Best Cabin Camping near Pioneertown, CA

Cabins around Pioneertown provide varying levels of comfort and amenities depending on the specific campground. Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA offers furnished cabin accommodations with access to clean shower facilities and restrooms requiring keycode entry. Electric hookups are standard in most cabin units, with air conditioning essential during hot desert months. Catalina Spa and RV Resort features cabin rentals with full bathroom facilities and proximity to multiple pools. "The sites were large and we had no one around us, though there is no privacy. For the price, this place cannot be beat!" noted one visitor about their KOA cabin experience.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Desert Dome provides a unique cabin experience with picnic tables and fire pits but limited electrical amenities. Most campgrounds maintain pet-friendly policies for cabin guests, though size restrictions may apply. Reservations are essential, particularly during cooler months from October through April when demand peaks. A camper mentioned that "the maintenance crew is attentive" and that "the list of activities were such a nice touch" at KOA, highlighting the family-friendly amenities available.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic kitchen facilities vary widely—some cabins offer only minimal cooking equipment while others provide refrigerators and microwaves. On-site markets exist at Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA, Catalina Spa, and several other cabin providers, though selection is limited to essentials. Visitors staying at more remote cabins should plan to bring all necessary supplies. Cabin temperature management is crucial in this desert region, where summer highs regularly exceed 100°F and winter nights can drop below freezing.

Best Cabin Sites Near Pioneertown, California (46)

    1. Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA

    21 Reviews
    Desert Hot Springs, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 251-6555

    "Near and clean campground with clean restrooms requiring a key code to enter. Two laundry rooms."

    "Private hot showers that you accessed with a free code. The wifi was pretty good too. There was a 9 hole mini golf and playground for the kids too. Great views of the mountains."

    2. Catalina Spa and RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Desert Hot Springs, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 329-4431

    $22 - $44 / night

    "This gem is located on the outskirts of Desert Hot Springs, CA. With two hot spring-fed pools and hot tubs (one of which is massive and SO luxe), we didn’t want to leave. Like, ever."

    "Sites are pretty close together but divided by tall hedges that make for good privacy. It was a little loud our first night from other campers and dogs, but the second night was much quieter."

    3. Caliente Springs RV Resort

    7 Reviews
    Desert Hot Springs, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 329-8400

    "Had no problem booking it on the internet but the phone numbers provided (especially the one regarding the late check in) kept you either asking to leave a message (that was never acted upon / returned"

    "Great clean campground and resort For55+ lots to do Mineral hot springs Rental cottages and some for sale"

    4. Sky Valley RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Thousand Palms, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 548-2960

    "It's a lovely location with almost perfect weather in the winter. April very windy and May, it starts getting hotter. However, you can take the tram up majestic Mt."

    "This park is 25min from anything but that’s one reason I like it. Lots of exploring within a hours drive to great sights like Joshua Tree NP, Palm Springs, Salton sea, Idlewild, Borrego Springs, etc."

    5. Van Life Campground: Joshua Tree

    4 Reviews
    Twentynine Palms, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (828) 571-0791

    $25 / night

    "I prefer to stay on BLM, but every once in a while I boondock at VLC for a hot shower and intentional socialising. I really dig the hostel vibes and communal activities."

    6. Lake Hemet Campground

    39 Reviews
    Mountain Center, CA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (951) 659-2680

    $45 / night

    "You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit."

    "The lake with all the blow up toys was a blast! The section we were in only had a volt potty but there were showers there in another section. Every site has a picnic table and fire ring."

    7. Thousand Trails Palm Springs

    18 Reviews
    Bermuda Dunes, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The is a beautiful Thousand Trails RV Resort in Palm Springs, California! The park is large, very spacious and so clean!"

    "Thousand Trails Palm Springs offers a great pool and hot tub area with a lively, mixed-age crowd—perfect if you’re in your 30s and looking for variety."

    8. Camp Durrwood

    1 Review
    Big Bear City, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (626) 825-7629

    $300 / night

    "I am happy to welcome Camp Durrwood to our site, the location is among the vast forest in California and with almost 30 acres, the perfect spot for a large group looking to enjoy the forest together. "

    9. Thousand Trails Idyllwild

    10 Reviews
    Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "We really enjoyed the drive up Idylwild, beautiful scenery. I think the sites are a bit too close to each other, I would prefer more space between sites."

    "The campground is big with lots of different spaces dedicated to cabins, RV's, tents etc so nothing feels too cramped or noisy."

    10. The Desert Dome

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    Landers, CA
    12 miles
    +1 (949) 732-8386

    $550 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Pioneertown, CA

232 Reviews of 46 Pioneertown Campgrounds


  • Pablo L.
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Lake Hemet Campground

    Great Time!

    Visited the last 2 weeks of August. Great place for family and kids. Affordable. Campsite #295. You can fit two 10' x10' canopies to cover the bench table, and fit 2 individual tents (4-6 person) OR a bigger 12p tent however you decide to position it. It has its own Fire pit. Different campgrounds for all chosen methods (Tent, RV, Glamping, etc..) There's restrooms you can use. There's showers you can pay per use. The swim zone isn't too far from this campsite, 5-10 min walk w/ no accessories. If you have little ones, you can take them with a wagon but I'd recommend just driving your car with a few items to the zone. Bring your own shade for this campsite, your own water too. The marketplace is near the entrance BUT they only sell individual waters (No 48 pack types). You'll definitely hear your neighbors snore at night after a long day LOL.. quiet hours are from 10pm - 8am. Overall, this is a great spot. If you're lucky to snag other spots with trees covering you then great but this is still a good campsite. Happy camping! ... Oh yeah, T-Mobile no service up there (apparently Verizon, AT&T do)

  • A
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Thousand Trails Idyllwild

    Beautiful Idylwild

    We tent camped 3 days 2 nights during Memorial weekend with 3 other families. We really enjoyed the drive up Idylwild, beautiful scenery. I think the sites are a bit too close to each other, I would prefer more space between sites. But it's a quiet campground, everyone goes to sleep early around 10pm. A downside during our visit, is the restroom/bathroom; the resort closed down couple restroom/bathroom for renovation, so we had. to walk far to shower/potty. Maybe they were short staffed, the restroom/bathroom were dirty, toilet flushing issue and trash bin overflow. Overall we had a good time, also be aware of coyotes they come out at night.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 22, 2022

    Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA

    Value for the area

    Near and clean campground with clean restrooms requiring a key code to enter. Two laundry rooms. One large pool and three spas (hot tubs to folks not from So Cal) all heated with naturally heated mineral water. Secure. Park staff drive around at night to keep an eye on things. Most camps are close to the neighbors but most folks are quiet. Pay extra foe larger or premium campsites. Play area for the kids by the office. Put-put golf. Not much shade but many hedges. Gravel parking. Separate are for tents, communal sinks. Few trees around. Each camp has a sturdy picnic table. Propane fires only. And probably the same for BBQs. Great AT&T 5G cellular. Wi-Fi is weak, but it’s free.RV spot had fill hookups (water, 30 or 50 amp power, sewer, but no cable TV.

    Well run and friendly, responsive staff. Understand that Desert Hot Springs is sometimes WINDY!! And that can mean dust storms, but that goes for the entire Cochella Valley. Not close to anything out here. A convenience store about 1/3 mile away. You won’t be running for coffee here. The the management sometimes hosts events and a weekend breakfast can be purchased.

    All rigs are in good repair and I’ve seen nothing sketchy here at all. Been here 3 weeks with 3 more to go.

    Bottom line: I would definitely stay here again, but it is a drive to get into DHS or Palm Springs. And it is windy/dusty.

  • Ed E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 21, 2020

    North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    Beautiful Camping near Lassen Volcanic National Park

    We reserved and camped at this beautiful campground back in July of 2018. It was a great experience. We pulled a 27' Travel Trailer from Livermore, CA and picked out the perfect site #94. It was the furthest RV site north of the campground and we had power, water and sewage. It was a lake front campsite so we had a nice view of the lake right in our "front yard" :-) We had a picnic table and a fire pit for our use.
    The fishing was awesome, but I suggest fishing in the mornings before the afternoon winds come in as the weather cools down. We had our kayaks and it is a beautiful lake to kayak. But when it gets windy, know your limits :-)
    The campground is close to the Lassen Volcanic National Park. We took a drive there for a visit and it was spectacular. 
    The campground also has a great store there. It has all the camping necessities. If you are into hiking and biking, this campground has the accommodations for that activity. It also has a kid's park.  They also have cabins if you do not want to use a tent or RV.

  • Sara H.
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Lone Wolf Colony

    Here's clarification on this place

    Recreational vehicle camping available Daily, Weekly, or Month to Month. Spaces available based on waiting list, and by appointment and inspection.**

    We have 3 RV lots; ■ “A Lot” is for RV’s 34’ or smaller. ■ “B Lot” is for RV’s 35’ or larger ■ “C Lot” is for RV’s large or small.**

    All RV’s must be 2000 model year or newer. All RV’s must have Lone Wolf Colony caretaker approval.**

    We are a pet friendly facility. 2 pets permitted per RV. **

    We have movie night every Saturday.

  • C
    Jul. 29, 2020

    Reflection Lake RV Park

    Beautiful, but look more closely...

    This was our first time here. 

    We made it clear, at the time we reserved, that we needed a 50 Amp hookup. It turns out that our reservation was for a 30 Amp site (#21). We again made it clear at the time of check-in that we needed a 50 Amp site, we were moved from #21 to #31 (the only 50 Amp site left in the park). It is a lakeside parallel parking site that is beautiful. The lake has a fountain in the middle that gets illuminated at night, very nice indeed. 

    Now for the bad, although there was clearly a gate at the front entrance, we never saw it closed. The park provides security until 10 pm, after that, it seems that ANYONE can come and go. We heard from others that thefts had become common-place. 

    The tiny store at the entrance closes at 5 pm every day. Luckily there are several stores only a couple of blocks away. 

    Showers are not included in the price of your site rental, an average shower will cost between $1 and $2. You must purchase shower/laundry tokens from the tiny store. When we went to the store to purchase our tokens, we were told that they had to go empty the machines so that they had more tokens to sell. The laundry room was actually closed for the first 2 days we were there. 

    The dump station in the park was locked (no sewer hookups). You had to wait until someone from the tiny store was able to get free long enough to open the locked dump station. 

    The WiFi situation is horrendously bad, especially after about 9:20 pm. Apparently that is when their metering software kicks in. We went from watching our shows (NetFlix, etc) to the point that we couldn't even play a complete song over the connection. Still unhappy about the WiFi, an ominous warning came across my devices stating that there was suspicious/hacking activity on the WiFi network, disconnect immediately. 

    **OMSB: When are RV parks going to learn that in today's world, good, safe, WiFi is essential, and should not be an afterthought? TO ALL RV PARKS: Upgrade your WiFi now, I (and probably many others) would happily pay another $5 to $10 per day for great WiFi service. **

    There seemed to be an inordinate amount of trash around the entire place. There were multiple empty beer cans on our site when we arrived. The nice green lawn area that we walked our dogs on was littered with waste from other inconsiderate pet owners (please pick up after your pet). 

    The place is a little pricey for what you actually get, Everything seems to cost more, as long as you get it before 5 pm. 

    We have gotten much more, for much less. Overall the place was beautiful until you looked more closely. Unfortunately, it looks like people have stopped caring about maintaining this park.

  • Tom W.
    Jul. 30, 2020

    Thousand Trails Wilderness Lakes RV Resort

    Great Time!

    I had a reservation at Wilderness Lakes, and I was a day early, so they let me in! Off to a good start! Full hook-ups, laundry and showers about 50 yards away, no matter which way you go. Laundry is done with an app, and pretty cheap, $1.75 wash, $1.75 dry. Nice canals running through the park, with ducks and their ducklings trailing behind. I chose to stay at the far end, away from the crowds. I got a great site, with no one on either side, and 2 neighbors across the street. While I was setting up, one of my awning screen poles broke. I called ShadePro, and they were out the next morning with a new one. Management seems very friendly, there’s a store at the front of the park, and a nice one mile hike around the perimeter of the park. Unseasonably warm the past couple days, so used my AC for a couple hours in the afternoon, to cool Riley and I down. The internet pretty much sucks. Good for email, and very little surfing, but way too slow to stream Netflix, etc. I just put on some music and relax, or throw in a DVD at night. Plenty of trash receptacles, playground for kids, mini golf, and much more. They even have cabins to rent. Will definitely come back!

  • Summer A.
    Jul. 25, 2018

    North Shore Campground - Lake Almanor

    North Shore (CA) San Bernadino NF - FS. Nice, but crowded

    This is a nice site with lots of shade. There is a lovely hiking trail at the far end of the site. There is water, flush toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. It is a short walk to Lake Arrowhead. This is a dog friendly site. Sadly the sites are small with no space between the sites. The noise restrictions after 10pm are not enforced so bring ear plugs. Expect a lot of people walking through your site.

  • Jennifer D.
    May. 31, 2019

    Lake Hemet Campground

    Fun Lake to camp at!

    We had the best time here! The lake with all the blow up toys was a blast! The section we were in only had a volt potty but there were showers there in another section. Every site has a picnic table and fire ring. We rented a boat and went out on the lake to do some fishing. We didn’t catch anything but we did see some bald eagles which was super cool!


Guide to Pioneertown

Cabin camping near Pioneertown, California, offers a unique blend of desert beauty and cozy accommodations, perfect for those looking to escape into nature while enjoying modern comforts.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Catalina Spa and RV Resort, guests can enjoy well-maintained cabins with access to a pool and hot tubs, making it a relaxing retreat.
  • Sky Valley RV Resort features a community atmosphere with a market, fitness center, and multiple pools, ideal for socializing and unwinding.
  • Caliente Springs RV Resort offers mineral hot springs that provide a soothing experience after a day of adventure.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Explore the stunning landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park, just a short drive from Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA, where hiking and rock climbing await.
  • Enjoy a day of fishing or paddle boating at the nearby lakes while staying at The Cabins at Joshua Tree Lake, perfect for family outings.
  • Participate in community events like potlucks and happy hours at Sky Valley RV Resort, fostering connections with fellow campers.

Experience the local charm of Pioneertown

  • Visit the iconic Pioneertown, a former movie set turned tourist attraction, located near Caliente Springs RV Resort, where you can enjoy live music and western-themed events.
  • Take a scenic drive through the Mojave Desert, with breathtaking views accessible from Catalina Spa and RV Resort, perfect for photography enthusiasts.
  • Discover local art and culture at nearby galleries and shops, enhancing your stay at Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA, where creativity thrives in the desert.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Pioneertown, CA is Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA with a 4.1-star rating from 21 reviews.

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