Best Cabin Camping near Daly City, CA
Cabin accommodations near Daly City include rustic structures at Steep Ravine Campground in Mount Tamalpais State Park and more developed options at Samuel P. Taylor State Park. The Steep Ravine cabins feature wood-burning stoves, built-in tables, wooden benches, and sleeping platforms that accommodate up to six people across three semi-private rooms. Samuel P. Taylor offers cabins with electricity, outlets, and heating systems. Most cabins include basic furnishings like beds, tables, and seating areas, though amenities vary significantly between locations. "The cabins are well worth the cost. There is a separate bedroom, you could sleep 2 couples on beds easily with extra floor space and a small individual bunk for larger families," noted one visitor about the Steep Ravine accommodations.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Steep Ravine cabins are notoriously difficult to reserve, requiring bookings up to six months in advance. Samuel P. Taylor cabins are more accessible but still require advance planning. Most cabin sites include outdoor amenities such as fire rings, picnic tables, and access to shared bathrooms with showers. Pet policies vary by location—Steep Ravine prohibits pets while Samuel P. Taylor allows them in designated areas. A camper described the Samuel P. Taylor cabins as "incredible. They have electricity, outlets, and heating. All you need are sheets, pillows, and blankets."
Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, and cooking equipment. At Steep Ravine, the cabins have no electricity, so campers should pack lanterns or candles for lighting. Some locations offer add-on packages that include sheets, pillows, cooking items, and propane lanterns. Wildlife encounters are common at cabin sites—visitors to Steep Ravine should bring mouse traps, as noted by one reviewer. Food storage containers are provided at most locations, though they vary in security and weather resistance. Nearby towns like Mill Valley, Petaluma, and Boulder Creek offer grocery stores and restaurants for additional supplies.
