Best Cabin Camping near Thermal, CA
Rustic cabin rentals near Thermal provide varying levels of comfort and amenities across several desert resorts. Palm Springs RV Resort offers cabin accommodations with basic furnishings, while Indian Waters RV Resort in Indio features cabins with electricity and air conditioning essential for desert temperatures. Coachella Lakes RV Resort maintains 361 sites including cabin options with modern conveniences. At Oasis Palms RV Resort in Thermal, cabins range from basic to glamping-style with some including kitchenettes and private bathrooms. "The cabins are simple structures with platforms for sleeping. There are no amenities in the cabins - no electric, no water, no mattress, no linens, etc.," notes one visitor describing the more rustic options at Tamarisk Grove Campground.
Most furnished cabins require advance reservations, particularly during winter months when snowbirds seek desert accommodations. Shadow Hills RV Resort and Emerald Desert RV Resort operate year-round with cabin availability, while Thousand Trails Palm Springs has a more limited season from September to May. Pet policies vary significantly between properties - some cabins welcome pets while others strictly prohibit them. According to one review, "Cute cabins for rent - no pets allowed in those." Booking patterns show cabins typically fill quickly during peak season, with one reviewer noting, "They even have cabins available but they book up pretty fast."
Visitors should prepare to bring personal items as cabin amenities differ widely between locations. Most basic cabins provide beds without linens, requiring guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities range from non-existent in primitive cabins to basic microwaves and mini-refrigerators in upgraded units. The Palm Springs-Joshua Tree KOA offers cabins with more extensive amenities including access to the mineral hot springs pools. A reviewer mentioned, "We have stayed at the Springs At Borrego many times with friends and always have a wonderful time... There's a dry camping area near the front of the park, and they also have a few rental cabins." Small camp stores at some locations provide basic necessities, though most guests bring supplies from larger towns before arrival.