Best Cabin Camping near Cottonwood, CA

Several rustic cabins and furnished cabin rentals are available within an hour's drive of Cottonwood, California. Manzanita Lake Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park offers one-room camping cabins equipped with a full-size mattress, table and chairs inside, and a small patio set outside. "We booked a 1 room camping cabin for 2 nights during a hiking trip. It had the feel of camping but also some amenities of a cabin," notes Ashley A., a recent visitor. Each cabin site includes a large bear box, fire ring, and picnic table. Post Creek Guard Station in Weaverville provides a more isolated cabin experience with basic amenities, while Mill Creek Resort features cabins with electricity, running water, and more comprehensive furnishings.

Pet-friendly cabins can be found at several locations, with Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort and Antlers RV Park and Campground both welcoming dogs. Trinity River Adventure Inn offers three distinct cabin styles: a large A-frame cabin for groups, a smaller fisherman's cabin for one or two people, and a mid-size cabin for groups of 3-4. The more upscale cabins include full kitchens, comfortable living rooms, bedrooms with provided bedding and towels, satellite TV, and WiFi. Wood-burning stoves with supplied firewood provide heat during cooler months. Trinity Lake KOA Holiday also offers cabin rentals with varying amenities and proximity to lake activities.

Most basic cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking equipment. The more deluxe cabin options typically provide these items, though specific provisions vary by location. Camp stores at Manzanita Lake and Mill Creek Resort offer limited groceries, ice, and firewood, though prices tend to be higher than in town. For longer stays, stocking up on supplies in Redding (about 30 minutes from several cabin locations) is recommended. Cabins with kitchens generally include basic cookware and utensils, while more rustic options may only provide outdoor fire rings or grills for cooking. Reservations are essential during summer months, with many locations booking up weeks or months in advance.

Best Cabin Sites Near Cottonwood, California (22)

    1. Mountain Gate RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Shasta Lake, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 524-4599

    "Clean bathrooms, showers, zero trash around. All around a great visit. Perfect spot if you are traveling with a pet. Highly recommend."

    "The park is beautiful! Close to the mountain for skiing. Close to the lake for skiing. Nancy the manager was extremely helpful! We found this to have an old fashioned touch."

    2. Mendocino National Forest Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Red Bluff, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 527-2813

    "There are some sites with water and electric for $25 or $12.50 with pass. No sewer dump available. I did not use the showers or bathrooms. Quarters required for a hot shower."

    "This is a great spot close, but not too close to the highway. About 5-7 drive off the highway right next to the Sacramento River. There were about 20-25 sites that need to be booked online."

    3. Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    40 Reviews
    Mineral, CA
    39 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. Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Lewiston, CA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 778-3894

    "This is a very nice Mom and Pop Rv Park.  The host is very friendly and helpful. Very quiet and relaxing stay.   They have a store at the park.  If you want they provide a fire pit. "

    "We were looking for.a place to camp near Redding, our home town. This campground is about 30 mins from Redding. It was an easy tow on rural but well maintained roads all the way to the campground."

    5. Lakehead Campground & RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Lakehead, CA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 238-8450

    "I really liked this rustic little campground. The owner was nice and the grounds were simple and naturally pretty. Unexpectedly, there was a little place to play a game of pool."

    "The owner was very nice and got us situated right away. I will definitely be coming back!"

    6. Shasta Lake RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Sugarloaf, CA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 238-2370

    "Gas station right up the road and many access point to the lake"

    7. Fawndale Lodge & RV Resort

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    Shasta Lake, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 275-8000

    8. Post Creek Guard Station

    2 Reviews
    Platina, CA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 623-2121

    $75 / night

    "The cabin was pretty clean. Someone left their garbage. It's a pack in 0ack out kinda place. Water is gravity feed for a flushing toilet and dish washing water."

    "It has a living room, restroom & bedroom. Sadly, the area was devastated by fires several years ago (August Complex 2020) But the views & privacy are breathtaking!!"

    9. Antlers RV Park and Campground

    3 Reviews
    Lakehead, CA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 238-2322

    "We're traveling in a 40ft RV for reference though they do also have tent spaces. "

    "I say that only because it was 4th of July weekend and there was a dirty bunch around us. But even with that the park crew was great and did the best to keep things up as much as they could."

    10. Hat Creek Resort & RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Old Station, CA
    47 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"

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Cabin Reviews near Cottonwood, CA

97 Reviews of 22 Cottonwood Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • D
    Jun. 29, 2018

    Trinity River Adventure Inn

    Fisherman's Paradise

    The Trinity River Adventure Inn cabins are a group of three cabins located on the bank of the Trinity River. The closest town for supplies is Weaverville, about a 15 min drive west. The towns of Lewiston and Douglas City are closer, but hit and miss on when things are open and what they offer. All three cabins can be rented individually, and I am sure if you group needed the space, you could rent all three at the same time. The other cabins were occupied during our stay, but that wasn't an issue. Each cabin is different, there is a large A frame cabin for larger groups, a smaller fisherman's cabin closest to the river for one or two people, and a mid size cabin for groups of 3-4. The A frame and the mid size cabin both have patios to bbq (grills provided) and hang out on, full kitchens, and very comfortable living room and bedrooms. Everything is provided, from cooking utensils to bedding/towels. Just bring food/drink. There is even satellite tv and wifi. Firewood is provided for the wood burning stoves. There is a large grassy area that slopes down to the river for people staying in all three cabins to use. There is easy access to fishing right out the backdoor of the cabins, and you could put in and take out kayaks if the water level is high enough. Boat launching facilities are located a few miles away. It is a fantastic location central to Trinity Lake, Lewiston Lake, Whiskeytown reservoir, and the beautiful Trinity Alps, with plenty of boating, swimming, water skiing, hiking, backpacking adventures within 30-60 minutes.

  • 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.

  • Christina L.
    Sep. 22, 2020

    Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    Great Campground

    This campsite is pretty awesome. We stayed at site #21 in loop D. 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.

    Lassen National Park is beautiful and we hope to be back soon. Even during a busy Labor Day Weekend the park was crowded but nothing like a bigger national park (think Yosemite) in a regular weekend. It was nice being able to experience the park without feeling totally overcrowded.

    The camp store was very convenient if you forget anything!

  • MarinMaverick
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    Beautiful Lake & Park

    This campground is BIG. there are four loops of sites.  I am a tent camper so this area can be on the crowded side for me with not enough privacy.

    That being said the lake is beautiful. Easy access for kayaks and canoes.

    The sites are clean, have table, food locker and fire sit.  Bathrooms are flush with showers available.  Close by are cabins to rent on the lake and a store, rentals and even gas,

    Great jumping off site to get thru Lassen Park. Can take 45 minutes to get to the other side but there is lots of hiking and incredible views.  And crazy geo thermal sites such as Bumpass Hell.

  • Kristi D.
    Oct. 19, 2023

    Hat Creek Resort & RV Park

    Nice campground near Lassen Volcanic NP

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

    We stumbled across it when all the campgrounds in the national forest and national park for closed for the season and what a nice surprise. They had a little grocery store with ice cream..we had some ice cream. It was delicious.

    They had the cutest little resort with little cabins, yurts and spots for a camper or big RV. They had a volleyball court, cornhole and a basketball area. Great little spot! We would absolutely come back. Internet on my phone was hit or miss outside. They offered internet for a cheap price. $1.95 a day. 12 minute drive to Park entrance. Otherwise, you are in the middle of nowhere. 20 minutes to a grocery store. Beautiful spot!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 25, 2023

    Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    Campground - Meh; Lassen - Gorgeous!

    General: Four loops plus a cabin loop, however, after September 5 at noon, the only loops open are A, B, and cabins. 

    Site Quality: Some pull-throughs and some back-in. The back-in sites were, for the most part, better suited for tent camping as the camper pads were quite short and many were not level. We lucked out in that our camper pad was only slightly unlevel and we could make it work with our camper van. Some sites were close together with minimal separation while others had more trees separating them. 

    Bath/Shower house: There were several toilet options ranging from vault toilets to basic bathrooms with flush toilets, to larger restrooms with dishwashing sinks. Although there was a soap dispenser in the two closest to our site, there was no soap. The very cold water was oh-so refreshing on a cold September morning! The dishwashing sink in the A loop was locked but we did see campers using the one in the B Loop.

    Activities/Amenities: There is a camper store with food, showers, gas, and laundry available. You can access both Manzanita and Reflection Lakes (1.5 and.5 miles respectively) from the campground. The Chaos Crags trailhead is approximately a half mile from the A Loop. There are kayak, cataraft, and SUP rentals available for Manzanita Lake but it was a bit chilly when we were there. There is zero cell service in the campground but it is noted there is a milepost where you can grab a signal. On our Chaos Crags hike, however, we got a strong signal on Verizon!

    The campground was okay but worth it as a base camp for exploring the northwest part of the park. Happy this one has not been outsourced to a vendor and the price is still reasonable ($26 or$13 with the senior pass).

  • Scott D.
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort

    Old Lewiston RV

    This is a very nice Mom and Pop Rv Park.  The host is very friendly and helpful. Very quiet and relaxing stay.   They have a store at the park.  If you want they provide a fire pit.  Firewood is available.  We stayed during Memorial weekend.  It was a great park to unwind and be with family and friends.

  • Brian C.
    Sep. 1, 2018

    Manzanita Lake Campground — Lassen Volcanic National Park

    Great Camp in Lassen National Park

    Very large camp near the western entrance of the Lassen Volcanic National Park. Situated on the banks of Manzanita Lake. There are numerous tent, RV, and a few cabin sites available that you can get with little advance notice, unlike many other national parks.

    Manzanita has a small camp store with supplies with supplies, hook-ups, and dumpstations availability for RVs, and there is a boat launch for kayaks and canoes on the lake. You can also rent kayaks and canoes and fishing is also widely popular with licenses available in the store.

    The camp is also a short drive from the very cool and historic museum that has information about the volcanic history of the park as well as early photographs of the 1915 eruption. It is well worth a visit and has a junior ranger program available for kids, plus general park information. Manzanita is probably the largest camp location within the park and is busy, but there is plenty of opportunities to escape into Lassen.


Guide to Cottonwood

Several cabin options near Cottonwood, California provide rustic to comfortable accommodations for outdoor enthusiasts visiting northern California. These rentals range from bare-bones forest service cabins to fully equipped vacation homes along scenic waterways. Most cabins in the region sit between 1,000-3,500 feet elevation, offering varying seasonal experiences and proximity to outdoor recreation areas.

What to do

Fishing access: The Trinity River and nearby lakes offer excellent fishing opportunities. At Hat Creek Resort & RV Park, cabins provide convenient access to quality fishing. "1st RV park that I ever took my trailer to. Easy to get in and out of the camp site large camp sites, the hat Creek runs right through the camp ground and we caught trout all morning," notes Frank P.

Swimming spots: During summer months, nearby water access provides cooling relief. "Just around the corner from the campground (walking distance) is access to the river. The whole family enjoyed dipping in when it's warm outside," reports Jason D. about his stay at Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort.

Stargazing: The dark skies near Cottonwood cabins provide excellent nighttime viewing. At Post Creek Guard Station, "The views were amazing, especially the star gazing," says Greg B. "There are 2 new full size mattresses and a 2 burner Coleman stove," making it comfortable for overnight stays.

What campers like

Natural setting: Many cabins offer peaceful forest surroundings. "Waking up to the sound of the wind in the branches of the tall pines, while feeling nothing more than a breeze down below, is a pleasant experience," notes Celina M. about Manzanita Lake Campground.

Affordability: Some cabin options provide good value for budget-conscious travelers. "All the amenities including gas, laundry and showers. Very affordable!" writes Ann N. about Manzanita Lake accommodations. The facilities include practical amenities without excessive cost.

Proximity to attractions: Many cabins provide convenient access to regional sights. "12 minute drive to Park entrance. Otherwise, you are in the middle of nowhere. 20 minutes to a grocery store. Beautiful spot!" explains Kristi D. about Hat Creek Resort, which offers "little cabins, yurts and spots for a camper or big RV."

What you should know

Water situation: Not all cabins provide potable water, so plan accordingly. "There is ZERO cell service (Verizon), and non-potable water," explains Greg B. about Post Creek Guard Station. "Nearby spring was great for filtering or the 1/4 mile down to creek and swimming hole," adds Bruce E.

Supply limitations: Many cabin locations have limited shopping options. "Stock up on supplies as the store is limited and expensive!" advises Ann N. about Manzanita Lake Campground. The camp stores typically carry basics but at higher prices than town markets.

Road conditions: Some cabin locations require navigating rough roads. "Took Tedoc rd going in. Long, dirt, rocky rd not recommended for passenger vehicles. Our transit connect was fine, but slow going, just enough clearance," warns Bruce E. about accessing Post Creek Guard Station.

Tips for camping with families

Recreation options: Many cabins offer family-friendly activities on-site. Kristi D. notes that Hat Creek Resort has "a volleyball court, cornhole and a basketball area. Great little spot! We would absolutely come back." These amenities help keep children entertained.

Swimming safety: Water access points vary in current strength and depth. At Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort, Jason D. recommends their accessible water area: "Our dogs loved the area down below, we would take them off leash and let them do dog-things."

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds enforce quiet hours better than others. Lisa M. appreciated that at Antlers RV Park and Campground, "They do enforce quiet time which is great and they have a little store/burger spot which is very convenient next to the pool area. Very friendly and helpful staff."

Tips from RVers

Site size variations: RV-friendly cabin locations have varying space limitations. "Big rigs welcome," notes Adam about Antlers RV Park, though another visitor, Pam, cautions, "This place has the tightest spots ever! Feel like a sardine."

Hookup options: For those bringing RVs alongside cabin rentals, facility availability varies. At Mountain Gate RV Park, "Sites level. Nice pool and laundry room," reports Noel L., though they found it "Too pricy."

Camp store services: Some locations offer convenient on-site purchasing. Lisa M. notes that at Antlers RV Park, "They'll also deliver wood to your camp site," a valuable service for those staying in both cabins and RVs who don't want to transport firewood themselves.

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