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Beautiful area, full hookups, not parking lot camping, well maintained. New owners very friendly.
Cabin Camping near Oakdale, CA
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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.
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1. Lake Tulloch RV Campground and Marina
"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
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $24 - $439 / night
3. French Camp Recreational Vehicle Park
"Really friendly and accommodating staff, clean park. Excellent experience."
"Everything was great, but just make sure you don’t park on the grass because of the sprinklers."
4. Angels Camp Campground and RV
"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."
5. Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes
"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."
6. Lake McSwain Recreation Area
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $40 / night
7. North Grove Campground — Calaveras Big Trees State Park
"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."
"Flush toilets, and showers available (tokens required). Our visit was late fall so not crowded at all. We were able to change to a more level campsite when we arrive - staff were very accommodating."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $70 / night
8. Rancho Seco Recreation Area
"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
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $200 / night
10. Barrett Cove Recreation Area
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $40 / night
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Cabin Reviews near Oakdale, CA
228 Reviews of 26 Oakdale Campgrounds
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GuideDel Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District
East Bay Parks - IYKYK
Like most/all east bay parks, this is well appointed for the masses. It’s also surrounded by rolling hills and close to suburbia. For many, these are positives. As an east bay resident they are for me as well. Del Valle is a bit more removed than many east bay parks. From my location in Fremont, it’s a one hour drive. A pleasant drive for the most part. I camp to get away for a bit and almost always to mountain bike. As such, I seek parks that have trails. Del Valle has a map of many trails. They also appear on many of the mapping services used by mountain bikers. Review those and digest them if this is also your intention - these are east bay parka style trails. In other words, mostly steep and loose fire roads, with many “social trails” sprinkled between. If you are compelled to stay legit/legal trails, bring an ebike. Now on to the camping. I picked a spot as far removed from any booked spot on the map. I triple checked this up until the day before I arrived. I want solitude! When I arrived Thursday afternoon, I was surprised to see the sites just 3 spaces away, on both sides, occupied. This is a fairly compact area. And while I’m sure they’re lovely folks, this isn’t what I expected on a Thursday. Saturday? Sure. Anyway… be aware that these reservation services aren’t completely reliable in that regard. The bathrooms and showers are amazing! Clean, smell good, cared for. Noteworthy is the hot showers in the camp grounds are free and your one push of the button provides water for two minutes I'd guess. Very nice! The space, 135 for me, is okay. A couple trees for shade, a nice table and fire pit. It’s now dark and the noise is minimal - mostly from the group campsite just down the hill. I’ll update this with more details in the coming days since it’s a 4 day visit.
Update 1: it’s my first morning here. Using starlink as there is no cell signal to be found. What I noticed last night was that this park is directly below the flight path to the local airports. Every couple minutes last night, a plane would fly overhead. According to flight aware, they’re at about 10,000 feet. If this will ruin your getaway, you’ve been warned.
Update 2: On Friday night, the majority of the spots were filled. Many large groups of people with varying degrees of consideration, but to their credit almost all (except the barking German Shepard) were quiet by 10PM. It was a bit more crowded come Saturday morning. Some friends came to visit for a mountain bike ride, and we set off at about noon. I had been complimentary of the facilities and bragged that I'd be taking a nice shower after our ride. Unfortunately, upon our return, there was no hot water and no lighting in the showers. And, sadly, someone decided to remove the tags and hangers from their TJ Maxx haul and leave them all over the floor of two of the showers.
Verdict: I'd only come back here in the springtime when it's likely to be green and have some water in the arroyo and only during the week. The density and composition of the people here was akin to being at Costco on a Saturday, and I only did that once.
Rosa M.
ScoutCarnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
Stayed 2 nigths, it was perfect
We stayed 2 nigths, 10$ per night. The staff was very kind. The place has showers and bathrooms clean enough for being it the middle of towns. Each space has a fire ring and a table. There's a little bit of noise in the morning and afternoon because of the cars that avoid the highway and pass nearby. It's first come first served. Overall, it's a very safe and good place to camp
Courtney G.GuideThousand Trails Yosemite Lakes
Friendly staff, river access, and full hookups!
Overall VERY happy with this campground and would come back. We are thousand trails members and sometimes it’s not the best spots but the staff were so friendly and helpful and when we were having power issues they were able to move us to a better location (on the river) and have just really been accommodating. It’s essential to be down in the tree area at minimum for August. Under the solar panels is incredibly hot because the heat just traps underneath. The grounds of the campground do have a significant amount of trash…. That’s the only big downside. And that’s on the campers! Pick up your trash people….
Brook L.ScoutRancho Seco Recreation Area
Rancho Stinko
This park is completely understaffed, and the staff they do have are short and rude when talked to. Leaches in the water, goose poop all on beach area along with trash and dirty diapers. Management is never to be seen and the store they have is never open. Restrooms had poop on walls, birds in the bathroom, toilet paper everywhere. They constantly have water problems. They have an abundance of wasps also.
- TThomas C.Guide
Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes
Amazing campground
Very scenic campground along a river 15 minutes from Yosemite national park
Eric T.ScoutDelta Shores Resort and Marina
Very Friendly
Showers are clean, lots of play area, for kids.boating
Kevin G.ScoutFrench Camp Recreational Vehicle Park
Pleased With French Camp
Everything was great, but just make sure you don’t park on the grass because of the sprinklers.
- MMaria Luiza P.Scout
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Tower Park
I’m so sad
We had been looking forward to this camping trip, but unfortunately our experience at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Lodi was very disappointing. Before our trip, I paid the Lock Fee($40) specifically to guarantee the campsite we had selected. However, when we arrived, we were assigned to a completely different site. After setting up our trailer, we went back to the office to ask about it. Instead of correcting the mistake, another employee told us that we didn’t even have a reservation and that we needed to leave the campground. We had to search through our emails, show our reservation confirmation, and even provide proof of payment from our bank before they finally found our reservation. Only then were we moved to the campsite we had originally reserved and paid extra to secure. Unfortunately, the worst part happened on our last night. We were camping with friends, and between us we had two electric bikes—one worth nearly$5,000 and another worth over$1,000. We went to bed around 2:30 a.m., and everything was still there. When we came out of our trailers around 8:30 a.m., both bikes had been stolen. We immediately called the police. The responding officer told us that just two weeks earlier, another camper had all of the sound equipment stolen from their vehicle at the same campground. What disappointed us most is that the campground doesn’t appear to have adequate security measures, such as surveillance cameras, and there was no warning at check-in that thefts had recently occurred. Had we known there was an increased risk, we would have taken additional precautions with our valuables. When families choose a campground like this, they expect a safe, relaxing environment where they can enjoy nature without worrying that expensive belongings will disappear overnight. The campground has great amenities and is a fun place for families, but our experience with the reservation issues and the lack of security left us extremely disappointed. I hope management takes these concerns seriously, improves security, and is more transparent with guests so other families don’t have the same experience we did.
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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