Best Cabin Camping near Edison, CA

Several cabin accommodations exist near Edison, California for visitors seeking rustic but comfortable overnight stays in the Kern River area. KRS RV Resort at Camp James in Kernville provides cabin rentals with access to electricity, drinking water, showers, and toilets. Camp Kernville offers similar cabin accommodations with riverfront sites providing easy access to the water. "We stayed at this wonderfull RV Park last week. The park is right on the river, clean and in wonderful condition," notes one visitor about Camp Kernville. Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA includes cabins with access to modern amenities including WiFi, showers, and a swimming pool, making it suitable for families with children.

Rustic cabin options include Oak Flat Lookout in Kernville and Poso Guard Station Cabin, which provide more primitive accommodations with limited amenities. The Poso Guard Station has electricity but lacks running water, toilets, and showers. Three Falls Ranch Guest Cabin offers a more secluded experience with basic amenities including drinking water, toilets, showers, and picnic tables. Most cabins require reservations, with peak usage during summer months when temperatures are moderate. Pets are allowed at some properties like Camp Kernville and Lake Isabella KOA but prohibited at locations such as Oak Flat Lookout and Three Falls Ranch.

Most cabins provide basic furniture and sleeping surfaces but require guests to bring their own bedding, linens, and food supplies. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering only basic cooking accommodations while others provide more substantial setups. Firewood is available at several campgrounds including Kern River County Park and Camp Kernville for campfire cooking. Guests should bring appropriate clothing for seasonal weather conditions, as mountain temperatures can fluctuate significantly. While some cabins operate year-round, others close during winter months when road access becomes difficult. One visitor noted about Oak Flat Lookout: "This is a great spot to camp but you will need a 4-wheel drive to get there. The road is very sketch for the last mile to get to the lookout."

Best Cabin Sites Near Edison, California (10)

    1. Kern River County Park

    12 Reviews
    Edison, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 868-7000

    "All have picnic tables and fire rings. The host was so lovely and let us stay for free in a site that had already been paid for (the folks had left early). We couldn’t believe it!"

    "For $32, you can get a site off the river and have a little camping pit and picnic table and you’re around other RVs and it’s good."

    2. Oak Flat Lookout

    2 Reviews
    Bodfish, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-3781

    $75 / night

    "This is a great spot to camp but you will need a 4-wheel drive to get there. The road is very sketch for the last mile to get to the lookout. There is an outhouse but no water."

    3. KRS RV Resort@Camp James

    14 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-6119

    $39 - $340 / night

    "Book way in advance though. You can get a site right on the river with no sewage hook ups or get all hook ups off the river. You can even rent a cabin. Really close to town."

    "The creek was great to sit in to escape the heat and float down. Lots of kids and dog friendly. The WIFI was good to stream TV and ATT cell service was good too."

    4. Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA

    7 Reviews
    Weldon, CA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 378-2001

    "Kern River is a great place in the hot California Desert. This place has everything to make you feel at home."

    "Overall nice site with full hookups & wi-fi/cell. Had a nice shade tree but it can be real sunny without one. Laundry right on site! Close to lake Isabella and all of the Kern."

    5. Camp Kernville

    4 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-2345

    $40 - $75 / night

    "I like the free air they provide for you to be able to fill the tubes."

    "We stayed at this wonderfull RV Park last week. The park is right on the river, clean and in wonderful condition. There is a sandy beach with water access."

    6. Songdog Ranch

    4 Reviews
    New Cuyama, CA
    47 miles
    +1 (805) 266-1314

    $40 / night

    "Just a table, fire pit, and water spigot.  The hosts are very accommodating and made sure I was able to find my site after dark and were very responsive to my texts! "

    "Site also has unique glamping options. Booked on Hipcamp. Owner is accommodating and sells firewood."

    7. Three Falls Ranch Guest Cabin

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    Posey, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (310) 920-0936

    $158 / night

    8. Poso Guard Station Cabin

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    Posey, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-1815

    $187 / night

    9. Frog Meadow

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    California Hot Springs, CA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 539-2607
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  • Aliza  N.
    Jan. 24, 2022

    Kern River County Park

    Quiet and lovely

    We stayed here just for a night on our way to Death Valley. It’s super convenient from Bakersfield and nice and quiet, by the Kern River. Clean and calm with some nice sites by the river. All have picnic tables and fire rings. The host was so lovely and let us stay for free in a site that had already been paid for (the folks had left early). We couldn’t believe it! So generous and kind.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 21, 2025

    Kern River County Park

    Paid vs not paid

    For $32, you can get a site off the river and have a little camping pit and picnic table and you’re around other RVs and it’s good. I opted for locating a self created campsite in the area off the beaten path. It might not be allowed, but I was gone by 7 AM and I was super quiet. And I think that’s the thing if you’re super quiet and you’re gone early then probably not a problem. But if you’re planning to bring your camper to one of those secluded spots and making a lot of noise, then you may want to just get a $32 spot.

  • Andrea R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 26, 2019

    Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA

    Very family friendly and unique!

    Kern River is a great place in the hot California Desert. This place has everything to make you feel at home. Several large sites for tents or RV's , bathrooms with full showers, a pool, splashpad and water play area. They have these weird Banana bikes which were fun. I was in complete heaven when I saw the coffee bar! There is a big pavilion with cooking areas for everyone!

    This is close to several nearby attractions. They offer great wifi services. Great places if you have little ones. so much to do and all of the staff was wonderful.

    They have Cabins too! I didnt stay in them but they are pretty cute.

  • Ricky S.
    Jul. 31, 2022

    Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA

    Good camp to park & explore

    Overall nice site with full hookups & wi-fi/cell. Had a nice shade tree but it can be real sunny without one. Laundry right on site! Close to lake Isabella and all of the Kern. Great for last minute reservations too, online booking works

  • Johnny P.
    Apr. 20, 2019

    KRS RV Resort@Camp James

    On the River!

    We love these campground. We go every year during the summer! Nice clean small campground. Book way in advance though. You can get a site right on the river with no sewage hook ups or get all hook ups off the river. You can even rent a cabin. Really close to town. Take a ride down the river in your tube and walk back. So much fun!

  • Jenny S.
    Apr. 2, 2024

    Songdog Ranch

    Spacious and beautiful private property. Friendly, accommodating hosts!

    I stayed for a quick stop overnight and found the site as described. Just a table, fire pit, and water spigot.  The hosts are very accommodating and made sure I was able to find my site after dark and were very responsive to my texts!  Cell service was fine and I felt perfectly safe as a solo female!  I really enjoyed the ranch dogs coming to hang out with me! I'll be back to try one of the other sites with more amazing views!

  • Esther Y.
    Aug. 8, 2020

    Songdog Ranch

    Great Campsite near Carrizo

    Lots of campsite choices along the ridge with beautiful expansive views of the plain. During springtime, the wildflowers are beautiful. Site also has unique glamping options. Booked on Hipcamp. Owner is accommodating and sells firewood. Would recommend visiting during the cooler months as it's an open plain, but there are nice hand built pergolas at the picnic benches for some shade.

  • D
    Aug. 15, 2020

    KRS RV Resort@Camp James

    Amazing Time

    First time to the Kern River. Loved it. We were there August 1-6. The River was a little low but it was perfect for us with our 5 year old son. We were able to float down the river in our inner tubes safely. We were told May to June the river is very high in this area. We also fished in the river. Our camp site was great. We stayed in site 81 in our class C RV. Corner site on a creek that ran through the campground. The creek was great to sit in to escape the heat and float down. Lots of kids and dog friendly. The WIFI was good to stream TV and ATT cell service was good too. The sites had power, water and cable TV hook up. There is a dump station in the campground. They clean and rake all camp sites after each use and they enforce the 10:00pm quiet time. It is a short walk/ride to Kern River Brewery. Or it is about a hour drive to Trail of 100 Giants Sequoia Trees. Can’t wait to stay here again.

  • t
    Sep. 11, 2022

    KRS RV Resort@Camp James

    Clean upscale camp

    Camp James is a clean, spacious park. All sites are well kept, with access to clean bathrooms and coin operated showers. Staff is friendly and available when needed. Prices are a tad high but expected with a clean upscale Campground. Didn't expect a 3 night minimum charge the weekend after Labor Day but couldn't find a Campground with availability in a short time so we rolled with the 3 day requirement . A friendly family of bears made their presence at night as the trash cans were ransacked in the morning and my boyfriend came face to face with a skunk while walking our dog at night. Overall it's a beautiful park right on the Kern River and we would stay again if we could get one of the few riverfront spaces.


Guide to Edison

Cabin camping near Edison, California offers varied accommodations throughout the Kern River region where summer temperatures typically reach 90-100°F. The area sits at elevations ranging from 2,500-4,000 feet, creating distinct seasonal access challenges for certain remote cabin sites. Winter visitors should prepare for occasional snow at higher elevation cabins between December and February.

What to do

River activities: Float down creek channels at KRS RV Resort@Camp James where inner tubes provide family entertainment. "The kids loved tubing down it all day. In front of us was the river. Gorgeous views," reports one visitor who stayed at site 80 alongside a small creek running through the campgrounds.

Fishing opportunities: Cast for trout directly from riverfront cabin sites during summer months. "There is great trout fishing right off the property, and the bathrooms have always been well kept and clean," notes a long-time visitor to Camp James who's been returning for over 10 years.

Wildlife viewing: Watch for birds and wildlife along the river's edge during early morning hours. "Great birds along the river, lots of ducks and egrets, and a bald eagle perched in a tree right above my site with its breakfish!" shared one camper at Kern River County Park.

What campers like

River access: Direct waterfront sites at Camp Kernville provide immediate water entry points. A camper noted, "The park is right on the river, clean and in wonderful condition. There is a sandy beach with water access."

Walkable amenities: Short distances to town services from select cabin locations. "The park is right near downtown and you can walk to cafe's, bakery, shops and market," explains a visitor about Camp Kernville's convenient location.

Spacious sites: Room between cabin areas for privacy and comfort. "50 huge campsites with lots of trees for shade. Many river side sites," describes a regular visitor at Kern River County Park, adding that it's "only a few miles to town."

What you should know

Access challenges: Remote cabins require 4WD vehicles in certain locations. At Oak Flat Lookout "you will need a 4-wheel drive to get there. The road is very sketch for the last mile to get to the lookout."

Pest considerations: Bug activity varies by season and location. "Literally thousands of earwigs everywhere. We sprayed with the ultra toxic bug spray left behind, then returned and swept them up," reported one Oak Flat Lookout visitor who faced significant insect issues.

Reservation timing: Book early for summer stays when demand peaks. "Book way in advance though. You can get a site right on the river with no sewage hook ups or get all hook ups off the river," advises a regular visitor to Camp James.

Tips for camping with families

Water features: Kid-friendly splash areas at Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA provide cooling options during hot days. "They have a wonderful pool and splash pad for the kids. The staff was amazing! They have pizza and a small bar to relax in," notes a summer visitor.

Entertainment options: Check cabin sites offering planned activities for children. "They offer movie nights and pancakes on certain days," explains a KOA visitor who found the amenities particularly suited for families with young children.

Shade considerations: Select sites with natural coverage during summer months. "Most of the sites have shaded trees," reports a visitor to Lake Isabella KOA, highlighting the importance of protection from direct sun when temperatures climb.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Consider hookup locations relative to river proximity at Songdog Ranch. "Lots of campsite choices along the ridge with beautiful expansive views of the plain," notes a spring visitor who booked through Hipcamp.

Site maintenance: Well-kept grounds make for easier cabin and RV stays. "The sites are spacious with potable water and the chemical toilets are actually clean," reports a regular Songdog Ranch visitor who considers it among their favorite camping destinations.

Weather planning: Time visits for moderate temperatures to maximize outdoor enjoyment. "Would recommend visiting during the cooler months as it's an open plain, but there are nice hand built pergolas at the picnic benches for some shade," advises a spring visitor to Songdog Ranch.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Edison, CA is Kern River County Park with a 4.4-star rating from 12 reviews.

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