Best Cabin Camping near Cassel, CA

Cabin accommodations near Cassel include rustic lodging at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park and Burney Falls Resort, where most units provide basic furnishings and vary in size and amenities. The park offers cabin rentals in the Memorial Cabin Area with simple sleeping arrangements and outdoor cooking spaces. "I stayed in the little cabins they have. That was pretty awesome it's just a small cabin that has a bed, all cooking and hanging out is done outside the cabin. It has a little porch was pretty cute," notes one visitor. Additional cabin options exist at Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park, approximately 30 miles south of Cassel.

Rustic cabin rentals typically include beds but limited additional furnishings. The cabins at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park accommodate couples or small families and feature electricity but no running water inside units. Bathroom facilities and showers are centrally located within the campground. Reservations are essential during peak season (May through September) when cabins frequently book months in advance. Most properties enforce strict pet policies with some prohibiting pets entirely in cabin areas. A visitor commented, "We stayed 2 nights in one of the lodge rooms and loved it."

Most cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking supplies. Properties with market facilities like McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park and Burney Falls Resort offer basic supplies and food items, though selection is limited and prices are higher than in town. "There is a campground store where they also sell hot food and overpriced supplies if needed," reports one reviewer. Kitchen facilities in cabins range from none to basic microwaves or refrigerators, depending on the property. The nearest full grocery stores are located in Burney, approximately 20 miles from Cassel, making advance meal planning important for cabin stays.

Best Cabin Sites Near Cassel, California (27)

    1. McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Cassel, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 335-2777

    $35 - $125 / night

    "The staff was so kind and the store is away from the camping by a short walk. Close enough but not to close! Absolutely loved this place for family **camping. **"

    "My first time camping here I stayed in the little cabins they have."

    2. Burney Falls Resort

    5 Reviews
    Cassel, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 335-2781

    "Huge campground at Burney Falls park, pretty populated and always packed."

    "Great location on the way to many points north along with an excellent morning or evening adventure to the falls. Camp Host (owner/operator?) is awesome and worth the stay alone."

    3. Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    40 Reviews
    Mineral, CA
    27 miles
    +1 (530) 595-6121

    $26 / night

    "We had a perimeter site in the A loop, adjacent to the trail that runs to the lake. These sites feel particularly spacious. Due to the type of pine forest, none of them will be private."

    "The sites were very large and came equipped with a fire ring/grill, bear box and picnic table. We had a great time exploring the park and hanging out around Lake Manzanita."

    4. Lassen RV Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Cassel, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 336-5657

    $42 - $75 / night

    "We booked a stay here to unwind and see part of CA we had never explored. Pulled in and the owner himself came out to greet us with our welcome packet, never had to get out of the truck!"

    "Each space is large and private. Facilities are clean. Quiet location and beautiful area. Highly recommend."

    5. Hat Creek Resort & RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Old Station, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 335-7121

    "Nice spot near the NP. Level spot, nice clean bath and shower area. Got a nice hot shower, thank you!"

    "Full hookups Laundry Wifi available for purchase Close to Lassen Volcanic NP"

    6. Cattle Camp Campground

    13 Reviews
    McCloud, CA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 964-2184

    "The campsite was great - good fire pit, seclusion, .3mi walk to the mccloud swimming hole with a rope swing, and bathrooms available."

    "Big spaces. Trail to a gorgeous swimming hole. Water is very cold though. Rope swing. Lots of kids at swimming hole!  No hookups. Very close to McCloud Falls. Great hiking. Epic views"

    7. Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

    34 Reviews
    Mount Shasta, CA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 926-2618

    "We highly recommend this campground as they have all the amenities…a general store, boat rental, cabin rental, activities for the kiddos, a dog park and pub."

    "And we already can’t wait to book another trip! Breath-taking view of Mt. Shasta was just around the corner from our site. Very clean, family/pet friendly, hiking, fishing, and swimming!"

    8. Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins

    1 Review
    Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA
    25 miles
    Website

    "We booked a 1 room camping cabin for 2 nights during a hiking trip. It was a great little place to stay for a few nights. It had the feel of camping but also some amenities of a cabin."

    9. Merrill Campground

    21 Reviews
    Susanville, CA
    47 miles
    Website

    $35 - $80 / night

    "Large state lakeside camp, well laid out. Clean toilets but no showers. Ca, so expensive. Great bike/hiking paved path In The pines."

    "fire rings, tables, flush toilets. close fising and hiking. gorgeous pine trees, lots of birds. good fishing!"

    10. Jubilee Railroad Wilderness Lodge & Campground was Railroad Park Resort

    16 Reviews
    Castella, CA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 235-0420

    $45 - $69 / night

    "The RV Campground is beautiful and surrounded by trees and a creek that flows behind the main RV parking area. Check in is easy. We booked ⁷online and the RV was ready for us."

    "Located just south of Dunsmuir at exit 728. Campground, with 45 sites (22 RV) at a Railroad themed resort that also has Caboose lodging, cabins, restaurant and bar, pool, much more."

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Cabin Reviews near Cassel, CA

241 Reviews of 27 Cassel Campgrounds


  • Christy C.
    Oct. 25, 2018

    McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground

    Family fun

    we loved this campground! You have options of no hiking and enjoying some spectacular views or short hikes to see even more spectacular views! So even my kids enjoyed the hiking! The staff was so kind and the store is away from the camping by a short walk. Close enough but not to close! Absolutely loved this place for family camping.

    Cabins though were not what we expected. 2 room cabin and we got 2 bunk beds and a space heater. Nothing in front room. Bring your table and chairs. Bunk beds were comfortable though!

  • Ashley A.
    Oct. 25, 2022

    Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins

    Great Get Away Location

    We booked a 1 room camping cabin for 2 nights during a hiking trip. It was a great little place to stay for a few nights. It had the feel of camping but also some amenities of a cabin.

    As expected, we had a full size mattress with a table and chairs inside and a small patio set outside. The space also had a large bear box, fire ring and picnic table.

    The campground as a whole was very quiet, clean, and the vault style toilets were well maintained. The store was winding down for the season but the employees were pleasant and helpful.

  • Peter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2023

    Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

    Great camping for tent or RV

    We highly recommend this campground as they have all the amenities…a general store, boat rental, cabin rental, activities for the kiddos, a dog park and pub. Water, toilets and showers are readily available, though a bit in need of a good coat of paint and showers need cleaning/updating .

  • Azizah T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 4, 2020

    McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground

    Prettiest waterfall I’ve seen

    I have camped at burney falls twice. My first time camping here I stayed in the little cabins they have. (Memorial Cabin Area) That was pretty awesome it’s just a small cabin that has a bed, all cooking and hanging out is done outside the cabin. It has a little porch was pretty cute. The downside to this campground is that it’s pretty obvious that visitors feed the squirrels. The squirrels were more than accustomed to coming right up to us. I put groceries on the picnic table and was unloading the car and squirrels literally ran to the table to attack. I was more than annoyed by this because I don’t interact with wildlife, for their safety to the public who may harm them. My second time staying I tent camped and the first night it rained. (Pioneer Campground) This was no huge deal to me because from what I’ve learned about the outdoors is you’ll never get the weather you expect haha. The next couple days weather started clearing up but was still cloudy. We hiked down to the water fall which is so breath taking and then hiked out to the lake. They have a souvenir shop, firewood and restrooms right on the campground. There’s a small town about 15-20 minute drive to shingle town that normally has little outside events.

  • Michael I.
    Apr. 18, 2018

    Girard Ridge Lookout

    Spectacular Fire Lookout

    This was our first fire lookout, but will not be our last! The drive up to the lookout was tough at times along well-used, but not really well maintained, logging roads. We had a high-clearance all-wheel drive Subaru Crosstrek and while the all-wheel drive didn't seem super necessary, the high clearance certainly was. The trip to the top took about 45 minutes from Hwy. 5, so be sure you have what you need when you head up there.

    Along the drive up we did see a bear along the side of the road, but other than a few deer and lots of birds and squirrels, not much other wildlife.

    The lookout is great and has two twin or double beds, a table, and a couple of cabinets for storing items. There are no kitchen facilities at this lookout. There is a picnic table and fire ring located on the ground next to the lookout. I don't recall if the table was chained down, but we brought chairs to sit by the fire and enjoy the spectacular views of Castle Crags and Mt. Shasta. There are pit toilets located just a few steps off the road that leads in to the lookout.

    Although you do feel like you are way off the beaten path when you are there, do put your gear away each night and day and lock the door to the lookout and you car as day hikers do come up to the lookout, which is a little weird. Not many when we were there, but a few and we were glad that we locked up our gear as to not tempt anyone.

    The hiking around the lookout isn't fantastic as you are mostly limited to logging roads, but we hiked around a fair amount nonetheless. It would be a great spot to bring mountain bikes, not sure about the legality of dirt bikes on the logging roads.

    The beds were about as bad as you'd expect a bed in a fire lookout to be. We brought our inflatable air mattresses and slept in sleeping bags, but the beds were still really saggy. If you're extra picky about your bed or have back issues you may want to bring an air mattress or something to help stiffen up the bed.

    Bring a spotting scope and/or a telescope as there are some wonderful views west to Castle Crags and north to Mt. Shasta. We couldn't see hikers on Mt. Shasta but did see many going up Castle Crags with our binoculars.

    Overall it was a great space and also worked well with out dog. We set him up with a dog run when we were outside and then he slept in the fire lookout with us as night.

    This will surely be a trip you remember if you stay here. Enjoy!

  • Mark J.
    Oct. 10, 2022

    Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday

    Mt Shasta KOA

    For once a KOA not next to a freeway. Off the beaten path for a change. Nice grounds. I'm in a basic cabin. It's basic. No ac just a ceiling fan. Nice small queen bed with linens. Within walking distance of good restaurants. RV sites look level and large with trees near most. There is a train occasionally at night that can be annoying. 

    I recommend Mt Shasta KOA.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 5, 2018

    Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    Family Friendly, Sparkling Gem

    Manzanita Lake is a really family friendly campground. It’s great seeing the kids ride around the loop on their bicycles and scooters. We had a perimeter site in the A loop, adjacent to the trail that runs to the lake. These sites feel particularly spacious. Due to the type of pine forest, none of them will be private. The interior sites were ok on space for being in a National Park. There is a mix between 3+ night campers and the one nighters, so the park doesn’t completely empty out each day. First come first serve campers would be advised to read the reservation signs carefully, sometimes they are marked a day or two before occupancy and that might be enough time to squeeze in a visit.

    There are both plumbed and vault bathrooms, but there is no electricity—so wear a headlamp to the bathroom at night. There is also a water and drain area for dumping dish-wash water, etc. Each site has a bear box, and use of it for all food and food prep, as well as toiletries is expected—campers cannot use their cars. In A loop, we are only a short walk from all things Lake, the laundry and showers, and the camp store. The store has a small menu of hot food offerings available, and the groceries surmount to things found at a gas station plus a few extras like bacon. While travelers should always buy where they burn to prevent introducing invasive bug species, buying wood right outside the park might be a smart choice; the bundles here are $10 each! Ice is $4.65+ for a small 7 lb bag. Showers are $1.75 (7 quarters) for 3 minutes. Many of the groceries are double normal prices. I didn’t dare to check their gas prices! The kayak and canoe rentals are more reasonable. Cabin packages with cook stove, etc, are no longer available with reservations—even though they are still advertised. If staying here for a bit, adventurers will have to drive through Chester to get to other points in the park, like the Devil’s Kitchen (a most beautiful hike). Chester has gas, grocery, hotels, more campgrounds, and some really great local eats. Also check out Drakesbad Ranch if comparing alternatives; we hiked by it on our outing to Devil’s Kitchen and it looks pretty neat.

    Waking up to the sound of the wind in the braches of the tall pines, while feeling nothing more than a breeze down below, is a pleasant experience. The drive through Lassen Volcanic is stunning. Under the snow capped peak, wildflowers cascade down the mountainside to frolicking creeks and waterfalls. Emerald lake shines like a deep, green Emerald, and around the corner, Lake Helen is a sparkling Sapphire. The geothermal areas are always interesting and remind us of the forces behind this volcanic tower, and that Lassen is still active. All in all, a great place to car camp.

  • Patricia O.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 23, 2018

    McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground

    Wonderful Burney Falls

    Nice campground though it can be very crowded. If you have kids it's perfect, close to the lake with a beach area, and activities are offered by the park staff. You can hike or drive to the lake, and of the waterfall, which is easily accessible, is simply beautiful. Watch for black swifts by day, and big eared bats at night by the waterfall. Last time I went, there was an Osprey nest at the falls. The park has a nice visitor center and small store. Sites have a picnic table, food locker, fire ring, there are showers, flush toilets and water. The sites are nice sized and mostly level.

    A suggestion if you want to skip the crowds - I've gone in the off season when a smaller section of the campground is open. It is cold at night – but you could hear the waterfall all night – best sleep ever! In the evening I had the waterfall all to myself (bring a bottle of wine)! I saw only two other people there in the morning. There are also cabins that looked nice.

    Check out McCloud falls while in the area, it's a nice hike to three different falls. Note, the PCT goes through here if that is of interest to you.

  • Greg B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Little Mt. Hoffman Lookout

    My first fire lookout did NOT disappoint me!!

    Having always wanting to , but never pulling the trigger, finally changed. OMG it was FANTASTIC!!

    Easy drive, with paved roads until the very end. One receives the gate code the week prior to the reservation for the gate & door. Upon arrival you are greeted with MAGNIFICENT VISTAS 360 degrees!! Wrap-around balcony & windows!! Wee fireplace inside & a fire pit outside. 2 picnic tables. A vault toilet 20 yards away from cabin.

    Don’t wait….pull the trigger!!!


Guide to Cassel

The Cassel area sits at approximately 3,300 feet elevation in Shasta County, surrounded by volcanic peaks and dense pine forests characteristic of northeastern California. Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing while summer days reach the 90s with cool evenings. Camping cabins near Cassel offer convenient access to fishing spots along Hat Creek and proximity to Lassen Volcanic National Park's unusual geological features.

What to do

Fishing in Hat Creek: Located near Hat Creek Resort & RV Park, this prime fishing area draws anglers year-round. "We caught trout all morning. Wonderful place convenience store was great too!" notes a visitor to Hat Creek Resort & RV Park.

Swimming in natural water spots: McCloud River offers refreshing swimming options near Cattle Camp Campground. "Trail to a gorgeous swimming hole. Water is very cold though. Rope swing. Lots of kids at swimming hole!" reports one camper at Cattle Camp Campground.

Hiking volcanic trails: Lassen Volcanic National Park features unique geological formations with accessible trails. "Lots of hiking nearby," mentions a camper at Manzanita Lake Campground, while another adds, "I loved being able to hike right by from the campground on multiple hikes."

Water activities on nearby lakes: Area lakes provide calm waters for various activities. "Access lake manzanita from this bucolic setting. Rental kayaks and paddle boards are overpriced so bring your own," advises a visitor to Manzanita Lake.

What campers like

Private, spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer good separation between sites. At Burney Falls Resort, "The spots had a bunch of space between them and you had a feeling of privacy," according to a recent visitor who stayed in a travel trailer.

Cool mountain temperatures: The higher elevation provides relief from summer valley heat. A visitor to Lassen Volcanic National Park mentioned, "We enjoyed staying at Manzanita Campground when we made a last minute change of plans to have cooler weather. The elevation makes a big difference!"

Stargazing opportunities: Limited light pollution creates excellent night sky viewing. "The campground as a whole was very quiet, clean, and the vault style toilets were well maintained," notes a visitor who stayed in a camping cabin at Manzanita Lake.

Wildlife viewing: Native fauna frequently visits campgrounds. "Deer walking through. Low yellow jackets in mid June," reports a camper at Cattle Camp Campground.

What you should know

Campground reservations: Peak season requires advance planning. At McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground, "This campground is super popular, so you will most likely need a reservation in advance. But it's so worth it!"

Bear precautions: Bears are active in the area, requiring proper food storage. "Each site has a bear box, and use of it for all food and food prep, as well as toiletries is expected—campers cannot use their cars," explains a visitor to Manzanita Lake Campground.

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between locations. "No cell service! Didn't check the condition of the showers," reports a visitor to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.

Seasonal access considerations: Some campgrounds close during winter months. "Season April 1 to October 31," notes Hat Creek Resort & RV Park's information, limiting cabin rental availability to these months.

Tips for camping with families

Swimming options: Look for camps with safe water access for children. At Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, "Whether with family or the Girl Scouts, Siskiyou was a repeat camping destination growing up. The lovely red earth, thick green trees and uniquely beautiful blue/teal water makes for a welcoming lake day for all ages."

Kid-friendly activities: Some campgrounds offer dedicated recreation areas. "It's great seeing the kids ride around the loop on their bicycles and scooters. We had a perimeter site in the A loop, adjacent to the trail that runs to the lake," shares a visitor to Manzanita Lake.

Bathroom facilities: Check for family-friendly restroom options. "Bathrooms in B loop nicer than in A loop. But A loop closer to lake," advises a Manzanita Lake Campground visitor, providing useful information for families selecting sites.

Weather preparedness: Mountain conditions can change rapidly. "It got real cold, like 27 degrees at night in early sept there!" warns a camper who visited Manzanita Lake, suggesting families pack warm clothing even during summer months.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Many mountain campsites require adjustments. "Be ready to level your camper," advises a visitor to Manzanita Lake Campground, while another notes, "Since it rained hard as soon as we set up, we appreciated the pavement."

Hookup availability: Utilities vary between campgrounds. At Jubilee Railroad Wilderness Lodge & Campground, "This campground has full hookups, a WiFi that is good enough to stream and it's not a parking lot, good for tents and rv's."

Access road considerations: Some access roads present challenges. A visitor to Burney Falls Resort notes the campground is "about 2 miles from the water fall" and "accommodates for larger RVs with 50amp."

Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds have onsite facilities. "There is no dump station but you can use one of the full sites," explains a visitor to Jubilee Railroad Wilderness Lodge & Campground, providing essential information for RVers planning longer stays.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Cassel, CA is McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 42 reviews.

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