1 campground with availability this weekend
Cabin options near Helendale include rustic accommodations at Calico Ghost Town Regional Park and more modern units at the Barstow-Calico KOA. Most cabins provide basic amenities such as beds, air conditioning, and heat, though layouts and furnishing levels vary significantly by location. "We stayed in one of the bunkhouse cabins. It had 2 sets of bunk beds and a sofa that was about the size of a queen," noted a visitor to Calico Ghost Town. Some properties feature electricity and private entrances, while others require guests to use shared bathroom facilities located elsewhere in the campground.
Rustic cabin rentals at Calico Ghost Town provide simple accommodations with bunk beds and basic furnishings, while Lone Wolf Colony offers more substantial cabin options with electric hookups, water access, and private bathrooms. Pet policies vary by location, with most campgrounds allowing up to two pets per cabin for an additional fee. A camper at Calico mentioned, "The cabin was nice and clean. Bathrooms were also clean and well-maintained." Reservations are essential during peak seasons, particularly for weekend stays from spring through fall when occupancy rates are highest.
Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities differ considerably between locations—some cabins include small refrigerators and microwaves, while others offer only access to outdoor grills or fire pits. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, visitors should plan to bring their own cooking supplies, food storage containers, and cleaning products. On-site stores at Calico Ghost Town and Barstow-Calico KOA stock basic provisions, firewood, and ice, though selection is limited and prices tend to be higher than nearby supermarkets.
"Plenty of trails and some famous rock climbing just behind the hill. The ghost town is awesome to check out, kids love it. Pan for silver, train rides and explore the mines."
"At the time, we didn’t so we rented one of the cabins. They have bunks, a bed AC and heat and that’s it. Lol. You have to use the public restrooms and showers."
"Pool, laundry, general store, showers and lavatories."
"I’m parked under a canopy of trees, which must help on hot summer days. They had a general store, bath houses, cabins, dog park and more."
from $75 - $110 / night
"Recreational vehicle camping available Daily, Weekly, or Month to Month."
"It was the furthest RV site north of the campground and we had power, water and sewage."
"There is a lovely hiking trail at the far end of the site. There is water, flush toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. It is a short walk to Lake Arrowhead. This is a dog friendly site."
from $29 - $58 / night
"Has a fire pit at each spot. Has picnic table, but very splintery, bring covers. Most sites have tree coverage."
"There are lots of spacious camping sites, clean bathrooms, running water, numerous of shade trees, and a cafe/store for all the things you forgot or for a ice cream treat on a hot day!"
Available this weekend
from $20 / night
"The Pacific Crest Trail passes nearby. It is away from the populated cities, but not far from them. It still gives you a sense of seclusion."
"Nice place to camp, 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."
from $3 - $40 / night
"Easy access to a pretty trail right behind the campground. Very quiet and interspersed with long time stayers and temporary campers. I stayed in my van and had my cat and dog with me."
"Cozy getaway in San Bernardino Forst with beautiful hiking trails and waterfall."
from $35 - $45 / night
"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"
"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!"
Available this weekend
from $15 - $119 / night
"it's a members only you can still get in on a trial it is an excellent place to buy into though I must say so they have activities themes that very from weekend a weekend such as example there was a petting"
"We used to use her parents fifth wheel or use a cabin but recently purchased our own travel trailer. Now we come up here with our kids and I can’t say enough about how family friendly it is."
from $150 - $375 / night
ScoutSite is clean, many activities on weekends They also add 1000lb or catfish and trout weekly depending on season. Members were friendly. Downside is wifi when the campsite is 75+ full and only about a dozen paved spots. Major are gravel and dirt.
Travelervery pretty sight the mountain air is incredible. the staff is very helpful and friendly. at night the drunks go crazy and the bears steal their food.
ScoutIt was a nice place and the people were nice. I checked with the staff on day one if their water was potable. They confirmed everything is potable. My dog had explosive diarrhea day 1 and by the time I got home I had fever and diarrhea. It’s been a rough ride ever since. My dog and I did not share food. We only used the tap as a water source. My husband ate all of our food any only drank store bought drinks. No water. He’s fine. Just me and the dog riding it out. Don’t learn my lesson the hard way. Bring your own water and enjoy it.
GuideNice KOA for an overnight stop. The campground is clean, quiet, and well maintained, and the dog park was excellent—our dogs really enjoyed stretching their legs after a long drive. The only issue was the pull-through full-hookup site. The sewer connection was on the wrong (driver's) side and located near the front of the truck, so our standard sewer hose wouldn't reach. We needed about a 30-foot sewer hose to make the connection. Overall, we'd definitely stay here again. Just be prepared if you plan to use the sewer hookup in a pull-through site.
TravelerBeautiful, well maintenance, great experience. So clean.
LegendTown is wonderful. Campground not so much. Sites way out of level. No Campground decorations, just dirt and rocks. Very tight sites.
TravelerThe campground is right next to the Ghost Town. The toilets and showers are clean, but the site I was on wasn’t very level. There was no shade, but they do offer full hookups.
GuideMy husband and I were just passing through, and I personally wouldn't stay there again. It was very dusty and depressing. There was a dog that had been dumped there, and I could see that the staff had been taking care of it, seemed like good people making the best of a bad area.
ScoutGood campground with all the amenities, right off the highway.
Cabins near Helendale, California range from primitive structures to fully-equipped accommodations within an hour's drive of town. The high desert region sits at approximately 2,430 feet elevation with temperature extremes ranging from below freezing in winter to over 100°F in summer. Most cabin rentals require advance booking, particularly for weekend stays between March and October when mild temperatures draw visitors to the Mojave Desert area.
Hiking trails access: Crystal Lake Recreation Area offers several well-maintained hiking trails with mountain vistas. "There are several hiking trails here that are well used and well maintained. This is a great campground near the city," notes a visitor to Crystal Lake.
Ghost town exploration: Campers at Calico Ghost Town Regional Park gain free admission to the historic mining site. "You can't beat having a campsite AND you can enter the ghost town either by foot or drive to the ghost town's parking lot. Your camping fees include all that. Very cute little town and lots to see," reports a camper.
Hot springs soaking: Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat provides direct trail access to natural hot springs. "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!"
OHV recreation: Many cabin accommodations near Helendale allow off-highway vehicle access to nearby trails. The terrain supports various skill levels with routes for beginners and more experienced riders.
Canyon views: Sites at Calico Ghost Town Regional Park offer unique desert canyon scenery. "Most of the campground is tucked into a narrow sort of canyon just below the Ghost Town. Sites are tightly packed and simple but the proximity to the ghost town, nearby OHV trails, and the ability to walk up out of the canyon for views make this a great spot."
Quiet desert nights: Mojave River Forks Regional Park provides a peaceful overnight experience. "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."
Swimming opportunities: Barstow-Calico KOA cabins provide pool access during hot months. "The kids loved the pool and other kids to play with. Great game room with pool, foosball, air hockey etc. big playground and easy campground to bike around."
Proximity to natural features: Many cabin options allow easy access to creeks and natural features. "You're literally a box throw away from the creek if you're not really big on hiking but enjoy the scenery," noted a visitor at Bonita Ranch Campground.
Temperature fluctuations: Desert cabin rentals experience extreme temperature swings between day and night. "I was here one October where the weather was above 100F during the day. The sites have absolutely no shade or cover," reported one camper at Calico Ghost Town.
Reservation requirements: Mojave River Forks Regional Park uses a gate code system for after-hours arrivals. "We arrived after hours, and the gate code was included in the reservation information. We will be adding this park back for future stays."
Bathroom facilities: Most cabin areas provide communal bathrooms of varying quality. "Bathrooms are older, but clean and ok. The spots itself are mostly pull through and with gravel," noted a visitor to Barstow-Calico KOA.
Road conditions: Some cabin locations require navigation on unpaved roads. "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," explains a camper at Deep Creek Hot Springs Camp Retreat.
Game facilities: Barstow-Calico KOA cabins offer recreation options beyond the standard campsite. "Don't let the desert and muted landscape discourage you. The staff was super nice, the store and gift shop well stocked, kids loved the pool, playground, gate room with pool, foosball, ping pong and more."
Mining history lessons: Mining attractions provide educational opportunities for children. "This place has cool little mining caves and a cool train for kids to ride on. Somethings are locked down due to covid but this place isn't shy of family fun," reported a visitor to Calico Ghost Town.
Tent-friendly cabins: Some cabins accommodate additional tents for larger family groups. "We ended up choosing to spend more of our time at Owl Canyon (BLM campground nearby) because it was much more secluded, had better views, and offered shade," wrote a camper about expanding beyond their cabin space.
Weather preparation: Pack for temperature extremes when booking cabins with children. "Weather is around 75 during the day and about 50 to 36 degrees cold throughout the night. Has everything you'll need," explained a camper at Mojave River Forks Regional Park.
Site selection: Crystal Lake Recreation Area offers varying site qualities. "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. It wasn't right next to the bathrooms, but the site was spaced out enough that we had plenty of privacy."
Hookup options: Rental cabins often provide similar hookup access as RV sites. "There are primitive sites, only electric sites as well as full hook up sites. Section A came with the full hookup, I saw mainly large class A RVs parking there, probably came for a longer time."
Noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some cabin locations. "Unfortunately it is extremely close to I-15 and the traffic on 15 never stops. It made for a rough night's sleep. We'll find somewhere else to stay next time," warned an RVer about certain sites at Barstow-Calico KOA.
Winter stays: Bonita Ranch Campground provides year-round cabin options. "A little gem hiding out in Lytle Creek! Easy access to a pretty trail right behind the campground. Very quiet and interspersed with long time stayers and temporary campers. Beautiful scenery and we even got a dusting of snow!"
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