Best Cabin Camping near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Lodgepole Campground in Sequoia National Park and Grant Grove Cabins in Kings Canyon National Park offer rustic cabin accommodations within preserved natural settings. Both provide electricity and basic furnishings, though amenities vary significantly between locations. Grant Grove Cabins include toilets and drinking water, while Lodgepole offers more extensive facilities including a market, reservable sites, and trash service. Cabins typically feature wooden bunks or beds with basic mattresses, limited storage space, and shared bathroom facilities. Some include small tables and chairs for dining. "We stayed in the lower area with wide open sites," notes one camper's review of Lodgepole, highlighting the campground's spacious layout.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Sequoia RV Ranch and Three Rivers Hideaway provide more developed cabin options with enhanced amenities like electric hookups and indoor plumbing. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during the peak summer season when availability becomes extremely limited. Pet policies vary by location—Lodgepole and Sentinel campgrounds allow pets in their cabin areas, while others maintain restrictions. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "Some sites are very small and only fit a little tent, so it's important to research sites to get one that will fit your needs."
Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Simple cabins may have only minimal cooking facilities such as fire rings or small countertops, so guests should pack accordingly. The Lodgepole market provides basic supplies and souvenirs, with a camper noting it offers "outdoor/backcountry equipment to s'mores supplies, ice and beer." Big Meadows Cabin in the Sequoia National Forest area has electric hookups but lacks drinking water and toilets, requiring more self-sufficiency. For multi-day stays, visitors should bring adequate food, as cabin locations are typically remote from major grocery stores.
