Best Cabin Camping near Truckee, CA

Cabin accommodations near Truckee provide rustic to modern lodging options across several campgrounds and resorts. Village Camp Truckee offers 100 cabin sites with electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities in a reservable setting. Webber Lake Campground features cabins with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water, with some units offering lake views. "The cabins were full of rustic charm, very cozy, and in a great location," noted one visitor about their stay at Meeks Bay. Many sites include both tent and cabin options, with the cabins providing more weather protection during colder mountain nights.

Rustic log cabins and more furnished units are available depending on location and price point. Benson Hut provides a more remote cabin experience accessible only by hiking in, while Peter Grubb Hut offers similar backcountry accommodations. Most cabin sites require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months from June through September. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "We reserved a spot #6, which was in the corner of the North Campgrounds. It was nice and secluded and on the water's edge." Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing dogs but some restricting them from indoor spaces or charging additional fees.

Standard cabin amenities include beds, picnic tables, and fire rings, though guests typically need to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Cooking facilities range from simple fire pits to basic kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves in more deluxe options. Water is available at most locations, though the quality and accessibility varies. The Truckee River RV Park cabins include full hookups with water, electric, and sewer connections. Many visitors recommend bringing additional supplies as on-site stores offer limited inventory. A review mentioned, "The office is very small and there's not really a store. I didn't use the showers but they looked to be clean," highlighting the need to arrive prepared.

Best Cabin Sites Near Truckee, California (45)

    1. Village Camp Truckee

    12 Reviews
    Truckee, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (530) 290-6210

    "This place is beautiful cabins are cozy and everything is centrally located to conveniences and shopping! We had a blast bring the family it’s a good family vibe your kiddos will love it!!"

    "Long spaces but close back to back spaces. No store but Truckee is not far away. Very quiet and friendly campers. Clean and dog friendly. Lots of shade from tall pines."

    2. William Kent Campground

    13 Reviews
    Tahoe City, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 583-3642

    $42 - $118 / night

    "Yes, we were on the back end, so as far from the lake as you could be, and yes there are cabins that butt up to some of the sites."

    "Some of the sites back onto cabins and we were worried they would be noisy at night, but we didn't hear a thing. 

    The hosts and rangers were really friendly and helpful."

    3. Truckee River RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Floriston, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 448-4650

    "It's about a 15 minute drive to Truckee but the spots are pretty good with either 30 or 50 amp. There's is a great 'Legacy' bike path that goes all the way to town and Donner lake. We'd come back."

    4. Webber Lake Campground

    5 Reviews
    Sierraville, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 587-2267

    $31 / night

    "The north site has better views of the mountains overlooking the lake while the sites at the west one have better access to the lake."

    "It was nice and secluded and on the water's edge :-) It was dry camping, so there were no power, water or sewage hookups."

    5. Benson Hut

    1 Review
    Norden, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 426-3632

    "I guess it’s a 5 minute uphill walk from the PCT and is hidden (plus not on PCT maps) so it’s relatively unused for non-locals. Always find something fun here left behind. 8 bunks."

    6. Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe

    35 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 544-0426

    $47 - $128 / night

    "Sites have lots of space, table, fire ring and generally level drive pads. Water spigots are not too far. Showers scattered throughout camp though not every bathroom has them."

    "This is a huge campground, with a variety of camping sites, near enough to Lake Tahoe for activities but far enough away to avoid the massive crowds of east Lake Tahoe."

    7. Peter Grubb Hut

    1 Review
    Norden, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 426-3632

    "Fun historical place a nice hike away from Castle Peak and far enough away that you don’t get the crowds. Kitchen, firewood, fireplace, and a bunch of bunks"

    8. Meeks Bay Resort & Marina

    7 Reviews
    Tahoma, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 525-6946

    $9 - $625 / night

    "Clean and best play to stay with beach access, cabins, tents sites and rv sites. Tent site can fit 2 or more tents with fire pit and picnic table. Restroom with shower and warm water."

    "Nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Tahoe, our family's stay at the cabins was nothing short of enchanting."

    9. Tahoe Valley Campground

    28 Reviews
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It was very crowded and we stayed in our site and away from public areas. Pool was open as well as restrooms/showers. They talked about bears visiting but we didn’t spot any there."

    "Plenty of pull thru spots, full hookups, regularly spaced bathroom/showers. Nice store for basic needs, nice laundry room."

    10. Nevada Beach Campground and Day Use Pavilion

    15 Reviews
    Stateline, CA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 588-5562

    $47 - $49 / night

    "No full hook up,fire pit,close to braxh dpot 52"

    "It's right on the California-nevada state line near Lake Tahoe. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful places in the US. A lot of the campsites have a view of the lake."

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Cabin Reviews near Truckee, CA

196 Reviews of 45 Truckee Campgrounds


  • m
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Thousand Trails Snowflower

    SUP and kayak friendly

    we found there to be a lot of rules at this campground such as no fires, however there is a community fire pit. No driving over 5 MPH, no charcoal grills or smokers, only electric and propane grills. They are also very serious about the 11pm quiet time.

    Aside from all the rules this was a very clean, family and pet friendly campground. Very clean bathrooms with showers!! There are a few lakes that are very nice for fishing and kayaking. Nice calm water for a leisurely SUP experience.

  • Bernardo B.
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Tahoe Valley Campground

    Overall an ok experience

    I’ll start by saying this campsite is huge , there’s like 400 sites so you got to keep that in mind when booking . We got a couple of the sites with electricity which were nice . No fire pits included because those are rented additional , lucky we had one from home . Firewood is $10 a bundle at the store so keep that in mind . The campground advertises WiFi but it’s ran from an separate company and service is extremely poor and slow so your better of using your cellphone data . This is a very active bear area with no bear boxes so keep in mind . We saw bears every single night roaming around and eating from the picnic tables . Some small , medium and extra large size . I recommend the tent sites better than the RV sites because they have a nice location and more private . The RV sites are just packed like sardines , some barely fit or stick out a few inches . Restrooms are clean and showers too . Funny detail the shower head is positioned for ADA handicap specs so you got to kneel down or seat to shower . The campground is located on the Main Street so it’s walking distance to stores or restaurants , I would go back but choose a better site on an outside loop more secluded instead of being in the middle of hundreds of rv’s

  • J
    Jul. 11, 2023

    Meeks Bay Resort & Marina

    Great Place to Stay

    Clean and best play to stay with beach access, cabins, tents sites and rv sites. Tent site can fit 2 or more tents with fire pit and picnic table. Restroom with shower and warm water.

  • Natalie G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2020

    Desolation Hotel - Hope Valley

    Great location & amenities

    This is a privately owned Resort with cabins, yurts, campsites, etc close to a super awesome river and with lots of great amenities, including a cafe/store, sauna, trails and a restaurant. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because I didn't love the site itself that we were in especially with a $60 price tag. It was great to be close to the river, but the site was small and on a hill like a lot of them were. There were cheaper sites but I didn't see what those were like. Otherwise, we had fun playing in the water, using the sauna and having access to great amenities before going into more primitive camping. There was a fire ban while we were there, and there is NO SMOKING anywhere on their property. Everyone that worked there was super friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our stay.

  • Ariel & John  W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 6, 2020

    River West Resort

    Overpriced

    Stayed here in Oct 2020. Paid $55/night. They have a stated rig age limit but let us camp with our 1967 camper. Mix of permanent and transient RVs. Standard hookups but no picnic tables or fire rings.

    We were placed right next to one of the bathrooms on a busy corner. People and staff kept driving/walking through our site. Leaf blowers/mowers woke us up super early.

    Bathrooms were clean but the laundromat was out of order. The park is in town but not really near anything you’d want to walk to except the Truckee river.

    Overall, could be nice but our experience was not good. Costs way too much for what you get.

  • marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 10, 2025

    Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe

    Beautiful campground

    Sites have lots of space, table, fire ring and generally level drive pads. Water spigots are not too far. Showers scattered throughout camp though not every bathroom has them. There is a small camp store that has wifi. Book far in advance to get a spot in summer.

  • Amber B.
    Aug. 5, 2018

    Lake Tahoe KOA - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    Doable

    This campground is located in a gorgeous spot by a creek, about 7-10 minutes away from the Y. Drawbacks are that the campsites are incredibly small (about the size of a parking spot), and are pretty much on top of each other. It’s pretty inconvenient to have picnic tables right next to your neighbors fire pit. Also, we had a bear come through our campsite a couple nights during our stay. We weren’t harassed but our next door neighbors had their trunk broken into, ice chests raided, and some heavy bear breathing right next to their tents 😬

  • D
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Clio's Rivers Edge RV Park

    Nice Clean Park

    My daughter and I stayed here for 4 days in July. The park is clean and they show you to your site and help you park. It was only my second time parking my trailer so that was much appreciated. The sites are gravel and level. There’s a lot to do in the area. The town of Graeagle is just a short bit up the road and there are lots of little cute shops there. There are many lakes just a short drive away as well.There are a lot of beautiful trees and shade but it was still much hotter than I expected. There is a creek that runs next to the park but when we were there in July the water was barely moving. There’s a little fenced in dog area at the back of the park so that’s nice is you bring your pups. The office is very small and there’s not really a store. I didn’t use the showers but they looked to be clean. The drive from Truckee to the park is beautiful.

  • Aly M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 12, 2024

    Meeks Bay Resort & Marina

    Family, campfires, and S’more: The Lowdown On Meeks Bay

    Nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Tahoe, our family's stay at the cabins was nothing short of enchanting. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the breathtaking views of the crystal-clear Tahoe water. My wife and I were having a celebratory wedding weekend with family, we had just gotten married (eloped) in Yosemite the day before driving to Tahoe. The cabins were full of rustic charm, very cozy, and in a great location!

    One of the highlights of our trip was waking up to the beauty of Lake Tahoe right outside our window. Whether we were sipping coffee on the porch or enjoying a family campfire by the shore, the lake served as the perfect backdrop for our celebratory memories.

    The campground itself was well-maintained and staffed by friendly and accommodating personnel who were very helpful when it came to our firewood needs! We took advantage of the various recreational activities available, from hiking trails to water sports, and even had a chance to roast marshmallows over a campfire under the starry night sky.

    Overall, our experience at the Meeks Bay Resort cabins exceeded our expectations in every way. It provided the ideal setting for quality family time, relaxation, and adventure amidst the stunning beauty of nature. We can't wait to return for another unforgettable getaway. Everyone voted that we should do this every year so we are looking forward to making this a yearly event!


Guide to Truckee

Experience the charm of cabin camping near Truckee, California, where stunning natural beauty meets cozy accommodations. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, these campgrounds offer a perfect getaway.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the rustic charm and cozy atmosphere at Meeks Bay Resort & Marina, where you can unwind with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe right outside your cabin.
  • Benson Hut provides a unique experience with its hidden location, featuring eight bunks and essential amenities like firewood and a privy.
  • At Peter Grubb Hut, you’ll find a historical setting with a kitchen, fireplace, and comfortable bunks, perfect for a group retreat.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Take advantage of the stunning hiking trails around Webber Lake Campground, where you can explore nature and enjoy fishing right by the water.
  • Village Camp Truckee Tahoe offers easy access to local attractions, making it a great base for sightseeing and outdoor adventures.
  • Experience the beauty of Lake Tahoe with various water sports and hiking opportunities near Meeks Bay Resort & Marina.

Cabins are available at these campgrounds

  • For a family-friendly atmosphere, consider Thousand Trails Snowflower, which features cabins and a lovely lake for swimming and kayaking.
  • William Kent Campground offers spacious cabin sites with easy access to the lake, perfect for a relaxing getaway.
  • Experience the tranquility of Big Meadows Campground, where you can enjoy cabin accommodations surrounded by serene hiking trails.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Truckee, CA is Village Camp Truckee with a 4.4-star rating from 12 reviews.

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