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Several cabin options provide comfortable shelter within a short drive of Larkspur. Steep Ravine Campground at Mount Tamalpais State Park features rustic cabins perched on coastal cliffs with wood-burning stoves for heat. These cabins include built-in sleeping platforms, a table, and wooden benches, though no electricity or running water. Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground offers cabins nestled among redwoods with more modern amenities including picnic tables and access to showers and flush toilets. A visitor commented, "These cabins are well worth the cost. There is a separate bedroom, you could sleep 2 couples on beds easily with extra floor space and a small individual bunk for larger families."
Reservations for cabins near Larkspur require advance planning, especially for popular locations like Steep Ravine where bookings open six months ahead. San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA provides family-friendly cabin accommodations with electricity, while Olema Campground offers pet-friendly cabin options. Some locations like Steep Ravine have strict no-dog policies despite their popularity. A camper wrote, "Bring candles and lanterns and some fabric for curtains for privacy," highlighting the rustic nature of many cabins in the area.
Most cabins include basic furnishings but guests typically need to bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking equipment. Wood-burning stoves are common in rustic cabins, with firewood available for purchase at many sites including Steep Ravine for $7 per bundle. Some cabins like those at Treasure Island MH and RV Park include modern amenities such as electricity and water hookups. Several campgrounds with cabins have on-site markets, including Olema Campground and San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA, allowing visitors to purchase essential supplies without traveling far from their accommodation.
"Site had a fire ring, picnic table, and a stone grill. The grounds had running water, flush toilets and quarter showers. Camped here at night and explored point reyes during the day."
"This campground is beautiful, set in the redwoods, with a creek and nature trails. It has all the amenities: flush toilets, showers, fire pits, running water, and grills."
from $35 - $225 / night
Check Availability"These cabins are well worth the cost. There is a separate bedroom, you could sleep 2 couples on beds easily with extra floor space and a small individual bunk for larger families."
"There are dish washing spigots scattered among the cabins. There are wheelbarrows for schlepping your stuff to the cabins and campsites; more on that later. And charcoal grills outside each cabin."
from $25 - $100 / night
Check Availability"My site had plenty of shade, fire pit, picnic table, and water nearby."
"Small store, full hookups in places (will bring our trailer back), tables, fire rings. Not much privacy but at least this weekend it was quiet (except for our group 🤣)"
"Like most (if not all) KOAs, you can also tent camp or tent cabins. Good size dog park for the pets to run and be free, as well as plenty of fun activities to entertain the kiddos."
"A nice KOA close to Petaluma with great facilities. We took advantage of doing some laundry and having a hot shower."
"A ton of great hiking and horseback riding trails. Literally 5 mins outside of the town of Napa. Ate at an amazing Brazilian Steakhouse and came to camp in just a short drive."
"Super easy access and safe, in the city so close to wineries, restaurants and shops. We were here as a stop in our road trip so it was a perfect stay. They provide WiFi and hot shower."
"Staff was very nice and the restrooms looked great and worked perfectly fine. Very quiet."
"Water fountains/spigots relatively easy to find near most campsites. Bathhouse is next to site 10, operates with quarters."
"We set up our tent towards the back of the site closest to the creek because it was more private. The only concern was that there was a slight downward slope."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"If you wanna rv and craving crab,chowder, and oysters this is the spot for you, full hook up,fire pit , and picnic table walking distance to a restaurant and shops great views very relaxing...the down"
"This place was great full hook up W,E,S,C you get a fire pit and a picnic table, 3 minute walk to restaurant and deli, public restroom is clean every morning and garbage gets emptied...amazing views the"
"There is a small store with the basic essentials, a play area for young kids and of course the main attraction which is an access to the river. There is a kayak rental by the beach area."
"Stayed here for a few days and I have to say probably the best family campground around! The sites were super clean the staff were awesome! Lots of activities for the family. The River area is nice."
"It’s close to the entrance but the driveway only had a slight grade. Mostly folks with trailers. The sites are not too close together but it is easy to see into the surrounding neighbors."
"It is kid friendly, fun easy hike around the lake (no swimming but you can rent or bring your own kayaks or stand-up paddle boards), great location to way more technical hikes into and around Trione-Annabel"
from $35 / night
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TravelerThese cabins are well worth the cost. There is a separate bedroom, you could sleep 2 couples on beds easily with extra floor space and a small individual bunk for larger families. No electricity but the wood burning stove provides some light. Bring candles and lanterns and some fabric for curtains for privacy.
GuideI loved the quaint feel of our campsite. The only downside was that the main road runs alongside the grounds. Our site was small but my eyes were pleased by how it looked. Site had a fire ring, picnic table, and a stone grill. The grounds had running water, flush toilets and quarter showers.
Camped here at night and explored point reyes during the day.
GuideThis KOA is pretty big with plenty of options for RV sites. Wide variety of full hook-ups or partial hook-ups. Like most (if not all) KOAs, you can also tent camp or tent cabins. Good size dog park for the pets to run and be free, as well as plenty of fun activities to entertain the kiddos. For us, this is a great spot to shoot down the highway and pull in for a few days to get away from the hustle and bustle of normal life! Close to downtown Petaluma with plenty of premium shops and restaurants.
TravelerThis campground is beautiful, set in the redwoods, with a creek and nature trails. It has all the amenities: flush toilets, showers, fire pits, running water, and grills. The only drawback is the sites are small and close together, affording very little privacy. The campground can be pretty loud at night too. If you're looking for peace, quiet, and seclusion, this might not be the campground for you. We really enjoyed it though because we have a three year old, and with all the other noise in the campground, I didn't have to feel bad when she was being loud. Also, watch out for the raccoons! They stole my bread that I stupidly left out, and then tried to get into our ice chest. There are lockers provided at each campsite. Use them!
TravelerWe have previously tent camped and car camped here and we really enjoy it. It can get warm in the summer, but the cool moist ocean fog comes in and blankets the area in the evenings, which can really cool it down. On our first visit, there was no running water or showers, but they did have portapotties. On our second visit, water was available, but it was not potable, and the showers and toilets were still not working. Not sure if that is a Covid related issue or a temporary maintenance issue. It’s worth a drive through prior to staying, in order to find a site that fits your needs, they have many different sized sites available, and we like the sites in the high teens (18 & 19), as they seem a bit larger and are right along the creek. The sites appear to be your standard state park equipment with a fire pit, a picnic table and a lockable pantry. The parking area for our site was large enough to accommodate our SUV and another vehicle. There is firewood generally available with the camp host or at the gate. Good cell signal with Verizon. Because of the amazing redwood canopy, it might be hard to get good sun for solar in most of the sites. There are all kinds of trails available, as well as a paved path that runs for at least a mile or so along the creek, that used to be the old railroad line through that area. They have informational signs all over the place providing historical or ecological information. Access to the creek is seasonally restricted for spawning, and I believe that goes from spring to about mid June or July. Also, lots of poison oak in the unmaintained areas and off the trails, so be aware.
ScoutThe group site was spacious and had a wate spigot, two fire rings, two grills and three picnic tables. There was room for two vehicles and is right next to a bathroom with quarter showers. It's a large campground in a beautiful park. Didn't hike but enjoyed road biking around.
TravelerThis is a big campground with everything you need for boating and fishing. They have a big boat launch for easy launching. They closed their boat berths because they were rotting. They have one cabin with electricity. It has a bunk bed And a queen. Bring air mattresses cause they are just wooden frames. Very close to the Sacramento River for a nice cruise.
GuideSmall, cozy campground located in the heart of wine country. Site contains fire pit, picnic tables, and bear locker. Several prominent wineries located near by as well as a charming town called Calistoga. Sites and bathrooms were well maintained. Good option if you're doing Napa on a budget!
TravelerHow is it possible that I am the first to review this place, the number one most difficult to reserve spot in all of California (and therefore presumably all of America)?!
So the cabins are not only notoriously difficult to reserve -- you need to be ready to click "reserve" on the website at no less than 5 minutes before the window opens for your dates of interest, which was 6 months ahead of time when I reserved -- but kind of expensive for what they are, at $100/night plus reservation fee.
For that, you get your own seaside cabin with million dollar views just 30 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sleeping platforms for about 6 people split among 3 semi-private rooms. Flush toilets at the parking lot and an honor system for buying firewood bundles with kindling. A full-time host lives in the house at the parking lot. There are dish washing spigots scattered among the cabins. There are wheelbarrows for schlepping your stuff to the cabins and campsites; more on that later. And charcoal grills outside each cabin. A couple general use picnic tables scattered about. So those are the basics you can read anywhere.
Various thoughts and recommendations, based on my solo weekend visit in mid-March 2018, staying in Cabin 7 at the bottom of the hill closest to the little beach:
My advice? If you're a small party that just wants a couple days with the gorgeous oceanfront views and location, stay at the tent sites, not the cabins. You won't sleep with one eye open waiting for the mousetraps to pop, and it's a flat, easy portage from the parking lot to the campsites. Easier to keep clean, and I find cooking outside to be less of a hassle and easier to clean up than doing it inside the cabin where there isn't any water, sink, or spillage containment solution. Cheaper and (barely) easier to reserve a tent site, too.
If you're intent on having the cabin experience, or if you're staying in winter, or staying for more than a couple days, or have kids and really want to set up house, then go for a cabin, and I'd recommend choosing a cabin close to the parking lot. They're actually more private and you can use the wheelbarrows to move your stuff from car to cabin. The cabins further away from the parking lot are further down the hill; wheelbarrows are not an option, and footing is iffy when carrying large, heavy items up and down from the parking lot. Views are the same from all cabins so you're not losing any benefits. I'll try for CB04 next time.
But take whatever cabin you can get, and check "Steep Ravine Cabins" off your camping bucket list.
Cabin accommodations near Larkspur, California typically require reservations 6-8 weeks in advance during peak summer season. Winter temperatures average 45-55°F with increased rainfall from November through March. Most cabin facilities operate year-round, though winter stays often come with reduced rates and fewer amenities.
Horseback riding excursions: 5 minutes from Olema Campground, where multiple trail routes connect to Point Reyes National Seashore. A visitor noted, "I would highly recommend Five Brooks Ranch in Olema for horseback riding" which offers guided tours for riders of all experience levels.
Explore wine country: 35 miles from Larkspur at Ritchey Creek Campground in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. "If you're a wine drinker, during non-COVID times you can catch a wine bus from here!" wrote one reviewer. The shuttle stops at the park to transport visitors into town for dinner and wine tasting without driving.
Kayaking at Tomales Bay: 45 minutes north of cabins at Samuel P. Taylor State Park. "The win on this campground is how close it is to Point Reyes National Seashore, San Rafael, Olema, Novato and Marshall," writes a camper. For water activities, visitors mention "Kayaking in Tomales Bay which is okay fun."
Wildlife viewing: Dawn and dusk at Steep Ravine Campground provide opportunities to see coastal animals. "I've seen deer in the seaside vernal pools, wild miniature ocean bunnies boxing in the morning sunshine, and a great white shark off the cliffs one fine day," reports one enthusiastic visitor. The clifftop location offers uninterrupted views of marine life.
Accessibility to restaurants: Within walking distance of Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park cabins. "3 minute walk to restaurant and deli," notes a visitor. Another adds, "If you wanna rv and craving crab, chowder, and oysters this is the spot for you." The coastal location provides immediate access to fresh seafood options.
Multi-use trails: From paved to challenging near Spring Lake Regional Park. "Connected to the west of Spring Lake is Trione-Annadel State Park, a wildly popular spot for local mountain bikers," writes a reviewer. Another camper shares, "We did a very tough hike in almost 100 degree weather up to Lake Ilsanjo and the cold plunge into that lake was exactly what was needed."
Weather preparation: Pack for multiple seasons at cabins throughout the region. A Samuel P. Taylor camper advises, "One thing to note, the night is COLD up this way, and mere miles will cover several different weather systems. Bring layers."
Limited cell coverage: Variable by location across cabin properties. Most locations have some signal, though quality varies. At Skyline Wilderness Park, "Cell phone coverage is good. Have both Verizon and Att with at least 2-3 bars. 10-12 Mbps down 4-5 Mbps up."
Mouse issues: Bring traps for rustic cabins in coastal areas. "There were several brand new mouse traps provided at the entrance to my cabin. You'll need them," warns a visitor to Steep Ravine. "In two days, I caught three and actually had to buy more traps."
Secure bike-friendly locations: Casini Ranch Family Campground offers dedicated areas for children's activities. "They have an insane amount of kids activities! Face paining, s'mores campfire, hay ride, parks, kareoke- just to name a few!" writes an enthusiastic parent. The campground includes spaces where children can safely ride bikes away from vehicle traffic.
Choose weekday stays for quiet: Monday-Thursday at most cabin locations offers significantly more peaceful experiences. A visitor to Olema Campground notes, "We were there Thurs through Tues. Most nights were very quiet with people retiring by dark. Fr & Sat there were a few more folks up a little later, but by 8p, the campground was dark & quiet."
Consider cabin size for family needs: Many cabins accommodate larger groups but floor plans vary. For those traveling with extended family, "There is a separate bedroom, you could sleep 2 couples on beds easily with extra floor space and a small individual bunk for larger families," notes a camper reviewing their accommodations.
Limited availability for larger vehicles: Many cabin properties have restricted RV access. At Samuel P. Taylor, a visitor notes it's "a bit too tight for large trailer or RV camping (unless you are an expert at maneuvering through tight spaces)."
Parking proximity varies: When booking cabins, check the distance from parking to your accommodations. At Steep Ravine, "If you're intent on having the cabin experience... go for a cabin close to the parking lot. They're actually more private and you can use the wheelbarrows to move your stuff from car to cabin."
Level sites available at select locations: San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA offers the most consistently level sites for cabin and RV parking. A visitor shared, "Very neat. Lots of space between campsites and lots of trees. We normally prefer less crowded campsites, but this was a nice compromise along the way."
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