Cabins near Mojave, California range from rustic to deluxe accommodations in a high desert environment at elevations between 2,000-4,000 feet. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F while winter nights can drop below freezing. Cabins typically require reservations 3-6 months in advance during peak seasons from April through October.
What to do
Hiking with goats: At Art Farm Nature Space, visitors can participate in unique guided hikes. A camper noted, "There is tons of fun activities including hiking with goats, volleyball etc etc. This spot has some amazing view areas to hike to."
Water play options: Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA features multiple water recreation facilities for hot days. A reviewer shared, "They have a wonderful pool and splash pad for the kids. They do movie nights and pancakes on certain days."
Bird watching: Kern River County Park offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities along the waterfront. A visitor mentioned, "Great birds along the river, lots of ducks and egrets, and a bald eagle perched in a tree right above my site with its breakfish!"
Visit Vasquez Rocks: Located near LA RV Resort at Acton Camp, these distinctive rock formations are well-known from numerous films. A camper commented, "You're very close to the world famous Vasquez rocks."
What campers like
Secluded options: Art Farm Nature Space provides multiple accommodation styles. A camper observed, "This campground has great walk in secluded rustic camp sites, super social fun camp sites, secluded places to park vans and Campers, and awesome gleaming cottages."
Stargazing opportunities: The dark skies in the desert region allow for excellent night views. One reviewer at Art Farm Nature Space remarked about "the private Bar area which is like an amazing western Saloon with Billiards and great vibe and Hooka Corner and some amazing Star Gazing!"
Riverside campsites: Kern River County Park offers sites near water. A visitor commented, "50 huge campsites with lots of trees for shade. Many river side sites. No hook ups, but there is a dump station and several water spigots."
Mountain views: Cabins near Mojave offer scenic vistas from multiple campgrounds. A reviewer at Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA stated, "The views are fantastic, the atmosphere is perfect. Near the town and hot springs, not too far from a ski resort."
What you should know
Train noise: LA RV Resort at Acton Camp and other properties in the area experience train disturbances. A reviewer warned, "There's about 4 trains a night that will come by with horns blowing. Also, there's no functional WiFi or Cell service, or CATV."
Cell service limitations: Many cabin properties have limited connectivity. At Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon, a camper noted, "No WIFI and reception for Verizon was hit or miss."
Varying maintenance levels: Facilities condition differs between properties. A reviewer at LA RV Resort at Acton Camp commented, "I stayed here for a few weeks and although there was a train that went by several times a day it was very quiet. But, the campground sure needed a lot of work."
Weather considerations: The desert environment experiences extreme conditions. A visitor stated, "When we arrived, it became a sand storm. Honestly, it is, because this place barely has trees."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA offers scheduled events for children. A reviewer mentioned, "They have these weird Banana bikes which were fun. Great places if you have little ones. so much to do and all of the staff was wonderful."
Shade importance: Secure sites with trees during summer months. One camper at Kern River County Park noted, "Lots of trees, so it would be cool in the summer."
River safety: When staying at properties near water, take precautions. A reviewer warned, "Beautiful and wild, the river is deceptive."
Pool access: Valencia Travel Village offers multiple swimming options. A camper shared, "They have two nice pools one for adults and one for families. They have a nice size laundry room that stays clean."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon, location within the property matters. A reviewer advised, "This trip we stayed down near the welcome center instead of Lot N and the experience didn't even seem like the same RV Park."
Laundry facilities: Many cabin properties offer convenient laundry options. A visitor at Valencia Travel Village mentioned, "Laundry was credit card which made it easy to avoid a hassle of getting quarters."
WiFi reliability: Connectivity varies significantly between properties. A camper at Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA shared, "WiFi worked fine for us. For video calls during work we used our hotspot just to be safe, but otherwise their wifi was reliable."
Dust management: The desert environment creates cleaning challenges. One reviewer noted, "The sites are dirt so be prepared to get lots of fine dessert dirt in the camper."
