Best Cabin Camping near Solvang, CA

Furnished cabin rentals can be found at several campgrounds surrounding Solvang, California, providing comfortable accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area offers waterfront cabins with electricity, heating, and bunk beds that sleep 4-6 people. According to a visitor, "The campground offers some excellent yurts and cabins for nightly rent right on the shores of the lake. These are often booked out so plan ahead." El Capitan Canyon provides cedar cabins with full bathrooms, kitchenettes, and private patios, while Flying Flags RV Resort features stylized cabins with modern amenities including air conditioning and running water. Most cabins include outdoor fire pits or grills, picnic tables, and access to shared bathroom facilities.

Rustic and deluxe cabin options are available throughout the region, with prices varying by season and amenity level. Jalama Beach County Park offers premium beachfront cabins at higher rates than standard units, typically charging about $20 more for ocean views. Pet policies differ between locations, with Cachuma Lake and Flying Flags allowing pets in select cabins while others maintain pet-free accommodations. Family-sized cabins sleeping 4-8 people are most common, though some locations offer smaller units for couples. A reviewer noted that at Flying Flags, "The resort offers RV camping, cottages, Airstream rentals, canned ham rentals and safari tent glamping. Impeccably clean and well maintained." Advance reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when cabins are frequently booked months ahead.

Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, from basic setups with only outdoor fire pits to fully equipped kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Visitors should pack cooking utensils, dishware, and food supplies, though on-site general stores at Cachuma Lake and Jalama Beach offer basic provisions, firewood, and ice. Cachuma Lake's store is particularly well-stocked with "dry grocery goods, a refrigerated section including a very impressive selection of local craft beers, ice machine, firewood, smores stuff, fishing poles, camping supplies, and cooking supplies." For more extensive grocery shopping, Solvang's markets are approximately 15-20 minutes from most cabin locations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Solvang, California (16)

    1. Cachuma Lake Recreation Area

    58 Reviews
    Santa Ynez, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 686-5055

    "The campsites each have their own picnic table and firepit with a grate, and water spigots are available in various places around the campground."

    "There is a general store, clean bathrooms, and showers."

    2. Flying Flags RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Buellton, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (877) 783-5247

    "This RV park is actually a resort in itself as it has three swimming pools, a large soccer field, basketball hoops, bocce ball courts, water splash area for kids, etc. it also has a small outdoor restaurant"

    "Nice RV park... It's pretty big and offers several options for staying from small cabins to full RV hook up sites."

    3. Sun Outdoors Santa Barbara

    19 Reviews
    Goleta, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 879-5751

    "If you find yourself up near Santa Barbara, this luxury RV Resort and Campground is a real splurge."

    "Heated pool and jacuzzi. Concrete pads and lots of trees. Connected to El Cap Canyon that has cabins and yurts. A really great store there with events like wine tasting and concerts."

    4. Arroyo Hondo Vista Point Rest / Camp area

    10 Reviews
    Solvang, CA
    8 miles
    Website

    "I would have slept in my car but I got there around 1pm and stayed til 4 then moved on. The place is beautiful and you can get down to the beach, and walk across the bridge."

    "The entrance and exit are build for traffic going south, so you have to be comfortable doing a freeway u-turn if you're going north."

    5. Jalama Beach County Park

    38 Reviews
    Santa Ynez, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 736-3504

    "More than likely the beachfront sites will be booked, but be sure to call the ranher station just before for last-minute availability."

    "General: Variety of sites from basic camping to those with electric hookups. Some are considered premium beachfront sites and cabins. Prices are also adjusted seasonally. "

    6. El Capitan Canyon

    1 Review
    Goleta, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 685-3887

    $225 - $600 / night

    "It was my first sleep away camp.time being away from my parents for multiple days. We stayed in cabins with bunk beds and had such a wonderful experience in nature and saw/tried so many new things!"

    7. Thousand Trails Rancho Oso

    7 Reviews
    Goleta, CA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The closest full grocery store is about 1/2 hour away, in Solvang, but Lake Cachuma has a gas station, and a small convenience store, and gas, at the midway point."

    "We chose it because it was near Santa Barbara. And it was affordable (with Thousand Trails). So near to Santa Barbara is a relative term. It’s a 35 minute drive on a lovely windey mountain road."

    8. Lopez Lake Recreation Area

    35 Reviews
    Arroyo Grande, CA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 788-2381

    $60 - $70 / night

    "The Squirrel Loop is not a lakeside loop (you cannot see the lake at all from here), but we have found it to be one of the quieter, less trafficked campground in the park."

    "It was located right next to the water park but they had already closed for the season."

    9. Reyes Creek Campground

    15 Reviews
    Pine Mountain Club, CA
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 434-1996

    $30 - $154 / night

    "There is no running water, and the pit toilets are definitely of the smellier side, but clean nevertheless."

    "It's about a 40 minute drive from the nearest town (and therefore the nearest gas station or market - plan ahead). There is no power, or water."

    10. Pismo Coast Village RV Resort

    17 Reviews
    Grover Beach, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (805) 773-1811

    "At first we were unhappy seeing we had a site close to the outside road (189), but quickly changed our minds."

    "It’s clean, on site restaurant and store, on site security after hours, pool, beach access, etc. The location is great. A nice walk along the boardwalk down to the pier and shopping."

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Cabin Reviews near Solvang, CA

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Guide to Solvang

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Solvang, California, where you can immerse yourself in nature while enjoying cozy accommodations.

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Some prices for cabin camping range from $35 to $200

  • Cabin rentals at Cachuma Lake Recreation Area typically start around $100 per night, depending on the season.
  • At Jalama Beach County Park, premium beachfront cabins can go for about $200 per night during peak times.
  • For a more budget-friendly option, cabins at Flying Flags RV Resort are available starting at approximately $35 per night, making it accessible for families.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Solvang, CA is Cachuma Lake Recreation Area with a 4.3-star rating from 58 reviews.

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