Best Cabin Camping near Oakdale, CA

Several cabin rental options exist within a 45-minute drive of Oakdale, California. Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina offers cabin accommodations with access to lake views and water recreation. Angels Camp Campground provides cabins with proximity to a community outdoor kitchen that includes a stove and sink. Basic furnishings typically include bunk beds and small refrigerators in most units. "Cabin had bunk beds. Small refrigerator," noted one Lake Tulloch visitor who found the lakeside location ideal for a weekend getaway.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Lake McSwain Recreation Area and Barrett Cove Recreation Area both offer cabin options with varying amenities. Most properties provide electrical hookups and basic furnishings, though amenity levels differ significantly between locations. Pets are allowed at most cabin sites for an additional fee. Lake Amador Resort and Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging maintain cabin rentals year-round, while other properties operate seasonally. "First time up and it's so nice and peaceful. Stayed in the cabin that sleeps 6. Super nice, close to the bathrooms," reported a visitor to Angels Camp.

Most cabins include basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary widely between properties—some have only outdoor fire rings while others provide small appliances or access to communal cooking areas. On-site camp stores at Lake Tulloch and several other locations stock essential supplies, firewood, and basic food items. Cabins at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes and Yosemite Pines provide convenient access to market facilities on the property. Reservations are essential during summer months when lake access is most desirable, particularly for waterfront units at Lake Tulloch and Lake Amador.

Best Cabin Sites Near Oakdale, California (25)

    1. Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina

    10 Reviews
    Fall River Lake, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 881-0107

    "We were lucky to have a spot at the dead center of the top of the mountain looking out at the lake (site 13) with a big shade tree."

    "There are sites on the lake with shade provided over the tables. It was mid week and was not crowded at all. The lake is gorgeous and at night there were several deer walking thru the site."

    2. Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging

    23 Reviews
    Groveland, CA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 962-7690

    "With a pool, petting zoo, a corral where they have a fire and s'mores followed by a movie, this is a great place to camp with the kids."

    "What a great place to stay and enjoy this magnificent National Park."

    3. Angels Camp Campground and RV

    5 Reviews
    Angels, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 736-0404

    "Stayed in the cabin that sleeps 6. Super nice, close to the bathrooms. There's a community outdoors kitchen with stove and sink."

    "Lots of activities for kids (pool, horseshoes, playground). East side of CG seems to accommodate more for families with kids while west side is better for RVs."

    4. Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes

    41 Reviews
    Eastman Lake, CA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This Campground is 5 miles from West gate entrance to "Yosemite National Park". Only 35 miles west of " Lake Don Pedro, take out your boat, go jet skiing or fishing."

    "Fairly clean, a few of the dishes needed rewashed, but it‘s required that the previous occupants wash and put away their dishes."

    5. Lake McSwain Recreation Area

    11 Reviews
    La Grange, CA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 378-2521

    $30 - $40 / night

    "The lake was beautiful and refreshing. Would come back again but maybe early spring. Our campsite was set up a little backwards."

    "My family and I stayed at Lake McSwain Campgrounds for a weekend during a mountain bike race at Exchequer."

    6. North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    22 Reviews
    Arnold, CA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 795-2334

    $25 - $70 / night

    "There are 4 cabins that can be rented from the Park Service however, they are not actually in the park. They are across the highway and up in the hills."

    "The campground we chose was kind of close to the road which would have been the only real negative."

    7. Lake Amador Resort

    12 Reviews
    Ione, CA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 274-4739

    $25 - $45 / night

    "The campsites are mostly level with a shared water source every site or two. Restrooms are basic and clean, no shower."

    "The park is a mix of old RV’s that folks have long term stays and open spots for visitors. Some nice spots and some tight spots. We stayed in site 62 with 41 foot MH."

    8. Rancho Seco Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    Herald, CA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 748-2318

    "The campsites are spacious and you don't feel over crowded if there is a family next to you. It's pet friendly."

    "Very quiet.  21 water and electric sites with a dump station on the way out. Some pull through sites. About 50 tent only sites, some just feet from the lake."

    9. Del Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District

    23 Reviews
    Livermore, CA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 327-2757

    $15 - $200 / night

    "It’s a cozy place with boat rentals! Plenty of shade and bathrooms available. Only reason got 4 star is the constant blue-green algae, making the water unavailable for swimming."

    "Our campsite (#139) could have used some shade, but we had plenty of space and the views were awesome. Almost every site was occupied, but luckily everyone respected the quiet hours."

    10. Barrett Cove Recreation Area

    4 Reviews
    La Grange, CA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 354-2966

    $30 - $40 / night

    "Perhaps also for fishing and other activities, but that's outside my scope of interest.  On my first return visit I went to the same spot as the first visit."

    "Very friendly at our arrival and in the evening while performing their drive-by checks.  This time I actually tried the showers and I was not disappointed."

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Cabin Reviews near Oakdale, CA

214 Reviews of 25 Oakdale Campgrounds


  • B
    Oct. 3, 2021

    Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes

    "Child/Pet Friendly!

    This Campground is 5 miles from West gate entrance to "Yosemite National Park". Only 35 miles west of " Lake Don Pedro, take out your boat, go jet skiing or fishing. Don't forget to go to " Moaning Cavern!" Tuolumne River runs through campground. There are 254 Full Hookups, 130 Tent sites, Hostel, Cabin & Yurts. They have WiFi, Satellite TV,Clubhouse, Billiard's, Game room, Shuffleboard, Store, Hiking Trails,Nature, Playground, Mini Golf, Tennis, Picnic/BBQ,Volleyball, Basketball & in the Summer-Bus runs to Yosemite, for an additional fee. Summer Swimming,Seasonal Fishing,Wheelchair Accessible, Restroom/Shower Facilities & Laundry. Yosemite Lakes Resort 31191 Hardin Flat Rd. Groveland,CA 95321 Reservations Member- 1-800-368-7788 Non-Member 1-888-481-6348 Welcome Center (209)962-0103 Rental Check In- 4PM Rental Check Out - 11AM Front Desk- Sun-Sat 8AM-8PM

  • J
    May. 17, 2018

    Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging

    Good Place for Kids

    With a pool, petting zoo, a corral where they have a fire and s'mores followed by a movie, this is a great place to camp with the kids.

    The showers are free and usually clean although on Saturday evening the campground was full and the bathrooms were dirty and out of TP.

    There are tent sites, RV sites and cabins so something for everyone.

    There were A LOT of stray cats on the property which kind of drove our dog crazy. But at least the campground is pet friendly.

    If you plan to go into Yosemite NP, it's a long drive so plan accordingly. Our family really enjoys Rainbow Pools and Yosemite Pine's proximity to Rainbow Pools is part of why we stay here. The kids can jump and swim there and that's all they really want to do anyway so being close to that is key for us. So many of the places in the park where we used to get in the water do not allow swimming anymore.

  • Sunshine M.
    Oct. 21, 2022

    Rancho Seco Recreation Area

    All types of fun !

    I love this place because it is about 45 minutes from the house.  There's plenty to do with lots of great sites.  The first time we went, they didn't have any annual passes because they lady was out that day. But the other day, we were able to finally get a season pass.  You can fish, hike, or swim here. The campsites are spacious and you don't feel over crowded if there is a family next to you. It's pet friendly. The store was recently redone and they offer a wide variety of items, from keep sakes to any necessity you may have forgotten ( lighter, logs, clothes shoes, etc... )  There also boat rental that are a fair price, plus you get them for an hour or so. ( You will have to check the prices and availability. ) There's a dog park for the dogs to roam free off the leash, which also has access to water/ beach area for the dogs only.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 9, 2022

    49er Village RV Resort

    Convenient to area wineries

    General: This is a HUGE RV park (a Sun Resort) with back-in, pull-through sites, and cabins. We called a day ahead to see if there was room and on a weekday in early May, there was plenty of availability. We even received a Spring Flash Sale (40% off) rate which, although more than we usually spend to camp, was reasonable. As is typical of RV parks, there is a small patch of lawn between sites but virtually no privacy. There are trees throughout the park and although it is located right on the road, only the sites that back up to the road hear road noise. There is a small pond in the center and we saw some ducks. All camping sites have full hook-ups and a picnic table but no fire ring or grill. There is a large laundry room and a café. We were assigned a site at check-in. 

    Site Quality: Pads are paved and level. The back-in sites in the center back up to each other with no divider between them. I saw several large RVs look almost like they were touching! 

    Bathhouse: Two bathhouses each with three stalls, two sinks, and two showers. Although there is a curtain separating the showers from the rest of the bathroom, the bench is outside of the shower stalls, which could be awkward. However, in the time we were there, I never saw a single person in the bathroom(assuming most people use their own bathrooms in their RVs). The shower had good water pressure and hot water.

    Activities: There is a pool, playground, rec center. Shuffleboard, horseshoes, and beach volleyball. It is a half-mile around the perimeter, so I was able to enjoy a short run.

    This is not our usual type of camping experience, but since we met friends at a nearby winery, this worked for us since we did not want to drive far.

  • Heather D.
    Jul. 1, 2020

    Yosemite Ridge

    Nice main loop, but...

    Summary as of late June 2020:

    -Super nice, helpful manager -Great location for Yosemite/Hetch Hetchy -Large, clean restrooms -Inconsistent electricity -Bear Lot is right next to Hwy 120 -Coyote Lot is literally a new gravel parking lot, 4x4 required -No wi-fi in Bear Lot or Coyote Lot

    First of all, I have to say that the manager (owner? I never caught his name) was very kind and tried his best to accommodate everyone there. The location is great for trips to Yosemite, and if you’re lucky enough to reserve a spot in the ‘main loop’ (I don’t see this ability online), you’ll probably love it. The bathrooms are large and clean and there is laundry, a small playground, a small pool (closed during our stay), and a privately run store on-site.

    We brought our 28’ toy hauler here at the end of June 2020. We had reserved a spot in Coyote Lot, which we were told over the phone would be no problem. Upon arrival, the manager had his doubts but told us to “put the truck in 4x4 and give it a go!” Coyote Lot looks like a newly, semi-leveled gravel parking lot with full hook-ups… no trees or shade. There were some longer spots, but there was no way our trailer would fit in the one we reserved. The lot also exits through a run-down residential grouping of trailers, some occupied and some abandoned.

    The manager put us in Bear Lot, no question, after it was determined Coyote Lot would not work. This lot is a little more established than Coyote, but still a gravel parking lot with electricity (inconsistently for many) and water hook-ups. The lot is pretty level and separated from Hwy 120 by a wooden fence. There are some picnic tables and fire pits, but not enough for each spot. We didn’t end up having to use our generator like others did. There were tent campers and rv/trailers in this lot.

    Side note: the Rainbow Pools swimming hole that is recommended on the website was WAY overcrowded and I do not suggest going unless maybe you go in the early morning. There were tons of people, tons of litter, and no respect for nature… very sad to see.

    Photo are of Bear Lot

  • m
    Jun. 10, 2018

    Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes

    Hillside yurt #6

    Fairly clean, a few of the dishes needed rewashed, but it‘s required that the previous occupants wash and put away their dishes. Quiet, the neighbors were all pretty quiet, occasioanlly a car would drive past the road that backs up to the yurts. Comfortable bed, gas stove heater and AC worked well. I didn’t use the propane grill that was on the balcony, it was very dirty, and one of the grates were broken. Nothing spectacular about my 2 night stay. About an hour drive all the way to Yosemite Village.

  • T
    Aug. 26, 2019

    North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    Awesome Cabins!

    There are 4 cabins that can be rented from the Park Service however, they are not actually in the park. They are across the highway and up in the hills. We drove to the park but it's only short distance.

    The cabins are great but expensive, $170 per night, so I deducted a star. They are rustic. No TV, no air conditioning (just ceiling fans), no bedding or towels. You bring your own.

  • Heather D.
    Oct. 31, 2021

    Three Links Camp

    Awesome for families!

    Three Links Camp is a private campground just below Stanislaus National Forest on 108. The campground has dorms for families/groups (a building with bunk beds and a bathroom) and tent and full-hookup RV sites. The campground was beautiful and my kids had a blast walking around all the buildings (hall, chapel, cabins/dorms) and on baseball field, disc golf course, and basketball court! There’s also a pool, but it was closed for the season. They’re open year-round, so we might return for a snow visit! The hosts were nice, the rates are affordable, and there is cell service (ATT) and WiFi if you don’t want to unplug completely.

    I feel like I should note the owners are new and not the ones who were there for the review below mine. They’ve done a lot of work to better the campsite!


Guide to Oakdale

Camping cabins near Oakdale, California range from basic to deluxe accommodations within an hour's drive. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills at elevations between 300-1,500 feet, this region experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures often exceeding 95°F and mild winters. Most cabin rentals operate in oak woodland terrain with access to water recreation on nearby lakes and rivers.

What to Do

Fishing access: At Barrett Cove Recreation Area, cabin guests can fish directly from shorelines near the campground. "Down the hill and around the corner was a boat launch and that place looked to have some activity. Regardless, the lake wasn't obnoxiously noisy as some lakes can become," noted a visitor who appreciated the balanced atmosphere.

Mountain biking: Multiple trail systems exist within a short drive of cabin locations. "We were in awe of how empty it was. Father's Day weekend and we never came across anyone else on the trails," reported a visitor to Barrett Cove, where cabin accommodations provide convenient access to the Exchequer trailhead.

Swimming options: Cabin renters at Lake Amador Resort can use the man-made swimming pond with water slide. "The water hole with a fun slide is all kept nice and clean with tables you can sit at. I would recommend a pop up tent for shade if you go to the water hole," advised one regular visitor who brings their family multiple times annually.

What Campers Like

Wildlife viewing: Multiple cabin locations offer opportunities to observe local wildlife. "The wildlife is RIGHT THERE! We saw a tarantula near the tee box on 2. I woke up with 4 deer casually strolling through our campsite, a huge group of turkeys were cruising around the whole weekend," described a Lake Amador visitor.

Water recreation: Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina provides cabin accommodations with direct access to swimming and boating. "We spent one night right in front of the water, amazing view for the sunset. We went swimming in the lake: what a pleasure. We saw some squirrels and dears, they didn't bothered us," noted a visitor who appreciated the lakefront location.

Off-season tranquility: Winter and spring cabin rentals offer a quieter experience. "We stayed in February. Summers would be very hot and I imagine the area would be packed with day use folks. 12 miles from I-5 out in the country. Very quiet," explained a visitor to Rancho Seco Recreation Area, which maintains cabin rentals year-round.

What You Should Know

Seasonal temperature variations: Summer cabin rentals can be extremely hot without air conditioning. "This is hot weather territory but you can take a quick swim to cool off. There is a day use area and a swimming area with a beach," explained a Lake Tulloch visitor who found water access essential during summer stays.

Variable site conditions: Cabin locations differ significantly in privacy and setting. "The full hookup rv spots are gravel & very dusty. Whole park is actually. Spots are a little tight for my 37' 5th wheel but it worked out pretty good. Back end of my trailer hung over a big hill," reported a visitor at Lake Amador describing the terrain around cabin areas.

Limited connectivity: Most cabin locations have minimal cell service or internet. At Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes, "There is no cell service and the 'pay WIFI' did not work for us...but there is complimentary WiFi at the laundry to check in on things that works just fine," explained a visitor who stayed in a cabin near the property's river.

Tips for Camping with Families

Playground facilities: Angels Camp Campground offers cabin rentals with access to dedicated children's areas. "Lots of activities for kids (pool, horseshoes, playground). East side of CG seems to accommodate more for families with kids while west side is better for RVs," noted a visitor who found the facilities particularly well-suited for children.

Cabin sleeping arrangements: Capacity and configuration vary significantly between properties. "First time up and it's so nice and peaceful. Stayed in the cabin that sleeps 6. Super nice, close to the bathrooms. There's a community outdoors kitchen with stove and sink," shared an Angels Camp visitor describing the cabin layout.

Animal interactions: Several properties offer designated animal areas for children. "Petting zoo animals were adorable. Nice location to Yosemite. Friendly interactions with staff," mentioned a visitor to Yosemite Pines who appreciated the additional activities for children beyond standard cabin amenities.

Tips from RVers

Accessibility considerations: Steep terrain affects some cabin areas. "The man made pond is nice for the kids. It has a slide they can use. Rv areas are clean. Tent camping is okay!" noted a Lake Amador visitor, highlighting that RV pads near cabins tend to be more developed than tent sites.

Bathroom proximity: When selecting cabin sites, distance to facilities matters. "The bathrooms are well maintained and stocked with paper towels and tp. They really do a nice job here," shared a Barrett Cove visitor who was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness standards at the facilities near cabin areas.

Site selection: For cabins without private bathrooms, location selection becomes important. "This time I actually tried the showers and I was not disappointed. Great water pressure, plenty warm and cleaner than you might expect. Sure, there are some bugs that get in, but it was way nicer than showering in my van," reported a Barrett Cove visitor.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Oakdale, CA is Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina with a 3.7-star rating from 10 reviews.

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