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This is a great camp ground. Plenty of activities. Showers are clean, laundry room takes tap pay.
Cabin Camping near Bonny Doon, CA
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Cabins in the Bonny Doon area provide rustic to modern accommodations within redwood forests and near coastal areas. Mount Madonna County Park offers yurts and cabins with varying amenities, while Cotillion Gardens RV Park provides cabin rentals alongside recreational facilities. Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday features furnished cabin options with electricity and basic amenities. Some cabins include beds, tables, and wood stoves for heating during cooler nights. "The cabins were nice, and each cabin has 2 double beds, a table, and a wood stove. It can get cold at night in the redwoods so the wood stove was great at night," noted one visitor to Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Rustic log cabins and more modern KOA-style accommodations exist throughout the region, with prices varying significantly based on amenities and location. Most cabins accommodate 2-6 people, making them suitable for couples or families. Reservation requirements differ by property, with many locations booking up months in advance during summer and holiday periods. Pets are allowed at some cabin facilities like Cotillion Gardens but prohibited at others. "We stayed in a cabin in the huckleberry campground. The sites are a decent size with lots of trees to climb on, hide in, and play on," reported a camper who appreciated the natural setting.
Most cabin rentals provide basic furnishings but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Some locations offer add-on packages that include sheets, cooking items, and lanterns for an additional fee. Kitchen facilities vary widely—from basic fire pits with grill covers to properties with refrigerators and microwaves. On-site markets at several campgrounds provide essentials, though selection is limited and prices tend to be higher than in nearby towns. Firewood is available for purchase at many locations, with bundles typically costing $10-15. Some cabins feature private fire pits and picnic tables for outdoor dining.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Bonny Doon (19)
1. Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED
"We got one of the tent cabins, which are just adorable and so cozy. The sites are nice and distanced from each other, bathrooms were in great shape and it was pet friendly."
"We stayed in a tent cabin at the Huckleberry campground which was nicer than we thought it would be. It had just the right amount of space for my wife and I, our two daughters and all our gear."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $35 / night
2. Cotillion Gardens RV Park
"Park is rustic, but has a lot of amenities and is very close to Santa Cruz. We visit family and friends in the area often, but this was the first time we camped in the area."
"Entrance is a little nerve racking on your first visit, but once your at your site you can relax. Bathrooms are a little dated, no cell service but good WiFi if your close to the office."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $100 / night
3. Costanoa Coastal Lodge & Campground
"The sites in the Eucalyptus loop where we were had back-in sites, with a paved driveway, and are level. The sites have a picnic table, a fire ring, and wood-fenced platforms."
"Once we figured it out, the late check in paperwork was detailed on how to find our space."
Check Availabilityfrom $100 - $200 / night
4. Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
"General: So many options, including full hookup back-in or pull-thru sites, sites with just w/e, pet sites, nine different types of cabins, and tent sites."
"The small cabins are nice and I quite like them. This is a good place for hiking, but unfortunately there is not a lot more to do. You can go to Monterey and do things there though."
5. Mount Madonna County Park
"There's something for everyone here, RVers, tenters, and those who want to rent tent cabins. There are plenty of trails to hike, as well as equestrian trails. No bikes on trails though."
"Location & Safety: Conveniently located between San Jose and Monterey - easy access off Highway 152. Felt completely safe throughout the stay."
6. Redwood Resort RV Park & Campground
"Was able to book the night before and get the last full hookup spot."
Check Availabilityfrom $55 - $75 / night
7. Seacliff State Beach
"All camping spots are adjacent to the 'boardwalk' beach path and the beach. Yes, your rig is within 20' of the beach at all campsites."
8. Beach RV Pleasure Point
"I came into Santa Cruz to visit family and needed a place to park my bus while there- this park was available and fit my needs perfectly."
"A very nice and well kept spot to park and enjoy Santa Cruz. You are close enough to walk to the beach and several restaurants. The sites are very close together."
5 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $95 - $180 / night
9. Thousand Trails Morgan Hill
"Great culture here - friendly, lots of things to do (pool, basketball, volleyball, horse shoes, playground, billiards, karaoke, tennis)."
"Dog park, nice showers, nice bathrooms, trails to walk your dog, nice people, quiet. I loved it here."
10. Marina Dunes RV Park
"The campsite is RV only with a few cottages and yurts. It's right by the dunes and with very quick access to the beach."
"Nice rv park by the beach. Bathrooms and showers are great. Downside is the store is closed on Sundays. Also, $190 a night plus $20 to choose your spot is wild."
Drive Time
- 18 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 52 min from San Jose, CA
- 57 min from Salinas, CA
- 1 hr 20 min from San Francisco, CA
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Cabin Reviews near Bonny Doon, CA
233 Reviews of 19 Bonny Doon Campgrounds
- TTamatha B.Traveler
Treasure Island MH and RV Park
Henry in the office is amazing. Bathrooms are clean. laundry room very large and has many washers and dryers. Subway close walk, MUNI is at the park entrance. A gas station and Grocery store are both across the street.
- DDoug O.Traveler
Marina Dunes RV Park
Our favorite place. We have stayed here 14 times. Always clean.
- TTwindaddy
GuideDel Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District
East Bay Parks - IYKYK
Like most/all east bay parks, this is well appointed for the masses. It’s also surrounded by rolling hills and close to suburbia. For many, these are positives. As an east bay resident they are for me as well. Del Valle is a bit more removed than many east bay parks. From my location in Fremont, it’s a one hour drive. A pleasant drive for the most part. I camp to get away for a bit and almost always to mountain bike. As such, I seek parks that have trails. Del Valle has a map of many trails. They also appear on many of the mapping services used by mountain bikers. Review those and digest them if this is also your intention - these are east bay parka style trails. In other words, mostly steep and loose fire roads, with many “social trails” sprinkled between. If you are compelled to stay legit/legal trails, bring an ebike. Now on to the camping. I picked a spot as far removed from any booked spot on the map. I triple checked this up until the day before I arrived. I want solitude! When I arrived Thursday afternoon, I was surprised to see the sites just 3 spaces away, on both sides, occupied. This is a fairly compact area. And while I’m sure they’re lovely folks, this isn’t what I expected on a Thursday. Saturday? Sure. Anyway… be aware that these reservation services aren’t completely reliable in that regard. The bathrooms and showers are amazing! Clean, smell good, cared for. Noteworthy is the hot showers in the camp grounds are free and your one push of the button provides water for two minutes I'd guess. Very nice! The space, 135 for me, is okay. A couple trees for shade, a nice table and fire pit. It’s now dark and the noise is minimal - mostly from the group campsite just down the hill. I’ll update this with more details in the coming days since it’s a 4 day visit.
Update 1: it’s my first morning here. Using starlink as there is no cell signal to be found. What I noticed last night was that this park is directly below the flight path to the local airports. Every couple minutes last night, a plane would fly overhead. According to flight aware, they’re at about 10,000 feet. If this will ruin your getaway, you’ve been warned.
Update 2: On Friday night, the majority of the spots were filled. Many large groups of people with varying degrees of consideration, but to their credit almost all (except the barking German Shepard) were quiet by 10PM. It was a bit more crowded come Saturday morning. Some friends came to visit for a mountain bike ride, and we set off at about noon. I had been complimentary of the facilities and bragged that I'd be taking a nice shower after our ride. Unfortunately, upon our return, there was no hot water and no lighting in the showers. And, sadly, someone decided to remove the tags and hangers from their TJ Maxx haul and leave them all over the floor of two of the showers.
Verdict: I'd only come back here in the springtime when it's likely to be green and have some water in the arroyo and only during the week. The density and composition of the people here was akin to being at Costco on a Saturday, and I only did that once.
- CColeen B.Guide
Monterey Pines RV Park - Military
Nice small military RV park
RVs only. No tent camping. Some sites have partial hookups and some have full hookups. This is at the edge of the Monterey Pines Golf Course. In fact you check in at the golf course office. Sites 1-14 have a view of the course. Mature shade trees, picnic tables and bbq’s in each site. No fire rings.
The bathrooms are nice and clean and have heaters! Laundry is free! Four washers and eight dryers.
As of Sept 2026 they’re actively building a new dog park.
It’s right next to a private airport and there are 2-3 planes (jets and smaller planes) taking off each hour. It stopped at 10pm and started up again at 5am. Suggest earplugs at nighttime.
Verizon service is pretty poor. They have free Wi-Fi but it didn’t reach to site 1.
- JasonGuide
Monterey Pines RV Park - Military
Amenities are great, Navy wives not so much.
Great park. Monthly rates are the most expensive in the country, for a military camp, but still about 2/3 of what it is off base. Watch out for golf balls, stay in spots 7-10. Whatever you do, do not let the door open and let your dog run out by accident...the Navy Knives, err Wives club is always watching. Anyway, close to all Monterey, Big Sur, Salinas, Carmel Valley. Really nice, clean Park. Bathhouses are very clean. Laundry requires quarters, but they work well. Shaded spots, so if you need Starlink stay on the east side row to point north.
David W.GuideBeach RV Pleasure Point
Convenient spot in Santa Cruz
I came into Santa Cruz to visit family and needed a place to park my bus while there- this park was available and fit my needs perfectly. It’s a simple gravel parking lot set up - clean bathrooms / showers, full hookups. Not what I would call camping but a great place to stay with proximity to the things that matter.
Tim P.TravelerThousand Trails Morgan Hill
Great Campground
I liked this Thousand Trails resort because it’s more like camping. The staff is amazing. The facilities are great amazing big pool. The only problem I had is they didn’t have any sewage hook up, but I have a tote so it wasn’t that big of a deal.
- TTom H.Guide
Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
Great place for kids, lots to do.
Koa’s in this area are typically expensive and this is no exception. But, for families it may be worth it. Playground, jumping, bouncing area, dog yard. Lots to do. It has good shower facilities, bathrooms are clean. For retirees and older folks, it may not be worth it. Not much room between sites and lots of kids for the nervous folks. My site (35) was electric and water only with a dry creek behind us. My only beef (and it was not only with the campground, but with irresponsible dog owners) was the piles of poop I had to pick up before I could safely walk around. Come on people! If you own a dog, please take care of them and pick up after them. Otherwise, the location was convenient, the place was clean (exception noted) and I will likely return.
Guide to Bonny Doon
Cabin accommodations near Bonny Doon, California sit at elevations between 1,300 and 2,600 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains. These forest retreats experience significant temperature variations, often 15-20 degrees cooler than nearby coastal areas, especially during foggy conditions. Winter temperatures can drop below 40°F at night, making wood stoves and heating essential for comfortable cabin stays.
What to do
Hiking in redwood forests: Mount Madonna County Park provides extensive trail networks through diverse forest terrain. "Mount Madonna is located in the redwood covered hills between Gilroy and Watsonville. The park itself contains miles of hiking trails that wind through the redwoods and along the ridgetops," writes Darin D. of his experience at Mount Madonna County Park.
Beach excursions: The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday puts guests within driving distance of multiple coastal attractions. "There is relatively quick access to Santa Cruz to the north and Monterey to the south," notes Daniel D., who stayed at Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday. Many families use cabin accommodations as a base for day trips to beaches.
Wildlife viewing: Unique opportunities for animal sightings exist throughout the region. "Near the ranger station there are pens with white fallow deer. They are descendants of the exotic zoo at William Randolph Hearst's mansion down the coast," reports April N. at Mount Madonna County Park. The deer population, once hundreds, has been reduced to preserve native species.
What campers like
Redwood immersion: The massive trees create distinctive camping environments with natural climate control. "In the morning it's raining under the redwood trees but not under the madrone or tan oak trees, which is wild," explains April N., describing how redwoods harvest fog to create their own microclimate at Mount Madonna County Park.
Family-friendly amenities: Cotillion Gardens RV Park offers activities beyond basic camping. "Lots of hiking and exploring right from the campsite. Kids liked the pool and clubhouse," shares Jacob B. from his stay at Cotillion Gardens RV Park. The recreation areas provide options during inclement weather.
Proximity to attractions: Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA places visitors near natural areas and dining options. "The restaurant at the lodge, the Cascade, was phenomenal. The vegetables were all grown in the garden and the dishes were expertly executed, and so dang fresh we could not believe we were at a KOA," remarks Alma L. after staying at Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA.
What you should know
Temperature variations: The region's elevation creates significant weather differences from coastal areas. "It is a lot colder here than on the valley floor. Prepare for it to be 40deg colder than Gilroy or San Jose. We weren't prepared & had to drive into town & buy more clothes!" warns April N. about Mount Madonna County Park.
Reservation challenges: Most cabin facilities require advance planning. "This is a KOA, so if you are into tent camping or an immersive forest setting, you might want to look elsewhere. But for a quick weekend jaunt for RV campers, this location slightly more than an hour from the Bay Area is hard to beat," advises Daniel D. about Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA.
Site differences: Cabin facilities vary greatly in size and privacy levels. "The sites were spaced nicely and clean. We were there the first of January (off season) so some amenities were not offered but we had an enjoyable time," explains Michael P. about his experience at Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Camping cabins near Bonny Doon with play areas offer additional entertainment. "This campground has great bathroom facilities and has a creek that runs through it that the kids loved playing in all day. The slugs were hanging out in trees all around us and it was so much fun looking for them," shares Adventure M. after staying at Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Activity planning: Seasonal programs provide structured options for children. "In mid October the campground is still running kids activities daily and they're good! Great culture here - friendly, lots of things to do (pool, basketball, volleyball, horse shoes, playground, billiards, karaoke, tennis)," notes Derek & Kristen A. about their stay at Thousand Trails Morgan Hill.
Wildlife exploration: Natural features become highlights for young visitors. "The slugs were hanging out in trees all around us and it was so much fun looking for them. The sites were very spacious and this has probably been one of my favorite campgrounds!" continues Adventure M. about Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choosing appropriate locations matters for vehicle access. "Site 211 was listed as 30' trailer but that was definitely not the case as it was a weird triangle parking area. We made it work and enjoyed the park," explains Weston W. about his experience at Mount Madonna County Park.
Utility access: Hookup availability varies between properties. "No sewer hook up but dump station was close from our side. Overall happy with the stay," shares Tina M. about accommodations at Thousand Trails Morgan Hill.
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts facility access and comfort levels. "We stayed here the summer before it burned down. It was 95 degrees in this redwood forest. We drove 9 miles to Boulder Creek and found an epic swimming hole by Cafe to help cool us in the 95 degree heat," recounts Jeannie B. about Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
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