Best Cabin Camping near Fawnskin, CA

Several cabin accommodations around Fawnskin provide lodging options for visitors exploring the San Bernardino mountains. Seven Oaks Lodge offers cabin rentals with electric hookups, picnic tables, and showers, though the lodge is temporarily closed due to flood damage. Grey Squirrel Resorts in nearby Big Bear Lake specializes in cabin-only accommodations with electricity, sewer connections, and water hookups. Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat provides cabin rentals with water access, showers, toilets, and picnic tables. According to one visitor, "This was a great spot for our large group of 18 adults & 10 kids to gather and camp out together...the spring pools at our site were so relaxing."

Rustic and furnished cabins are available throughout the region, with varying levels of amenities. Camp Durrwood offers basic cabin facilities with picnic tables and toilets but lacks drinking water and showers. Most locations permit pets, though policies vary by property. Mojave River Forks Regional Park provides cabin accommodations with modern amenities including electricity, water hookups, showers, and sewer connections. As one camper noted, "Nice camping place with bathrooms, shower, firepit and a charcoal grill...has everything you'll need."

Most cabins require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and personal items. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, from basic fire pits to full hookups. Some locations like North Shore Campground and Mojave River Forks provide trash service and drinking water. Several campgrounds operate small markets or stores for essential supplies. Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat offers firewood and maintains a market on-site, making it convenient for longer stays. Oak Glen Retreat includes electricity and water hookups in their cabins, though recent reviews indicate maintenance issues with electrical systems.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Fawnskin, California (51)

    1. North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    14 Reviews
    Cedar Glen, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 866-8550

    $29 - $58 / night

    "It was the furthest RV site north of the campground and we had power, water and sewage."

    "There is a lovely hiking trail at the far end of the site. There is water, flush toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. It is a short walk to Lake Arrowhead. This is a dog friendly site."

    2. Seven Oaks Lodge - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FLOOD

    4 Reviews
    Forest Falls, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 794-2917

    $40 - $55 / night

    "Tent camping, RV camping, they have a restaurant and bar, best burgers in all of southern California!! They also have a small store, there's showers, restrooms and a swimming pool!"

    "Check in is near 12. I only assume that since check out is 11. When we arrived the camp host was waiting for us."

    3. Camp Durrwood

    1 Review
    Big Bear City, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (626) 825-7629

    $300 / night

    "I am happy to welcome Camp Durrwood to our site, the location is among the vast forest in California and with almost 30 acres, the perfect spot for a large group looking to enjoy the forest together. "

    4. Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat

    2 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 515-7525

    $15 - $119 / night

    "You will have to drive 6 miles of mountainous dirt roads to reach the property, but it takes you away from all signs of the city and surrounds you in nature when you get there, making a very nice camping"

    "Deep Creek Camp is a great spot to get out in nature and check out one of the coolest geological features in the area!  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!"

    5. Mojave River Forks Regional Park

    5 Reviews
    Arkabutla Lake, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 389-2322

    $3 - $40 / night

    "The Pacific Crest Trail passes nearby.

    It is away from the populated cities, but not far from them. It still gives you a sense of seclusion."

    "Nice place to camp, weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold through out the night. Has everything you'll need. Bathrooms are close by, showers HOT water available."

    6. Mission RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Bryn Mawr, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 796-7570

    "Although the park doesn't offer much of entertainment and don't remember seeing a pool (can get pretty hot) I was able to enjoy all the shopping stores and restaurants near by."

    7. Grey Squirrel Resorts

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    Fawnskin, CA
    2 miles
    +1 (800) 381-5569

    8. Lone Wolf Colony

    1 Review
    Apple Valley, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 247-7878

    "Recreational vehicle camping available Daily, Weekly, or Month to Month."

    9. Oak Glen Retreat & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Oak Glen, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 790-1801

    10. Yama Yoga Retreat

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    Big Bear City, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 490-1341

    $80 - $200 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Fawnskin, CA

312 Reviews of 51 Fawnskin Campgrounds


  • R
    Aug. 25, 2020

    Calico Ghost Town

    Good times!!

    This campground in Barstow has many things to do. Campground has full hookups first off. Next, they have a separate campground area for OHV campers and vehicles. Plenty of trails and some famous rock climbing just behind the hill. The ghost town is awesome to check out, kids love it. Pan for silver, train rides and explore the mines. Even grab a bite to eat with a beer at the saloon. Gets hot in the summer but fall and winter good times to go. This place even has cabin rentals too.

  • Dana H.
    May. 30, 2022

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    It’s okay 😐

    Pros: campground is very short walk to Lytle Creek. Also close to the trail for a hike to Bonita Falls.

    Cons: Not enough bathroom facilities for the amount of campsites. Women’s restrooms had only two stalls, constantly a long line. Also quiet hours are not enforced.

    Bring cash if you want to rent a fire pit. Sites do not have their own fire rings and you must rent one.

  • J
    Nov. 8, 2020

    Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    Near Historic District

    A little something for every type of camping. Cabins, paved pull through & natural dirt & grass. Friendly staff to check us in gates close at 10:pm your provided with a security gate code to get back in if your out late.

    Lots of families with children, fishing for catfish in the little lake which is shaded with trees and plenty of tables to picnic by the lake. Playground plus lots of grassy areas. We stayed in the natural area with hook-ups everything worked great.

    Neighbors were nice, cute set ups with twinkle lights and people enjoying outdoor fire pits. Campers we’re playing music, laughter echoes through camp ground but nothing too loud and all quiet later.

    We drove over to the Mission Inn (8 min drive) enjoyed lunch. Their is a pedestrian only shopping area with a Saturday farmer’s market plus lots of restaurants.

    The campground sells firewood plus has a little store. Would stay again.

  • M
    Nov. 13, 2020

    Calico Ghost Town

    So much fun

    We stayed here with family who had an RV. At the time, we didn’t so we rented one of the cabins. They have bunks, a bed AC and heat and that’s it. Lol. You have to use the public restrooms and showers. It was raining and super cold when we stayed here but one of the days it cleared up and we walked to Calico ghost town. We had the best time exploring, shopping, eating at the restaurant, panning for gold, touring the mine. Super fun. We also enjoyed some off roading. Bathrooms were clean. Showers are run by quarters and were hot although the windows high above don’t close so the cold air was constantly blowing in. It made for an adventure that my daughter and I will remember for many years. Lol. I’d stay here again. It was fun.

  • Pablo L.
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Lake Hemet Campground

    Great Time!

    Visited the last 2 weeks of August. Great place for family and kids. Affordable. Campsite #295. You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit. Different campgrounds for all chosen methods (Tent, RV, Glamping, etc..) There's restrooms you can use. There's showers you can pay per use. The swim zone isn't too far from this campsite, 5-10 min walk w/ no accessories. If you have little ones, you can take them with a wagon but I'd recommend just driving your car with a few items to the zone. Bring your own shade for this campsite, your own water too. The marketplace is near the entrance BUT they only sell individual waters (No 48 pack types). You'll definitely hear your neighbors snore at night after a long day LOL.. quiet hours are from 10pm - 8am. Overall, this is a great spot. If you're lucky to snag other spots with trees covering you then great but this is still a good campsite. Happy camping! ... Oh yeah, T-Mobile no service up there (apparently Verizon, AT&T do)

  • A
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Thousand Trails Idyllwild

    Beautiful Idylwild

    We tent camped 3 days 2 nights during Memorial weekend with 3 other families. We really enjoyed the drive up Idylwild, beautiful scenery. I think the sites are a bit too close to each other, I would prefer more space between sites. But it's a quiet campground, everyone goes to sleep early around 10pm. A downside during our visit, is the restroom/bathroom; the resort closed down couple restroom/bathroom for renovation, so we had. to walk far to shower/potty. Maybe they were short staffed, the restroom/bathroom were dirty, toilet flushing issue and trash bin overflow. Overall we had a good time, also be aware of coyotes they come out at night.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 22, 2022

    Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA

    Value for the area

    Near and clean campground with clean restrooms requiring a key code to enter. Two laundry rooms. One large pool and three spas (hot tubs to folks not from So Cal) all heated with naturally heated mineral water. Secure. Park staff drive around at night to keep an eye on things. Most camps are close to the neighbors but most folks are quiet. Pay extra foe larger or premium campsites. Play area for the kids by the office. Put-put golf. Not much shade but many hedges. Gravel parking. Separate are for tents, communal sinks. Few trees around. Each camp has a sturdy picnic table. Propane fires only. And probably the same for BBQs. Great AT&T 5G cellular. Wi-Fi is weak, but it’s free.RV spot had fill hookups (water, 30 or 50 amp power, sewer, but no cable TV.

    Well run and friendly, responsive staff. Understand that Desert Hot Springs is sometimes WINDY!! And that can mean dust storms, but that goes for the entire Cochella Valley. Not close to anything out here. A convenience store about 1/3 mile away. You won’t be running for coffee here. The the management sometimes hosts events and a weekend breakfast can be purchased.

    All rigs are in good repair and I’ve seen nothing sketchy here at all. Been here 3 weeks with 3 more to go.

    Bottom line: I would definitely stay here again, but it is a drive to get into DHS or Palm Springs. And it is windy/dusty.

  • Ed E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 21, 2020

    North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    Beautiful Camping near Lassen Volcanic National Park

    We reserved and camped at this beautiful campground back in July of 2018. It was a great experience. We pulled a 27' Travel Trailer from Livermore, CA and picked out the perfect site #94. It was the furthest RV site north of the campground and we had power, water and sewage. It was a lake front campsite so we had a nice view of the lake right in our "front yard" :-) We had a picnic table and a fire pit for our use.
    The fishing was awesome, but I suggest fishing in the mornings before the afternoon winds come in as the weather cools down. We had our kayaks and it is a beautiful lake to kayak. But when it gets windy, know your limits :-)
    The campground is close to the Lassen Volcanic National Park. We took a drive there for a visit and it was spectacular. 
    The campground also has a great store there. It has all the camping necessities. If you are into hiking and biking, this campground has the accommodations for that activity. It also has a kid's park.  They also have cabins if you do not want to use a tent or RV.

  • B
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park

    More than we expected

    Spent Spring break here with the family. We read a lot of reviews on this park - many of them mixed. Overall, this park did not disappoint - too much.

    Amenities are very good for young kids. Canopy Court area has easy and close access to the splash pad, the playground, a large grass area, and even the pool. The boat launch is very near by too but we had no use for that.

    This park is clean! Like no park I have seen before. The staff are always moving around the grounds and “picking up” as they go. Quiet hours are strict - some may see that as a bad thing but I appreciate it. Even with 4 young kids, we like that the park slowed down right on time.

    Only arguments - the spots are relatively tight. We reserved a spot for a rig with slide outs on both sides to accommodate our 39’er but it took some creative parking to get the rig into the spot in a way that we could actually open both sides. Once in, we had to make sure we pulled back far enough otherwise the very nice provided picnic table would of been right next to the front wheel. Water pressure is a bit low too but nothing terrible.

    Location wise - awesome. We used the campground as a base camp to spend time in LA and San Diego as well as a day in Joshua Tree National Park. 1-2 hours from everything.

    We will definitely be back.


Guide to Fawnskin

Cabin accommodations in the San Bernardino National Forest near Fawnskin, California typically sit at elevations between 6,000-7,000 feet, creating cool summer camping conditions even when valley temperatures soar. Winter snowfall can make cabin access challenging from December through March, with many facilities closing seasonally. The area's pine and oak forests provide natural shade for most cabin sites, a contrast to the desert conditions found at lower elevations.

What to do

Lake activities nearby: North Shore Campground offers cabin stays with excellent lake access. According to Christian N., "Porta potties. Not too many amenities. Just what you need to camp right by the shore. Nothing more, nothing less. Our site wasn't super flat."

Hiking access: Mojave River Forks Regional Park cabins provide a good base for day hiking. One camper notes, "There are easy to make hikes - meaning not necessarily any specific trails at the campground, but there are plenty of places to explore and wander from the campground."

Hot springs soaking: Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat offers cabin stays with access to natural hot springs. A visitor explains, "The hike to the hot springs was fairly tough, but we found it easily with the trail starting right on the property!"

Wildlife viewing: Near the cabin areas at North Shore Campground, visitors can observe local wildlife. One camp host was noted for "waiting for us. A friendly gentleman that showed me the likes of his stray momma raccoon that he has a big heart for."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: In the Fawnskin area, some cabin locations offer good separation. At North Shore Campground, Summer A. comments, "This is a nice site with lots of shade. There is a lovely hiking trail at the far end of the site."

Convenience to services: While feeling remote, many cabin rentals near Fawnskin offer good access to necessities. Giovanni H. notes, "Family owned restaurants and grocery stores are conveniently located just a mile down from the campsite, allowing us to get whatever necessities we had forgotten."

Staff helpfulness: Cabin rental facilities often have attentive staff. At Seven Oaks Lodge, "The camp host was waiting for us. A friendly gentleman that showed me the likes of his stray momma raccoon that he has a big heart for. The store is filled with all the essentials."

Multi-family options: Some cabin locations work well for larger groups. Regarding Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat, one visitor shared, "Easy going campground with all the necessary amenities for camping and a great spot for our large group of 18 adults & 10 kids to gather and camp out together."

What you should know

Off-road access challenges: Some cabin rentals require driving on unpaved roads. At Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat, "You will have to drive 6 miles of mountainous dirt roads to reach the property, but it takes you away from all signs of the city."

Weather fluctuations: Temperature swings can be significant, even in summer. Mojave River Forks campers report, "Weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold throughout the night."

Bathroom conditions vary: Not all cabin facilities maintain their bathrooms equally. One North Shore Campground visitor noted, "The showers and bathroom facilities are frankly disgusting and not something we would use, nor would our friends who were there with us."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Fawnskin, CA is North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor with a 4.1-star rating from 14 reviews.

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