Offers sites for tent and RV camping, as well as seven rental cabins in various sizes. Reservations accepted by phone; more information available at boyerspondcampground.com.

Floating cabins, left, and lakefront cabins, which are available for overnight stays at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve in Santee on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union ...

The cabins themselves are fairly understated — they don’t have any electricity, heaters, A/C or other amenities, and bathrooms are shared by the whole campsite. But their location, perched on rugged, ...