Best Cabin Camping near Olancha, CA

Several campgrounds near Olancha, California offer cabin accommodations with varying amenities. Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground provides cabins with lakeside views and basic facilities, including a single shower/toilet unit. Kennedy Meadows Campground features rustic cabins that, according to one visitor, "have everything you need" despite their simple design. These cabins typically include beds, basic furniture, and access to shared facilities like picnic tables and fire rings. Most cabin sites in the region provide electricity, though heating options vary by location and season. Boulder Creek RV Resort in nearby Lone Pine offers more upscale cabin rentals with access to amenities like a swimming pool, hot tub, and laundry facilities.

Pet-friendly cabins can be found at multiple locations, with policies varying by campground. Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA, about an hour's drive south, offers furnished cabins described by one reviewer as "pretty cute" with family-friendly amenities including a splash pad and coffee bar. Sequoia National Forest Quaking Aspen Campground provides cabin-style accommodations with bunk beds and full-size mattresses. Most locations require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer months when cabins fill quickly. Whitney Portal cabins operate seasonally from April through October, while Boulder Creek RV Resort and Lake Isabella KOA remain open year-round for cabin camping rentals.

Most cabin rentals in the Olancha area require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire pits and others providing microwaves or small refrigerators. Bear-resistant food storage is essential at forest cabins, particularly at locations like Kennedy Meadows and Whitney Portal. On-site markets at some campgrounds offer basic provisions, firewood, and ice, though selection is limited. The Boulder Creek RV Resort provides complimentary breakfast items, with one visitor noting they offer "free muffins and coffee in the morning." Cell service is unreliable at most cabin locations, with Nelson Falls RV Park having "zero cell coverage" according to a recent review, though some properties offer limited WiFi access.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Olancha, California (19)

    1. Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground / Westside of Death Valley

    5 Reviews
    Olancha, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (442) 364-5290

    $49 / night

    "The small lake was ideal for a bit of casual kayaking and nature watching - mostly birds and dragonflies. Charming and spacious, the informality of the site was a refreshing change."

    2. Boulder Creek RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Alabama Hills, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 876-4243

    $38 - $75 / night

    "They all have water, a table and fire ring. Trees are still young. Very close to Owens lake(within view).

    We had a lot of wind that came blowing up the valley from the south."

    "There are many facilities including, swimming pool, hot tub, mini mart, gift shop, playground, horseshoes, basketball hoop, kitchen facility, RV dump station, fenced in dog run, laundry, showers, full"

    3. Whitney Portal

    29 Reviews
    Alabama Hills, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 937-6070

    $34 - $95 / night

    "So keep a clean car if parking there and use the bear boxes provided by the forest service. "

    "Great camp ground. no running water that time of year. Toilets were clean and bear boxes were easily accessible."

    4. Kennedy Meadows Campground

    9 Reviews
    Little Lake, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 379-5646

    "Great family vacation to get away from everything. Cabins are rustic but have everything you need. Plenty of tent camping in the campgrounds before the lodge."

    "The General store is currently handling site reservations at 10.00$ a night. The fishing was awful, I'm sure the area is incredibly over-fished due to popularity."

    5. Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    44 Reviews
    Hartland, CA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 / night

    "The lodge offers many accommodations including food, laundry, visitors center, and shuttle access."

    "Someone had moved the picnic table to the tent pad, but there wasn't really much space to move it anywhere else. If someone had been in that site, we'd have had neighbors pretty close to us.)"

    6. Sequoia National Forest Quaking Aspen Campground

    10 Reviews
    Camp Nelson, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 539-5230

    $34 - $233 / night

    "Plenty of space and picnic tables my only complaint was that there was only one normal sized bear locker for a group campsite."

    "It was very clean and there is a bunkbed with two full size beds and another separate full size bed. The bathrooms were also kept very clean."

    7. KRS RV Resort@Camp James

    14 Reviews
    Kernville, CA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 376-6119

    $39 - $340 / night

    "Book way in advance though. You can get a site right on the river with no sewage hook ups or get all hook ups off the river. You can even rent a cabin. Really close to town."

    "The creek was great to sit in to escape the heat and float down. Lots of kids and dog friendly. The WIFI was good to stream TV and ATT cell service was good too."

    8. Nelson Falls RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Camp Nelson, CA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 462-5559

    $20 - $235 / night

    "Full hookups for our 5th wheel, spacious sites, flushing restrooms and showers if you wanted.  Starlink worked perfect, though there was wifi available."

    "The bathrooms had flush toilets and hot showers that were very CLEAN. That is usually very hard to find when you are camping! The entire campsite was clean and well maintained."

    9. Monarch Lakes Backcountry Sites

    2 Reviews
    Three Rivers, CA
    35 miles
    Website

    "This is one of my favorite here in sequoia national park south entrance by gen hi way. Park rangers were so helpful at the entrance and they are well organized."

    "The lake isn't too cold if you want to rinse or just cool off. Plenty of tree coverage for both some shade and to hang your food."

    10. Lake Isabella-Kern River KOA

    7 Reviews
    Weldon, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 378-2001

    "Kern River is a great place in the hot California Desert. This place has everything to make you feel at home."

    "Overall nice site with full hookups & wi-fi/cell. Had a nice shade tree but it can be real sunny without one. Laundry right on site! Close to lake Isabella and all of the Kern."

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Cabin Reviews near Olancha, CA

146 Reviews of 19 Olancha Campgrounds


  • Chester R.
    Oct. 16, 2022

    Kennedy Meadows Campground

    Campground time forgot

    Most reviews here are dated. Campground has been abandoned for years so: no fees, busted up roads, no water, no trash, no bathrooms, no cell/wifi. Basically dispersed camping in an awesome location on concrete spurs/pads.  Each site still had picnic table and fire pit.  The mosquitos here are biblical at night so bring your nets and deet.  Kern creek and trails right from campground. General store and Grumpy Bear tavern close down the road.  Only 2 other campers here when I stayed in October. Great place as long as you are expecting disbursed camping experience.

  • L
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Sequoia National Forest Quaking Aspen Campground

    group campsite

    We stayed at one of the group campsites with about 15 people total. Plenty of space and picnic tables my only complaint was that there was only one normal sized bear locker for a group campsite. Hard to fit coolers and food for 15 people into one bear locker.This might be normal for group campsites but this was our first time using one so we were caught off guard. Parking is also an issue as they have 4 giant group campsites with maybe one small parking lot with 15 spaces to share between them. Most of your group will have to park on the side of the road outside the entrance to the campground. Besides those two things the campground is great. There is a general store about a mile down the road if you need ice or snacks and they have WiFi if you absolutely need to get ahold of someone.

  • Kathy M.
    Jul. 1, 2017

    Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    Popular outpost for exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon

    Lodgepole is a very popular camp ground in the Sequoias. There is a river that runs through the camp ground that is easily accessed and made for a lot of fun during our visit. The lodge offers many accommodations including food, laundry, visitors center, and shuttle access. The camp sites we stayed in were only for tents and included fire pit with grate (needed to be dug out a bit) and picnic table. Bear box on each site and additional shared boxes in walking distance for additional storage. Water and bathrooms within short walking distance. This is a busy campground and I find that it's hard not to get to know your neighbor. We were very fortunate to have other kids our daughters age by us however I can see how this could be inconvenient for some. Rangers patrol sites often and lots of wildlife in area. We enjoyed our stay and felt that it offered great access to both parks and enjoyed the trails that led directly from the campgrounds.

  • S
    Jun. 14, 2021

    Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    Lovely Site With a Great Tent Pad Along the River

    Stayed in Site 78 in the upper part of Lodgepole, which was perfect. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no one was in the site next to us. (That one, site 74, seemed really cramped. Someone had moved the picnic table to the tent pad, but there wasn't really much space to move it anywhere else. If someone had been in that site, we'd have had neighbors pretty close to us.) On the other side of this site is a hillside, so the neighbors on that side are further up. The river helps to drown out the other campground noise, but we lucked out with all good neighbors, even on the weekend.

    Site 78 is NOT listed as a "walk in" site, but you do have to walk your stuff down a little hill to get to the site, which has a lovely, flat tent pad. (Only issue was on one part of the pad, Lodgepole chipmunks had made holes. We were able to put our 4-person tent so it wasn't over those holes. I'd be concerned about the chipmunks chewing through the tent if you put it over their two holes.)

    Nice fire pit, with views of the river and of the bridge through the campground. We could watch people coming and going on the Tokopah Falls Trail across the river. Our picnic table was SLIGHTLY slanted, but not a big deal. Our site was just across from the bathrooms. (Bring a light for that. Bathrooms have no lights here, but there are flushing toilets and sinks.) It's uphill to the bathrooms, but not too bad. The water spigot was right by our site, too. And we were within easy walking distance of both the Tokopah Falls trailhead and the shuttle bus stop at the campground to other parts of the park. (In June of 2021, the shuttles were running regularly along routes 1 and 4, with 2 and 3 not running because of the pandemic.)

    The showers were listed as "closed for the season," which also appeared to be pandemic related. This was a bit disappointing because we were hoping to shower at some point during our 4-night stay. So beware of that, if you really want a shower. The Lodgepole visitor's center was also closed because of the pandemic, but the market was open, where you could buy souvenirs, typical items in a camp market (wood, marshmallows, drinks, ice cream, etc…)

    Rangers were friendly. (Look for Ranger Alex and say hello!) Put your food and scented items in bear boxes. We were told that a bear had been in the campground in the previous week. We also saw one up the Tokopah Falls trail, in the meadow upstream from the campground. There is a kitchen sink at the bathrooms. The trash and recycle bins were across from the bathrooms. There were also extra bear boxes here and there, in case your stuff doesn't fit in one box.

    You're welcome to scavenge for kindling and small pieces of wood here or else just buy wood from the market. (It was about $11 per box.)

    Overall, we enjoyed our stay. We loved some of the other sites along the river, as well, also in Upper Lodgepole. Lower Lodgepole was more open, with what looked to be more party types and larger groups, plus more RV's. Across the bridge was another area, which seemed to be a mix of RV's and tents, but my group agreed we'd stick with Upper Lodgepole as tenters.

    Also, as noted on various websites, there's no cell phone service here. If you need to pop in to check a quick work email, there's slow wifi at the lodge about a 10 minute drive up the road. You can grab a wifi signal in the lobby there or grab a bite at their grill, but it's not fast wifi. Good enough for quick email answers though.

  • Erin G.
    Aug. 15, 2018

    Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    Hug a giant tree!

    If you’re looking to camp in California, Sequoia National Park should be one of your top destinations. They have cabin and tent camping. I have stayed in both. There are trails galore and GIGANTIC trees bigger than your car. This beautiful setting is worth visiting year round and I recommend camping during the less touristy times in early Spring and Fall. You are near lakes, waterfalls, and an array of bodies of water. I recommend coming up the back end up the park for an easier ascent rather than via the 198. The 198 takes you up a steep, but beautiful, hair pin turn ridden road. If you get car sick easily, take the route through Fresno.

  • E
    Sep. 6, 2022

    Sequoia National Forest Quaking Aspen Campground

    Quiet and beautiful

    It was a very peaceful and calm campground on the I stayed in one of the yurts. It was very clean and there is a bunkbed with two full size beds and another separate full size bed. The bathrooms were also kept very clean. I didn’t get a chance to go hiking in the area, but there are trails nearby. There is no service but it is about a 5 minute drive from a cafe/store/lodge that has Wi-Fi. I was in site 28. Sites 6-10 looked amazing for tent camping.

  • Sharon C.
    Jul. 25, 2017

    Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    Sequoia Upper Lodge

    We went to the Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park and stayed for 3 nights at Site: 130. Check-in Time is 12:00 PM and Check-out Time was also 12:00 PM.

    This was a great site especially if you have kids with you. We had a 4 and 6 year old with us and the bathroom was super close to the site. The site was also close to the creek and little pools formed to dip your feet in... water was cold at the end of August! Loved the fire pit and the table and our camping neighbors were super friendly.

    The site was also walking distance to the shuttles that takes you to the various areas of the majestic and beautiful national park: Morro Rock, General Sherman Tree, Museum center, etc. We even saw bears while we were in the shuttle.

    The kids loved seeing deers, chipmunks and the bears from inside the shuttle. There was a bear's bathing pool that I wanted to check out but we didn't get to... NEXT TIME FOR SURE 😊

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2022

    Boulder Creek RV Resort

    They say it doesn't usually blow this hard.....but the muffins were good.

    This was stop to be able to visit Manzanar Internment camp.

    Tent sites are gravel and mostly level. They all have water, a table and fire ring. Trees are still young. Very close to Owens lake(within view).

    We had a lot of wind that came blowing up the valley from the south. There is very little protection for the tent campsites. Almost killed the tent.

    Hosts were very helpful in getting us situated despite the need to switch sites(too many people).

    Free muffins and coffee in the morning! Nice pool and hot tub, as well as bathrooms and laundry facilities.

    Easy access into  town for dinner or groceries.

  • e
    May. 3, 2021

    Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    Not private but wonderful central location

    Perfectly situated near all the best trailheads. No privacy at this campground. Lots of loud families. Walking distance to the store with firewood and ice. Creek runs through it and lots of big trees nearby.


Guide to Olancha

Cabin camping near Olancha, California, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts.

Explore the Scenic Trails of Sequoia National Forest

  • Experience breathtaking views and hiking opportunities at Quaking Aspen Campground, where trails lead you through stunning landscapes.
  • Enjoy the tranquility of nature while hiking near Monarch Lakes Backcountry Sites, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat.
  • Discover the beauty of the area with easy access to trails from Whitney Portal, located near the iconic Mount Whitney.

Family-Friendly Activities for All Ages

  • At Nelson Falls RV Park, families can enjoy a range of activities, including fishing and nature walks, all while surrounded by towering trees.
  • Camp Kernville offers riverfront access, making it a great spot for kayaking and swimming, perfect for a fun-filled family day.
  • Engage in outdoor games and relaxation at KRS RV Resort@Camp James, where amenities cater to families looking for a memorable camping experience.

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Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Olancha, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Olancha, CA is Lake Olancha RV Park & Campground / Westside of Death Valley with a 3.8-star rating from 5 reviews.

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