Best Cabin Camping near Santee, CA

Join the fun near Santee. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Santee, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Cabin Sites Near Santee, California (42)

    1. Dos Picos County Park

    33 Reviews
    Poway, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 789-2220

    $24 - $100 / night

    "The missus and I decided to do a midweek overnight escape and chose Dos Picos Park due to its close proximity.

    Great little campground with partial (electricity & water) hookups."

    "Great county park. Quiet and well maintained. Pay showers. $29/ night. Pets welcome. Fire pits and picnic tables at each site. Tent camping available as well."

    2. Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve

    15 Reviews
    Santee, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (619) 596-3141

    "Set up our 16’ travel trailer at a lakeshore full hookup site #27 (no fire pit though). Kids loved the convenient fishing right behind our trailer and the swimming pools a short drive away."

    "Mostly for RV camping but has a few cabins by the water and some even floating cabins on the water! Great place to take your kids fishing, biking, paddle boating, or just relaxing."

    3. San Diego Metro KOA

    31 Reviews
    Bonita, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (619) 427-3601

    "Heated pool, jacuzzi, bike rentals, and more. They loan you fire pits if you don’t have one. And deliver wood to your site. There is even a cafe if you don’t feel like firing up the grill."

    "They have a variety of spaces to park your RV or Van. Some spaces are basic back-in while others have their own patio and grill. The restrooms and showers are clean and the staff is friendly."

    4. William Heise County Park

    46 Reviews
    Julian, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 765-0650

    $24 - $34 / night

    "Fantastic park. Well kept, beautiful surroundings with hiking trails, big and private spots and clean bathrooms. Camping cabins available."

    "Pros:

    easy to get to, nice amenities

    right next to Julian (perfect for day trips into town)

    there are a few campsites where you can create some privacy (much more so than many other San Diego park campgrounds"

    5. Dixon Lake Campground

    24 Reviews
    Escondido, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 839-4045

    $39 - $50 / night

    "Tented in spot #6, it has a steep driveway downhill but the spot is super private and has a beautiful view of the lake."

    "They clean the fire pits out etc. Some of the 40 series sites are very secluded and have excellent lake views."

    6. Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay

    12 Reviews
    Coronado, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (619) 489-3950

    $150 - $280 / night

    "Great place for glamping."

    "Adjacent areas has a nice gym that opens to pool area, game room with pool table, scuffle board and poker tables. An arcade for the kids."

    7. Thousand Trails Pio Pico

    13 Reviews
    Dulzura, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "One rec center is designed more for kids with a pool table, air hockey, shuffleboard, and games. The other, more main center has TV, shuffleboard, ping pong, and a built in cafe."

    "Bathrooms are clean and the showers are free. There are even halls where you can play BINGO and a game room with Wii games."

    8. Paso Picacho Campground — Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

    23 Reviews
    Descanso, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 765-3023

    $40 - $250 / night

    "The picnic table and fire pit were positioned just under a huge, climbable tree that gave us plenty of shade while we were there."

    "The site provided a picnic table, fire ring and there was also a water spout. The trash cans were just a few feet from the site and the bathrooms were a short walk just a couple spots away."

    9. Del Mar Beach Cottages

    10 Reviews
    Encinitas, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 725-4640

    $35 - $65 / night

    "Really beautiful beach very clean with large bathrooms hot showers food nearby first come first serve shade structures."

    "The beach house has a back porch and then the sand starts. There is probably about 200 yards of sand until the water at least. Right outside our tent was a playground for the kids."

    10. Vintage in the Vineyard

    2 Reviews
    Ramona, CA
    16 miles
    Website

    $159 / night

    "Nice winery I booked through harvest hosts. Not an actual campreound. One free night only, wine purchase encouraged."

    "Beautiful scenery, absolutely amazing location and friendly people."

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Cabin Reviews near Santee, CA

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Guide to Santee

Cabin camping near Santee, California offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Cabins are available at Dos Picos County Park

  • Enjoy a peaceful retreat at Dos Picos County Park, where you can choose from various cabin options nestled in a serene environment.
  • This well-reviewed park features amenities like picnic tables and firewood, ensuring a cozy stay for all cabin campers.
  • With access to hiking trails and a creek, you can immerse yourself in nature right from your cabin doorstep.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Santee, CA is Dos Picos County Park with a 4.4-star rating from 33 reviews.

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