Best Cabin Camping near Lake City, CO
Elkhorn RV Resort and Castle Lakes Campground offer log cabin accommodations near Lake City, Colorado with varying amenities. Elkhorn cabins sleep 4 people with a queen bed and bunk beds, providing basic lodging without private bathrooms. As one visitor noted, "You provide the top bedding, but there was a queen bed and a bunk (so 4 could sleep easy). No bathrooms in the cabin but you're close to the bathrooms." Castle Lakes cabins provide more rustic accommodations alongside two stocked fishing lakes, with standard electricity and heating during the cooler months.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most properties require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer seasons from May through October when Lake City sees its highest visitor traffic. Elkhorn RV Resort operates seasonally from May 1 to October 31, while Castle Lakes Campground runs from May 15 to October 1. Pet policies vary by property - some cabins welcome pets while others restrict them completely. A review mentioned that Castle Lakes Campground cabins are "level and easy to get to. Most face the two stocked lakes," making them convenient for families seeking fishing access.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Elkhorn RV Resort specifically notes that guests must provide top bedding for the queen and bunk beds in their cabins. Kitchen facilities are limited in most cabin units, though some properties offer communal cooking areas nearby. On-site markets are available at several properties, including Castle Lakes Campground, which features a small gift shop. Bathroom and shower facilities are centrally located within the campgrounds rather than inside individual cabins, with one visitor noting they were "remarkably clean" at Castle Lakes.