Best Cabin Camping near Los Banos, CA
Mercey Hot Springs and Thousand Trails San Benito offer cabin accommodations near Los Banos, with options ranging from simple to more deluxe setups. Cabins typically include basic furniture, beds, and electricity. The cabins at Mercey Hot Springs provide access to mineral pools and hot tubs. "I Van Camped at Mercey Hot Springs for 5 days. When I arrived the nights were hot so I decided to take an AC Cabin #10 where I could park right next to the cabin and slept comfortably," noted one visitor. Lake McSwain Recreation Area and Pinnacles Campground also offer cabin options with varying levels of amenities, including picnic tables and fire rings.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most require advance reservations, especially during summer months when demand increases. Thousand Trails San Benito cabins offer proximity to wildlife viewing opportunities. One camper shared, "We stayed in a cabin in January. Right near Pinnacles National Park! We had Condors above our cabin, deer around us, wild pigs crossing the roads." Pet policies vary by location, with some properties like Mercey Hot Springs prohibiting pets while others such as Casa de Fruta and Thousand Trails San Benito allowing them in designated cabins.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, from basic setups with small refrigerators to more complete arrangements. Several campgrounds maintain small stores for essential supplies. Mercey Hot Springs has "snacks, cold drinks, coffee, ice cream and Ice in the front office for purchase," according to a review. Casa de Fruta provides additional shopping options with fruit and candy stores on the premises. Visitors planning extended stays should consider bringing cooking supplies and grocery staples, as the nearest full-service stores may require driving 20-30 minutes from some locations.
