Best Cabin Camping near Indian Wells, CA

Several furnished cabin options exist near Indian Wells, California, ranging from basic rustic cabins to fully-equipped units with modern amenities. The Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA in Desert Hot Springs offers cabin rentals with air conditioning, essential during hot desert months. Thousand Trails Palm Springs in Palm Desert provides cozy cabins with electricity and basic furnishings. Tamarisk Grove Campground in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park features more primitive cabins with simple sleeping platforms but no electricity or water. "The cabins are simple structures with platforms for sleeping. There are no amenities in the cabins - no electric, no water, no mattress, no linens," notes one visitor. Most cabins include picnic tables outside, and many have fire rings for outdoor cooking and evening relaxation.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location and price point. Caliente Springs RV Resort offers rental cottages suitable for those seeking more comfort, particularly popular with the 55+ crowd. Lake Hemet Campground provides family-friendly cabin options year-round with nearby recreational activities. Most locations allow pets in select cabins for an additional fee, though policies vary by property. "Absolutely beautiful campground. Super quiet neighbors, beautiful cabins available," reports one guest about Thousand Trails Idyllwild. Reservations are essential during peak seasons, particularly winter months when desert temperatures are mild. The Springs at Borrego RV Resort, known for its well-maintained facilities, requires booking up to a year in advance for winter stays.

Most cabin rentals provide beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from basic fire pits to full kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Cabins at KOA locations typically include small refrigerators and microwaves, while more rustic options may have only outdoor cooking facilities. Visitors should pack food, cooking supplies, and drinking water, especially at locations like Tamarisk Grove where potable water is not available. On-site stores at larger resorts like Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA and Thousand Trails properties offer basic provisions, though selection is limited and prices tend to be higher than in town. Flashlights, extra batteries, and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended for all cabin stays in the desert region where temperatures can fluctuate dramatically between day and night.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Indian Wells, California (52)

    1. Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    18 Reviews
    Bermuda Dunes, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The is a beautiful Thousand Trails RV Resort in Palm Springs, California! The park is large, very spacious and so clean!"

    "Thousand Trails Palm Springs offers a great pool and hot tub area with a lively, mixed-age crowd—perfect if you’re in your 30s and looking for variety."

    2. Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Desert Hot Springs, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 329-4431

    $22 - $44 / night

    "This gem is located on the outskirts of Desert Hot Springs, CA. With two hot spring-fed pools and hot tubs (one of which is massive and SO luxe), we didn’t want to leave. Like, ever."

    "Sites are pretty close together but divided by tall hedges that make for good privacy. It was a little loud our first night from other campers and dogs, but the second night was much quieter."

    3. Lake Hemet Campground

    39 Reviews
    Mountain Center, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (951) 659-2680

    $45 / night

    "You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit."

    "The lake with all the blow up toys was a blast! The section we were in only had a volt potty but there were showers there in another section. Every site has a picnic table and fire ring."

    4. Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA

    21 Reviews
    Desert Hot Springs, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 251-6555

    "Near and clean campground with clean restrooms requiring a key code to enter. Two laundry rooms."

    "Private hot showers that you accessed with a free code. The wifi was pretty good too. There was a 9 hole mini golf and playground for the kids too. Great views of the mountains."

    5. Emerald Desert RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Thousand Palms, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 713-8609

    "It's close to the freeway and the road noise is loud and never stops. There is also a freight train that frequently runs along behind the park, and it's very loud."

    "We upgraded to the"luxury" site which meant that the spacing between sites was a bit greater and we had a lovely patch of green grass between us and our neighbors."

    6. Shadow Hills RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Bermuda Dunes, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 360-4040

    $45 - $9999 / night

    "We’ll groomed and maintained park. Semi private spaces, plenty of grass, very nice pool & spa, and friendly staff. Our space was adjacent to Jefferson Street which is a bit noisy but tolerable."

    "Full hookups, daily trash pickups at each site, cable tv, large level pads with privacy hedge, small dog parks scattered throughout, gated security, nice restrooms w/ showers (free)."

    7. Indian Waters RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Indio, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 342-8100

    "Had two pools and outdoor bar area with fire pit. All spots are paved and easy to access"

    "The park is spacious and clean. Beautiful pool and hot tubs. Four pickleball courts. Clubhouse with lots of activities. Near Palm Springs and lots to explore in the area."

    8. Sky Valley RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Thousand Palms, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 548-2960

    "It's a lovely location with almost perfect weather in the winter. April very windy and May, it starts getting hotter. However, you can take the tram up majestic Mt."

    "This park is 25min from anything but that’s one reason I like it. Lots of exploring within a hours drive to great sights like Joshua Tree NP, Palm Springs, Salton sea, Idlewild, Borrego Springs, etc."

    9. Coachella Lakes RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Indio, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (442) 325-9292

    $52 - $113 / night

    "This place has everything you could want in an RV park. Everything was new and sleek and modern and well designed. The price was average, I guess, though still much too expensive for us."

    "This place is huge and so are the sites. 2 pools but of course as luck would have it one pool that’s about 20 steps from our campsite is closed! Office staff were friendly as were workers."

    10. Caliente Springs RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Desert Hot Springs, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 329-8400

    "Had no problem booking it on the internet but the phone numbers provided (especially the one regarding the late check in) kept you either asking to leave a message (that was never acted upon / returned"

    "Great clean campground and resort For55+ lots to do Mineral hot springs Rental cottages and some for sale"

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Cabin Reviews near Indian Wells, CA

344 Reviews of 52 Indian Wells Campgrounds


  • Tabitha H.
    Nov. 15, 2020

    William Heise County Park

    Great Spot

    Fantastic park. Well kept, beautiful surroundings with hiking trails, big and private spots and clean bathrooms. Camping cabins available. The second interior RV loop is way nicer and more private spots than the first. We were site 37 and it was great. Both electric and water hookups in all RV spots and campground dump station on site. Julian and Winona are fun day trips. Calico Cider in Wynona is an A+.

  • Pablo L.
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Lake Hemet Campground

    Great Time!

    Visited the last 2 weeks of August. Great place for family and kids. Affordable. Campsite #295. You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit. Different campgrounds for all chosen methods (Tent, RV, Glamping, etc..) There's restrooms you can use. There's showers you can pay per use. The swim zone isn't too far from this campsite, 5-10 min walk w/ no accessories. If you have little ones, you can take them with a wagon but I'd recommend just driving your car with a few items to the zone. Bring your own shade for this campsite, your own water too. The marketplace is near the entrance BUT they only sell individual waters (No 48 pack types). You'll definitely hear your neighbors snore at night after a long day LOL.. quiet hours are from 10pm - 8am. Overall, this is a great spot. If you're lucky to snag other spots with trees covering you then great but this is still a good campsite. Happy camping! ... Oh yeah, T-Mobile no service up there (apparently Verizon, AT&T do)

  • Linda V.
    Apr. 7, 2021

    Chiriaco Summit Dry Camp Area

    Great free camping spot

    There are no bathrooms or water here, but you have cell service and a convenience store very close by. This is a great spot to find a free camping site and still be somewhat in your own seclusion. The sky is really nice here at night. You can see the freeway a bit of a distance out from this location and it takes about 45mins or so get back into Joshua tree National park from here. The fire pits are in the ground so you might have to rebuild the walls above ground if they’ve been knocked down. Overall a very cool spot to check out that’s right outside of Joshua tree National park with beautiful sunset views. This is BLM land

  • Trip Over Life
    May. 28, 2018

    Tamarisk Grove Campground — Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

    Anza-Borrego campground with primitive cabins and tent sites

    Tamarisk Grove Campground is about 20 minutes south of Borrego Springs. It sits next to the highway but there’s minimal traffic so it isn’t terribly loud. There are tent sites as well as primitive cabins. Each site has a fire ring and table. There are also flush toilets and paid showers. There is no potable water at this campground - be sure to bring your own. The cabins are simple structures with platforms for sleeping. There are no amenities in the cabins - no electric, no water, no mattress, no linens, etc.

    The campground is across the street from both the Cactus Loop and Yaqui Well trail heads. We recommend the short Cactus Loop hike over the Yaqui Well hike. Go at sunset to catch the cholla cacti backlit by the sunset.

  • A
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Thousand Trails Idyllwild

    Beautiful Idylwild

    We tent camped 3 days 2 nights during Memorial weekend with 3 other families. We really enjoyed the drive up Idylwild, beautiful scenery. I think the sites are a bit too close to each other, I would prefer more space between sites. But it's a quiet campground, everyone goes to sleep early around 10pm. A downside during our visit, is the restroom/bathroom; the resort closed down couple restroom/bathroom for renovation, so we had. to walk far to shower/potty. Maybe they were short staffed, the restroom/bathroom were dirty, toilet flushing issue and trash bin overflow. Overall we had a good time, also be aware of coyotes they come out at night.

  • J
    Jun. 4, 2017

    William Heise County Park

    Great for beginner campers; lacks privacy/peace; over-zealous rangers patroling

    Pros:

    easy to get to, nice amenities

    right next to Julian (perfect for day trips into town)

    there are a few campsites where you can create some privacy (much more so than many other San Diego park campgrounds)

    cool, easy trails to hike nearby

    Cons:

    most campsites are right on top of each other, many don't provide shade. One occasion, a family with a giant RV parked in the middle of the tent campground area, their generator/other RV components were extremely loud, and they brought two power wheel cars that their young children promptly began to drive around (adding to the sounds of other battery-powered crap) at 6am. My solace came when the batteries finally died.

    rangers are constantly patrolling and there are A TON of rules for the campground ("quiet hours", no ropes or anything else tied to the trees)

    the area is ridden with flies at certain times of the year- i believe it was late summer

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 22, 2022

    Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA

    Value for the area

    Near and clean campground with clean restrooms requiring a key code to enter. Two laundry rooms. One large pool and three spas (hot tubs to folks not from So Cal) all heated with naturally heated mineral water. Secure. Park staff drive around at night to keep an eye on things. Most camps are close to the neighbors but most folks are quiet. Pay extra foe larger or premium campsites. Play area for the kids by the office. Put-put golf. Not much shade but many hedges. Gravel parking. Separate are for tents, communal sinks. Few trees around. Each camp has a sturdy picnic table. Propane fires only. And probably the same for BBQs. Great AT&T 5G cellular. Wi-Fi is weak, but it’s free.RV spot had fill hookups (water, 30 or 50 amp power, sewer, but no cable TV.

    Well run and friendly, responsive staff. Understand that Desert Hot Springs is sometimes WINDY!! And that can mean dust storms, but that goes for the entire Cochella Valley. Not close to anything out here. A convenience store about 1/3 mile away. You won’t be running for coffee here. The the management sometimes hosts events and a weekend breakfast can be purchased.

    All rigs are in good repair and I’ve seen nothing sketchy here at all. Been here 3 weeks with 3 more to go.

    Bottom line: I would definitely stay here again, but it is a drive to get into DHS or Palm Springs. And it is windy/dusty.

  • C
    Jul. 29, 2020

    Reflection Lake RV Park

    Beautiful, but look more closely...

    This was our first time here. 

    We made it clear, at the time we reserved, that we needed a 50 Amp hookup. It turns out that our reservation was for a 30 Amp site (#21). We again made it clear at the time of check-in that we needed a 50 Amp site, we were moved from #21 to #31 (the only 50 Amp site left in the park). It is a lakeside parallel parking site that is beautiful. The lake has a fountain in the middle that gets illuminated at night, very nice indeed. 

    Now for the bad, although there was clearly a gate at the front entrance, we never saw it closed. The park provides security until 10 pm, after that, it seems that ANYONE can come and go. We heard from others that thefts had become common-place. 

    The tiny store at the entrance closes at 5 pm every day. Luckily there are several stores only a couple of blocks away. 

    Showers are not included in the price of your site rental, an average shower will cost between $1 and $2. You must purchase shower/laundry tokens from the tiny store. When we went to the store to purchase our tokens, we were told that they had to go empty the machines so that they had more tokens to sell. The laundry room was actually closed for the first 2 days we were there. 

    The dump station in the park was locked (no sewer hookups). You had to wait until someone from the tiny store was able to get free long enough to open the locked dump station. 

    The WiFi situation is horrendously bad, especially after about 9:20 pm. Apparently that is when their metering software kicks in. We went from watching our shows (NetFlix, etc) to the point that we couldn't even play a complete song over the connection. Still unhappy about the WiFi, an ominous warning came across my devices stating that there was suspicious/hacking activity on the WiFi network, disconnect immediately. 

    **OMSB: When are RV parks going to learn that in today's world, good, safe, WiFi is essential, and should not be an afterthought? TO ALL RV PARKS: Upgrade your WiFi now, I (and probably many others) would happily pay another $5 to $10 per day for great WiFi service. **

    There seemed to be an inordinate amount of trash around the entire place. There were multiple empty beer cans on our site when we arrived. The nice green lawn area that we walked our dogs on was littered with waste from other inconsiderate pet owners (please pick up after your pet). 

    The place is a little pricey for what you actually get, Everything seems to cost more, as long as you get it before 5 pm. 

    We have gotten much more, for much less. Overall the place was beautiful until you looked more closely. Unfortunately, it looks like people have stopped caring about maintaining this park.

  • S
    Jul. 4, 2021

    William Heise County Park

    Great Campsites, But Can Get Noisy on Weekends

    Camped for two nights at sites 67 and 68. Site 68 was our favorite, with lots of shade and LOTS of room to spread out. 

    Originally, we'd booked the adjoining campsite 99, but the morning we were leaving, a ranger called to tell us it had been double booked and that people were already in our second site and could we take site 67 across the way, instead? That was fine, though not ideal. 67 is very exposed for camping. Very little shade in that one, but great if you want to do star gazing.

    Our initial experience entering the park was not a good one. The entrance has a sign that says if you have a reservation, then proceed to your site. So we started to do that, but then got chewed out by a ranger who clearly did not enjoy her job that we were supposed to check in with her first. We were like, "But the sign said…" She snapped at us that the sign was for after hours. Yet, the sign did not SAY this. 

    When we finally got to the point to check in, we said we were the site who'd been called this morning because the park had double-booked the site. The ranger snapped back, "WE didn't overbook your site. The BOOKING SYSTEM did." Um, is the booking system that makes park reservations ON the park website not part of the park?? Why does this matter to this ranger? Was SHE the one bumped from her reserved site?

    Her unprofessional attitude soured our first exposure to this park. (Seriously, if you don't want to work there, don't. But don't take it out on the campers.)

    The ranger continued to give us a lecture on how we may not have more than 2 tents per site and went into a mathematical breakdown of this. "You may have two tents in 67 and one tent in 68 or two tents in 68 and one tent in 67, but you cannot have three tents in 67 or three tents in 68," as though we were complete morons.

    After all of this, our observation is the sites have plenty of room for three tents. We had four solo people. I don't quite understand this two-tent-per site rule. Makes zero sense when there is room and you are well below the 6-person maximum per site.

    Also, there are no swimming pools at the sites. She also told us this, in case you are planning on somehow bringing a pool camping.

    Once we got to the sites, it was great. Lots of flat areas for pitching tents well away from the fire pit. Trees and bushes between sites for privacy. 68 had the area water spigots (one on each side of a fat post), so we did get to say hello to visitors getting water now and then. Parking is a few steps away from the sites.

    67 and 68 are a bit of a slightly uphill trek to the bathrooms, where there are clean toilets and clean showers. It was $1.25 in quarters for 10 minutes of shower time. Only complaint from our group was you could not control the heat of the shower. I heard some people complaining about moths in the bathrooms at night, but to me, this is totally normal for a campground bathroom. There was no mirror at the sink though. (There was a power outlet by the bathroom sink, should you need to use a hair dryer after you shower. There was also a park bench right outside the showers.

    Watch for snakes. We didn't see any, but fire officials came one night to remove an injured rattlesnake, so they are around. (Walk with heavy feet and most of the time, they'll just move out of your way if you do spot one and watch if you step into the bushes to let someone by on the hiking trails. Also watch for poison oak on trails.)

    Thursday night was nice and quiet. Friday night, not so much, but MOST people piped down by around 11pm or 11:30pm.

    A couple of trail loops start at the campground. The one toward the end of the campground has a few options, including a shorter and flatter nature trail. We took the steeper, longer loop from that same spot up to Glens Lookout, where on a clear day, you can see from the Salton Sea over to Escondido along the coast. The trail was a bit rocky, but fine if you are used to hiking. Another trail series started from closer to the checkin kiosk. We did find a mountain lion print on our hike, which was kind of cool.

    There are horseshoe pits in the campground, if you want to bring horseshoes. Julian is an easy 10 minutes or less away, if you have a hankering for shops or pie. All of us, with different cell phone carriers, had decent reception at the campground.

    I'd read a review that said to steer clear from camping near the trash bins. I'd second this because people do tend to slam the lids on those, which could be jarring if you are camped right by them.

    Overall, this is a great campground, minus a star for some of the staff. (Other staff members were lovely and gave a completely different experience.)


Guide to Indian Wells

Cabin camping near Indian Wells, California offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and comfort, perfect for families and nature enthusiasts alike.

Cabins are available at Lake Hemet Campground

  • Enjoy the scenic views and a variety of accommodations at Lake Hemet Campground, where cabin camping is complemented by amenities like electric hookups and drinking water.
  • This campground features a market and picnic tables, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors while soaking in the beautiful surroundings.
  • With access to showers and toilets, you can experience the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • At Catalina Spa and RV Resort, families can enjoy a large pond filled with wildlife, perfect for nature walks and bird watching.
  • The Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA offers a fantastic dog park and family-friendly hot springs, making it an ideal spot for a fun-filled getaway.
  • For those looking to explore, Thousand Trails Idyllwild provides access to beautiful hiking trails and stunning mountain views.

Relaxation and recreation at nearby resorts

  • Experience the soothing mineral hot springs at Caliente Springs RV Resort, where you can unwind after a day of outdoor activities.
  • Sky Valley RV Resort features multiple pools and a fitness center, perfect for those looking to stay active during their stay.
  • Enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere at Emerald Desert RV Resort, which hosts various activities and amenities, ensuring a memorable cabin camping experience.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Indian Wells, CA is Thousand Trails Palm Springs with a 4.1-star rating from 18 reviews.

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