Cabin camping near La Verne provides access to the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest, with sites ranging in elevation from 800 to 3,200 feet. Most cabins remain accessible year-round despite occasional winter snow at higher elevations. Temperatures range from 40-60°F in winter months to 80-95°F during summer, with significantly cooler evenings at higher elevation sites.
What to do
Waterfall hiking trails: The area around Millard Trail Campground offers access to scenic waterfall hikes within walking distance of cabins. "About a 20 minute hike and you can end up at a waterfall which is very pretty. But there are several trails to take for hiking and biking and I saw lots of people doing that," notes a visitor.
Fishing opportunities: Cabin accommodations at Mountain Lakes Resort provide access to stocked fishing lakes. One frequent camper mentions, "There's two lakes in one pond there's one catfish lake and then a trout lake. The lakes are stocked on Thursday and there's no fishing on that day."
Swimming options: Several cabin locations feature swimming pools or water activities, particularly valuable during hot summer months. "They have several pools, an adult center and an adult pool, there's tons of things for kids to do as well as the kid pool and they have a really awesome water park," explains a Mountain Lakes Resort guest.
What campers like
Secluded sites: Despite being in developed areas, several cabin locations offer private spots. At Bonita Ranch Campground, campers appreciate the spacing: "Very quiet and interspersed with long time stayers and temporary campers. I stayed in my van and had my cat and dog with me. Campfire wood was easily available and had its own picnic table."
Escape without distance: Many cabin sites provide a nature experience surprisingly close to urban areas. "Decent get away from LA. Had a lot of bees and weekends are heavily trafficked. But always a nice time," reports one Bonita Ranch visitor. Another camper at Canyon RV Park notes, "I began to appreciate the surroundings. The freeway noise became soothing. The showers clean, the grass maintained."
Varied cabin options: Cabins range from rustic to luxurious across different sites. A Huttopia Paradise Springs visitor wrote, "We loved our stay! The ultimate glamping experience, everything was so cozy and beautiful."
What you should know
Train noise: Some cabin locations experience noise from nearby railroads. At Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon, campers report: "It's in the middle of nowhere in the desert. That's both good and bad. It's very very close to railroad tracks and at night the loud train kept waking us up."
Seasonal considerations: Summer weekends often fill all cabin reservations. One Crystal Lake visitor cautions, "It is very crowded on the weekends. However, if you drive further towards the back of the site you can find nice, secluded sites."
Vehicle security: At some locations, particularly those with trailheads, vehicle break-ins can occur. A Millard Trail Campground visitor warns, "Make sure to leave your car doors unlocked, and nothing of value inside. You'd rather have someone root through your car and walk away empty handed than have a window broken and items stolen."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Several cabin sites include dedicated children's facilities. "Splash pad, park, mini golf are great amenities," reports a visitor to Rancho Jurupa RV Park, adding, "Beautiful views all around Sunrise, Sunset and Night sky. Sights of all kinds of birds like hawks and herons. Water park and mini golf for kids."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many cabin sites offer chances to observe local wildlife. One Crystal Lake visitor reported, "Animals seen: Black bear, deer (wandered through our site), red foxes, Stellar's Jays, woodpeckers, other birds."
Bring insect protection: Higher elevation cabin sites often have more insects during warmer months. A Crystal Lake Rec Area camper notes, "There are beautiful views of the mountains. Has bathrooms (no flush). Lots of Mosquitoes and bugs. Well worth it."
Tips from RVers
Space limitations: Fairplex RV Park provides cabin and RV accommodations but has compact sites. A visitor explains, "Spaces are very tight. Good for 1 nite only stay. Staff was friendly and place is clean but not much room to maneuver a lg. rv. in."
Utility connections: When selecting a cabin or RV site with hookups, verify which utilities are currently operational. At some locations like Soledad Canyon, campers report: "Most of the park's electric and some sewer connections didn't exist or were down for repair."
Early booking essential: For cabins that accommodate RVs, especially during busy seasons, reservations should be made well in advance. "Very well maintained and clean campsites! Splash pad, park, mini golf are great amenities. Nice staff! Would of liked to be on grass like the sites across but they were clean!"
