Best Cabin Camping near Mountain Center, CA
Lake Hemet Campground and Thousand Trails Idyllwild provide cabin accommodations in the Mountain Center area. Cabins at Lake Hemet include basic furnishings with fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Thousand Trails Idyllwild offers more developed cabin options with electrical hookups and varying levels of amenities. "We tent camped during Memorial weekend with 3 other families. We really enjoyed the drive up Idylwild, beautiful scenery," notes one visitor. Both locations maintain bathroom facilities with flush toilets and shower access, though some visitors report occasional cleanliness issues during peak periods.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Primitive cabins at Tamarisk Grove Campground consist of simple structures with sleeping platforms but no amenities. More developed options like those at Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA include comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control. Most cabin sites require reservations, particularly during summer months and weekends. Pet policies vary by location - Thousand Trails Idyllwild allows pets while some primitive cabins prohibit animals. A visitor to Tamarisk Grove noted that "the cabins are simple structures with platforms for sleeping. There are no amenities in the cabins - no electric, no water, no mattress, no linens."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from none in primitive cabins to basic kitchenettes with microwaves in more developed options. Camp stores at Lake Hemet and Thousand Trails Idyllwild stock essential supplies, though selection is limited. Firewood can be purchased on-site at several locations including Lake Hemet Campground. Water access varies by site - Tamarisk Grove Campground has no potable water, requiring guests to bring their own. Bathroom facilities generally include token-operated showers, with rates typically $1-2 per use.
