Best Cabin Camping near Pinecrest, CA
Cabin rentals near Pinecrest include several options with varying levels of amenities. Collins Lake Recreation Area and Manzanita Rock Meadow offer cabin accommodations with differing comfort levels. The Diamond P cabin at Lake Francis Resort provides lake views and comes equipped with twin bunk beds, a full bottom bunk, small bathroom with shower, mini fridge, hot plates, microwave, and dishes. "We had such a fun time at this campground. Our site was in Section A on a dry creek bed. Each day a family of deer came thru our site and were so tame they ate fruit right out of the kids' hands," notes one visitor about Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs, which features cabin rentals alongside traditional camping sites.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park Campground provides more primitive cabin accommodations, while Coloma Resort offers more fully-equipped options. Some cabins include electricity and water hookups, while others provide a more rustic experience. Most locations are pet-friendly with certain restrictions. A guest at Lake Francis Resort commented, "We stayed at the Diamond P cabin which has the best view of the lake within this group of cabins. You can walk to the lake (it's about 100 yards) from this location." Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer months when facilities reach capacity quickly.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering only basic amenities like microwaves or hot plates, while others include more complete setups with dishes and cooking utensils. Thousand Trails properties such as Lake of the Springs and Snowflower typically provide electric hookups but limited kitchen facilities. On-site stores at Collins Lake Recreation Area, Lake Francis Resort, and Coloma Resort stock basic supplies and food items. According to reviews, cellular coverage can be limited at many cabin locations, particularly at Lake of the Springs where "cell coverage is nonexistent outside of one small area."
