Camping cabin accommodations near Lund, Nevada are scattered through the high desert landscape of eastern Nevada, situated at elevations ranging from 6,000-7,000 feet. This remote area experiences dramatic temperature shifts between seasons, with summer highs regularly exceeding 90°F and winter lows often dropping below freezing. Winter accessibility can be limited due to snow conditions, particularly at higher elevations where some cabin facilities operate seasonally.
What to do
Hiking trails access: Visitors staying at cabins near the Great Basin National Park can access numerous hiking trails directly from their accommodations. According to Shad G., who stayed at Whispering Elms Motel, Campground, & RV Park: "Great Basin National Park is worth the visit. Take time to drive up and do the hikes and explore Lehman caves."
ATV recreation: The terrain surrounding cabin rentals provides extensive off-road vehicle opportunities. David G. mentions the Ely KOA is "Fun riding for rzr and close to Beautiful Cave lake," highlighting the recreational vehicle access from cabin accommodations.
EV charging availability: For electric vehicle owners, some cabin locations now offer charging infrastructure. Ray & Terri F. noted that Whispering Elms "also have 2 newly installed EV charging stations next to the motel," making this location viable for EV travelers exploring the region.
What campers like
Year-round access: Unlike seasonal facilities, several cabin options maintain operations throughout winter months. Susan N. shares about Ely KOA: "We have been roaming around Nevada for a week now and this is the nicest campground we have stayed at. New bathrooms, clean, friendly and helpful staff and trees!"
Central location: Cabin rentals provide strategic positioning for regional exploration. Theo A. appreciates Whispering Elms' prime location: "The highlight is that it is located across from the entrance to Great Basin National Park. What a location!"
Clean bathroom facilities: Multiple cabin providers maintain well-serviced bathroom facilities. Skyler M. reports about Schellraiser: "There is a bathroom/shower trailer that was very clean and being able to take a hot shower was nice. The host Brian was very nice."
What you should know
Advance reservations essential: Limited cabin inventory throughout the region necessitates forward planning. Jennifer T. observed at Ely KOA: "It was full and on the high side as far as price. They charge $6/night extra per adult, if you have more than two adults. Children are an extra $5/night."
Dust conditions: The arid climate means dusty conditions at many sites. Reuben at Whispering Elms Motel, Campground, & RV Park advises: "The grounds are mostly dirt and weeds and the worst part about staying here was indeed the dust that got kicked up everywhere... Just drive slow to avoid kicking up dust."
Variable cabin amenities: Facilities and amenities differ significantly between locations. Brittney C. notes Ely KOA has "a pool, playground, so many family activities, a big grass area for the tent campers which is super cool, cabins available, propane refill station, amazing staff."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Families with children should prioritize cabins with dedicated play areas. Jennifer T. shares: "My daughter (8) loved the playground. We were only there for one night on our way to Utah."
Cabin options for different group sizes: Multiple cabin configurations accommodate various family sizes. Skyler M. explains that Schellraiser offers "a great place to stay with a variety of camping, tent, or tiny house options. We stayed in the camping area which offered a great sized gravel pad to setup our own tent."
Cave tour reservations: When planning family activities from your cabin base, secure cave tours in advance. Kenyon advises: "Note about Lehman Caves: Lehman caves were amazing. Make sure you make reservations early and purchase your tickets for the tour of the caves before you get there. Several people that just showed up were not able to get tickets."
Tips from RVers
Connectivity considerations: Cellular and internet access varies across cabin rental locations. Ray & Terri F. report: "AT&T coverage was good, with 4 bars of 5G and speeds up to 8 MB/s. We had access all 3 western DISH satellites and Starlink had speeds up to 11 MB/s."
Site selection strategies: Not all cabin and RV sites offer equal amenities or positioning. LH recommends: "Very convenient for visiting Great Basin NP. Only option that had full hookups and allowed reservations (essential as we had our dog with us and wanted to be able to run AC, no dogs allowed on most of the trials in the NP)."
Supply planning: Limited retail options necessitate advance planning. The nearest convenience store to some locations is 15 minutes away at Border Inn according to LH, while others like Ely KOA maintain "a decent little store with drinks, snacks, and novelty items."
