Best Cabin Camping near Bishop, CA

Several campgrounds around Bishop, California feature rustic cabins with varying amenities and comfort levels. Muir Trail Ranch offers fully furnished cabins with all meals included, running water, and access to developed hot springs, though reaching this backcountry location requires traversing a 30-mile one-lane road followed by a boat ride and 5-mile hike. According to visitor Andy H., "It has amazing amenities such as cabins, tent cabins, developed hot springs, all meals included, toilets and running water." Keoughs Hot Springs and Campground provides cabin rentals with access to natural mineral pools and basic amenities including flush toilets and showers. Mono Hot Springs features cozy village cabins nestled in mountainous forest with nearby hot springs and hiking trails. Most cabins include bear boxes for food storage and access to communal facilities like vault toilets or flush toilets depending on the location.

Pet-friendly cabins are available at several locations, with Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground and Rock Creek Lake Campground both allowing pets in their cabin accommodations. Cabin rentals typically require advance reservations, especially during the peak season from May through October when most facilities are open. Rustic cabins at Big Pine Creek Campground provide basic shelter with access to vault toilets and limited amenities, while more developed options at June Lake RV Park offer a single cabin rental with full hookups nearby. According to visitor Kuo G., "This place is everything a wilderness seeker is looking for. Cozy village cabins, high up in the mountainous forest." Most locations enforce strict food storage policies due to bear activity, requiring guests to use provided bear boxes even when staying in cabins.

Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and sleeping bags. Kitchen facilities vary widely between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire pits with grill grates while others include basic indoor cooking equipment. Visitors should pack all essential food supplies before arrival as on-site stores at locations like Mono Hot Springs carry limited inventory at premium prices. Bathroom facilities are typically shared rather than private, with some locations offering coin-operated showers. Cell service is extremely limited or non-existent at most cabin locations, particularly those in remote settings like Muir Trail Ranch and Big Pine Creek. Firewood is generally available for purchase from camp hosts, though fire restrictions may apply during dry seasons or high-risk periods.

Best Cabin Sites Near Bishop, California (20)

    1. Big Pine Creek Campground

    17 Reviews
    Big Pine, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 935-4339

    $26 / night

    "Reviews stated Big Pine Creek had showers and modern restrooms, so we drove through the night arriving at 7:00 Sunday morning…hoping for an available site. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t."

    "Most sites have a picnic table, fire pit, & metal bear box for food storage. Vault toilet available that were surprisingly clean."

    2. Keoughs Hot Springs and Campground

    6 Reviews
    Big Pine, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 872-4670

    "$40 for site with power and water, $35 without. $10 hot spring/pool entry per a person for camping guests. $2 per a person for 6 minute showers."

    "If you want hot springs with peace and quiet just walking out the entrance to the free pools. The pool in the campground also has a snack bar. Very friendly folks here."

    4. Rock Creek Lake Campground

    4 Reviews
    Swall Meadows, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 935-4121

    "Stay at Rock Creek Lake Campground in mid June. The drive up from Hwy 395 was easy for a mountain road. There were about 7 campgrounds along this corridor. Rock Creek Lake is at the top."

    "This is a gem for California where so many of the campgrounds have over a hundred sites and tons of huge groups of people. This is away from the crowds with only ten sites."

    5. Holiday Campground

    1 Review
    Toms Place, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 873-2500

    "In addition to the large pit + grille in the center, there are 4 other campfire pits available for use."

    6. Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground

    19 Reviews
    Mammoth Lakes, CA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 934-3822

    $35 - $80 / night

    "Pet friendly which is a plus. Be mindful it’s bear country so wonderingl around at night not so wise lol"

    "Plenty for the kids and family to do and a great location close enough to bike/walk to most stores on the east end of town. 

    Our reservation said 50 amp partial hookups."

    7. Crowley Lake RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Toms Place, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 935-4221

    8. Mono Hot Springs

    10 Reviews
    Mono Hot Springs, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 893-2111

    $37 - $78 / night

    "As far as the campground, you get a fire pit, bear bin and tent area. There are bathrooms (outhouses, essentially) very close and running water via spiket up the hill."

    "Tough drive, very narrow roads with steep drop offs. Scary drive in the dark. Its a thin road with 2 way traffic. Barely room to pass up on coming cars. Albeit a very scenic drive."

    9. Muir Trail Ranch

    1 Review
    Mono Hot Springs, CA
    28 miles
    Website

    "Backing up to the John Muir Trail all the way into the back country of the high Sierra is this Gem of a ranch."

    10. Sentinel Campground — Kings Canyon National Park

    13 Reviews
    Hume, CA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 / night

    "Sentinel was the only campground available for a visit to Kings Canyon and Sequoia. Be prepared for a LONG drive to get anywhere.

    The campsite was amazing!!!"

    "Beautiful campground close to the ranger station, surrounded by pine trees and rivers."

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  • Andy H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 25, 2019

    Muir Trail Ranch

    Most Rustic/Posh Outdoor Experience Ever!

    Backing up to the John Muir Trail all the way into the back country of the high Sierra is this Gem of a ranch. It has amazing amenities, such as cabins, tent cabins, developed hot springs, all meals included, toilets and running water, horses back tours/packing, backpacker resupply, and store. 

    Getting there however is quite a feat. First you have to traverse a one lane road nearly 30 miles back into Florence Lake. Then you have to take a boat ride to the other side of the lake, and finally you have to hike 5+ miles to the ranch. It is all worth it for the sunning views, great food, amazing fishing, hiking, and all around experience.

  • Missy R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 12, 2021

    Sentinel Campground — Kings Canyon National Park

    Amazing getaway

    Sentinel was the only campground available for a visit to Kings Canyon and Sequoia. Be prepared for a LONG drive to get anywhere.

    The campsite was amazing!!! You are nestled by the river and under beautiful big trees. The site was spacious with a picnic table, fire pit and bear box.

    The restroom is dated, but it’s a flush toilet and running water, which is a gift. They do have a sink to clean dishes.

    I found it to be pretty quiet. Most sites were dark shortly after sunset. A lot of people were up and out early in the morning. So many amazing hikes and walks to do within the two parks.

  • marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2025

    Camp High Sierra

    Nice large sites

    We have a site with electric and water for hook. Bring a long hose and power cord to get more flexibility about how to position your rig. There is a fire ring and picnic table on site. The site is spacious but mot much privacy from the neighbor. Was here in late May and hardly anyone here.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 16, 2025

    Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground

    Save your money and go to NFS

    Our campsite is in the upper area which is nothing more than a paved parking lot with allocated space. At the end of the site are the water & electric hook-ups, a fairly full fire ring and a very small 4 person picnic table. There is a wooded section that is featured on the website.

    The pros of this place are its location on the bike path, across from the visitors center, and on the edge of town for easy access. The sinks/toilets/ are mostly well-maintained. The cons are the dirty (mud) shower stalls, standing muddy water in men’s shower room, and the office & camp store are closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays - and this is peak season!! We won’t be coming here again.

  • Dave V.
    Oct. 1, 2018

    Big Pine Creek Campground

    Blue skies, Emerald lakes, Refreshing creeks!

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Big Pine Creek Campground, CA

    https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20312&actid=31

    As we traveled up Rt 395, along the Eastern Sierras, we searched for a campground offering trails into the wilderness…but also one with a shower, as they seem to be a rare commodity…and our last campground was primitive.

    Reviews stated Big Pine Creek had showers and modern restrooms, so we drove through the night arriving at 7:00 Sunday morning…hoping for an available site. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.

    Turns out, the camper at site 2, beside the Host site, was packing up…so we claim jumped the site. Also turns out…after we paid $22 for the night…Big Pine Creek Campground does not have showers, nor modern restrooms.

    So, to set the record straight…there are vault latrines and a river of cold glacier runoff of roughly 40F degrees. However, next to Big Pine Creek Campground is Glacier Lodge (they share the same entrance road and is privately owned)…and they will rent you a shower for $5/5 minutes. For that $5 shower, you can use the modern toilet.

    Don’t let that run you off, though. We loved Big Pine Creek Campground. The sites are spacious and the backdrop is gorgeous. Not many campgrounds offer stellar trails into the Inyo John Muir Wilderness…more on that later. Mule deer roam between campsites, ground squirrels and magpies are everywhere. We also noted a resident lizard.

    Most sites are somewhat tiered because of the sloped terrain. Site 2 parking pad was large enough for our SUV, but little else. You have a large bear resistant locker in front of a large fixed picnic table, situated on a large, raised, leveled pad that also has the fire pit. Up a few steps is the raised timber tent pad. Numerous large pines and smaller hardwoods populate the sites. Our neighboring site was visible with little obstruction, but was occupied by a delightful French family on holiday, that we enjoyed.

    Big Pine Creek Campground is often filled with campers from all over the world and makes for interesting conversations.

    Drinking water was a little walk. Last year’s winter had an avalanche destroy their water lines, so others were rerouted. No electric. Also, no cell service. Perfect for unplugging, relaxing and meeting your fellow campers.

    There is a trout pond near the entrance that folks were capitalizing on. They were also fishing the creek. The glacier fed creek is cold…like 38 degrees cold. The trails…in a word…Epic!

    The North Trail was incredible. We started late and only went to the first and second of seven alpine glacier lakes. The water is so emerald green, it’s surreal. We hiked out and back in 6.5 hours, taking an hour respite for a polar bear plunge in the near freezing lake. I was advised we missed the most beautiful third lake…also referred to as Emerald Lake. The North Fork Trail into The John Muir Wilderness does require permits for backcountry camping…an easy process and well worth it…https://www.recreation.gov/permits/John_Muir_Trail_North_Of_Devils_Postpile_Aa10/r/entranceEntryExitDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72203&entranceId=315543&permitTypeId=1009473747&entryType=1

    Of note, along the way is Lon Chaney’s (of Frankenstein, Werewolf and Hunchback of Notre Dame movie fame) backcountry cabin. Lon Chaney would bring guests back by horse and mule train. Upon his passing, it was gifted to the parks.

    One horse/mule train passed us on the trail, returning after they deposited their riders and goods out into the wilderness.

    The host couple were very helpful and a joy to glean local and trail information from.

    A wonderful campground to visit.

  • DEREK B.
    Jun. 9, 2015

    Canyon View Group Sites — Kings Canyon National Park

    Kings Canyon National Park - Canyon View Group Campground

    Getting there: A long drive on windy roads behind people generally doing 10mph under the speed limit. Take your time because you sure wont be able to rush. Once inside the campground the road looks more like a lunar landscape with more potholes than pavement. Campsites: The group campsites are fairly spacious and easily fit 15 of us, they are rated to hold 20 people but that might be a bit of a squeeze. All the campsites provide 3 picnic benches, 3 bear boxes (not enough so be weary of how many coolers you have), and only one fire pit with grill grate. Trying to get 15 people around a single fire pit and still within range of the warmth was a major issue. There are shared restroom areas with full plumbing and potable water through the campsite. This campsite was also really, really far away from most of the stuff we wanted to do, I would NOT stay at this campsite again. WARNING: The rangers here are asshats. They were constantly patrolling and searching for a reason to write us a ticket (-1 star). They gave us 3 warnings the first day of our stay for BS nit picky reason (we don't want to put our shit in the bear bin when we are sitting around snacking on it you dick). The Park: Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park were nice but everything you want to do is at least an hour drive each way on windy roads. Kind of a pain. What to do: Go out on some hikes, there are a ton of trails. Go see the giant Sequoias, either General Sherman or General Grant. Go explore some caves, they are awesome.

  • Andrea R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 26, 2019

    Wishon Village RV Resort

    Shaver lake is awesome!

    It's a pretty RV park. The hiking trails are great, scenery was amazing! There are fire rings and picnic tables. There is a great store that has everything you could want or need! Bathroom review, again: the cleanest! Flush toilets and coin operated showers! There are water spigots and an outdoor sink area for dishes, so helpful! Racoon and squirrels are always around looking for food, so I just use a bear can and store my food,here. It's just easier. RV sites and REALLY LARGE tent sites! Some of the biggest I've been to. The fishing was good, the only con is music is not permitted at all. Bring headphones. You will be asked to turn it off and possibly leave.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2018

    Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground

    Down home no frills

    Great place to spend the night while traveling threw. No frills but clean ! Great price , Nice people and quite. Pet friendly which is a plus. Be mindful it’s bear country so wonderingl around at night not so wise lol

  • Anthony K.
    Aug. 25, 2018

    Reds Meadow Campground

    great campground with a great staff

    I stayed here for 3 nights while section hiking the Pacific crest trail & everyone I came into contact that worked at reds meadoow was extremely helpful and polite. there's a restaurant (diner food) that's open 8am - 6pm (check hours) & also a general store that sells all your camping needs. there was also a free shuttle from Reds Meadows to mammoth mountain ski lodge where you can catch a bus into Mammoth lakes.

    campground has multiple concrete buildings with toilets & running water as well as bear boxes & fire pits. also a steam depending on time of season.


Guide to Bishop

Cabin camping near Bishop, California offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Explore the Scenic Beauty of Inyo National Forest

  • Experience the stunning landscapes and hiking trails at Big Pine Creek Campground, where you can enjoy picturesque views and access to beautiful waterfalls.
  • Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, Mono Hot Springs provides breathtaking scenery along with natural hot springs for a relaxing soak after a day of exploration.
  • The tranquil environment at Twin Lakes Campground is ideal for fishing and hiking, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers.

Cabins are Available at Various Campgrounds

  • Enjoy a rustic yet comfortable stay at Muir Trail Ranch, which offers cabins and amenities like hot springs and meals included.
  • Lakeview Ranch features cozy cabins surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, providing a peaceful retreat for families and friends.
  • Experience the charm of Keough Hot Springs, where you can unwind in cabins and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the hot springs.

Some Prices for Cabin Camping Range from $21 to $23

  • Cabin rates at Muir Trail Ranch vary based on the season, with options for all budgets, ensuring a memorable stay in the wilderness.
  • At Mono Hot Springs, cabin prices are competitive, making it an attractive choice for those seeking comfort amidst nature.
  • Lakeview Ranch offers affordable cabin options, perfect for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bishop, CA is Big Pine Creek Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 17 reviews.

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