Best Cabin Camping near Visalia, CA

Several cabin camping options exist within driving distance of Visalia, California, providing varying levels of comfort and amenities. Grant Grove Cabins in Kings Canyon National Park offers furnished cabins with bedding included and outdoor fire-fueled stoves on covered patios. Three Rivers Hideaway and Sequoia RV Ranch provide cabin rentals just 6-8 miles from Sequoia National Park entrance, with clean facilities and river access. Most cabins include electricity, though some more rustic options in Grant Grove operate without it. Bathroom facilities range from shared campground restrooms to private cabin bathrooms depending on the location. "The cabin was furnished perfectly, and included all that we needed for bedding," notes one visitor to Grant Grove Cabins.

Rustic and deluxe cabin options accommodate different group sizes and comfort preferences throughout the region. The Visalia-Sequoia National Park KOA offers standardized cabin rentals with predictable amenities, while national park cabins like those at Lodgepole Campground provide a more immersive forest experience. Pet policies vary by location, with many sites allowing leashed pets in designated cabins. Grouse Valley cabins are notably pet-free. Reservations are essential during peak summer months when Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks experience high visitation. Some cabins remain available year-round, while others like those at Quaking Aspen Campground operate seasonally from late May through early October. Bear boxes are provided at many locations for food storage.

Visitors should check what supplies are included with their cabin rental before arrival. While Grant Grove Cabins provides bedding, many locations require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from simple fire pits with grates to cabins with small refrigerators and microwaves. Most cabins include picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor cooking. On-site markets at locations like Lodgepole Campground and Grant Grove Village sell firewood, ice, and basic groceries. For more extensive supplies, the town of Three Rivers offers several markets and restaurants within a short drive of the Sequoia National Park entrance. Cabin campers should also bring appropriate clothing for significant temperature variations, as mountain elevations can experience cool nights even during summer months.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Visalia, California (21)

    1. Visalia-Sequoia National Park KOA

    17 Reviews
    Goshen, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 651-0544

    "Very clean, has a K9 area, barbecue grills, hot showers, laundromat, etc. and right in town!"

    "They all have the events close to the park entrance. Three Rivers is about 5 miles away, i was blown away with this lake by the foothills but it really feels like a lake on a mountaintop!"

    2. Sequoia RV Ranch

    14 Reviews
    Kaweah, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 561-4333

    $120 / night

    "Stayed 4 nights the first two dry camping in spot 14 in the Oak Grove, nice and spacious with a little deck picnic table and fire pit."

    "Lots of space in dry camping area, a fire pit, and a picnic table at the site. We shared a tour of this campground in a video here https://youtu.be/S4dlqUQAY8A?"

    3. Three Rivers Hideaway

    18 Reviews
    Three Rivers, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 561-4413

    "Clean restrooms and showers, nice picnic tables and fire rings, very nice tent sites. And the Wi-Fi was very good and covers the entire campground well."

    "You are next to the Kaweah river. The campsite has clean bathrooms, showers, laundry and even rafting. Camping spots are flat with table and fire rings, and you surrounded by trees."

    4. Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    44 Reviews
    Hartland, CA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 / night

    "The lodge offers many accommodations including food, laundry, visitors center, and shuttle access."

    "Someone had moved the picnic table to the tent pad, but there wasn't really much space to move it anywhere else. If someone had been in that site, we'd have had neighbors pretty close to us.)"

    5. Almond Tree Oasis RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Coalinga, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 935-0711

    $53 - $63 / night

    "However, there are full hookups to run your AC and there are two saltwater pools to jump into."

    "My job in agriculture brought me to the area to visit farms nearby. I was glad to find the Almond Tree, which turned out to be a perfect base camp for the week."

    6. Sequoia Resort & RV Park

    1 Review
    Badger, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 967-1755

    "We booked a 30amp and needed 50 and he asked us to pick a spot and he would move us. This site has bikes to rent, a library with dad's to borrow and a lake with little boats."

    7. Grouse Valley

    1 Review
    Three Rivers, CA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 539-2607

    $175 - $250 / night

    8. Sentinel Campground — Kings Canyon National Park

    13 Reviews
    Hume, CA
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 / night

    "Sentinel was the only campground available for a visit to Kings Canyon and Sequoia. Be prepared for a LONG drive to get anywhere.

    The campsite was amazing!!!"

    "Beautiful campground close to the ranger station, surrounded by pine trees and rivers."

    9. Grant Grove Cabins — Kings Canyon National Park

    4 Reviews
    Hume, CA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 565-3341

    $32 / night

    "What seems like minutes, indeed enough time to walk a ways down a path, or find the restroom, or toss a ball many times with kids, the soft thumping grows a little louder, and boldly becomes a clunk…clunk"

    "We were able to stay in the cabins for a night and they were small but clean."

    10. Sequoia National Forest Quaking Aspen Campground

    10 Reviews
    Camp Nelson, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 539-5230

    $34 - $233 / night

    "Plenty of space and picnic tables my only complaint was that there was only one normal sized bear locker for a group campsite."

    "It was very clean and there is a bunkbed with two full size beds and another separate full size bed. The bathrooms were also kept very clean."

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Cabin Reviews near Visalia, CA

159 Reviews of 21 Visalia Campgrounds


  • Missy R.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 12, 2021

    Sentinel Campground — Kings Canyon National Park

    Amazing getaway

    Sentinel was the only campground available for a visit to Kings Canyon and Sequoia. Be prepared for a LONG drive to get anywhere.

    The campsite was amazing!!! You are nestled by the river and under beautiful big trees. The site was spacious with a picnic table, fire pit and bear box.

    The restroom is dated, but it’s a flush toilet and running water, which is a gift. They do have a sink to clean dishes.

    I found it to be pretty quiet. Most sites were dark shortly after sunset. A lot of people were up and out early in the morning. So many amazing hikes and walks to do within the two parks.

  • T
    Sep. 1, 2023

    Three Rivers Hideaway

    Very nice campground, very close to Sequoia NP

    Clean restrooms and showers, nice picnic tables and fire rings, very nice tent sites. And the Wi-Fi was very good and covers the entire campground well. The campground has access to the river, though it did not carry a lot of water when we visited and you couldn’t swim.

  • Erin A.
    Mar. 31, 2021

    Sequoia RV Ranch

    Perfect Spot for Sequoia

    Stayed 4 nights the first two dry camping in spot 14 in the Oak Grove, nice and spacious with a little deck picnic table and fire pit. The last two nights in spot 26 (pictured) which was spacious on the small river (probably larger later in spring) and full hook up. Pretty mountain views from both sites. Turkeys and lots of birds roaming. We did see a bear too (in Sequoia not at the campground).

    A lot of the other sites looked a little tight but not bad. Bath houses were okay not great. Showers use quarters. The place was completely full for our entire stay (Easter week).

    The greatest part was the proximity to Sequoia/Kings Canyon (8 miles to the entrance). Would definitely stay again should we visit the parks in the future.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2023

    Sequoia RV Ranch

    Right on the river and spacious dry camping area

    We stayed in the dry camping area for a week and had a great time. Lots of space in dry camping area, a fire pit, and a picnic table at the site. We shared a tour of this campground in a video here https://youtu.be/S4dlqUQAY8A?t=251

    The relaxing sounds of the river are great and the full hook-ups  RV site loops are right on the river. This was the most affordable option we found available at the time to have easy access to get to Sequoia NP

    we would stay again

  • L
    Aug. 9, 2018

    Sequoia National Forest Quaking Aspen Campground

    group campsite

    We stayed at one of the group campsites with about 15 people total. Plenty of space and picnic tables my only complaint was that there was only one normal sized bear locker for a group campsite. Hard to fit coolers and food for 15 people into one bear locker.This might be normal for group campsites but this was our first time using one so we were caught off guard. Parking is also an issue as they have 4 giant group campsites with maybe one small parking lot with 15 spaces to share between them. Most of your group will have to park on the side of the road outside the entrance to the campground. Besides those two things the campground is great. There is a general store about a mile down the road if you need ice or snacks and they have WiFi if you absolutely need to get ahold of someone.

  • Kathy M.
    Jul. 1, 2017

    Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    Popular outpost for exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon

    Lodgepole is a very popular camp ground in the Sequoias. There is a river that runs through the camp ground that is easily accessed and made for a lot of fun during our visit. The lodge offers many accommodations including food, laundry, visitors center, and shuttle access. The camp sites we stayed in were only for tents and included fire pit with grate (needed to be dug out a bit) and picnic table. Bear box on each site and additional shared boxes in walking distance for additional storage. Water and bathrooms within short walking distance. This is a busy campground and I find that it's hard not to get to know your neighbor. We were very fortunate to have other kids our daughters age by us however I can see how this could be inconvenient for some. Rangers patrol sites often and lots of wildlife in area. We enjoyed our stay and felt that it offered great access to both parks and enjoyed the trails that led directly from the campgrounds.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 12, 2024

    Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)

    Base camp Jennie lakes wilderness

    I enjoy this site my spot was directly below the footbridge to head up to Weaver and Jennie lakes. Excellent brook trout fishing and feels off grid. Amazing rock formations near by and plenty of hiking for all levels in close vicinity.

  • S
    Jun. 14, 2021

    Lodgepole Campground — Sequoia National Park

    Lovely Site With a Great Tent Pad Along the River

    Stayed in Site 78 in the upper part of Lodgepole, which was perfect. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no one was in the site next to us. (That one, site 74, seemed really cramped. Someone had moved the picnic table to the tent pad, but there wasn't really much space to move it anywhere else. If someone had been in that site, we'd have had neighbors pretty close to us.) On the other side of this site is a hillside, so the neighbors on that side are further up. The river helps to drown out the other campground noise, but we lucked out with all good neighbors, even on the weekend.

    Site 78 is NOT listed as a "walk in" site, but you do have to walk your stuff down a little hill to get to the site, which has a lovely, flat tent pad. (Only issue was on one part of the pad, Lodgepole chipmunks had made holes. We were able to put our 4-person tent so it wasn't over those holes. I'd be concerned about the chipmunks chewing through the tent if you put it over their two holes.)

    Nice fire pit, with views of the river and of the bridge through the campground. We could watch people coming and going on the Tokopah Falls Trail across the river. Our picnic table was SLIGHTLY slanted, but not a big deal. Our site was just across from the bathrooms. (Bring a light for that. Bathrooms have no lights here, but there are flushing toilets and sinks.) It's uphill to the bathrooms, but not too bad. The water spigot was right by our site, too. And we were within easy walking distance of both the Tokopah Falls trailhead and the shuttle bus stop at the campground to other parts of the park. (In June of 2021, the shuttles were running regularly along routes 1 and 4, with 2 and 3 not running because of the pandemic.)

    The showers were listed as "closed for the season," which also appeared to be pandemic related. This was a bit disappointing because we were hoping to shower at some point during our 4-night stay. So beware of that, if you really want a shower. The Lodgepole visitor's center was also closed because of the pandemic, but the market was open, where you could buy souvenirs, typical items in a camp market (wood, marshmallows, drinks, ice cream, etc…)

    Rangers were friendly. (Look for Ranger Alex and say hello!) Put your food and scented items in bear boxes. We were told that a bear had been in the campground in the previous week. We also saw one up the Tokopah Falls trail, in the meadow upstream from the campground. There is a kitchen sink at the bathrooms. The trash and recycle bins were across from the bathrooms. There were also extra bear boxes here and there, in case your stuff doesn't fit in one box.

    You're welcome to scavenge for kindling and small pieces of wood here or else just buy wood from the market. (It was about $11 per box.)

    Overall, we enjoyed our stay. We loved some of the other sites along the river, as well, also in Upper Lodgepole. Lower Lodgepole was more open, with what looked to be more party types and larger groups, plus more RV's. Across the bridge was another area, which seemed to be a mix of RV's and tents, but my group agreed we'd stick with Upper Lodgepole as tenters.

    Also, as noted on various websites, there's no cell phone service here. If you need to pop in to check a quick work email, there's slow wifi at the lodge about a 10 minute drive up the road. You can grab a wifi signal in the lobby there or grab a bite at their grill, but it's not fast wifi. Good enough for quick email answers though.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2018

    Grant Grove Cabins — Kings Canyon National Park

    Our favorite place in this world

    Somewhere up near the starry night a pinecone the size of a cat begins its descent to the soft, needle laden ground below. It softly thumps against a branch, and then another, and still another. What seems like minutes, indeed enough time to walk a ways down a path, or find the restroom, or toss a ball many times with kids, the soft thumping grows a little louder, and boldly becomes a clunk…clunk…thunk…until the pinecone emerges from the cover of limbs and lands…bouncing…on the ground at my feet. This is the mighty sugar pine; a tree whose girth is so large in its own right that our family of five cannot manage to stretch our arms, hand-in-hand, around the whole of the tree. And yet, like the small dog that mercilessly barks, the giant sugar pine displays its fantastically large pinecones as a means to say, "I am here", rather than get lost among the biggest trees in the world by volume---the giant sequoias.

    This isn't just a land of giant trees. Sequoia and King's Canyon boast some of the most grandiose monuments in all of the continental United States: the deepest canyon, the tallest mountain, incredible caves, the view from Morro Rock, a collection of some of the highest mountain passes, and an expansive backcountry wilderness. Despite the many wonderful park visual aids to teach visitors about the size of these great sequoias, and even standing at the foot of these great trees, I found it impossible to comprehend their size. The extremes of this beautiful place bring with them a sense of humility, much like standing at the edge of the ocean, and all that remains is peace and serenity. While we found this park to be far more awe-inspiring than Yosemite, really than any of the any parks we've visited, it is far less touristed and crowded.

    And then there is the wildlife. California Black Bears were resting in every meadow that we walked by, usually making a meal of grubs in the rotting logs. We stopped to let a mama Quail pass with all her babies in a row behind her. Marmots greeted us from the hidden nooks, running here and there to find something to nibble.

    With a national park like this, I'd be willing to sleep in my car! But I didn't have to, fortunately. We stayed in a cabin in Grant Grove, centrally located in the park. The cabin was furnished perfectly, and included all that we needed for bedding. There was a lovely fire fueled stove outside on the covered patio. The showers were good enough and there was a place to wash dishes. Grant Village has a large market for groceries, a restaurant and a visitor center. There is a free shuttle that runs through the park to alleviate any concerns about parking. This review is for General Grant Cabins, which are reservable from a separate entity via the National Parks system. However, it is alongside a campground area where tents and RVs can be parked. This is marked cabins only due to the NPS divisions--search for the campground to learn how to set up a tent or park an RV at the very same location.


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  • Visit the nearby Giant Forest, where you can marvel at the towering sequoias just a short drive from Grouse Valley.
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