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This is a great camp ground. Plenty of activities. Showers are clean, laundry room takes tap pay.
Cabin Camping near Cupertino, CA
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Several cabin accommodations exist within a 50-mile radius of Cupertino. Mount Madonna County Park offers rustic cabin rentals with basic furnishings including beds, tables, and wood-burning stoves. Big Basin Redwoods State Park provides tent cabins with double beds, tables, and wood stoves for heat, though this campground is currently closed due to wildfire damage. Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday features furnished cabin rentals with electricity and various amenities. Del Valle Campground includes cabin options with nearby shower facilities and bathroom access. "The tent cabins are super convenient," noted one frequent visitor to Big Basin who returns annually.
Cabins range from basic structures with minimal amenities to fully equipped units with electricity and indoor plumbing. Many locations require reservations months in advance, particularly during summer and holiday weekends. Most cabin sites include fire pits, picnic tables, and access to communal bathrooms with showers. Pet policies vary by location, with some parks like Mount Madonna allowing up to two leashed pets per site while others restrict pets entirely. One review mentioned the Santa Cruz KOA cabins are "nice" though activities at the site are somewhat limited.
Bedding and linens are typically not provided in most cabin rentals, requiring guests to bring their own sheets, pillows, and towels. Cooking facilities vary widely between locations, from basic fire pits with grill covers to cabins with small kitchenettes. Several campgrounds offer add-on packages that include bedding, cooking utensils, and lanterns for an additional fee. On-site camp stores exist at some locations like Santa Cruz KOA, selling essential items, firewood, and ice, though hours may be limited. Nearby towns including Boulder Creek, Watsonville, and Gilroy provide grocery stores for more extensive provisioning needs.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Cupertino (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."
from $35 / night
Check Availability2. 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."
from $100 - $200 / night
Check Availability3. 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."
from $60 - $100 / night
Check Availability4. 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."
5. Del Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District
"It’s a cozy place with boat rentals! Plenty of shade and bathrooms available. Only reason got 4 star is the constant blue-green algae, making the water unavailable for swimming."
"Our campsite (#139) could have used some shade, but we had plenty of space and the views were awesome. Almost every site was occupied, but luckily everyone respected the quiet hours."
from $15 - $200 / night
Check Availability6. Redwood Resort RV Park & Campground
"Was able to book the night before and get the last full hookup spot."
from $55 - $75 / night
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8. 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."
9. 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."
10. 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."
Drive Time
- 16 min from San Jose, CA
- 28 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 42 min from San Francisco, CA
- 56 min from Salinas, CA
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Cabin Reviews near Cupertino, CA
199 Reviews of 19 Cupertino 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.
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.
Rosa M.
ScoutCarnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
Stayed 2 nigths, it was perfect
We stayed 2 nigths, 10$ per night. The staff was very kind. The place has showers and bathrooms clean enough for being it the middle of towns. Each space has a fire ring and a table. There's a little bit of noise in the morning and afternoon because of the cars that avoid the highway and pass nearby. It's first come first served. Overall, it's a very safe and good place to camp
Lee D.
LegendSanta Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
Many options for families
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. Some sites are paved and some are gravel.
Bath/Shower: The one closest to our site had a women's and men's restroom, and the showers are individual units but shared for both genders. I expected a more upscale shower (it was ok but a little tight, skimpy on hooks and no bench).
Activities/Amenities: So many amenities including a pool and hot tub, playground, jump pad, climbing “palms”, rec center with bike rentals and concessions, and a train (I’ve probably missed a few). Laundry is available on site (operated via an app and your phone).
Although this is not our preferred type of camping, after five nights in California State parks with limited amenities, we stayed here for hot showers, laundry, and full hookups for van maintenance. This was a typical KOA in many ways, but one thing that was different was that we had to wear wristbands, and there was a gate to enter and leave. While it should have made us feel safe, I wondered why there were extra security features.
Guide to Cupertino
Cabin rentals near Cupertino range from 15 to 50 minutes away in the coastal Santa Cruz Mountains, where elevations reach 2,000 feet. The area experiences cool evening temperatures even in summer, with nighttime drops often 20-30 degrees below daytime highs. Winter nights frequently dip below freezing in higher-elevation cabin locations.
What to do
Hiking through redwoods: Trails directly accessible from cabin sites at Mount Madonna County Park provide numerous hiking options through ancient forests. "We took a hike through Costanoa and over to the ocean. He was awesome and the hike was great," reports a visitor to Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA.
Beach access: Many cabin accommodations are within 30 minutes of coastal areas. "A 20 minute walk to the ocean," notes a camper at Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA. Another visitor at Morgan Hill RV Resort mentioned making "2 day trips to Monterey and Carmel by the Sea" during their cabin stay.
Wildlife viewing: The Santa Cruz Mountains host diverse wildlife visible from many cabin sites. "We saw deer and turkeys roaming the campground," writes a visitor to Del Valle Campground, noting these animals are most active "mainly in the early morning."
What campers like
Cabin variety: Several locations offer multiple cabin styles to accommodate different needs. "We stayed in a cabin in the huckleberry campground. The cabins were nice, and each cabin has 2 double beds, a table, and a wood stove," describes a camper at Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Cooking options: Fire pits at cabins provide cooking capabilities beyond indoor facilities. One visitor to Cotillion Gardens RV Park appreciated "exploring right from the campsite" with sites that included outdoor cooking areas "nestled in the redwoods."
Swimming access: Several cabin locations feature swimming facilities. "The pool is great," notes a visitor to Morgan Hill RV Resort, while another camper at Mount Madonna County Park mentioned driving "9 miles to Boulder Creek and found an epic swimming hole" to cool off during hot weather.
What you should know
Varying temperatures: Higher elevation cabins experience significant temperature shifts. "It can get cold at night in the redwoods so the wood stove was great at night," writes one visitor about their cabin experience.
Wi-Fi availability: Cell service varies dramatically between cabin locations. "The lack of cell reception really helps the feeling of being away from the city life," notes a Del Valle Campground visitor, while others mention limited or no cell service at most mountain cabin locations.
Reservation timing: Many cabin facilities book months in advance, especially for summer weekends. A visitor to Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday advises: "We have been going for 10 years... We especially enjoy the Halloween and other theme weekends they have."
Site privacy: Cabin spacing varies significantly between locations. "Sites are a little tight but worth being nestled in the redwoods," reports a Cotillion Gardens camper, while another notes that Mount Madonna County Park offers sites that are "very spacious."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Check for scheduled events when booking cabin stays. "We attend a presentation on the wild birds in the area that an employee provided," writes a Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA visitor, who adds they "observed great activities for kids!"
Weather preparation: Pack for temperature variations when staying in cabin accommodations. "I am grateful to have visited these big trees. It was 95 degrees in this redwood forest," shares a camper about their pre-fire experience at Big Basin, highlighting how unexpectedly warm it can get despite the shade.
Playground access: Consider cabin proximity to play areas. "Kids liked the pool and clubhouse," reports a Cotillion Gardens visitor, while another at Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday mentions the "huge playground, nice store, warm pool. It's perfect for families."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: For RV cabins, research specific site dimensions before booking. "The pull through spaces are extremely tight to the point that our slide out was hitting vegetation," advises a visitor at Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA who recommends "booking away from the jump pillow or playground" for quieter stays.
Grocery availability: Plan for limited on-site shopping options. "Remember to go to the market before arriving. It's relatively close…say approximately 10 miles away," notes a Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA camper, highlighting the importance of provisioning before arrival at most cabin locations.
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