Cabin accommodations around Fontana, California sit at elevations ranging from 1,200 feet in Riverside to over 5,000 feet near Lake Arrowhead. The region's Mediterranean climate creates mild winters and hot summers, making seasonal planning important for cabin stays. Most cabins remain accessible year-round, though mountain locations may have limited winter access during heavy snowfall periods.
What to do
Hiking trails and waterfalls: Lytle Creek offers access to hiking trails directly from Bonita Ranch Campground. "Easy access to a pretty trail right behind the campground. Very quiet and interspersed with long time stayers and temporary campers," notes one visitor to Bonita Ranch Campground.
Water activities for kids: Rancho Jurupa Park features a splash pad area that makes it popular during hot summer months. "Splash pad, park, mini golf great amenities," comments a camper at Rancho Jurupa RV Park. Another visitor adds, "There is a little lake which is shaded with trees and plenty of tables to picnic by the lake."
Fishing opportunities: Several cabin locations offer fishing access with some stocking fish regularly. At Mountain Lakes Resort, "there's two lakes in one pond there's one catfish lake and then a trout lake. The lakes are stocked on Thursday and there's no fishing on that day."
What campers like
Space between sites: Many cabin locations provide adequate spacing for privacy. "Large clean sites with grass. Great park. Large concrete pads, easy backing in and hooking up. Lots of grass, great place to camp in groups," explains a visitor to Rancho Jurupa Park.
Camp stores for supplies: Crystal Lake Recreation Area provides on-site shopping for essentials. One reviewer mentions visiting "a little store that Adam and his family run. They are great! The brownies are bomb, so get one early. They also tent cabins up there so give them a call."
Natural settings close to urban areas: North Shore Campground offers cabin rentals with lake access in a forested setting. "The sites are well spaced, good tree cover. Very nice patch of land. Quiet. Lake Arrowhead Village is 4 miles away," notes a camper, highlighting the blend of nature and convenience.
What you should know
Reservation timing requirements: Mountain Lakes Resort cabin reservations operate differently than public campgrounds. "We stayed at this resort as a guest of a member and though it is nice it is not available to the general public," explains one visitor to Mountain Lakes Resort.
Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Some cabin locations have limited bathroom options. At North Shore Campground, "Porta potties. Not too many amenities. Just what you need to camp right by the shore. Nothing more, nothing less."
Seasonal considerations: Crystal Lake Recreation Area cabins have different availability throughout the year. "This is probably our favorite place to go considering we end up here almost every other weekend year around," writes a regular visitor. Another notes, "We came on a Saturday afternoon, and even though 4 of the sections of camping were closed off - we found an AMAZING space in section D."
Tips for camping with families
Activities for kids: Rancho Jurupa offers several family-friendly features. "Splash pad, park, mini golf great amenities. Nice staff!" reports one family. Another mentions, "There are some great kid friendly activities."
Space for group camping: Some locations accommodate larger family groups. "Lots of grassy areas. We stayed in the natural area with hook-ups everything worked great," shares a visitor about Rancho Jurupa.
Noise considerations: Mojave River Forks Regional Park offers cabin rentals with varying noise levels. "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. Camping sites are too close together," cautions a visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for cabin alternatives: Mission RV Park provides alternatives to cabins with differing amenities. "Clean facilities. Staff very accommodating. Very busy location," notes a visitor to Mission RV Park.
Security considerations: Many cabin locations and RV parks with cabins offer security features. "Great sense of community and great placement of the gates for safety purposes. Lots of food spots within 10 minutes. Spaces are one of the cleanest I seen. Ranger is on constant patrol," explains a visitor to Rancho Jurupa RV Park.
Hookup details: For those using RVs instead of cabins, "No longer a KOA. Spaces are very tight. Good for 1 night only stay. Staff was friendly and place is clean but not much room to maneuver a lg. rv. in," cautions an RVer about alternative options when cabins aren't available.
