Best Cabin Camping near Gold River, CA

Cabin accommodations near Gold River provide rustic lodging options with varying comfort levels. SacWest RV Park & Campground and Rancho Seco Recreation Area offer cabin rentals with basic amenities including beds, electricity, and covered shelter. Most cabins include picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor meals. "I love this place because it is about 45 minutes from the house. The campsites are spacious and you don't feel over crowded if there is a family next to you," notes one visitor about Rancho Seco Recreation Area. Coloma Resort features cabins situated along the American River, providing convenient access to water activities and historic sites.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Several properties including Placerville RV Resort & Campground and Laguna Del Sol maintain cabin rentals with varying levels of furnishing. Many cabins accommodate families with bunk beds and queen-sized mattresses, though amenities differ by property. American River Resort offers cabin options with river views. A visitor to Coloma Resort commented: "This place was amazing. There were super cute cabins available as well as tent sites. River was stunning and it was neat to walk across the bridge and check out the old historic mining town." Reservations are typically required well in advance, particularly during summer months when demand peaks.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely - some properties offer only outdoor cooking areas while others provide indoor kitchenettes with basic appliances. Camp Lotus includes an on-site deli and store selling ice, drinks, snacks and basic necessities. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, campers appreciate properties with clean shower facilities separate from the cabins. Pet policies differ between locations, with several properties including Ascension Ranch and American River Resort permitting dogs with additional fees. Electrical outlets are standard in most cabin rentals, though heating and cooling systems vary by property and season.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Gold River, California (38)

    1. SacWest RV Park & Campground

    17 Reviews
    West Sacramento Vmf, CA
    18 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. Laguna Del Sol - CLOTHING OPTIONAL

    3 Reviews
    Sloughhouse, CA
    12 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."

    3. Rancho Seco Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    Herald, CA
    22 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."

    4. Coloma Resort

    15 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    23 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. Ascension Ranch

    2 Reviews
    Granite Bay, CA
    12 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."

    6. Placerville RV Resort & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Rescue, CA
    18 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."

    7. American River Resort

    10 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    23 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
    22 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. 49er Village RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Sutter Creek, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 245-6981

    "General: This is a HUGE RV park (a Sun Resort) with back-in, pull-through sites, and cabins."

    "We stayed 4 days at this park and had the best time!! The kids loved the stocked fishing ponds, and even better was the immaculate 2 swimming pools and playground!"

    10. Camp Lotus

    3 Reviews
    Coloma, CA
    21 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."

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Cabin Reviews near Gold River, CA

200 Reviews of 38 Gold River Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 13, 2023

    Buffalo Hill

    Rustic Cabins and Gorgeous Views

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. I want to extend a warm welcome to your host, Joanna. This property is so unique! I love the rich history behind it. The cabin boasts a king sized bed. We're excited to have them on The Dyrt!


Guide to Gold River

Experience the beauty of cabin camping near Gold River, California, where you can immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the comforts of home.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Coloma Resort, you’ll find cabins equipped with electric hookups and access to clean showers, making your stay comfortable and convenient.
  • American River Resort offers cozy cabins with picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars.
  • Enjoy the rustic charm of cabins at Thousand Trails Ponderosa, where you can relax by the river and take advantage of the on-site store for snacks and essentials.

Outdoor adventures await

  • Explore the scenic trails and fishing spots near Rancho Seco Recreation Area, ideal for hiking and enjoying the great outdoors.
  • Camp Lotus is a fantastic base for white-water rafting, with easy access to the river for thrilling adventures.
  • Take a short drive to 49er Village RV Resort for a weekend filled with swimming, volleyball, and exploring nearby wineries.

Relaxation and family fun

  • Families will love the amenities at SacWest RV Park & Campground, featuring a playground and swimming pool for kids to enjoy.
  • Laguna Del Sol offers a unique clothing-optional experience with multiple pools and recreational activities, perfect for a laid-back getaway.
  • At Ascension Ranch, you can unwind in a serene environment surrounded by farm animals and beautiful views, making it a peaceful retreat for the whole family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Gold River, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Gold River, CA is SacWest RV Park & Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 17 reviews.

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