Best Cabin Camping near Gold Hill, CA

Cabins throughout the Gold Hill area range from simple one-room structures to fully furnished vacation rentals with modern conveniences. Coloma Resort and American River Resort offer cabin rentals with varying amenities, including king-sized beds, bunk beds, and private bathrooms. Most provide electricity, refrigerators, and basic kitchen facilities such as microwaves or hot plates. "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," noted one visitor about Lake Francis Resort cabins. Heating and cooling options vary by location, with some cabins featuring swamp coolers for summer comfort and electric heat for colder months.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Thousand Trails Ponderosa and Camp Lotus provide simpler cabin structures suitable for guests seeking a more traditional camping experience with basic shelter, while Buffalo Hill offers unique historic cabins with king-sized beds. Most locations require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months when waterfront cabins are in highest demand. Pet policies differ significantly between properties—Coloma Resort allows pets in cabins while Camp Lotus does not. A camper wrote of Coloma Resort: "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, rent a cabin or RV camp."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking supplies vary widely between locations—fully equipped cabins may include dishes, pots, pans, and utensils, while others provide only minimal amenities. Ascension Ranch cabins feature more primitive accommodations with drinking water but no electricity. On-site stores at several locations including Coloma Resort and Collins Lake Recreation Area stock basic provisions, fishing supplies, and forgotten essentials. The camp store at Collins Lake was described by one reviewer as "one of the best ones I have been to so far. They sell quite a bit of camping and fishing needs." Cabins located at RV resorts typically offer more amenities and access to communal facilities like swimming pools, playgrounds, and recreational areas.

Best Cabin Sites Near Gold Hill, California (47)

    1. Coloma Resort

    15 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    17 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."

    2. Thousand Trails Ponderosa

    9 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    16 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!"

    3. American River Resort

    10 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    17 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."

    4. Ascension Ranch

    2 Reviews
    Granite Bay, CA
    11 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."

    5. Camp Lotus

    3 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 622-8672

    "Appreciate the grassy camping spots, showers, and restrooms! For your convenience, there is an on-site deli that serves breakfast, lunch, and pastries."

    "There are showers, clean restrooms."

    6. Thousand Trails Lake Minden

    10 Reviews
    Nicolaus, CA
    21 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."

    7. Placerville RV Resort & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Rescue, CA
    21 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."

    8. Collins Lake Recreation Area

    22 Reviews
    Oregon House, CA
    31 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."

    9. SacWest RV Park & Campground

    17 Reviews
    West Sacramento Vmf, CA
    31 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."

    10. Manzanita Rock Meadow

    6 Reviews
    North San Juan, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 263-3656

    $40 - $55 / night

    "The solar string lights blinking on at dusk added a cozy ambiance! Galen is a warm and welcoming hostess and we enjoyed connecting with her!"

    "I don’t think the bigger rigs would be able to make the turn into the site and the road to the entrance is a bit rough. Don’t miss visiting the covered bridge at South Yuba State Park!"

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Cabin Reviews near Gold Hill, CA

198 Reviews of 47 Gold Hill 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • S
    Jul. 4, 2024

    Harvey West Cabin

    Great family location

    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. Big outside deck with view of swimming hole. Hiking.

  • 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!


Guide to Gold Hill

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Gold Hill, California, where nature meets comfort. Enjoy a variety of well-reviewed campgrounds that offer cozy cabins and a range of outdoor activities.

Explore the Historic Gold Discovery Park

  • Stay at Coloma Resort, just a short walk from the historic town of Coloma, where you can explore the site of the California Gold Rush.
  • Enjoy easy access to the trails along the American River while camping at American River Resort, perfect for hiking and river activities.
  • Experience the beauty of the American River at Thousand Trails Ponderosa, where you can take in scenic views and enjoy local history.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • At Camp Lotus, you can indulge in white-water rafting and other water sports, making it a thrilling getaway.
  • Ascension Ranch offers a serene environment with opportunities for horseback riding and interacting with farm animals.
  • Enjoy fishing and swimming at Lake Minden RV Resort, where the peaceful setting is perfect for family fun.

Cabins are available at Coloma Resort

  • Coloma Resort features cabins that are well-maintained and close to amenities like a market and picnic areas.
  • Experience the comfort of cabin camping at American River Resort, which provides easy access to the river and clean facilities.
  • Thousand Trails Ponderosa offers cozy cabins with a beautiful view of the river, ideal for a relaxing retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Gold Hill, CA is Coloma Resort with a 4.7-star rating from 15 reviews.

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