Best Cabin Camping near Eldorado National Forest

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Eldorado National Forest, CA has a lot to offer. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Eldorado National Forest campgrounds just for you. Find the best campgrounds near Eldorado National Forest, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Cabin Sites Near Eldorado National Forest (44)

    1. Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe

    35 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 544-0426

    $47 - $128 / night

    "Sites have lots of space, table, fire ring and generally level drive pads. Water spigots are not too far. Showers scattered throughout camp though not every bathroom has them."

    "This is a huge campground, with a variety of camping sites, near enough to Lake Tahoe for activities but far enough away to avoid the massive crowds of east Lake Tahoe."

    2. Tahoe Valley Campground

    28 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It was very crowded and we stayed in our site and away from public areas. Pool was open as well as restrooms/showers. They talked about bears visiting but we didn’t spot any there."

    "Plenty of pull thru spots, full hookups, regularly spaced bathroom/showers. Nice store for basic needs, nice laundry room."

    3. Bear River Lake Resort

    5 Reviews
    Kit Carson, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 295-4868

    "This was a really nice campsite with electricity and water on the site. There is also free WiFi. Will definitely be returning for another camping trip. Bathrooms were clean too."

    "Great fishing along the damn or in a kayak and lots off off road spots for atvs, side by sides, and our jeep!"

    4. Sierra Inn at Tahoe

    1 Review
    Kyburz, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 743-7729

    $125 - $140 / night

    "If you're looking to get out there but still enjoy some nice amenities, Sierra Inn has some great cabins with a quick drive to famous Lake Tahoe.  Check them out and leave a review on the Dyrt!"

    5. Harvey West Cabin

    1 Review
    Kyburz, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 644-2324

    $105 / night

    "2 private bedrooms and 2 loft rooms. Lofts are open to large living room and noise transfers easily. Very small kitchen and small fridge. Bring extra ice chests."

    6. Ghost Mountain RV Campground

    12 Reviews
    Pollock Pines, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 644-5476

    "The RV park and cabins are private so can only be accessed via membership or introductory offer. Nice park with amenities and family oriented with nice swimming pool during May thru October"

    "I love the arcade and ice cream parlor and they sell ice. Everyone is kind and accommodating."

    7. North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    22 Reviews
    Arnold, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 795-2334

    $25 - $70 / night

    "There are 4 cabins that can be rented from the Park Service however, they are not actually in the park. They are across the highway and up in the hills."

    "The campground we chose was kind of close to the road which would have been the only real negative."

    8. Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion

    15 Reviews
    Stateline, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 588-5562

    $47 - $49 / night

    "No full hook up,fire pit,close to braxh dpot 52"

    "It's right on the California-nevada state line near Lake Tahoe. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful places in the US. A lot of the campsites have a view of the lake."

    9. Meeks Bay Resort & Marina

    7 Reviews
    Tahoma, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 525-6946

    $9 - $625 / night

    "Clean and best play to stay with beach access, cabins, tents sites and rv sites. Tent site can fit 2 or more tents with fire pit and picnic table. Restroom with shower and warm water."

    "Nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Tahoe, our family's stay at the cabins was nothing short of enchanting."

    10. Sly Guard Cabin

    1 Review
    Pollock Pines, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 644-2324

    $65 / night

    "my husband and i have been going to this little cabin for years. its peaceful and lots of trails to hike."

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Cabin Reviews near Eldorado National Forest

282 Reviews of 44 Eldorado National Forest Campgrounds


  • m
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Thousand Trails Snowflower

    SUP and kayak friendly

    we found there to be a lot of rules at this campground such as no fires, however there is a community fire pit. No driving over 5 MPH, no charcoal grills or smokers, only electric and propane grills. They are also very serious about the 11pm quiet time.

    Aside from all the rules this was a very clean, family and pet friendly campground. Very clean bathrooms with showers!! There are a few lakes that are very nice for fishing and kayaking. Nice calm water for a leisurely SUP experience.

  • Bernardo B.
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Overall an ok experience

    I’ll start by saying this campsite is huge , there’s like 400 sites so you got to keep that in mind when booking . We got a couple of the sites with electricity which were nice . No fire pits included because those are rented additional , lucky we had one from home . Firewood is $10 a bundle at the store so keep that in mind . The campground advertises WiFi but it’s ran from an separate company and service is extremely poor and slow so your better of using your cellphone data . This is a very active bear area with no bear boxes so keep in mind . We saw bears every single night roaming around and eating from the picnic tables . Some small , medium and extra large size . I recommend the tent sites better than the RV sites because they have a nice location and more private . The RV sites are just packed like sardines , some barely fit or stick out a few inches . Restrooms are clean and showers too . Funny detail the shower head is positioned for ADA handicap specs so you got to kneel down or seat to shower . The campground is located on the Main Street so it’s walking distance to stores or restaurants , I would go back but choose a better site on an outside loop more secluded instead of being in the middle of hundreds of rv’s

  • Natalie G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Desolation Hotel - Hope Valley

    Great location & amenities

    This is a privately owned Resort with cabins, yurts, campsites, etc close to a super awesome river and with lots of great amenities, including a cafe/store, sauna, trails and a restaurant. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because I didn't love the site itself that we were in especially with a $60 price tag. It was great to be close to the river, but the site was small and on a hill like a lot of them were. There were cheaper sites but I didn't see what those were like. Otherwise, we had fun playing in the water, using the sauna and having access to great amenities before going into more primitive camping. There was a fire ban while we were there, and there is NO SMOKING anywhere on their property. Everyone that worked there was super friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our stay.

  • J
    Jul. 11, 2023

    Meeks Bay Resort & Marina

    Great Place to Stay

    Clean and best play to stay with beach access, cabins, tents sites and rv sites. Tent site can fit 2 or more tents with fire pit and picnic table. Restroom with shower and warm water.

  • M
    Oct. 11, 2021

    American River Resort

    Family of 4 roof top tent camping

    Nice campground - close to river. .5 mile walk to town for shopping/eating. All sites have fire pit and picnic table. Bathrooms clean and private showers. A little pricey for a tent site - 45.00 and 5.00 for the dog but it’s California.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2022

    49er Village RV Resort

    Convenient to area wineries

    General: This is a HUGE RV park (a Sun Resort) with back-in, pull-through sites, and cabins. We called a day ahead to see if there was room and on a weekday in early May, there was plenty of availability. We even received a Spring Flash Sale (40% off) rate which, although more than we usually spend to camp, was reasonable. As is typical of RV parks, there is a small patch of lawn between sites but virtually no privacy. There are trees throughout the park and although it is located right on the road, only the sites that back up to the road hear road noise. There is a small pond in the center and we saw some ducks. All camping sites have full hook-ups and a picnic table but no fire ring or grill. There is a large laundry room and a café. We were assigned a site at check-in. 

    Site Quality: Pads are paved and level. The back-in sites in the center back up to each other with no divider between them. I saw several large RVs look almost like they were touching! 

    Bathhouse: Two bathhouses each with three stalls, two sinks, and two showers. Although there is a curtain separating the showers from the rest of the bathroom, the bench is outside of the shower stalls, which could be awkward. However, in the time we were there, I never saw a single person in the bathroom(assuming most people use their own bathrooms in their RVs). The shower had good water pressure and hot water.

    Activities: There is a pool, playground, rec center. Shuffleboard, horseshoes, and beach volleyball. It is a half-mile around the perimeter, so I was able to enjoy a short run.

    This is not our usual type of camping experience, but since we met friends at a nearby winery, this worked for us since we did not want to drive far.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 23, 2022

    Ascension Ranch

    Heaven On Earth

     WELCOME TO ASCENSION RANCH Ascension Ranch is an off-grid paradise tucked away in an oak savanna along Folsom Lake with a unique and ever growing list of features and activities. Family owned, we're a small operation with big dreams. Offering a serene environment, an abundance of farm animals, and good old fashion ranch activities, we invite you to spend some time with us out on the ranch! Come play for the day or reserve a private campsite, and see what all the fuss is about. Some of things you'll come across at Ascension Ranch include baby farm animals, sheep, goats, cattle, horses, more horses, ranch dogs, puppies, chickens, equestrian activities, secluded campsites, amazing views, access to endless trails around and of course, good company.

  • marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 10, 2025

    Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe

    Beautiful campground

    Sites have lots of space, table, fire ring and generally level drive pads. Water spigots are not too far. Showers scattered throughout camp though not every bathroom has them. There is a small camp store that has wifi. Book far in advance to get a spot in summer.

  • T
    Aug. 26, 2019

    North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    Awesome Cabins!

    There are 4 cabins that can be rented from the Park Service however, they are not actually in the park. They are across the highway and up in the hills. We drove to the park but it's only short distance.

    The cabins are great but expensive, $170 per night, so I deducted a star. They are rustic. No TV, no air conditioning (just ceiling fans), no bedding or towels. You bring your own.


Guide to Eldorado National Forest

Cabin camping near Eldorado National Forest offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Sly Guard Cabin, guests enjoy a peaceful retreat with access to numerous hiking trails and a serene environment.
  • The Harvey West Cabin features two private bedrooms and a large deck overlooking a swimming hole, ideal for family gatherings.
  • Van Vleck Bunkhouse provides a rustic experience with a focus on outdoor activities, although it lacks modern amenities like electricity and showers.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $60 to $250

  • Rates at Desolation Hotel - Hope Valley start around $60, offering a variety of accommodations including cabins and yurts.
  • For a more upscale experience, Sierra Inn at Tahoe provides well-reviewed cabins with modern amenities, typically priced around $250.
  • Budget-friendly options can be found at Uncle Tom's Cabin Campground, where guests can enjoy a rustic stay without breaking the bank.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Eldorado National Forest is Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe with a 4.5-star rating from 35 reviews.

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