Jake L.
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ScoutLodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park
Not bad
Easy to access, sites are a little close together, but the drive is scenic and there’s lots of good stuff to go do close by.
Cabin Camping near Sierra National Forest, CA
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Sierra National Forest and surrounding areas provide rustic cabin accommodations at several established campgrounds. Dinkey Creek Campground features basic cabin rentals with picnic tables, fire rings, and convenient access to swimming areas in the creek. Wishon Village RV Resort offers more developed cabin options with electric hookups, showers, and toilets. Mono Hot Springs provides cabins with proximity to natural hot springs. Most cabins include basic furnishings but limited amenities. According to one visitor, "The hosts were very helpful and friendly, the creek, while low, was beautiful, and the guests were courteous."
Reservations are essential for cabin stays, particularly during the peak summer season from Memorial Day through September. Wishon Village maintains cabin rentals year-round with varying availability. Pet policies differ by location - Dinkey Creek and Wishon Village permit pets at cabin sites while Muir Trail Ranch does not. Camp Four And Half Cabin offers more isolated accommodations accessible via drive-in access. A camper noted that Wishon Village has "a nice store with most necessities and sells fishing licenses," making it convenient for longer stays.
Cabin amenities vary significantly across locations. Most provide beds with minimal furnishings and require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities range from none to basic cooking equipment. The Wishon Village store carries essential supplies, but visitors should bring food, drinking water, and personal items. Bathrooms may be shared facilities with flush toilets and coin-operated showers, as at Wishon Village. For more remote cabins like those at Muir Trail Ranch, accessibility requires significant travel, including "a boat ride to the other side of the lake, and finally you have to hike 5+ miles to the ranch."
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Sierra National Forest (41)
1. Dinkey Creek
"1st time camping at Dinkey and we were concerned about not getting a good space, since all spots closest to the water were already booked."
"It's location had perfect weather, warm during the day and cool, but not cold, at night. You surrounded by gorgeous tall trees and have access to swimming holes about a mile away."
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Get a text when availablefrom $47 - $275 / night
2. Wishon Village RV Resort
"It's a pretty RV park. The hiking trails are great, scenery was amazing! There are fire rings and picnic tables. There is a great store that has everything you could want or need!"
"If you have an RV or prefer car camping/glamp set up this is a very nice spot. Lots of RV spots, but I chose to tent camp. Two types of tent sites, platform and ground neither of which has AC/Water."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $64 / night
3. Mono Hot Springs
"As far as the campground, you get a fire pit, bear bin and tent area. There are bathrooms (outhouses, essentially) very close and running water via spiket up the hill."
"Tough drive, very narrow roads with steep drop offs. Scary drive in the dark. Its a thin road with 2 way traffic. Barely room to pass up on coming cars. Albeit a very scenic drive."
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Get a text when availablefrom $37 - $78 / night
4. Camp 4 Campground
"Great little spot close to a lot of nice trail heads and close to all of the amenities of Yosemite. Was recommended this spot by a friend who works for the park and was so glad!"
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5. Fish Creek (CA)
"It doesn’t have many amenities, but the space is nice with a fire pit and pick of table"
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Get a text when availablefrom $41 - $43 / night
6. Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park
"The lodge offers many accommodations including food, laundry, visitors center, and shuttle access."
"Someone had moved the picnic table to the tent pad, but there wasn't really much space to move it anywhere else. If someone had been in that site, we'd have had neighbors pretty close to us.)"
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Get a text when availablefrom $32 / night
7. Muir Trail Ranch
"Backing up to the John Muir Trail all the way into the back country of the high Sierra is this Gem of a ranch."
8. Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort
"We booked this last minute over the phone, we were very impressed with the spot, next to the pool, clubhouse, fire pit."
"Fairly big campground, with some spots having a good amount of privacy in a forest. Our site (#162) was large enough, although not very level."
9. Grant Grove Cabins — Kings Canyon National Park
"What seems like minutes, indeed enough time to walk a ways down a path, or find the restroom, or toss a ball many times with kids, the soft thumping grows a little louder, and boldly becomes a clunk…clunk"
"We were able to stay in the cabins for a night and they were small but clean."
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Get a text when availablefrom $32 / night
10. PG&E Sierra National Forest Lake Wishon Area Lily Pad Campground
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 3 min from Fresno, CA
- 2 hrs 36 min from Visalia, CA
- 2 hrs 39 min from Hanford, CA
- 2 hrs 40 min from Merced, CA
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Cabin Reviews near Sierra National Forest
267 Reviews of 41 Sierra National Forest Campgrounds
Dawn S.
GuideHigh Sierra RV Park
Quiet and close to Yosemite
The spots are close but not too close. There's a nice creek at the end. Place is quiet and close to Yosemite. Decent prices.
Dick T.GuideBig Pine Creek Campground
Five stars Monday through Thursday, three stars for the weekend
If you’re looking for a great camping experience, I highly recommend this campground—five stars from Monday through Thursday, but be cautious about the weekend, where it drops to three stars. I love small, rustic campgrounds, and this one strikes a perfect balance; it’s not too small and not too large. The camp manager does an outstanding job keeping the bathrooms clean and the campsites well-maintained. I arrived on Monday, the 26th, and stayed through Thursday, and it was an absolute dream—quiet and peaceful. Most campers were seasoned anglers, day hikers, or backpackers. This place is for those who cherish authentic camping during the week, seeking solitude and a chance to recharge. Isn’t that the essence of camping? However, my weekend experience in a different campsite was a major letdown. It was overrun with weekend warriors who disregarded camping etiquette—loud and rowdy. Many of them hiked to the lake, and at one point, I thought a UFO had landed in the campground, only to discover it was just city campers with string lights everywhere. A few tips: the photos online can be quite misleading, so choose wisely when booking. In my view, there are about ten really nice campsites, but some are much better than others. And unless you like a boisterous scene, I wouldn’t recommend camping on the weekends. I enjoy country music, but I prefer to keep it low-key after 10 PM. I would certainly come back again—but only on weekdays!
- KKiari G.Guide
Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park
Lodgepole camp ground
Great area, has bathrooms & water, near by is a convenient store with a laundry mat & showers and the water is warm but it takes a few quarters the mini mart has all types of food and gifts can’t go wrong with the area, a lot of hikes and places to explore near by as well as a transit system to take you through the park
Carla S.
TravelerSequoia RV Ranch
Visiting sequoia
Our camp spot was great exactly as pictured, quiet and peaceful. Bathhouse and laundry room filthy and you had to pay to take a shower like a car wash. Just saying if you’re going to charge people to take a shower you could at least clean it. As much as they charge per night shouldn’t be charging anyways . But the spot was nice.
- SSavannah M.Scout
Dinkey Creek
Secluded but Convenient
We had a great three night, four day trip. The site we stayed at was more secluded than most sites at the campground. It was great weather and also convenient to water play access.
- Chisiya R.Scout
Riverland RV Resort
Ok for one night
We stayed a week here, at first it was good, nice enough place. Our spot was a lot of sand. The bathrooms were full of cobwebs and spiders. The website looks promising, offering a pool, jacuzzi and restaurant. There is no restaurant, the pool doesnt get covered so its filthy, and the "jacuzzi" was filled with algae.
We came on a friday night, the quiet time is not enforced. The river was nice, however the entire length of it was taken up by boats. We hardly found a spot to swim in. We were located in site 10, at the very end in a cul de sac type lay out. Its a gated park so you need a code to enter. We locked our bikes up every single night and the one and only night we forgot, 2 out of our 4 bikes got stolen (mine and my partners, the kids were left) We asked for the surveillance as our site was in direct view of the camera and the office had told us their cameras all of a sudden stopped working around midnight but were working again that morning. Such a strange coincidence! They didnt seem apologetic. We had permanent residence come to talk to us and said they've never had theft issues, if you looked around most people had their personal belongings out every night. The place was very suspicious, I'd check out other options but also if staying a quick night it would be ok. Its right off the highway and really easy to get back on the road. We found a little lizard, and little frogs. However there is cockroaches running everywhere.
The people we met there, and the residents were so awesome, which is why it got 2 stars. The staff however, not so much.
Do not leave belongings unattended!!
- CCourtney P.Guide
June Lake RV Park
the location is good
June lake is gorgeous and the town is a true mountain town. It is much quieter than mammoth, and everything is much easier to access. This campground is within walking distance of everything you need. Boat rentals, fishing, hiking trails, general store, brewery, ice cream shop, and great cycling routes. Customer service was absolutely top notch, some of the friendliest camp hosts we’ve ever come across. Everyone we interacted with was so friendly and helpful, made the experience even better. The campground itself is pretty lackluster, kind of felt like parking in a field. We were very close to our neighbors, spots are tight, and no great views.
- HHope H.Guide
Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park
Excellent Location for Sequoia Sights, Busy
Lodgepole, Site 199. Late June. Nice warm days, cold nights. The river and scenery make this campground special. There are lots of birds and rodents (Squirrels and chipmunks of varying sizes and colors).
If you can get a site near the river, or on the outside if a loop, the views and sounds are wonderful. Great location for Sherman Tree Trails, Moro Rock.
The loop restrooms are old and not well cared for. There are only two small restrooms at the visitors center. So Dirty and too few for too many people. (The situation at Grant Grove VC is much better for restrooms, but no showers or laundry.) I used both showers and laundry. My shower was cold and dirty despite having just been cleaned (I waited 50 minutes). (Lowest Bidder). Laundry was adequate and I was thankful to have it.
Guide to Sierra National Forest
Sierra National Forest cabin accommodations offer rustic getaways in a mountainous region with elevations ranging from 3,500 to 8,200 feet. Summer temperatures at higher elevations typically stay below 85°F during daytime with cool nights in the 50s. Most cabins require significant travel time on winding mountain roads with limited cell service.
What to do
Swimming holes access: At Dinkey Creek Campground, visitors can find excellent water activities. "This was my best camping experience ever. It's location had perfect weather, warm during the day and cool, but not cold, at night. You surrounded by gorgeous tall trees and have access to swimming holes about a mile away," reports Michal S.
Thermal springs exploration: Mono Hot Springs features multiple natural hot springs across a hillside. "There are several different pools located across the river from the campgrounds. They are all over the hillside and range in temperature from lukewarm to bath water to Hot," explains Mollie M.
Hiking opportunities: Several trails lead from cabin areas to alpine lakes. "The hiking trails are great, scenery was amazing! There are fire rings and picnic tables," notes Andrea R. about the area near Wishon Village RV Resort.
What campers like
Privacy levels: While some cabins provide isolation, others offer community settings. "Due to the slopes, rocks, and trees, we had to set up on the parking pad. Each loop was a little different; the ones near the creek were more on a slope with tighter sites while the other side was more open, less shade," notes Erin S. about the terrain at Dinkey Creek.
Weather conditions: Higher elevation cabin sites provide relief from summer heat. "It's location had perfect weather, warm during the day and cool, but not cold, at night," shares Michal S. about the climate at Dinkey Creek Campground.
Natural features: The proximity to water features ranks high for cabin users. "Hiking, fishing, swimming, hot springs. All you could ask for. A week made for memories," according to Regina P. who visited Mono Hot Springs.
What you should know
Road access challenges: Many cabin locations require difficult drives. "Kaiser Pass was a bit of an adrenaline rush. It took 2 hours to drive 18 miles on a one lane road that is not in good repair. But WORTH it!" warns Chris M. about accessing Mono Hot Springs.
Wildlife concerns: Yellow jackets and bears appear in multiple reviews. "The yellow jackets. The hosts said it was quite unusual so I tried not to let it color the overall review, but damn! You would be sitting down trying to read and a few would fly around your head or land on your hands," reports Erin S.
Store supplies: Some cabin locations offer limited shopping. "Park has a breakfast cafe that is open on weekends. This was previously a member's only resort so lots of regulars here. Very family oriented place. Some small shops nearby, but nearest sizable grocery market is about 8 miles away," notes Mike H. about Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Child-friendly water areas: Locations with gradual water entry work best for young children. "Great place to relax and enjoy the water. Pretty cold in the off season, and pretty swift for littles," advises Kate A. about Dinkey Creek.
Activity options: Look for cabins with nearby recreation facilities. "Amenities include a pool, day room with tons of things to do, a separate day room for kids, a large fire pit, showers, store at the office, horseshoe and 2 shuffleboard courts. While we were there, they played movies at sunset next to the pool," shares Michael C. about Bass Lake.
Educational opportunities: Some cabin locations offer nature programs. "Grant Village has a large market for groceries, a restaurant and a visitor center. There is a free shuttle that runs through the park to alleviate any concerns about parking," mentions Celina M. about Grant Grove Cabins.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Limited cabin camping options accommodate large RVs. "We have a 35 foot 5th wheel and the spots we like here are 37, 50-52, 38-41. We haven't stayed in any other sites so I'm not sure how they are for bigger trailers," advises Tonya C. about Wishon Village.
Connectivity limits: Cell service and internet availability vary widely. "AT&T service is poor and WiFi is sketchy except in the clubhouse and office areas," reports Mike H. about Bass Lake.
Leveling challenges: Many mountain cabin sites require additional equipment. "The paved lots were so far from level that we didn't have enough leveling blocks. I am confident that these unlevel spots, G80 and G81, are the exception and not the norm," warns Doug about Dinkey Creek.
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