting the beauty of the night sky.

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and clean campsites. A review stated, "The place is clean and quiet. Our camp site was very spacious," which is a common sentiment among visitors.
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer ample space between sites, making it feel less crowded. One camper noted, "The campground was clean, quiet, and had a decent amount of space between sites."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of campground staff. A visitor remarked, "The staff were friendly and helpful most of the time," which adds to the overall positive experience.

What you should know

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Hidden Valley Campground, do not have drinking water or showers. A camper pointed out, "The Campground offers the most basic accommodations as toilets; no water or showers."
  • First-come, first-served: Many sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis. One reviewer advised, "Once you claim your site, you now have to travel back to an entrance station to pay."
  • Wildlife: Be cautious of wildlife in the area. A camper shared, "The campground was very family friendly and I felt safe even though I was alone," but also noted the presence of coyotes.

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for sites that are known for being family-friendly, like Indian Cove Campground. A visitor mentioned, "You could easily spend a week in this park and enjoy yourself."
  • Plan for activities: Bring games and outdoor activities to keep kids entertained. One camper suggested, "The campground itself was well-maintained, and the surrounding natural beauty made for a peaceful retreat."
  • Safety first: Always keep an eye on children, especially around water. A parent noted, "The sites are very close together so privacy was hard," emphasizing the need for supervision.

Tips from RVers

  • Check site suitability: Make sure your RV can fit in the designated spots. One reviewer advised, "The roads in are narrow and absolutely terrible," which is something to keep in mind when booking.
  • Bring leveling blocks: Many RVers recommend bringing leveling blocks for uneven sites. A camper shared, "If you have a RV/Trailer/Van you may want some block to help get you level."
  • Cell service can be spotty: Be prepared for limited cell service in some areas. A visitor mentioned, "Cell service was okay," which can be a concern for those needing to stay connected.

Camping near Big Bear Lake, California, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but it’s essential to be prepared and informed about what to expect. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, the area has something to offer everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Big Bear Lake, CA?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Big Bear Lake, CA is Lake Hemet Campground with a 4-star rating from 38 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find cabin camping near Big Bear Lake, CA?

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