Best Cabin Camping near Big Bear Lake, CA

Cabins near Big Bear Lake range from rustic lodging to fully furnished accommodations. Grey Squirrel Resorts offers cabin rentals directly in Big Bear Lake with electric hookups, water, and sewer connections. North Shore Campground provides cabin options with drinking water, fires allowed, and picnic tables. Camp Durrwood offers more secluded cabin experiences in a forested setting. "This is a nice site with lots of shade. There is a lovely hiking trail at the far end of the site. There is water, flush toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables," noted one camper about their North Shore experience. Most cabins include basic furnishings but vary significantly in amenities and comfort levels.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Cabin sizes range from small one-room structures to larger multi-room accommodations suitable for families or groups. Most require advance reservations, especially during summer months and winter ski season when demand peaks. Pet policies vary by location - Seven Oaks Lodge and Camp Durrwood allow pets, while Grey Squirrel Resorts prohibits them. A visitor to Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat shared, "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."

Bedding arrangements differ between locations, with some providing basic mattresses requiring guests to bring their own linens and others offering fully made-up beds. Kitchen facilities typically include minimal cooking equipment - many visitors should pack their own cookware, utensils, and food storage containers. Several campgrounds like Seven Oaks Lodge have on-site markets for basic supplies, though prices tend to be higher than in town. Oak Glen Retreat includes picnic tables at each cabin site, making outdoor meals convenient. For extended stays, bringing coolers with pre-prepared meals helps reduce cooking needs, particularly at properties with limited kitchen facilities.

Best Cabin Sites Near Big Bear Lake, California (52)

    1. North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    14 Reviews
    Cedar Glen, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-8550

    $29 - $58 / night

    "It was the furthest RV site north of the campground and we had power, water and sewage."

    "There is a lovely hiking trail at the far end of the site. There is water, flush toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. It is a short walk to Lake Arrowhead. This is a dog friendly site."

    2. Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD

    4 Reviews
    Forest Falls, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 794-2917

    $40 - $55 / night

    "Tent camping, RV camping, they have a restaurant and bar, best burgers in all of southern California!! They also have a small store, there's showers, restrooms and a swimming pool!"

    "Check in is near 12. I only assume that since check out is 11. When we arrived the camp host was waiting for us."

    3. Camp Durrwood

    1 Review
    Big Bear City, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (626) 825-7629

    $300 / night

    "I am happy to welcome Camp Durrwood to our site, the location is among the vast forest in California and with almost 30 acres, the perfect spot for a large group looking to enjoy the forest together. "

    4. Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat

    2 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 515-7525

    $15 - $119 / night

    "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"

    "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!"

    5. Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    5 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 389-2322

    $3 - $40 / night

    "The Pacific Crest Trail passes nearby.

    It is away from the populated cities, but not far from them. It still gives you a sense of seclusion."

    "Nice place to camp, weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold through out the night. Has everything you'll need. Bathrooms are close by, showers HOT water available."

    6. Oak Glen Retreat & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Oak Glen, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 790-1801

    7. Grey Squirrel Resorts

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    Fawnskin, CA
    2 miles
    +1 (800) 381-5569

    8. Cherry Valley Lakes

    4 Reviews
    Calimesa, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (951) 845-4965

    "This Park has bathrooms, showers, a laundry facility, a heated pool and spa, a playground, two catch and release fishing ponds (no license required, but only barbless hooks are allowed), and a youth center"

    "Clean fun small park"

    9. Yama Yoga Retreat

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    Big Bear City, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 490-1341

    $80 - $200 / night

    10. Mission RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Bryn Mawr, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 796-7570

    "Although the park doesn't offer much of entertainment and don't remember seeing a pool (can get pretty hot) I was able to enjoy all the shopping stores and restaurants near by."

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Cabin Reviews near Big Bear Lake, CA

343 Reviews of 52 Big Bear Lake Campgrounds


  • R
    Aug. 25, 2020

    Calico Ghost Town

    Good times!!

    This campground in Barstow has many things to do. Campground has full hookups first off. Next, they have a separate campground area for OHV campers and vehicles. Plenty of trails and some famous rock climbing just behind the hill. The ghost town is awesome to check out, kids love it. Pan for silver, train rides and explore the mines. Even grab a bite to eat with a beer at the saloon. Gets hot in the summer but fall and winter good times to go. This place even has cabin rentals too.

  • Dana H.
    May. 30, 2022

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    It’s okay 😐

    Pros: campground is very short walk to Lytle Creek. Also close to the trail for a hike to Bonita Falls.

    Cons: Not enough bathroom facilities for the amount of campsites. Women’s restrooms had only two stalls, constantly a long line. Also quiet hours are not enforced.

    Bring cash if you want to rent a fire pit. Sites do not have their own fire rings and you must rent one.

  • J
    Nov. 8, 2020

    Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    Near Historic District

    A little something for every type of camping. Cabins, paved pull through & natural dirt & grass. Friendly staff to check us in gates close at 10:pm your provided with a security gate code to get back in if your out late.

    Lots of families with children, fishing for catfish in the little lake which is shaded with trees and plenty of tables to picnic by the lake. Playground plus lots of grassy areas. We stayed in the natural area with hook-ups everything worked great.

    Neighbors were nice, cute set ups with twinkle lights and people enjoying outdoor fire pits. Campers we’re playing music, laughter echoes through camp ground but nothing too loud and all quiet later.

    We drove over to the Mission Inn (8 min drive) enjoyed lunch. Their is a pedestrian only shopping area with a Saturday farmer’s market plus lots of restaurants.

    The campground sells firewood plus has a little store. Would stay again.

  • M
    Nov. 13, 2020

    Calico Ghost Town

    So much fun

    We stayed here with family who had an RV. At the time, we didn’t so we rented one of the cabins. They have bunks, a bed AC and heat and that’s it. Lol. You have to use the public restrooms and showers. It was raining and super cold when we stayed here but one of the days it cleared up and we walked to Calico ghost town. We had the best time exploring, shopping, eating at the restaurant, panning for gold, touring the mine. Super fun. We also enjoyed some off roading. Bathrooms were clean. Showers are run by quarters and were hot although the windows high above don’t close so the cold air was constantly blowing in. It made for an adventure that my daughter and I will remember for many years. Lol. I’d stay here again. It was fun.

  • Pablo L.
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Lake Hemet Campground

    Great Time!

    Visited the last 2 weeks of August. Great place for family and kids. Affordable. Campsite #295. You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit. Different campgrounds for all chosen methods (Tent, RV, Glamping, etc..) There's restrooms you can use. There's showers you can pay per use. The swim zone isn't too far from this campsite, 5-10 min walk w/ no accessories. If you have little ones, you can take them with a wagon but I'd recommend just driving your car with a few items to the zone. Bring your own shade for this campsite, your own water too. The marketplace is near the entrance BUT they only sell individual waters (No 48 pack types). You'll definitely hear your neighbors snore at night after a long day LOL.. quiet hours are from 10pm - 8am. Overall, this is a great spot. If you're lucky to snag other spots with trees covering you then great but this is still a good campsite. Happy camping! ... Oh yeah, T-Mobile no service up there (apparently Verizon, AT&T do)

  • A
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Thousand Trails Idyllwild

    Beautiful Idylwild

    We tent camped 3 days 2 nights during Memorial weekend with 3 other families. We really enjoyed the drive up Idylwild, beautiful scenery. I think the sites are a bit too close to each other, I would prefer more space between sites. But it's a quiet campground, everyone goes to sleep early around 10pm. A downside during our visit, is the restroom/bathroom; the resort closed down couple restroom/bathroom for renovation, so we had. to walk far to shower/potty. Maybe they were short staffed, the restroom/bathroom were dirty, toilet flushing issue and trash bin overflow. Overall we had a good time, also be aware of coyotes they come out at night.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 22, 2022

    Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA

    Value for the area

    Near and clean campground with clean restrooms requiring a key code to enter. Two laundry rooms. One large pool and three spas (hot tubs to folks not from So Cal) all heated with naturally heated mineral water. Secure. Park staff drive around at night to keep an eye on things. Most camps are close to the neighbors but most folks are quiet. Pay extra foe larger or premium campsites. Play area for the kids by the office. Put-put golf. Not much shade but many hedges. Gravel parking. Separate are for tents, communal sinks. Few trees around. Each camp has a sturdy picnic table. Propane fires only. And probably the same for BBQs. Great AT&T 5G cellular. Wi-Fi is weak, but it’s free.RV spot had fill hookups (water, 30 or 50 amp power, sewer, but no cable TV.

    Well run and friendly, responsive staff. Understand that Desert Hot Springs is sometimes WINDY!! And that can mean dust storms, but that goes for the entire Cochella Valley. Not close to anything out here. A convenience store about 1/3 mile away. You won’t be running for coffee here. The the management sometimes hosts events and a weekend breakfast can be purchased.

    All rigs are in good repair and I’ve seen nothing sketchy here at all. Been here 3 weeks with 3 more to go.

    Bottom line: I would definitely stay here again, but it is a drive to get into DHS or Palm Springs. And it is windy/dusty.

  • Ed E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 21, 2020

    North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    Beautiful Camping near Lassen Volcanic National Park

    We reserved and camped at this beautiful campground back in July of 2018. It was a great experience. We pulled a 27' Travel Trailer from Livermore, CA and picked out the perfect site #94. It was the furthest RV site north of the campground and we had power, water and sewage. It was a lake front campsite so we had a nice view of the lake right in our "front yard" :-) We had a picnic table and a fire pit for our use.
    The fishing was awesome, but I suggest fishing in the mornings before the afternoon winds come in as the weather cools down. We had our kayaks and it is a beautiful lake to kayak. But when it gets windy, know your limits :-)
    The campground is close to the Lassen Volcanic National Park. We took a drive there for a visit and it was spectacular. 
    The campground also has a great store there. It has all the camping necessities. If you are into hiking and biking, this campground has the accommodations for that activity. It also has a kid's park.  They also have cabins if you do not want to use a tent or RV.

  • B
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park

    More than we expected

    Spent Spring break here with the family. We read a lot of reviews on this park - many of them mixed. Overall, this park did not disappoint - too much.

    Amenities are very good for young kids. Canopy Court area has easy and close access to the splash pad, the playground, a large grass area, and even the pool. The boat launch is very near by too but we had no use for that.

    This park is clean! Like no park I have seen before. The staff are always moving around the grounds and “picking up” as they go. Quiet hours are strict - some may see that as a bad thing but I appreciate it. Even with 4 young kids, we like that the park slowed down right on time.

    Only arguments - the spots are relatively tight. We reserved a spot for a rig with slide outs on both sides to accommodate our 39’er but it took some creative parking to get the rig into the spot in a way that we could actually open both sides. Once in, we had to make sure we pulled back far enough otherwise the very nice provided picnic table would of been right next to the front wheel. Water pressure is a bit low too but nothing terrible.

    Location wise - awesome. We used the campground as a base camp to spend time in LA and San Diego as well as a day in Joshua Tree National Park. 1-2 hours from everything.

    We will definitely be back.


Guide to Big Bear Lake

Cabin camping near Big Bear Lake offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing visitors to enjoy the serene beauty of the mountains while having cozy accommodations.

Experience the Beauty of Nature at Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat

  • Enjoy a unique camping experience at Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat, where you can soak in natural hot springs right next to your cabin.
  • This location is surrounded by stunning mountain views and offers easy access to hiking trails, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Gather with friends and family in spacious cabins that accommodate large groups, perfect for a memorable getaway.

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities

  • Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD features well-maintained cabins with essential amenities like drinking water and picnic tables for outdoor dining.
  • At Fisherman's Retreat, you can enjoy electric hookups and a general store, ensuring a comfortable stay while you fish and relax.
  • Mission RV Park offers clean facilities and friendly staff, making it a convenient choice for cabin campers looking for a welcoming atmosphere.

Activities for All Ages

  • Explore the nearby hiking trails and enjoy fishing at Fisherman's Retreat, where the serene lakes are stocked regularly.
  • Experience the thrill of kayaking or paddleboarding at North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor, located right by the water.
  • Participate in community events and enjoy movie nights at Lone Wolf Colony, a great spot for families looking to bond over fun activities.

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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 North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor with a 4.1-star rating from 14 reviews.

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