Best Cabin Camping near Cupertino, CA

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 Sites Near Cupertino, California (20)

    1. Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED

    34 Reviews
    Boulder Creek, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 338-8860

    $35 / night

    "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."

    2. Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    16 Reviews
    Pescadero, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 879-7302

    $100 - $200 / night

    "Once we figured it out, the late check in paperwork was detailed on how to find our space."

    "I’m taking this up a notch to five full stars because I don’t think it’s fair to compare it to a national park anymore. It’s its own thing and it’s very successful at it."

    3. Cotillion Gardens RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Felton, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 335-7669

    "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."

    4. French Camp Recreational Vehicle Park

    4 Reviews
    Milpitas, CA
    11 miles
    +1 (209) 234-3030

    "Really friendly and accommodating staff, clean park. Excellent experience."

    5. Mount Madonna County Park

    32 Reviews
    Gilroy, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (408) 842-2341

    "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."

    "This campsite offers a variety of amenities.With running water faucets and fire rings, you are sure to have a wonderful time away from civilization.Some events are held at this location,and ypu do have"

    6. Del Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District

    23 Reviews
    Livermore, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 327-2757

    $15 - $200 / night

    "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."

    7. Redwood Resort RV Park & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Boulder Creek, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 338-3413

    $55 - $75 / night

    "Was able to book the night before and get the last full hookup spot."

    8. Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday

    16 Reviews
    Freedom, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 722-0551

    "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."

    "Lots of activities for kids, convenient location for area attractions, pet friendly. Local roads to the KOA were in pretty bad condition."

    9. Seacliff State Beach

    7 Reviews
    Aptos, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 685-6442

    "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

    8 Reviews
    San Martin, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Great culture here - friendly, lots of things to do (pool, basketball, volleyball, horse shoes, playground, billiards, karaoke, tennis)."

    "We got a nice spot close to the dump station near front. Their pool is huge and very very well kept. The spot was 30amp and back in however they have 50amp/pull through also."

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Cabin Reviews near Cupertino, CA

181 Reviews of 20 Cupertino Campgrounds


  • Natalie G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 28, 2020

    Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED

    Idyllic campground close to loads of beauty

    We stayed here with our 2 dogs last November as a nice winter getaway from L.A. 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 got a package with the tent cabin that came with bedding, cooking utensils and firewood, so were pretty much set once we got there. The beds are comfy and the wood burning stove (photo attached) is the only source of heat. It is neat but BE WARNED...it gets COLD on those winter nights so make sure you a) have enough wood; b) are good at keeping fires going throughout the night; and c) have lots of dry wood. The wood that was left for us as part of our package was really wet and wouldn't burn so we had a very chilly night even with loads of sleeping bags and blankets. Other than that, we had a great experience and got to take the dogs for a great walk on the paved trails in the State Park. Can't wait to go back!

  • A
    Sep. 22, 2016

    Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED

    Summer Family Fun at Big Basin

    We visited the Big Basin Redwoods State Park late July this year with a large group of friends and their families and it was such an awesome experience. 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. The entire campground is loaded with trees so there was plenty of shade everywhere. There's also a few decent hiking trails close to the campground which is really cool and convenient. My daughters enjoyed every minute from the hiking, riding their bikes, campfires as well as all the other great things to do when camping. We also explored the Visitor Center to see some of the most magnificent dinosaur-like redwoods including what they call the 'Father of the Forest' and 'Mother of the Forest' trees. The guide was an encyclopedia of information on the massive trees which he shared with us along the tour. If you're at all interested, then you must go on the short tour. The only complaint I have is about the one night there were what seemed to be very loud college students, probably from UC Santa Cruz or another nearby college, who were in the cabin at the site next to ours and were partying way too hard. We had to tell them to keep it down since they had woken us up. I'm all for a little partying, but damn, they were loud and no one came around to tell them to keep it down besides us. Other than that, all in all, we had a great tent cabin campsite and did notice some even better in the campground, so we will definitely be going back again.

  • K
    May. 22, 2018

    Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED

    nice cabins

    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. It can get cold at night in the redwoods so the wood stove was great at night. Each campsite has a fire pit with a grill cover which made it easy to cook dinner. The sites are a decent size with lots of trees to climb on, hide in, and play on. You can get ‘add on’ packages with the cabins, which include things like sheets and pillows for the beds, propane lanterns, and cooking items.

  • Shawnna B.
    Jun. 13, 2019

    Mount Madonna County Park

    My favorite campground of the Monterey Bay

    Mount Madonna County Park has 4 campgrounds. I've been camping in this park since the late 70s. I've seen some changes over the years...ahem...decades. 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.

    There are several micro climates in this area and temps can vary, besides our weather varies from day to day.

    There are trails offering views of the Santa Clara Valley, and trails offering views of the Monterey Bay. The park is above the fog line (most of the year). We don't get rain in the summer here. The park is situated at the County lines of Santa Clara County and Santa Cruz County and is part of the Santa Clara County Parks system.

    No stores or markets in the park, but you can easily run into town, either Watsonville or Gilroy. It's slightly closer to Watsonville where you will find a gas station/market on 152 (Currently a Valero), or go into Gilroy on 152 for Safeway and more.

    There's a small cabin (ranger's station) with a history exhibit and the white reindeer up from the kiosk. My favorite campground in the park is the Tan Oak campground at the top and through the day use area. There are plenty of Geocaches on the trails.

    The bathrooms are generally clean. I say generally because I prefer the off season when I have the campground to myself and the bathrooms are super clean, but when the campground is full, like any public bathroom they can need more attention. (Or maybe people just need to clean up after themselves) I've never used the showers, nor the tent cabins. I like the sites because overall they are separated by trees so you don't feel as crowded as more open campgrounds.

    Despite signage warning of mountain lions, I have never encountered a single one in all the years of camping here. I've had raccoons and skunks (so lock up your food and belongings), turkeys and deer.

    Weekends, especially a holiday weekend such as Memorial Day weekend, can be full. (Not my favorite) I have also stayed for the 4th of July when it fell midweek and had the campground (Tan Oak) literally to myself.

    Leashed pets are allowed (2 per site) and 2 cars and 8 people per site.

  • J
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Cotillion Gardens RV Park

    Fun for the kids

    This R.V. 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. It is $50 base price per night, which I think is very exorbitant for a tent site. There is an additional $3 charge per night for any more than two campers per tent or R.V. site. Because there was me and my two daughters it was $53 per night. I gave it 4 stars because the price is so high.

    There are just four tent sites here. We were in T2 which was just over a small footbridge over a creek from our parking spot. The spot was small, but had a picnic table, fire pit, and elevated wooden deck. I’m not sure if the deck is for setting up your ten on or lounging on, but we opted to set up our tent on the ground.

    We spent most of our time with relatives, so we didn’t have a lot of time to use the amenities, but there were lots of kids around using the playground, bicycling, playing basketball, and swimming in the pool. There was also a large clubhouse with foosball, ping pong and arcade games which is open from 9am - 9pm. My daughters used the clubhouse while I set up camp and after waking up while I stayed in bed for a little while.

    There was no AT&T sevice for me, but free WiFi was available so it was fine. The check in process was slow, but okay. Our campsite neighbors seemed very squeamish about camping and left out food that a raccoon family got into in the early morning waking them and us up. I think they were just inexperienced campers.

    Overall I’d stay here again, but I might hesitate at the price. I think this would be a nice place for a family to hang out at. There are lots of things for the kids to do and lots of friends to play with.

  • Rhiannon S.
    Jul. 23, 2017

    Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED

    Beautiful Trails Through Towering Redwoods

    This was a long family camp trip in an amazing location. Our campsite was a walk-in, fairly secluded spot partially up a steep hill. There were only a handful of spots on that pathway, so there weren't many neighbors. Camp had a picnic table, fire ring, bear box, & lots of nearby trails & paths for exploring. Toilets with showers, and dishwashing stations were nearby as well.

    The highlight of this campground is the ample opportunity for wandering. There are many trails, easy walks through ancient redwoods, moderate trails to beautiful waterfalls, and tougher trails for dedicated hikers.

    At the lodge area, there's a store, restaurant, and gift shop, plus educational programs, family events, and community campfires. The kids went on a guided hike to become junior rangers, which gave the parents some free time in the afternoon.

    It's an amazing place to be, and we definitely need to spend more time there.

  • CJ J.
    Nov. 5, 2022

    Cabana Holiday RV Park-cabins

    Great services, easy check in, everything you need and more.

    this KOA has everything you need. the streets are wide and the pull-ins are easy to access. the Wi-Fi here is good enough to check email but not for streaming or anything intensive. however you can get a good starlink connection and over 100 megabits per second. it is pet friendly and has a store filled with pretty much anything you would need. they also give cookies to guests and treats to dogs.

  • D
    Jul. 31, 2020

    Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday

    Good place, limited activities

    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. If you have kids, they also have a pool and a giant trampoline made out of beach ball material. Will definitely visit again.


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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Cupertino, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Cupertino, CA is Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED with a 4.7-star rating from 34 reviews.

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