Best Cabin Camping near Elverta, CA

Cabin accommodations near Elverta provide a range of furnished options for visitors seeking comfort while enjoying the outdoors. SacWest RV Park & Campground offers cabin rentals with basic amenities, while Thousand Trails Lake Minden in nearby Nicolaus features cabins with more extensive facilities. Most cabins include electricity, beds, and basic furniture, with varying levels of kitchen facilities from simple microwaves to full cooking setups. Ascension Ranch provides a more rustic cabin experience with access to outdoor activities. "The cabin was great. Two bedrooms, each with twin bunk beds and a full bottom bunk and twin above. Small bathroom with shower, mini fridge, hot plates, microwave, and dishes. Dining table and futon in the living area," noted one visitor about their stay at Lake Francis Resort.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Coloma Resort offers cabin rentals along the American River with proximity to outdoor recreation, while Laguna Del Sol provides clothing-optional cabin accommodations. Rancho Seco Recreation Area maintains cabins with water and electric hookups, suitable for families seeking more structured camping experiences. Most properties require advance reservations, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins being pet-friendly while others restrict animals. One camper shared: "We stayed at the Diamond P cabin which has the best view of the lake within this group of cabins. You can walk to the lake (it's about 100 yards) from this location."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between properties, from basic setups with mini-refrigerators and microwaves to more complete arrangements with hot plates and cooking utensils. On-site camp stores at locations like Collins Lake Recreation Area and Coloma Resort stock essential supplies, snacks, and ice cream. Rancho Seco Recreation Area features a recently renovated store offering a variety of items from souvenirs to camping necessities. Visitors staying in cabins without full kitchens should plan to bring cooking equipment suitable for outdoor meal preparation, as many sites include picnic tables and access to communal fire pits or barbecue areas.

Best Cabin Sites Near Elverta, California (39)

    1. SacWest RV Park & Campground

    17 Reviews
    West Sacramento Vmf, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (916) 371-6771

    $52 - $100 / night

    "Right off the freeway - easy access to the city. We didn’t book ahead much and ended up with a site that just had rocks and a picnic table. No grass except at tent sites."

    "Perfect for what it is which is a basic parking lot RV park. The amenities are pretty great, lovely pool, petting zoo and my favorite the fenced dog park."

    2. Thousand Trails Lake Minden

    10 Reviews
    Nicolaus, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Thousand Trails Lake Minden Tiny Park, Giant Heart

    We spent three weeks at Lake Minden and, to be honest, judged it too quickly."

    "If you are okay with that they have a lot of sites right next to the water. The sites away from the water are quieter."

    3. Ascension Ranch

    2 Reviews
    Granite Bay, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (916) 439-0002

    $49 - $245 / night

    "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."

    "Super relaxing and has a lake that is at the end of the trail. Super convenient. It was cool to experience the animals that were in the pastures as well. I'd definitely come back."

    4. Coloma Resort

    15 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    30 miles
    Website

    "Coloma resort is what some friends call "Glamping", but it's so much more than that. You can tent camp (it's covered sites for camping too), rent a cabin or RV camp. Great sites along the river too."

    "The sun shade provided in the tent sites came in handy when we had a short moment of rain. It was also much appreciated during the sunny weather."

    5. Laguna Del Sol - CLOTHING OPTIONAL

    3 Reviews
    Sloughhouse, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (916) 687-6550

    "Everything you could ask for as amenities go in a beautiful location. Don't forget your sun screen."

    "Four swimming pools

    • Three social pools
    • Volleyball courts
    • Pickleball
    • Hiking/walking trails <-- our favorite.
    • Tennis And others."

    6. Rancho Seco Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    Herald, CA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 748-2318

    "The campsites are spacious and you don't feel over crowded if there is a family next to you. It's pet friendly."

    "Very quiet.  21 water and electric sites with a dump station on the way out. Some pull through sites. About 50 tent only sites, some just feet from the lake."

    7. American River Resort

    11 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 622-6700

    "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."

    "Super clean restroom facilities, access to the river, a nice store, and friendly customer service."

    8. Thousand Trails Ponderosa

    9 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It’s great for kids that want to ride bikes around the sites- but be careful of the river, it’s swift."

    "Lucky us we get next to a resident that lives there and is so rude!"

    9. Placerville RV Resort & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Rescue, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 676-2267

    $75 - $107 / night

    "I like the place pros would be doing just water and electric hook up so your away from the croud,clean and quiet, great wifi, cons next to freeway, expensive,no firepit but have a communal fire pit,but"

    "The only thing I would suggest is to put in a few more bathrooms around the site. The main building are the only bathrooms. I would suggest a visit."

    10. Collins Lake Recreation Area

    22 Reviews
    Oregon House, CA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 692-1600

    "Clean sites and pet friendly. We took the boat on our last trip here and had a great time. Great fishing spots!!"

    "We camped along the lake shore. They also have lots of great spots higher up, among the trees that come with picnic tables, firepits and water available."

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Cabin Reviews near Elverta, CA

208 Reviews of 39 Elverta Campgrounds


  • Gina C.
    Jul. 26, 2019

    Lake Francis Resort

    Fun cabin rental

    Some of my family has camped here in the past at one of the tent sites. We decided this time around to reserve one of their cabins. We stayed at the Diamond P cabin which has the best view of the lake within this group of cabins. You can walk to the lake (it’s about 100 yards) from this location. Though it does fill up fast (by 11am it was pretty full). They have a large portable toilet there for use. We spent our time at the pool which is near the flushable toilets and the ice cream parlor, restaurant, and camp store. The pool goes from 3.5’ ft to 5’ back to 3.5’ ft.

    The cabin was great. Two bedrooms, each with twin bunk beds and a full bottom bunk and twin above. Small bathroom with shower, mini fridge, hot plates, microwave, and dishes. Dining table and futon in the living area. Nice wide front porch to sit on and enjoy the view, communal tables and bbq for all the cabins. This unit also had a swamp cooler to help manage the heat.

    Check in is 4pm and check out is 11am. There is also a small game room with a pool table, a baseball field, paddle boats, and kayaks to rent.

    The down side is how quickly the easiest access to the lake fills up. Everyone has to drive over from the tent RV site to access the water. There are other places you can drive and park to get to the water, but there it a drop off into the water from there vs a gradual walk in.

  • Sunshine M.
    Oct. 21, 2022

    Rancho Seco Recreation Area

    All types of fun !

    I love this place because it is about 45 minutes from the house.  There's plenty to do with lots of great sites.  The first time we went, they didn't have any annual passes because they lady was out that day. But the other day, we were able to finally get a season pass.  You can fish, hike, or swim here. The campsites are spacious and you don't feel over crowded if there is a family next to you. It's pet friendly. The store was recently redone and they offer a wide variety of items, from keep sakes to any necessity you may have forgotten ( lighter, logs, clothes shoes, etc... )  There also boat rental that are a fair price, plus you get them for an hour or so. ( You will have to check the prices and availability. ) There's a dog park for the dogs to roam free off the leash, which also has access to water/ beach area for the dogs only.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ed S.
    Aug. 21, 2020

    Brannan Island State Recreation Area

    Near Sacramento river

    This is a big campground with everything you need for boating and fishing. They have a big boat launch for easy launching. They closed their boat berths because they were rotting. They have one cabin with electricity. It has a bunk bed And a queen. Bring air mattresses cause they are just wooden frames. Very close to the Sacramento River for a nice cruise.

  • m
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Collins Lake Recreation Area

    clean and friendly

    We love Collins!! Very nice for paddle boarding and kayaking. Clean sites and pet friendly. We took the boat on our last trip here and had a great time. Great fishing spots!!

  • Rosina A.
    Aug. 8, 2019

    Coloma Resort

    Nice place next to river

    This place is north east of Sacramento. Coloma resort is what some friends call "Glamping", but it's so much more than that. You can tent camp (it's covered sites for camping too), rent a cabin or RV camp. Great sites along the river too. One negative, is you have to book way ahead of time, but it's well worth it. You can pan for gold, relax, or bike, hike along the river, and kids can play along several playgrounds for kids of different ages. A large grass area great for games, and if you are up for it, rafting, kayaking and fishing in the cold American river. You can also learn some history about the discovery of gold and check out Sutter Mill!

  • T
    Feb. 27, 2021

    Rancho Seco Recreation Area

    A Gem

    This is a wonderful spot to stay for a few days in the off season. We stayed in February. Summers would be very hot and I imagine the area would be packed with day use folks. 12 miles from I-5 out in the country. Very quiet.  21 water and electric sites with a dump station on the way out. Some pull through sites. About 50 tent only sites, some just feet from the lake. RV sites are farther from the lake on mostly level gravel pads with picnic table, fire rings, and a trash can at each site. The grounds are very attractive and very well maintained and all of the staff we encountered were friendly and accommodating. There is one marked hiking trail that follows the lake shore for the first mile then through a field with cattle.


Guide to Elverta

Cabin camping near Elverta, California offers visitors river and lake-based accommodations throughout Sacramento County and nearby areas. Located in the Central Valley at approximately 40 feet elevation, the region experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through September. Winter cabin rentals provide cooler weather between 45-65°F, with occasional rain from November through March.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At Collins Lake Recreation Area, campers can enjoy freshwater fishing with reliable catches. "Last trip we caught 3 bass and 12 bluegills. This trip we caught a personal record size bass. Great place for fishing all day," reports one visitor. The lake is regularly stocked with fish, making it suitable for anglers of all skill levels.

River rafting: American River Resort provides direct access to whitewater experiences on the American River. "Campground was clean and well taken care of. It is right in the American River and next to a class 3 rapid called Trouble Maker. It was awesome watching rafters and kayakers go through it," notes one camper. The resort includes an on-site rafting company for guided adventures.

Historic exploration: Cabin campers near Elverta can visit nearby Coloma, site of the California gold discovery. "You will not strike it rich, but with a couple hours of effort you can get a nice little bottle of gold flakes to take home with you," explains a visitor to Coloma Resort. The historic mining town is accessible via a bridge from the resort.

What campers like

Waterfront sites: SacWest RV Park & Campground features cabins with river views. "One of the better parks I've visited... I parked in the back along the river which was ideal with grassy spots along the river and campfire spots to use," notes a recent visitor. These riverside sites provide immediate water access and scenic views.

Clean facilities: Most cabin properties maintain modern bathroom facilities. "The facilities were surprisingly polished. The showers were spotless, stocked, and looked freshly upgraded with woodgrain tile and real stall doors. Toilets and sinks were just as clean," reports a camper at Thousand Trails Lake Minden, highlighting the importance of well-maintained amenities.

Off-season tranquility: Visiting during non-summer months reduces crowds and enhances the camping experience. "During our stay (mid of September) the place was empty and we had the most relaxed time we could have. RV site close to the river and some deers also crossing our ways on the campground," notes a visitor at American River Resort, demonstrating the wildlife viewing opportunities in less crowded seasons.

What you should know

Space limitations: Many campgrounds pack sites closely together, limiting privacy. "There was absolutely no space between the trailers, to the point I hit my head on my neighbors slide out while setting up," cautions a Lake Minden visitor. Similar concerns exist at other properties, especially during peak summer weekends.

Seasonal water levels: Lake and river access changes throughout the year at Rancho Seco Recreation Area. "In the Spring, the water level is much higher so the water line is closer to the campsites. In the fall, pre-winter, the water level is much lower. It was about a 50 yard walk down to the water from #116 camp site," explains a camper about water accessibility changes.

Road layouts: Some properties have complex traffic patterns. "The park is built around a lake, and the road looping around it is one-way, enforced with a strict 5 mph speed limit. What should've been a quick grab turned into a 10-minute drive out, a 10-minute drive back in, and then… yep, 10 minutes out again," advises a Lake Minden visitor about planning for efficient travel within larger properties.

Tips for camping with families

Wildlife viewing: Ranches and farms near Elverta offer animal encounters. "It was cool to experience the animals that were in the pastures as well... Super relaxing and has a lake that is at the end of the trail," comments a visitor to Ascension Ranch, which provides unique agricultural experiences not found at standard campgrounds.

Kid-friendly amenities: Look for properties with designated play areas. "Lots of things to do for kids: great playgrounds, swimming pool, more than 100 ducks going around! Beautiful place!" notes a SacWest visitor. Many cabin properties include multiple recreational facilities to keep children entertained.

Educational opportunities: Historic sites provide learning experiences. "If you ever want to experience the thrill of gold panning, and California history go here! Campground 'resort' caters to the cabin and RV crowd. Very pleasant, with a cool old bridge to cross the river," shares a visitor about Coloma Resort, highlighting activities that combine education with outdoor recreation.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: For campers requiring privacy, research site locations carefully. "The sites away from the water are quieter," advises a Collins Lake Recreation Area visitor, noting the trade-off between waterfront views and reduced noise. Cabin locations farther from main activity areas typically offer more seclusion.

Hookup variations: Even at full-service properties, utility access varies widely. "The campground is broken up in 4 sections. The first has full hookups but is very small and tight (like will my slide hit you tights) the other one on the other side of the lake is bigger but has no sewer but a dump station," explains a visitor to Collins Lake Recreation Area, detailing the property's section differences.

Advance planning: Peak season requires early reservations, especially for premium sites. "We stayed at site 60A Lake Front View, which had stunning water views and a spacious setup. The site gets a lot of sun in the morning and afternoon, so bring a popup canopy for shade," recommends a Collins Lake camper, highlighting both site selection and preparation strategies.

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