Top Cabins near Helendale, CA
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Best Cabin Sites Near Helendale, CA (19)
1. Calico Ghost Town
41 Reviews•178 Photos•250 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Barstow-Calico KOA
24 Reviews•55 Photos•64 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground
26 Reviews•69 Photos•664 SavesOverview
Crystal Lake is open, however, campsites are no longer available for reservation on Recreation.gov. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Located near the lake at the Crystal Lake Recreation Area and San Gabriel Canyon at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The climate is nice. Areas for tents are provided. Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake.
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4. Mojave River Forks Regional Park
5 Reviews•12 Photos•58 SavesThis recreation area is part of Mojave River Dam
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- Reservable
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5. Shady Oasis Kampground
3 Reviews•5 Photos•14 SavesThe Shady Oasis Kampground is open all year, and provides camp sites for tents and RV's (up to 70 ft. in length), and we also have one-room cabins for rent. The campground office is open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm, except Sunday when we close at 6pm (closed an hour for lunch Mon-Sat).
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6. Lone Wolf Colony
1 Review•4 Saves- Pets
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7. Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat
2 Reviews•24 Photos•29 SavesLocated on 160 acres in close proximity to the Deep Creek Hot Springs. Rural property with natural landscapes in the mountains of the high desert. Showers, bathrooms and running water on site, no RV power hookups. Private hot spring rental and glamping tents available. Large group sites available, secluded sites, event venue available. Ziplines on site.
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$15 - $119 / night
8. Mountain Lakes Resort - Membership Campground
4 Reviews•1 Photo•13 SavesMembers-Only Resort Mountain Lakes offers a variety of campsites in an exciting camping environment. Whether you enjoy tent camping or have an RV, camping families can choose from many different areas of the resort that appeal to their camping preferences. Each site offers full hook ups (water, sewer and electric) a picnic table and stationary barbecue. Other options include Resort Park Models. These models sleep six and come equipped with a full kitchen and basic dishware. Some models have cable TV connection, a back bedroom and bunk beds. All models have a comfortable bathroom and cozy living area. Each site has a picnic table and stationary barbecue.
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$150 - $10000 / night
9. Huttopia Paradise Springs
2 Reviews•48 Photos•29 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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$290 - $350 / night
10. Adobe Boondocks Camp
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$20 - $50 / night
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Helendale
132 Reviews of 19 Helendale Campgrounds
Kim N.
Traveler
Calico Ghost Town
halloween event
Great camping site during halloween event. Very kid friendly. There were free balloon twisters, pumpkin craving, arts and crafts, toss games. We enjoyed the train ride. it was about $5 per a ride. Campsites were dirt roads. we had electric hookup. Dump station was easy to access and water/trash located next to it. No fees for water and dump. Weather was perfect in mid 70's. Would definitely take the kids back again before they get older.
Noel L.
Guide
Barstow-Calico KOA
Nice KOA
Clean and well maintained. Friendly service. Awesome pool! Just a little pricey...$71
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Nathan S.GuideCalico Ghost Town
Nice but small sites
I think I was lucky. There was myself and two others in the entire campground. Granted it was June and hot. The sites are ok. The electric and water worked. The bathrooms were clean and maintained. The shower costs $1.00 for 6 minutes. The water was pleasantly warm. The Ghost town is a fun place to walk through.
Jason M.GuideBarstow-Calico KOA
Great Waypoint for Passing Through
It's an excellent location for access to Barstow and Calico. We appreciated the pool, hammocks next to the pool, and the treats at the store. Sites are primarily pull-throughs, and many are occupied by people passing through them for one night. There are easy hookups, 50 amp service, and easy on/off from the highway. We visited both Barstow and Calico and had a good time at both.
Julian M.Guide
Bonita Ranch Campground
Bonita Ranch
Good place to see, close to the Lytle creek and great hiking to reach the Bonita Falls
- Jason M.Guide
Mojave River Forks Regional Park
Basic, Clean Campground
We had a great overnight stay at this park. Two other campers were there, and we had no interactions other than waving. We arrived after hours, and the gate code was included in the reservation information. We will be adding this park back for future stays.
Stephanie W.GuideCalico Ghost Town
Good location awful camp site
We loved visiting calico ghost town! It was fabulous, but the two nights at the campground were rough. We stayed in the “O” section which I didn’t want based on the map but after we arrived, I’m glad we were in That section. The other side of the campground looked awful. Our sites were small but the main campsite area had lots that were Even smaller! I mean we had 10’ from the edge of our camper to the next camper. How do I know? Our 10’ awning was only an inch or two from my parents camper next door. The picnic tables were nice in our area but warped and awful in the main campsite area. The bathrooms were dirty. They didn’t stink but they don’t appear to clean anything. I brought Clorox wipes with me every time to wipe the toilets. There was no toilet paper in the bathrooms ever and the light are off at night but on during the day. Super helpful. I passed on the showers - didn’t even look at them based off the toilet area. The first night there was so many parties and loud drunks. It went on past midnight. The people next to us were loud and had apparently rented a trailer and had it swapped out for a new one at midnight and no one seemed to care about even attempting to be semi quiet for the neighbors. The second night was a Sunday. Everyone moved out and it was much quieter but early Monday in the am the trash picks up. I probably wouldn’t stay there again.
- KKatia P.
ScoutCalico Ghost Town
Great campground
Reasonable price for full hook up - 40 dollars Amazing place, quiet, the ghost town was really a good surprise it s really interesting, nice hiking around. Definitely recommends
- Scott D.Traveler
Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground
Convenient
We stayed at Crystal Lake campground on Friday the 13th! Luckily we arrived before 3pm as the campground was pretty full by 6pm. I give it 4 stars for being about 90min from Corona. However it is close to LA and there is still a lot of graffiti at the pit toilets and the group next to us was pretty rowdy all night. Sites are all pretty well shaded. Crystal Cafe sold firewood by the wheel barrel and only $20! I’m glad camp fires were allowed as the temperature dropped pretty quick once the sun went down.
Jessica B.Scout
Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat
Great spot in the high desert away from the city & next to HOT SPRINGS!
- 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. 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 experience. The spring pools at our site were so relaxing to have all to ourselves and well worth it to reserve for our party! The deep creek hot springs were absolutely fabulous, as they were situated next to a cold creek where we could do therapeutic hot cold plunges. The hike to the hot springs was fairly tough, but we found it easily with the trail starting right on the property! Definitely recommend camping here, just make sure you download directions prior so you don't end up at the wrong place and run into a crazy guy at a shack next door!
OldskoolEG6 X.Guide
Huttopia Paradise Springs
Hottopia
Pretty good place for family. Lot of fun. Good staff.
Jake C.
LegendDeep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat
Relax in the Hot Springs
Jake from the Dyrt here! 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!
Leslie R.LegendCrystal Lake Rec Area Campground
Beautiful, but noisy
I didn’t stay overnight at this campground, but rather used it as the parking place for my day hike to Throop peak. I arrived at 9am on Labor Day, and I was pleasantly surprised that  there were still plenty of parking spots available in the day use area. I use the vault toilet, and wasn’t the cleanest. At the end of my hike, as I was passing through multiple campsites, almost all of them had a boombox playing loud music. To each their own I guess, but I personally prefer the sounds of nature while camping.
Lee W.Scout
Shady Oasis Kampground
Lord of the Flies meets Tweeker Heaven
I wish I could be positive. OK. One positive note, the sun was bright. No obvious maintenance in years. Trees are dead and standing for the most part. The laundry smells of cat pee. The flies have taken over. The tweekers have violent tendencies. The large riverbed homeless encampment is next door. They will not return my deposit or any of my months rent after three days of stay.
Yuliana N.TravelerCrystal Lake Rec Area Campground
Our favorite place !
Very cool place, quiet, lots of places for tents. Very nice and friendly people work at the cafe at the entrance. There is a lake nearby. We'll come again!
- DDavid R.Scout
Calico Ghost Town
OHV camping is terrific
Well no fault of this location, we planned this trip months ago, but unfortunately the ambient temps soared. Two huge AC units could only manage about a 20 degree reduction in 110 degree heatwave. Recommend this as a winter, early spring or late fall. OHV pull through site accommodated my 45 foot 5th wheel no problem. Upper campsite has full hook ups for small rigs but there is no cell service at upper camp. Aside from weather advisory, this is a spot I can see us coming back to during appropriate season ☀️🔥🔥🔥
Lanette M.Scout
Mission RV Park
Pricey very nice
This place is immaculate. The owners are nice and helpful.
- CCheryl M.Traveler
Barstow-Calico KOA
Beautiful desert site
I had to change my reservation three times, and the staff was incredibly helpful. They went above and beyond to give us the easiest possible stay. The campground itself was reasonably clean with a gorgeous view of the desert and mountains. Sites laid out well and most are pull through and accommodate big rigs. Pool, laundry, general store, showers and lavatories. They did not however have the shuttle to the silver mine as advertised (ended with Covid) and the Enterprise rental in Barstow does not “pick you up“ and were rude besides.
- AApril Y.Traveler
Calico Ghost Town
Pleasant
Camping fees include access to the Ghost Town which closes at 5pm daily. It's a short walk up the trail from the campground. No need to drive around and park. On Easter they have an egg hunt divided by children's age groups, music, photos with EB, and other activities. Your camping fee also covers access to these type of special events. The largest full hookup site is likely #B18 and #B11. They seemed to have the widest parking area. I was able to work from this location using Homefi with no service issues on zoom calls.
- Jake C.Legend
Camp Durrwood
Natural Getaway perfect for groups
Jake from the Dyrt here! 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. Check them out and make sure to leave a review and some photos on the Dyrt!
- Shainna M.Guide
Mission RV Park
City park
Small/ tight spaces. Clean facilities. Staff very accommodating. Very busy location.
- CChristopherTraveler
Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground
Little Noisy, But Nice
This was our second trip with the Popup. Be warned, the streets are one way, and the slots are angled the wrong way to back a trailer into. We had to make sure nobody was coming, drive up the wrong way, and back in.
My son had been asking to camp at a place with pine trees and mountains. This satisfied him.
The store is nice, but calling it a “cafe” is a bit of a stretch. Think Costco chicken nuggets heated in a toaster oven.
The hike to the lake mainly follows a paved service road, but it does beer away at times into some really nice scenery.
It was a little noisy. It seems people have forgotten how to act at a campground. This isn’t unique just here, but it was a tad worse.
Jessica B.ScoutBarstow-Calico KOA
Clean
Clean. Has bathrooms and laundry
- JJames S.Traveler
Calico Ghost Town
Very close neighbors
Our campground loop was a loop with inner and outer paved driveways that allowed pull through set up. Site was gravel/dirt and not level but manageable. Bathrooms were in the center of the loop and had flush toilets and pay showers ($1 for 7 minutes).
- KKaren H.Scout
Barstow-Calico KOA
Staff friendly and knowledgable
It is a bit rough around the edges. Easy to miss the turn because it is on road 15 next to highway 15- yikes. Tough on the road weary. It has a dog run. Near the highway which can be convenient or noisy. Site is nice, bathrooms could use some love.
K C.GuideCalico Ghost Town
Large Camp and crowded
This popular camp has 265 dedicated campsites plus overflow parking. Trails and sights are right outside camp. Quiet. We parked in overflow because all sites were taken and it was still quiet! Will go back.
T O.GuideBarstow-Calico KOA
Quick Nights Stop
Clean facilities and fit the need for the night. The interstate is loud, so it did impact a good nights sleep. Over all, a cute little KOA
Guide to Helendale
Camping near Helendale, California, offers a mix of unique experiences, from ghost towns to serene mountain retreats. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet getaway, there are plenty of options to explore.
What to do:
- Explore Calico Ghost Town: This historic site is just a short drive from Calico Ghost Town. Visitors enjoy walking through the old buildings and learning about the area's mining history. One camper mentioned, "The Ghost town is a fun place to walk through."
- Hit the Trails: For hiking and biking, Dogwood Campground is a great choice. Reviewers rave about the "great mountain bike or hiking trail about 5-6mi loop."
- Enjoy Water Activities: At Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area, you can swim, fish, or just relax by the water. One visitor said, "Can't get out of that place yet. Really fascinating and mesmerizing."
What campers like:
- Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Dogwood Campground. One review noted, "Our camp site was very spacious, and it was easy to back in our teardrop trailer."
- Clean Facilities: Many campers highlight the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Calico Ghost Town mentioned, "The bathrooms were clean and maintained."
- Friendly Hosts: Campground hosts often receive praise for their helpfulness. A visitor at Hanna Flat Campground said, "The camp hosts are so friendly and even showed us a snake she had caught."
What you should know:
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A camper at Hanna Flat Campground shared, "Quiet time is at 10pm-6am... a large group in the spot right next to us didn’t even show up till 9pm."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Sawtooth Canyon Campground has no drinking water or electric hookups, so be prepared.
- Road Conditions: Access roads can be rough. A visitor trying to reach Owl Canyon Campground warned, "Nearly 5 miles of either hard washboard dirt road... or loose sand that you can get stuck in."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Barstow-Calico KOA, which has amenities like a pool and laundry. One family noted, "We appreciated the pool, hammocks next to the pool, and the treats at the store."
- Plan for Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities. A camper at Hanna Flat Campground mentioned, "There are some lovely trails to walk here."
- Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep the kids happy. A reviewer at Bonita Ranch Campground said, "Campfire wood was easily available and had its own picnic table."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Sawtooth Canyon Campground mentioned, "The OHV pull-through site accommodated my 45-foot 5th wheel no problem."
- Be Ready for Limited Services: Some campgrounds, like Dogwood Campground, don’t have sewer hookups or showers, so plan accordingly.
- Watch for Weather: Be mindful of the season. A visitor at Calico Ghost Town advised, "Recommend this as a winter, early spring or late fall" due to high summer temperatures.
Camping near Helendale, California, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're exploring ghost towns or enjoying the great outdoors, there's something for every camper.
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