Best Cabin Camping near Lakehead, CA

Lakehead Campground & RV Park, Antlers RV Park, and Shasta Lake RV Resort provide cabin accommodations amid the forested landscapes near Shasta Lake. Basic cabins feature beds, electricity, and limited furnishings, while upgraded options may include heating, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. "Cabins though were not what we expected. 2 room cabin and we got 2 bunk beds and a space heater. Nothing in front room. Bring your table and chairs. Bunk beds were comfortable though!" Most properties include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to shared bathrooms with showers. Each location offers different levels of creature comforts, from rustic single-room structures to more comprehensive multi-room units.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The area's KOA-style cabins typically provide more amenities than state park alternatives, often including linens and basic kitchen supplies. Lakehead's cabin rentals require advance booking, especially during summer months when tourism peaks. Many campgrounds maintain strict quiet hours and enforce pet policies that vary by location. According to one visitor, "The Trinity River Adventure Inn cabins are a group of three cabins located on the bank of the Trinity River... Each cabin is different, there is a large A frame cabin for larger groups, a smaller fisherman's cabin closest to the river for one or two people, and a mid size cabin for groups of 3-4."

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cooking facilities typically involve outdoor grills or fire pits, though some premium cabins include kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Firewood is available for purchase at most properties, and many locations feature small on-site stores selling essential supplies. Grocery options are limited in the immediate area, so visitors should plan to bring food, drinks, and specialty items. A recent review noted, "Everything is provided, from cooking utensils to bedding/towels. Just bring food/drink. There is even satellite tv and wifi. Firewood is provided for the wood burning stoves."

Best Cabin Sites Near Lakehead, California (28)

    1. Lakehead Campground & RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Lakehead, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (530) 238-8450

    "I really liked this rustic little campground. The owner was nice and the grounds were simple and naturally pretty. Unexpectedly, there was a little place to play a game of pool."

    "The owner was very nice and got us situated right away. I will definitely be coming back!"

    2. Mountain Gate RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Shasta Lake, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 275-4600

    "Clean bathrooms, showers, zero trash around. All around a great visit. Perfect spot if you are traveling with a pet. Highly recommend."

    "The park is beautiful! Close to the mountain for skiing. Close to the lake for skiing. Nancy the manager was extremely helpful! We found this to have an old fashioned touch."

    3. Shasta Lake RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Sugarloaf, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 238-2370

    "Gas station right up the road and many access point to the lake"

    4. Antlers RV Park and Campground

    3 Reviews
    Lakehead, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (530) 238-2322

    "We're traveling in a 40ft RV for reference though they do also have tent spaces. "

    "I say that only because it was 4th of July weekend and there was a dirty bunch around us. But even with that the park crew was great and did the best to keep things up as much as they could."

    5. Jubilee Railroad Wilderness Lodge & Campground was Railroad Park Resort

    16 Reviews
    Castella, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 235-0420

    $45 - $69 / night

    "The RV Campground is beautiful and surrounded by trees and a creek that flows behind the main RV parking area. Check in is easy. We booked ⁷online and the RV was ready for us."

    "Located just south of Dunsmuir at exit 728. Campground, with 45 sites (22 RV) at a Railroad themed resort that also has Caboose lodging, cabins, restaurant and bar, pool, much more."

    6. Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

    33 Reviews
    Mount Shasta, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 926-2618

    "We highly recommend this campground as they have all the amenities…a general store, boat rental, cabin rental, activities for the kiddos, a dog park and pub."

    "And we already can’t wait to book another trip! Breath-taking view of Mt. Shasta was just around the corner from our site. Very clean, family/pet friendly, hiking, fishing, and swimming!"

    7. Hirz Mountain Lookout

    1 Review
    Lakehead, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 275-8113

    $110 / night

    "You can see for miles Mt Shasta and Shasta Lake is the distance."

    8. Trinity Lake KOA Holiday

    7 Reviews
    Trinity Center, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 266-3337

    "Campers were respectful of quiet hours and staff was mostly courteous. They charge for everything including an early check-in fee when we had to move sites due to reservation conflicts."

    "I started my journey up at Shasta lake, but was driven out by bees. I sought several other locations but decided Trinity was a worthwhile shot."

    9. Antlers Resort & Marina

    1 Review
    Lakehead, CA
    1 mile
    +1 (530) 238-2553

    10. Girard Ridge Lookout

    2 Reviews
    Castella, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 964-2184

    $75 / night

    "The lookout is great and has two twin or double beds, a table, and a couple of cabinets for storing items. There are no kitchen facilities at this lookout."

    "Very nice and tucked away lookout tower facing the castle crags mountains. Lots of flying bugs and high vegetation area. Nice fire pit and picnic table. Bring all your gear."

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Cabin Reviews near Lakehead, CA

175 Reviews of 28 Lakehead Campgrounds


  • Christy C.
    Oct. 25, 2018

    McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground

    Family fun

    we loved this campground! You have options of no hiking and enjoying some spectacular views or short hikes to see even more spectacular views! So even my kids enjoyed the hiking! The staff was so kind and the store is away from the camping by a short walk. Close enough but not to close! Absolutely loved this place for family camping.

    Cabins though were not what we expected. 2 room cabin and we got 2 bunk beds and a space heater. Nothing in front room. Bring your table and chairs. Bunk beds were comfortable though!

  • Ashley A.
    Oct. 25, 2022

    Manzanita Lake Camping Cabins

    Great Get Away Location

    We booked a 1 room camping cabin for 2 nights during a hiking trip. It was a great little place to stay for a few nights. It had the feel of camping but also some amenities of a cabin.

    As expected, we had a full size mattress with a table and chairs inside and a small patio set outside. The space also had a large bear box, fire ring and picnic table.

    The campground as a whole was very quiet, clean, and the vault style toilets were well maintained. The store was winding down for the season but the employees were pleasant and helpful.

  • D
    Jun. 29, 2018

    Trinity River Adventure Inn

    Fisherman's Paradise

    The Trinity River Adventure Inn cabins are a group of three cabins located on the bank of the Trinity River. The closest town for supplies is Weaverville, about a 15 min drive west. The towns of Lewiston and Douglas City are closer, but hit and miss on when things are open and what they offer. All three cabins can be rented individually, and I am sure if you group needed the space, you could rent all three at the same time. The other cabins were occupied during our stay, but that wasn't an issue. Each cabin is different, there is a large A frame cabin for larger groups, a smaller fisherman's cabin closest to the river for one or two people, and a mid size cabin for groups of 3-4. The A frame and the mid size cabin both have patios to bbq (grills provided) and hang out on, full kitchens, and very comfortable living room and bedrooms. Everything is provided, from cooking utensils to bedding/towels. Just bring food/drink. There is even satellite tv and wifi. Firewood is provided for the wood burning stoves. There is a large grassy area that slopes down to the river for people staying in all three cabins to use. There is easy access to fishing right out the backdoor of the cabins, and you could put in and take out kayaks if the water level is high enough. Boat launching facilities are located a few miles away. It is a fantastic location central to Trinity Lake, Lewiston Lake, Whiskeytown reservoir, and the beautiful Trinity Alps, with plenty of boating, swimming, water skiing, hiking, backpacking adventures within 30-60 minutes.

  • Peter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2023

    Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

    Great camping for tent or RV

    We highly recommend this campground as they have all the amenities…a general store, boat rental, cabin rental, activities for the kiddos, a dog park and pub. Water, toilets and showers are readily available, though a bit in need of a good coat of paint and showers need cleaning/updating .

  • D
    Jun. 29, 2018

    Ripple Creek Cabins

    Great Family Friendly Cabins

    Ripple Creek Cabins are located about an hour north of Weaverville, along the upper Trinity River. Each cabin is self contained and comes with cooking utensils, linens, towels, and full kitchens. There is also a picnic table and BBQ provided for each cabin. The property sits on the bank on the Trinity River, with easy river access for swimming and fishing. There is also a large grassy area for all to use that has bocce ball and horseshoes. There is easy access to the Trinity Alps Wilderness for hikers of all levels, as well as access to Trinity Lake about 20 minutes south for all that the lake has to offer. The cabins are pet friendly and wifi is available. There is no phone service or television. Each cabin has a wood burning stove, shower and toilet, but otherwise are a bit spartan compared to some cabins. But with all the easy access to outdoor activities, all you need is a place to cook, clean up, and sleep. Great to rent for couples, families, or large groups. It is a bit of a drive to Weaverville, so be sure you have all your supplies you need. The small towns of Coffee Creek and Trinity Center are closer, but may not have everything you need. Each town does have a couple of great places to eat during the Summer, specifically Trailhead Pizza in Trinity Center.

  • Azizah T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 4, 2020

    McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground

    Prettiest waterfall I’ve seen

    I have camped at burney falls twice. My first time camping here I stayed in the little cabins they have. (Memorial Cabin Area) That was pretty awesome it’s just a small cabin that has a bed, all cooking and hanging out is done outside the cabin. It has a little porch was pretty cute. The downside to this campground is that it’s pretty obvious that visitors feed the squirrels. The squirrels were more than accustomed to coming right up to us. I put groceries on the picnic table and was unloading the car and squirrels literally ran to the table to attack. I was more than annoyed by this because I don’t interact with wildlife, for their safety to the public who may harm them. My second time staying I tent camped and the first night it rained. (Pioneer Campground) This was no huge deal to me because from what I’ve learned about the outdoors is you’ll never get the weather you expect haha. The next couple days weather started clearing up but was still cloudy. We hiked down to the water fall which is so breath taking and then hiked out to the lake. They have a souvenir shop, firewood and restrooms right on the campground. There’s a small town about 15-20 minute drive to shingle town that normally has little outside events.

  • Michael I.
    Apr. 18, 2018

    Girard Ridge Lookout

    Spectacular Fire Lookout

    This was our first fire lookout, but will not be our last! The drive up to the lookout was tough at times along well-used, but not really well maintained, logging roads. We had a high-clearance all-wheel drive Subaru Crosstrek and while the all-wheel drive didn't seem super necessary, the high clearance certainly was. The trip to the top took about 45 minutes from Hwy. 5, so be sure you have what you need when you head up there.

    Along the drive up we did see a bear along the side of the road, but other than a few deer and lots of birds and squirrels, not much other wildlife.

    The lookout is great and has two twin or double beds, a table, and a couple of cabinets for storing items. There are no kitchen facilities at this lookout. There is a picnic table and fire ring located on the ground next to the lookout. I don't recall if the table was chained down, but we brought chairs to sit by the fire and enjoy the spectacular views of Castle Crags and Mt. Shasta. There are pit toilets located just a few steps off the road that leads in to the lookout.

    Although you do feel like you are way off the beaten path when you are there, do put your gear away each night and day and lock the door to the lookout and you car as day hikers do come up to the lookout, which is a little weird. Not many when we were there, but a few and we were glad that we locked up our gear as to not tempt anyone.

    The hiking around the lookout isn't fantastic as you are mostly limited to logging roads, but we hiked around a fair amount nonetheless. It would be a great spot to bring mountain bikes, not sure about the legality of dirt bikes on the logging roads.

    The beds were about as bad as you'd expect a bed in a fire lookout to be. We brought our inflatable air mattresses and slept in sleeping bags, but the beds were still really saggy. If you're extra picky about your bed or have back issues you may want to bring an air mattress or something to help stiffen up the bed.

    Bring a spotting scope and/or a telescope as there are some wonderful views west to Castle Crags and north to Mt. Shasta. We couldn't see hikers on Mt. Shasta but did see many going up Castle Crags with our binoculars.

    Overall it was a great space and also worked well with out dog. We set him up with a dog run when we were outside and then he slept in the fire lookout with us as night.

    This will surely be a trip you remember if you stay here. Enjoy!

  • Mark J.
    Oct. 10, 2022

    Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday

    Mt Shasta KOA

    For once a KOA not next to a freeway. Off the beaten path for a change. Nice grounds. I'm in a basic cabin. It's basic. No ac just a ceiling fan. Nice small queen bed with linens. Within walking distance of good restaurants. RV sites look level and large with trees near most. There is a train occasionally at night that can be annoying. 

    I recommend Mt Shasta KOA.

  • Patricia O.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 23, 2018

    McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park Campground

    Wonderful Burney Falls

    Nice campground though it can be very crowded. If you have kids it's perfect, close to the lake with a beach area, and activities are offered by the park staff. You can hike or drive to the lake, and of the waterfall, which is easily accessible, is simply beautiful. Watch for black swifts by day, and big eared bats at night by the waterfall. Last time I went, there was an Osprey nest at the falls. The park has a nice visitor center and small store. Sites have a picnic table, food locker, fire ring, there are showers, flush toilets and water. The sites are nice sized and mostly level.

    A suggestion if you want to skip the crowds - I've gone in the off season when a smaller section of the campground is open. It is cold at night – but you could hear the waterfall all night – best sleep ever! In the evening I had the waterfall all to myself (bring a bottle of wine)! I saw only two other people there in the morning. There are also cabins that looked nice.

    Check out McCloud falls while in the area, it's a nice hike to three different falls. Note, the PCT goes through here if that is of interest to you.


Guide to Lakehead

Cabin camping near Lakehead, California offers alternatives beyond the standard RV and tent options at Shasta Lake. Located at approximately 1,100 feet elevation, the area experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through September. Winter brings cooler weather with occasional snow, making seasonal preparation essential for cabin stays during the November to March off-season.

What to do

Water activities at Trinity Lake: Trinity Lake KOA provides direct lake access with rental options. "Great place to use as a base camp to hit nearby rivers, ponds, trailheads, or even the lake. 20 minutes away from the main marina on the south side of the lake where you can rent a boat for the day too!"

Fishing opportunities: Shasta Lake RV Resort offers proximity to prime fishing spots. "So much to do in the area it's a good base camp to see the area. You can go boating, see the Caverns, visit Lassen, Burney Falls or study a little CA history from the gold rush."

Historical railroad exploration: Railroad Park Resort features converted train cars and historical exhibits. "This is a great campground, and the locals will tell you all about the history of the railroad and the pushers for the trains to climb mount Shasta."

What campers like

Secluded cabin settings: Antlers RV Park and Campground offers more privacy than typical RV parks. "The spaces are large and offer more privacy than most campgrounds. It tended to fill up on the weekends (sometimes completely) but was fairly quiet during weekdays with only a handful of people."

Mountain views: Girard Ridge Lookout provides panoramic vistas of surrounding landmarks. "Bring a spotting scope and/or a telescope as there are some wonderful views west to Castle Crags and north to Mt. Shasta. We couldn't see hikers on Mt. Shasta but did see many going up Castle Crags with our binoculars."

Recreational amenities: Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort combines cabin accommodations with extensive activities. "We took 2 small children in a rented camper and went to this lake... we were not disappointed! They were plenty of trees in the campground everybody was friendly, short walk with our water toys to the nice sandy beach and lake."

What you should know

Wildlife awareness: Bears frequent several cabin locations in the region. "The bears got into the trash pretty regularly though. It was very evident in the morning when the cans would be knocked over and rummaged through. It could be easily solved with some bear-proof trash cans."

Cell service variability: Mountain Gate RV Park offers better connectivity than more remote options. "There's a cell tower on the way in to the campground. You can expect two to three bars of LTE from both AT&T and Verizon (we use both)."

Seasonal access restrictions: Many Lakehead area cabins close during winter months. "Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort season runs Apr 1 - Oct 31," while facilities at other locations may have limited off-season availability.

Tips for camping with families

Pool access considerations: Trinity Lake KOA Holiday offers family-friendly water options. "Small pool but nice. Can get noisy on the weekends with dirt bikes etc driving around. Great for kids. Lot's to do."

Booking strategy: Reserve well in advance for summer cabin stays, especially for holiday weekends. "We love it here. However, it's super popular and we only go in the off season due to too many people booking in advance."

Activity planning: Pack appropriate gear for lake activities. "We found a rope swing hanging on a tree and tied up and did some rope swing fun into the lake. We also enjoyed a short drive up to Castle lake at a higher elevation a lot less people not much sand but really nice for a picnic lunch."

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Jubilee Railroad Wilderness Lodge & Campground offers specialized accommodations. "Easy access to the highway without the noise. There is a dining railcar restaurant, camp host is great. We came in on a Thursday no reservation and had no problem snagging a roomy spot for our 30' towing a Jeep."

Utility connections: Many cabin locations offer modified hookups for those bringing small trailers. "Several people even brought small trailers like RPods into the tent area and just didn't use hookups."

Road conditions: Access roads to some cabin locations require appropriate vehicles. "The drive up to the lookout was tough at times along well-used, but not really well maintained, logging roads. We had a high-clearance all-wheel drive Subaru Crosstrek and while the all-wheel drive didn't seem super necessary, the high clearance certainly was."

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