Best Cabin Camping near Sierra Madre, CA

Several cabin campgrounds operate within the Angeles National Forest and surrounding areas near Sierra Madre, California. Crystal Lake Recreation Area features rustic cabins with basic furnishings while Millard Trail Campground offers a limited number of small cabin rentals along a creek. Most locations provide fire pits, picnic tables, and vault toilets, but amenities vary significantly between sites. Electricity, running water, and indoor plumbing are available at some locations but not all. The more developed properties like Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon include fully furnished cabins with kitchen facilities. "We spent 5 days and didn't really see a soul. If you like to read, enjoy sunsets, exercise and travel to local spots of interest or just stay put. This is a spot for you," noted one visitor about the peaceful cabin experience at Antfarm LA.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The historic Zorthian Ranch provides more secluded cabin options with picnic areas and trails, while Huttopia Paradise Springs offers 71 furnished cabin units with electric hookups and private showers. Reservations are essential at most properties, particularly during summer months when facilities reach capacity. Pet policies vary by location—Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon and LA RV Resort at Acton permit pets in their cabins, while others maintain strict no-pet policies. One camper mentioned, "I saw my first rattlesnake and heard the coyotes at night. Very peaceful spot for a long weekend."

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and sleeping bags unless staying at premium locations like The White Lodge, which provides more complete furnishings. Basic cabins typically include beds, seating areas, and sometimes small tables, but kitchen facilities are limited or nonexistent. On-site camp stores at Crystal Lake Recreation Area stock essentials and simple food items. "There is a camp store near by just in case someone forgets their coffee mug or if you need some more firewood," explained a repeat visitor. Cabin guests should also pack flashlights, insect repellent, and appropriate seasonal clothing as mountain temperatures can fluctuate significantly, especially at higher elevations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Sierra Madre, California (32)

    1. Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground

    26 Reviews
    Valyermo, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (626) 335-1251

    "Has a fire pit at each spot. Has picnic table, but very splintery, bring covers. Most sites have tree coverage."

    "We came on a Saturday afternoon, and even though 4 of the sections of camping were closed off - we found an AMAZING space in section D."

    2. Millard Trail Campground

    9 Reviews
    Altadena, CA
    6 miles
    Website

    "Cool drive to get to the campground. You drive up and down these hilly roads up the mountain to get there. Once there, there's a parking lot that fits about 20 cars."

    "Fun little campground with decent facilities and beautiful surroundings. Lots of trails all around with a nice hike of about 1/2 mile up to Millard Falls that is easy for kids and grown ups."

    3. Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon

    25 Reviews
    Acton, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This place has a lot of sites available. If you want cell service you have to to the far back towards the top of the park for cell service for phone and streaming."

    "This is one of the best handicap accessible shower and restroom areas we’ve seen."

    4. Camp at the Historic Zorthian Ranch

    1 Review
    Altadena, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (626) 797-3359

    $25 - $60 / night

    5. Fairplex RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Pomona, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (909) 593-8915

    "It's quaint quiet but you're packed in like sardines it's a tight fit but everybody here is pretty friendly there's a few downfalls for some of the spot test for you can't park your car there in the parking"

    "Although you are packed in pretty tightly like sardines it's a friendly environment very welcoming just the larger of your RV is little bit harder it might be to park they do offer full hookups they have"

    6. Antfarm LA

    2 Reviews
    Verdugo City, CA
    16 miles
    Website

    $50 / night

    "Very peaceful spot for a long weekend. 5 days was a little much unless you have a car to visit around and did I say it was gated too."

    7. LA RV Resort at Action Camp

    7 Reviews
    Agua Dulce, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 268-1214

    $55 - $132 / night

    "Will stay here again and they are very pet friendly which was nice."

    8. Huttopia Paradise Springs

    2 Reviews
    Valyermo, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (661) 544-8006

    $236 - $369 / night

    "The ultimate glamping experience, everything was so cozy and beautiful."

    9. The White Lodge

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    South Pasadena, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (747) 666-8115

    $125 - $200 / night

    10. Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

    35 Reviews
    Laguna Beach, CA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 444-7275

    $25 - $75 / night

    "Campsites were a short distance from the beach. Campers had free access to private beach, water wasn't too cold and there were tons of tide pools some big enough for my 4 year old son to snorkel in."

    "We had 30/50 amp electrical and water. Dump station is on your way out, with 3 stations in that row. Wi-Fi works fair. Cell towers are in sight just to the north, so no reception issues."

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Cabin Reviews near Sierra Madre, CA

210 Reviews of 32 Sierra Madre Campgrounds


  • Dana H.
    May. 30, 2022

    Bonita Ranch Campground

    It’s okay 😐

    Pros: campground is very short walk to Lytle Creek. Also close to the trail for a hike to Bonita Falls.

    Cons: Not enough bathroom facilities for the amount of campsites. Women’s restrooms had only two stalls, constantly a long line. Also quiet hours are not enforced.

    Bring cash if you want to rent a fire pit. Sites do not have their own fire rings and you must rent one.

  • J
    Nov. 8, 2020

    Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    Near Historic District

    A little something for every type of camping. Cabins, paved pull through & natural dirt & grass. Friendly staff to check us in gates close at 10:pm your provided with a security gate code to get back in if your out late.

    Lots of families with children, fishing for catfish in the little lake which is shaded with trees and plenty of tables to picnic by the lake. Playground plus lots of grassy areas. We stayed in the natural area with hook-ups everything worked great.

    Neighbors were nice, cute set ups with twinkle lights and people enjoying outdoor fire pits. Campers we’re playing music, laughter echoes through camp ground but nothing too loud and all quiet later.

    We drove over to the Mission Inn (8 min drive) enjoyed lunch. Their is a pedestrian only shopping area with a Saturday farmer’s market plus lots of restaurants.

    The campground sells firewood plus has a little store. Would stay again.

  • j
    Mar. 25, 2021

    Millard Trail Campground

    Great campground for hiking/biking

    Cool drive to get to the campground. You drive up and down these hilly roads up the mountain to get there. Once there, there's a parking lot that fits about 20 cars. There's about 100 yd hike to the campsites. There's a road that leads to the campsite but it's been blocked off. Only the campsite managers use that road so it's not accessible by RV, just tents. A campsite manager stays in a little trailer overnight so if there's any problems there's somebody there you can go to and ask for help. There's about six campsites and their first come first serve, no reservations. I went during the week and was the only one camping. This place is heavily used for day camping and hiking. There's not a lot of privacy because there's always lots of people passing by who are hiking and biking. You can stay overnight which I did and everything was fine but there's not a lot of privacy. The next day as I was leaving there was another guy sitting up his tent. I bet on the weekends they can fill up pretty fast. It's in Bear country so they provide food storage for each campsite also trash containers too. Each side has a picnic bench and a fire pit. The fire ban has been lifted so you can have a fire. Each fire pit had wood left at it so you didn't have to go searching for campfirewood. Bathrooms included male and female toilets but no showers or water. There's a creek that runs through the campground which makes it very pretty. I saw two to three cabins along the outskirts of the campground that I assume were for rentals. There was one family at one of the cabins the night I stayed. About a 20 minute hike and you can end up at a waterfall which is very pretty. But there are several trails to take for hiking and biking and I saw lots of people doing that. Overall a good campsite four stars. Would have been five stars if they had showers and running water. I didn't see any bears although there was an animal outside my tent at one point in the night I could hear him nosing around. So it's important to keep all of your food and anything with any kind of smell in the bear boxes

  • Lori J.
    Mar. 3, 2019

    Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon

    A "resort"? No. A campground? Yes.

    Very large park for RV, cabin and tent camping. As it's listed as a "resort", we figured it would be pretty upscale. Disappointment upon our arrival. Floods have been in the area and much of the sites were closed and being cleaned?? The road closest to our site was washed away (from earlier reviews it's been months), so a long jog or drive around the perimeter to get us to the pool, laundry and hot tub…speaking of which, the pool, hot tub and laundry facilities all needed attention. You could actually see people's footprints (bottom of pool and on pool and hot tub entry steps)…that much sand, dirt, etc…I didn't venture in. When we arrived, we started driving around to find the best site for our rig. We're a 32ft class A w/20ft enclosed cargo trailer tow. So, all in all about 55ft. Well, that wasn't easy. Most of the park's electric and some sewer connections didn't exist or were "down" for repair. We have yet to actually SEE someone working on these issues. We are currently here and checked in for a two-week stay. After some boon docking prior to our arrival, we wanted all the bells and whistles the park boasted they had. Took us just over THREE HOURS to find a decent spot. Many levels to this park and most didn't have a decent WiFi (we have our own router) signal. Some sites had dumpsters blocking them from being a true "pull-thru". That left us with about two areas to choose from. It's dusty, dirty, and, really, not ready to be called a "resort"….more rustic than we'd been looking for or what website photos showed. We would not recommend this "resort" to anyone. Several folks with dogs they let simply sit outside and bark, poo, etc….strict rules against that, in most all resorts we've ever visited. Unless you plan on tenting, cabin or what have you, it's not worth it. Very disappointing! :(

  • Tony  O.
    Jul. 29, 2022

    Art Farm Nature Space

    So many options and an amazing western Saloon with Billiards and great vibe

    This campground has So many options! great walk in secluded rustic camp sites, super social fun camp sites , secluded places to park vans and Campers, and awesome gleaming cottages. best place to sleep is on the top of the mountain infinity deck! Right next to the private Bar area which is like an  amazing western Saloon with Billiards and great vibe and Hooka Corner and some amazing Star Gazing!  The people here are super friendly and nice and there is a great social vibe for those who like to join others for some great times in nature. be it a hike, star gazing or campfire!

  • Chanel C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 4, 2018

    Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park

    Beautiful beach, no fires allowed

    [ PROS ]

    • Crystal Cove State Park and Laguna Coast Wilderness Park are adjacent to each other, and a small pedestrian gate separates them.
    • The best trail here stretches across the two parks -- No Name Ridge!! Amazing for EPIC SUNSETS!
    • Some sites have MILLION DOLLAR BEACH VIEWS of the ocean.
    • There are about 60 camp spots and a lot of them are RVs, but it’s nice because each row of 10 spots is elevated from the previous row (tiered campsites) so everyone gets a semi view
    • Part of CA State Parks so showers are token operated. Clean and well maintained
    • Walking distance to Crystal Cove Historic District, which has a couple places to eat right on the beach
    • Crystal Cove Historic District also has some "preserved" beach cottages from the 20s, 30s, and 40s on the beach that are largely in ruins. It’s fun to explore and check out.
    • Lots of fun things along the beach to look at like tide pools and rock formations beach
    • Great Visitor's Center that is worth checking out. The Rangers are amazing and provided us with a super helpful information about the park, its trails, and the cottages.
    • Each site comes with a picnic table, a water faucet/drain.
    • The beach has less crowds/tourists/homeless compared to other beaches. It’s really quite and peaceful.

    [ CONS ]

    • No coal or wood fires :( Kind of a bummer since your evening ends early. You can bring propane pits yourself for fires though. Also, it can get extremely cold at night in the canyons, even if it’s in the high 80s during the day. Be prepared.
    • They do not allow any alcohol at the park. No exceptions. Rangers patrol constantly and will approach you for random things if they see you breaking any campground rules.
    • The hiking trails essentially have zero shade so it gets really hot. Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen so you don’t roast. Also stay hydrated!
    • The campgrounds is a little further from the beach than I expected from looking at photos online. There is no direct beach access so you’ll have to go to the day use area and pay for parking ($15 parking)
    • You can get to the beach if you’re down to wade through 2-3 feet of still water that puddles under the highway underpass. It’s a little inconvenient if you’re with children or carrying a lot of beach equipment.
    • Campsites are VERY close together so be prepared to meet your neighbors. It’s also very quiet as soon as the sun sets (since there is no campfires keeping people up) so everyone ends up going to bed around 8pm as to not disturb your VERY close neighbors.
    • Be careful of rattlesnakes
  • J
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Newport Dunes RV Resort

    Our favorite spot!

    Beautiful weather, great location, full hook ups, fun activities, family & pet friendly!

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 29, 2023

    Rancho Jurupa RV Park

    Nice RV Park for LA area

    This campgroud has two sections. The lakeview area has dirt roads, sparse grass and a few spots close to the lake. The Cottonwood campground has concrete pads and well maintained grass throughout. This campground may have been renovated recently by the looks of it.

    There is a small store and a couple of cabins too, but the cabins don’t appear to be bookable via the website.

    I stayed in both and liked the spacing and grass better in the cottonwood campground but overall this park was a nice surprise for us, especially given the limited amount of “good” campgrounds around LA.

    Showers available, but only ok. Need to use tokens for them. Cottonwood has full hookups thru out, and lakeview is mostly just water/electric with a dump site near the entrance.

    Definitely would stay again. Weekends are very busy here

  • Trisha P.
    Sep. 4, 2020

    Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground

    Convenient but crazy

    Mind you, we went on a Saturday morning during Covid to escape our house but so many others had the same idea. First of all the gates for the campsites were locked but that didn't stop anyone from walking their stuff in, including us. Our spot was nice and had lots of shade. The only drawback was the one open vault toilet that was pretty dirty. Hey, when you gotta go, you gotta go. I thought, dang I shouldn't brought my poop bucket!! If I only would've known!! Who can't pop a squat in the dark though?! It was pretty rowdy at night with someone yelling at the top of their lungs and a dog barking but hey, we were under the stars and not couped up at home or with masks on. I wasn't complaining. I love nature and I'll ignore the drunks. Other than that, there is a little store that Adam and his family run. They are great!! The brownies are bomb, so get one early. They also tent cabins up there so give them a call. Great people! It's definitely convenient and worth the effort!


Guide to Sierra Madre

Cabin accommodations near Sierra Madre, California offer access to Angeles National Forest at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 feet. Mountain temperatures fluctuate significantly with daytime highs reaching 90°F in summer and dropping below freezing in winter months. Cabins vary from primitive structures to fully furnished units with varying levels of accessibility depending on season and road conditions.

What to do

Hiking trails access: Crystal Lake Recreation Area connects to numerous hiking paths with varying difficulty levels. "There are several hiking trails here that are well used and well maintained. This is a great campground near the city," noted Robert A. about the Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Dawn and dusk offer prime wildlife spotting times around cabin areas. "We saw black bear, deer (wandered through our site), red foxes, Stellar's Jays, woodpeckers, other birds," reported Forest G. about their experience at Crystal Lake.

Explore historic sites: The area contains preserved buildings and cultural landmarks within short drives from cabins. "Zorthian Ranch provides beautiful hiking and a small spot for picnic," according to Christeen V., who visited the Camp at the Historic Zorthian Ranch.

What campers like

Proximity to Los Angeles: Cabin sites provide quick mountain escapes without long travel times. "This place was wonderful. Peaceful, restful and a perfect getaway from the city," wrote James K. about Antfarm LA.

Secluded settings: Several cabin locations offer isolation despite metropolitan proximity. "We took a very last minute trip for one night. Such a close spot and beautiful escape from LA," noted Charlie C. when describing Crystal Lake Recreation Area.

Temperature relief: Higher elevation cabins provide cooler conditions during summer months. "Stayed here two nights in August, it was nice and cool a good break from the heat," mentioned Robert A. about his Crystal Lake stay.

What you should know

Winter access limitations: Roads to cabin areas may close after snowfall or during maintenance periods. Moro Campground offers year-round access with "tokens operated showers. Clean and well maintained," according to Chanel C. at Moro Campground — Crystal Cove State Park.

Bathroom facilities vary: Some cabin sites have vault toilets while others provide flush facilities. "Bathrooms are cleaned the whole day through," reported Nick V. about Moro Campground.

Train noise disruption: Several cabin locations experience railroad noise, particularly those near Acton. "The downfall is they do not assign slots so if you need a handicap accessible location it's going to be by chance if somebody is there or not," mentioned Lara O. about cabin accessibility at Thousand Trails Soledad Canyon.

Tips for camping with families

Cabin size considerations: Verify square footage and sleeping capacity before booking. "The White Lodge provides more complete furnishings," while more rustic cabins may only include basic platforms.

Day-use facilities: Some locations offer playgrounds and recreation areas beyond cabin sites. "This camp cost and parking cost isn't cheap but the views are great. Also this campground is HUGE and many locations are rather secluded," reported Salem L. about Millard Trail Campground.

Safety precautions: Prepare children for wildlife encounters and terrain challenges. "Be careful of rattlesnakes," advised Chanel C., while Jeff B. noted Millard has "nice campground, active stream in the middle of summer. Waterfall 30 minutes hike upstream."

Tips from RVers

Site access limitations: Many cabin areas have restricted vehicle access due to narrow roads. "Make sure to leave your car doors unlocked, and nothing of value inside. You'd rather have someone root through your car and walk away empty handed than have a window broken," advised Mathew H. about the Fairplex RV Park.

Vehicle parking distance: Some cabin locations require parking in designated lots away from sleeping structures. "Parking is about 150 yards away, down a hill, so be prepared to haul your gear," noted K B. about Millard Trail Camp.

Cabin alternatives: RV sites sometimes offer better amenities than cabin options. "This was our first trip with our new motorhome and first camping trip ever. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. The grounds are nice and very large," mentioned Gadgetboy J. about staying at LA RV Resort at Action Camp.

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Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Sierra Madre, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Sierra Madre, CA is Crystal Lake Rec Area Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 26 reviews.

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