Best Cabin Camping near Camptonville, CA

Several campgrounds near Camptonville offer cabin accommodations with varying amenities and comfort levels. Collins Lake Recreation Area provides cabin rentals with electricity and running water, while Lake Francis Resort features cabins with twin bunk beds, full-sized bottom bunks, small bathrooms with showers, mini-fridges, hot plates, and microwaves. One camper shared, "The cabin was great. Two bedrooms, each with twin bunk beds and a full bottom bunk and twin above. Small bathroom with shower, mini fridge, hot plates, microwave, and dishes." Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park Campground and Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs also offer cabin options with electric hookups.

Most cabin properties provide basic furnishings but specifics vary considerably by location. Manzanita Rock Meadow offers more private, rustic accommodations on 25 acres with solar string lights and outdoor amenities. According to one visitor, "Our experience at Galen's property was truly magical. We arrived in the early evening just in time to take a glorious sunset. The solar string lights blinking on at dusk added a cozy ambiance!" Pet policies differ between properties—Lake Francis Resort and Thousand Trails allow pets in cabin areas, while others have restrictions. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when waterfront cabins book quickly.

Cabin rentals typically include beds and basic furniture, but visitors should bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from fully equipped units at Lake Francis Resort to minimal setups requiring guests to bring their own cooking supplies. Many locations feature on-site markets for basic provisions—Collins Lake, Lake Francis Resort, and Thousand Trails all maintain small stores for forgotten essentials. Firewood is available for purchase at most properties that permit fires, though some cabins restrict wood fires and permit only propane heating. Refrigeration varies from full-sized appliances to compact units depending on the cabin category.

Best Cabin Sites Near Camptonville, California (41)

    1. Collins Lake Recreation Area

    22 Reviews
    Oregon House, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 692-1600

    "Clean sites and pet friendly. We took the boat on our last trip here and had a great time. Great fishing spots!!"

    "We camped along the lake shore. They also have lots of great spots higher up, among the trees that come with picnic tables, firepits and water available."

    2. Manzanita Rock Meadow

    6 Reviews
    North San Juan, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 263-3656

    $40 - $55 / night

    "The solar string lights blinking on at dusk added a cozy ambiance! Galen is a warm and welcoming hostess and we enjoyed connecting with her!"

    "I don’t think the bigger rigs would be able to make the turn into the site and the road to the entrance is a bit rough. Don’t miss visiting the covered bridge at South Yuba State Park!"

    3. Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs

    7 Reviews
    Oregon House, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It’s definitely a place I’ll put on my list to camp at again, especially when they figure out their electrical issues."

    "Clean and Rustic. WiFi is very very limited- drive to top of hill or lodge( very sporadic) Great Lake for swimming, fishing and small boats. Store on site. Clean swimming pool. Ideal for Tent or RV."

    4. Lake Francis Resort

    3 Reviews
    Oregon House, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 692-1700

    $40 - $100 / night

    "We decided this time around to reserve one of their cabins. We stayed at the Diamond P cabin which has the best view of the lake within this group of cabins."

    "Nice quiet lake. Good campsites. Good general store and even a little restaurant and ice cream shack."

    5. Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Washington, CA
    9 miles
    Website

    $35 - $165 / night

    "This park give excellent access to the Yuba River if you are looking to hike a section that does not have a ton of swimmers."

    6. Indian Valley Outpost Resort

    1 Review
    Camptonville, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 285-0370

    $30 - $500 / night

    7. Sardine Lake

    9 Reviews
    Sierra City, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 478-6253

    $24 - $48 / night

    "Great campsite at the bottom of lower sardine lake. Busy on the weekends. Booking advised. Facilities are good.

    Great fishing in the lower lake.

    Trail to the upper lake is a nice steady incline."

    "Just down the road from Sardine Lakes and Sand Pond, which are great for fishing and swimming. Gets buggy in the summertime. Sites located very close to one another so not a ton of privacy."

    8. Willow Creek Campground RV Park

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    Camptonville, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 288-0646

    $60 - $90 / night

    9. Indian Valley Outpost

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    Camptonville, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 285-0370

    $75 - $150 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Camptonville, CA

160 Reviews of 41 Camptonville Campgrounds


  • Gina C.
    Jul. 26, 2019

    Lake Francis Resort

    Fun cabin rental

    Some of my family has camped here in the past at one of the tent sites. We decided this time around to reserve one of their cabins. We stayed at the Diamond P cabin which has the best view of the lake within this group of cabins. You can walk to the lake (it’s about 100 yards) from this location. Though it does fill up fast (by 11am it was pretty full). They have a large portable toilet there for use. We spent our time at the pool which is near the flushable toilets and the ice cream parlor, restaurant, and camp store. The pool goes from 3.5’ ft to 5’ back to 3.5’ ft.

    The cabin was great. Two bedrooms, each with twin bunk beds and a full bottom bunk and twin above. Small bathroom with shower, mini fridge, hot plates, microwave, and dishes. Dining table and futon in the living area. Nice wide front porch to sit on and enjoy the view, communal tables and bbq for all the cabins. This unit also had a swamp cooler to help manage the heat.

    Check in is 4pm and check out is 11am. There is also a small game room with a pool table, a baseball field, paddle boats, and kayaks to rent.

    The down side is how quickly the easiest access to the lake fills up. Everyone has to drive over from the tent RV site to access the water. There are other places you can drive and park to get to the water, but there it a drop off into the water from there vs a gradual walk in.

  • m
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Thousand Trails Snowflower

    SUP and kayak friendly

    we found there to be a lot of rules at this campground such as no fires, however there is a community fire pit. No driving over 5 MPH, no charcoal grills or smokers, only electric and propane grills. They are also very serious about the 11pm quiet time.

    Aside from all the rules this was a very clean, family and pet friendly campground. Very clean bathrooms with showers!! There are a few lakes that are very nice for fishing and kayaking. Nice calm water for a leisurely SUP experience.

  • M
    Oct. 11, 2021

    American River Resort

    Family of 4 roof top tent camping

    Nice campground - close to river. .5 mile walk to town for shopping/eating. All sites have fire pit and picnic table. Bathrooms clean and private showers. A little pricey for a tent site - 45.00 and 5.00 for the dog but it’s California.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 23, 2022

    Ascension Ranch

    Heaven On Earth

     WELCOME TO ASCENSION RANCH Ascension Ranch is an off-grid paradise tucked away in an oak savanna along Folsom Lake with a unique and ever growing list of features and activities. Family owned, we're a small operation with big dreams. Offering a serene environment, an abundance of farm animals, and good old fashion ranch activities, we invite you to spend some time with us out on the ranch! Come play for the day or reserve a private campsite, and see what all the fuss is about. Some of things you'll come across at Ascension Ranch include baby farm animals, sheep, goats, cattle, horses, more horses, ranch dogs, puppies, chickens, equestrian activities, secluded campsites, amazing views, access to endless trails around and of course, good company.

  • m
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Collins Lake Recreation Area

    clean and friendly

    We love Collins!! Very nice for paddle boarding and kayaking. Clean sites and pet friendly. We took the boat on our last trip here and had a great time. Great fishing spots!!

  • Rosina A.
    Aug. 8, 2019

    Coloma Resort

    Nice place next to river

    This place is north east of Sacramento. Coloma resort is what some friends call "Glamping", but it's so much more than that. You can tent camp (it's covered sites for camping too), rent a cabin or RV camp. Great sites along the river too. One negative, is you have to book way ahead of time, but it's well worth it. You can pan for gold, relax, or bike, hike along the river, and kids can play along several playgrounds for kids of different ages. A large grass area great for games, and if you are up for it, rafting, kayaking and fishing in the cold American river. You can also learn some history about the discovery of gold and check out Sutter Mill!

  • B. Douglas J.
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Webber Lake Campground

    One of our fav's

    We've camped at Webber for several years now and we make it an annual trip for so many great reasons. The lake itself is wonderful. The water can be on the cool side but not so much that you don't want to swim in it in August for sure. It's shallow through out most go the lake and much of it is a gravel bottom so water shoes are recommended. 

    There are two campgrounds - the old Northside campground and the new Westside campground. The Northside has more campsites with various views. The layouts can be sorta hodge podgie - it's not like a state campground where sites are clearly marked etc, but almost all are nice at both campgrounds. The north site has better views of the mountains overlooking the lake while the sites at the west one have better access to the lake. They do allow you to scavenge for firewood in the area - there's a lot of dead and down in the nearby forest so just drive around and pick up what you need. In June and into July the mosquitos can be horrific - I've heard of people leaving as they can be so bad!

    They open up reservations usually in March and the website can be finicky and a few letters to ask them to improve it haven't helped. The sites go fast. Their cancelation policy is draconian so make sure you're able to go because getting a refund may not be possible. 

    The best improvement in the past couple of years is that they now have drinking water. There is no dump station or hookups. There is no cell service either although if you have 4 wheel drive you could drive up to one of the local mountain tops and get service there.

    They do rent out one of the small cabins and also there's a big house that sleeps 10 - you have to rent it for 6 days mandatory. It has solar, generator, hot showers, bathrooms, etc., and books out very fast. We're going to be there for the first time in September so I'll try to report about it then.

    Kayaking on the lake is the best but you need to sign the release that says you have cleaned your kayak of any possible mussels etc - there's a serious epidemic happening now so please make sure your boats are clean.

    Nearby Webber Falls has some great swimming holes although the hike is on very unimproved trails and a bit steep so this is not for those folks who have walking issues. 

    The Tahoe Truckee Land trust owns the property. The camp hosts are good although there are new hosts this year but my interactions on the phone have been great.

    Update - They are not allowing RV's to fill up with water anymore. I personally think this stinks. So there's a USFS campground about 10 miles away on highway 89 (Upper Little Truckee Campground) with hose bibs and the camp host is very nice.

  • Bonnie M.
    Feb. 11, 2020

    Collins Lake Recreation Area

    Beautiful shoreline camping

    Open camping options make this a great spur of the moment option. We camped along the lake shore. They also have lots of great spots higher up, among the trees that come with picnic tables, firepits and water available. Portable toilets, so if your neighbors are clean, you're safe. Great little store with coffee and ice cream. Great place for boating and kayaking too.

  • T
    Aug. 29, 2018

    Uncle Tom's Cabin Campground

    Small campground overlooking the meadow within the trees.

    Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a bar any family, miner, 4-wheelers, motorcyclist, hunter or explorer would feel at home in. Has been referred to as: It’s as rustic as it gets, Norman Rockwell flashback, jewel of the Sierra, an anomaly on its own and my favorite Best Mountain Bar Ever!

    Stop in for a drink or snack from the simple menu of Cold Beer, Soda, Water, Hot Coffee, Cocoa, Tea, Candy and Chips. The bar is old dates back to 1864 and looks it, THIS YEAR 2018 MARKING 154 YEARS, come celebrate with us. Bring a picnic use one of the many BBQ grills and tables. Play a round of horseshoes or bring a tent and stay the evening. Enough room and beautiful scenery for a wedding or group gathering.

    Uncle Tom’s Cabin welcomes 4-wheelers year round. Snow never being an issue for the true winter adventurer knowing their arrival at the cabin will be welcoming and warm with the fireplace that’s always being stoked to dry the boots or little ones mittens. In the winter have the kids bring a sled or utilize one that may be hanging around.

    In the warmer season stage a tent in the available campground then check out the local lakes, trails, and waterfalls.

    When you visit be sure to bring one dollar bills, you will see when you get here as have the thousands of visitors from around the world.

    Wentworth Springs Road is the traditional Rubicon Jeep Trail but the 4-wheeling doesn’t begin until the road reaches the old Wentworth Springs town site north of Loon Lake. A connector 4-wheelers route connects from the Lake to the historic route that is legendary among extremist jeepers. The historic “road” continues east until it climbs over the Sierra Crest and drops down to Lake Tahoe near Tahoma. In several places along the route, you can walk faster than the 4-wheelers can drive it. The annual Jeepers’ Jamboree is an ultimate driving experience for passionate 4-wheelers.

    Stumpy Meadows Lake is the perfect location for a day trip or overnight camping in any of the three campgrounds. Great for boating (5mph limit), fishing, swimming or just a quick stop on your way to Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

    Union Valley Reservoir located on Ice House Road is popular for all water activities, camping, hiking or bicycling on the paved route that skirts the shores of the reservoir between Jones Fork and Wench Creek campgrounds.

    Loon Lake is one of the prettiest reservoirs in the Sierra Nevada. Campgrounds are designed for RVs, Trailers, Equestrian riders, 4-wheeler groups, tents or a bag on the ground. Trails radiate several directions from the lake.

    Hell Hole Reservoir has to be a close in the rankings of great back-country reservoirs. The Hell Hole hiking trail along the south side of the lake is one of the best in the Georgetown area.

    The Middle American River provides some of the best whitewater action of any river in California. However, the easier access is from the north and the Foresthill Divide.

    The upper (eastern) end, that provides some of the most remote sections of the Auburn State Recreation Area in the Middle Fork of the American River, lies north of Georgetown. OHV routes behind Volcanoville provide access into the canyon that can’t be readily reached from any direction.

    On the other side, south, of Georgetown is the Rock Creek OHV Area that is one, if not THE, best in our area. The huge area has well over 115 miles of trails, most of which are available for motorcycles or ATVs – but not 4-wheelers. Several trails are popular with mountain bikers and still others for equestrian riders. Maps available at the local Ranger Station located on Wentworth Springs Road.

    Equestrian riders also enjoy the Dru Barner Equestrian Campground and the Donadlson Campground that attracts enthusiastic trail riders. Loon Lake also has an equestrian campground with popular rides leading into the Desolation Wilderness.


Guide to Camptonville

Cabin accommodations near Camptonville, California provide rustic lodging options in the Sierra Nevada foothills at approximately 3,000 feet elevation. The region experiences warm, dry summers with temperatures ranging from 70-95°F and cool winters with occasional snow. Most cabin properties in this area require advance reservations, with peak season running May through September when water activities are most accessible.

What to do

Fishing at Collins Lake: Fish in a stocked lake just minutes from your cabin rental. Collins Lake Recreation Area maintains regularly stocked fishing areas where visitors regularly catch trout and bass. "Really nice lake always stocked with fish. Quiet at night and not rowdy during the day. Great place for family camping. They also have boat rentals," shares Veronica N.

Hiking Sierra Buttes: The Sierra Buttes trail system offers moderate to challenging hikes with elevation gains between 800-2,500 feet. Sardine Lake campground provides nearby cabin access to multiple trails. "I would recommend hiking up to the Buttes if you're looking for a challenge. Be sure to stop at Bassett's for some ice cream on your way out!" notes Hannah O.

Swimming at Sand Pond: Located near Sardine Lake, this smaller body of water offers warmer swimming temperatures than surrounding lakes. "Sand Pond is great for swimming. There is plenty of hiking and fishing around and it is such a peaceful place to relax and read a book," according to a regular visitor.

Paddling on Lake Francis: Rent kayaks or paddle boats for $20-35 per hour at Lake Francis Resort. The calm waters are ideal for beginners. "Nice quiet lake. Good campsites. Good general store and even a little restaurant and ice cream shack," reports Michael M.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Manzanita Rock Meadow offers cabin sites with substantial space between neighbors. "The spot was clean with lots of room to spread out. Our dogs loved it! We really enjoyed making a fire in the Chiminea, and enjoying the string lights that went on at sunset," notes Aaron E.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many cabin areas feature regular deer sightings and bird watching. "Each day a family of deer came thru our site and were so tame they ate fruit right out of the kids' hands. So cool!" reports Nicole G. about her stay at Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs.

Access to water recreation: Most cabin properties offer direct access to swimming, fishing or boating. "We spent our time at the pool which is near the flushable toilets and the ice cream parlor, restaurant, and camp store. The pool goes from 3.5' ft to 5' back to 3.5' ft," explains Gina C.

Clean facilities: Cabin renters consistently mention the well-maintained facilities. "The campsites were clean and spacious, and the staff was friendly. Plenty of activities for the family, like fishing and hiking," shares John L. about Collins Lake Recreation Area.

What you should know

Electrical issues: Some cabin properties experience occasional power problems. "It's definitely a place I'll put on my list to camp at again, especially when they figure out their electrical issues. From what I could tell when driving around the majority of the sites were level," reports Eric P.

Cell service limitations: Most cabin areas have limited or no cellular connectivity. "Very nice campground, but cell coverage is nonexistent outside of one small area," warns Pamela H. about Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs.

Booking windows: Cabin rentals typically open 6-9 months in advance and fill quickly for summer weekends. For waterfront cabins, booking 8-12 months ahead is recommended.

Temperature fluctuations: Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park Campground cabins experience significant day-to-night temperature swings. "But as a campground my experience was it was hot and dusty. I am thinking I need to retry this but not in the summer. There are sparse trees - pines - and the usual state park sites," notes one camper.

Tips for camping with families

Bring shade structures: Many cabin sites have limited natural shade. "The site gets a lot of sun in the morning and afternoon, so bring a popup canopy for shade—it made a big difference for us!" advises John L.

Plan for insects: Summer months bring active insects to cabin areas. "Watch out for meat bees... need a screen room to eat outside... they come out of nowhere," warns Betty K. about Lake of the Springs.

Consider swimming access timing: Lake access points fill quickly during peak season. "Though it does fill up fast (by 11am it was pretty full). They have a large portable toilet there for use," explains a visitor to Manzanita Rock Meadow.

Look for cabin-specific amenities: Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties. Some provide basic cooking equipment while others require bringing your own supplies. Cabin sizes and bed configurations also differ significantly by location.

Tips from RVers

Site access challenges: Some cabin areas have narrow access roads. "It was a little challenging getting our 16' trailer to the pad but it was worth it. So quiet and serene there. I don't think the bigger rigs would be able to make the turn into the site and the road to the entrance is a bit rough," cautions Karen B.

Arrival timing: Plan to arrive during daylight hours for easier navigation. "I just suggest getting there early enough so you don't have to drive in the dark through the country roads to get there like I did," advises Ryan L.

Ice cream stops: Multiple cabin properties feature ice cream stands or small markets with frozen treats. This provides a welcome relief during hot summer days and is mentioned in numerous reviews as a highlight.

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