Cabin camping near Friant, California provides overnight options in diverse terrain ranging from 1,200 to 3,500 feet elevation. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, these accommodations vary from rustic units to fully-appointed lodging. Summer temperatures often reach 90°F with cooler evenings around 55°F, making climate control considerations important for comfort.
What to do
Explore natural hot springs: Mono Hot Springs features multiple natural pools along the hillside. "There are several different pools located across the river from the campgrounds. They are all over the hillside and range in temperature from lukewarm to bath water to Hot," explains a visitor at Mono Hot Springs.
Visit surrounding lakes: The area offers swimming opportunities and cliff jumping at nearby alpine lakes. "Doris lake is pretty, with several cliffs to jump from ranging all sizes up to 60 feet. The hot springs and mud baths are great," reports a camper who stayed at Mono Hot Springs.
Fish in mountain streams: Dinkey Creek and surrounding waterways provide fishing opportunities throughout the season. A visitor noted, "Dinkey Creek is remote and secluded there are good swimming holes, fly fishing and really beautiful area. This area is unchanged over the last 20 years."
What campers like
Pool access at resort properties: Several cabin properties grant access to nearby resort amenities. "The park has a great pool and playground for the kids. We stayed here 3 nights not could've stayed here a week easy," shares a reviewer at Yosemite RV Resort.
Creek-side cabin locations: Properties near running water offer natural cooling and recreation. According to a visitor at High Sierra RV Park, "The creek, waterfalls & rope swing over the swimming hole was unbelievable!! The kids enjoyed the rope swing while the mom enjoyed the walk back to the falls & thru the shallow waters."
Proximity to Yosemite: Several cabin properties offer strategic positioning for national park access. "Great place to relax after a long day of hiking in Yosemite," reports a camper about Indian Flat RV Park.
What you should know
Road conditions vary significantly: Access to more remote cabin locations requires careful driving planning. "The last 18 miles over Kaiser Pass took 1.5 hours. A sub-par road surface little bigger than one lane in many places made transit interesting," notes a visitor to Mono Hot Springs.
Site spacing differs between properties: Some locations feature close quarters while others provide more seclusion. "Sites were fairly clean where we stayed but a trek to the water. The water itself was pretty gross and tons of geese everywhere," shares a camper at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.
Seasonal availability impacts amenities: Many properties alter their operations during off-season months. "After November 1st, the office is closed and the RV park is on autopilot. There is no hot water in the bathrooms, which are not maintained," explains a winter visitor to Indian Flat RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Look for family-oriented activities: Properties with designated recreation areas enhance family stays. "Large clean pool with a shallow lounging section. Playground. Bathrooms/showers were freshly renovated and clean," reports a visitor to Yosemite RV Resort.
Check for bug activity: Insect presence varies by season and location. "We enjoyed swimming in the creek, hiking Bald Mtn, and walking around Shaver Lake. Glad I went but probably will not go again," notes a camper at Dinkey Creek who encountered yellow jackets during their stay.
Consider transportation options: Some properties offer shuttle service to nearby attractions. "The YART bus (that shuttles you into the park) stops at the hotel next door. It was $20 for a family of four (round trip), and that included admission to the park," shares a visitor to Indian Flat RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Verify site dimensions before booking: Site sizes vary considerably between properties. "We have a 29 foot travel trailer and we reserved a premium pull through spot. Although we could pull through the spaces were very tight," warns a visitor to High Sierra RV Park.
Check for onsite stores: Remote cabin locations may have limited shopping options. "There's a store and a burrito shop in Mono Springs. The store has a decent amount of supplies," notes a visitor to Outdoorsy Yosemite.
Research accessibility for larger vehicles: Mountain roads may present challenges for larger units. "Not worth the drive- but stayed here because I didn't plan ahead during COVID and national park restrictions. Nice place- but much warmer than the high elevation of the park," comments a visitor to Yosemite RV Resort regarding location considerations.
