Cabins near Shingletown, California offer varying levels of amenities based on location and type. Situated at 3,500 feet elevation in the Cascade Range foothills, this area experiences warm summers and snow-covered winters. Most cabin rentals require advance booking during peak summer months from June through August when temperatures average 75-85°F during the day.
What to do
Fishing at Hat Creek: The creek provides excellent trout fishing directly from campgrounds. "We caught trout all morning. Wonderful place convenience store was great too!" notes a visitor at Hat Creek Resort & RV Park.
Explore geothermal features: Drive to Lassen Volcanic National Park's hydrothermal areas. "We drove up to the other side of Lassen 30min away and saw the Sulphur Works hydrothermal vent. We also saw a small bear and deer there," writes a camper from Manzanita Lake Campground.
Junior Ranger programs: Educational activities for children at Lassen park museums. "The museum has a Junior Ranger program which is a book of neat educational tasks for the kids to complete so that they can show it to a ranger and get a Junior Ranger Badge," explains a visitor.
What campers like
Creek access for cooling off: Mill Creek provides a natural retreat during hot weather. "Short hike and you are at Mill Creek for a cooling wade," reports a camper at Mill Creek Resort.
Wildlife encounters: Many cabin locations offer opportunities to see local animals. "The creek itself is beautiful and you can hear it while you fall asleep which is nice. The tent sites in the upper numbers are well spaced out. And there are deer in the area that come right by your site," shares a Mill Creek Resort visitor.
Kayaking options: Several lakes near Shingletown cabin rentals allow for water recreation. "Access lake manzanita from this bucolic setting. Rental kayaks and paddle boards are overpriced so bring your own," advises a visitor at Manzanita Lake Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal availability varies significantly: While some cabin providers operate year-round, others close during winter months. "This campground is just south of Lassen Volcanic National Park. It has two main sections, one for RVs and the other for tents. There are a small number of RV sites with full hookups and then a larger number of tent sites," explains a visitor at Mill Creek Resort.
Vault toilets vs. flush toilets: Bathroom facilities differ between cabin locations. "The vault toilets in the tent area are very dark even during the day, and are not well maintained. The showers were also very dirty with dead bugs everywhere," notes one camper.
Cell service limitations: Most cabin rentals have limited or no cell coverage. "I couldn't get a cell signal for Verizon the whole time I was at the campground," reports a Mill Creek Resort visitor, while another cabin user at The Village at Highlands Ranch notes they're "located only 10 minutes from Lassen and by the road and still an rv spot in the forest."
Tips for camping with families
Look for educational opportunities: Several cabin areas near Shingletown offer learning activities. "We spent two nights here in the texts only loop and loved the quiet! Beautiful sunrises behind the peak, full facilities including a store, and all the park has to offer!" shares a Manzanita Lake camper.
Consider recreation areas with activities: Some cabin locations include additional amenities. At Mountain Gate RV Park, "They had a volleyball court, cornhole and a basketball area. Great little spot! We would absolutely come back," notes a visitor.
Select locations with proximity to attractions: Cabins within short drives of major sights work best for families. "It is only about an hour to Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at Lassen NP," explains a visitor to Red Bluff Recreation Area.
Tips from RVers
Consider rental cabin options: When RV sites are full, cabin rentals provide alternatives. "We loved our stay. We felt safe and it's probably one of the most cleanest campground and facilities I've ever been to. Clean bathrooms, showers, zero trash around," shares a Mountain Gate RV Park visitor.
Check site sizes for larger vehicles: Not all cabin and RV campgrounds accommodate big rigs. "Stayed at a full hookup site in my 22 foot travel trailer. We got a spot right on the water. The spots had a bunch of space between them and you had a feeling of privacy," notes a Hat Creek Resort camper.
Prepare for variable weather: Shingletown's elevation means significant temperature changes. "It got real cold, like 27 degrees at night in early sept there!" warns a Manzanita Lake Campground visitor.
