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Best Cabin Camping near Boise National Forest

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Boise National Forest features several cabin rental options ranging from rustic forest service cabins to more equipped lodge accommodations. Deadwood Lookout Rec Cabin provides drive-in access with reservable sites that include drinking water, toilets, and trash disposal, though electric hookups are unavailable. Atlanta Cabin offers more amenities including electricity, running water, sewer hookups and allows pets. "This is a fun place to visit. There are plenty of campsites along the river and around. Beautiful area," noted one visitor about the region's cabin accommodations. Many cabins maintain basic facilities with picnic areas and fire rings, though specific amenities vary significantly by location.

Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts across the forest area. Most cabins require advance reservations, with many locations booking up months ahead during summer season. Beaver Creek Cabin and Deer Park Cabin both permit pets and provide water hookups despite having limited additional amenities. Graham Cabin, nestled deeper in the forest, offers a more secluded experience with fire facilities but minimal modern conveniences. According to one visitor, "Quiet, nicely spaced sites" characterize many of the cabin locations, particularly at Deadwood Lookout. Barber Flat Cabin represents another rustic option with water hookups but no toilets or trash service.

Most forest cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, cooking equipment, and food supplies. While Atlanta Cabin provides more amenities including electric hookups and drinking water, Dutch Creek Cabin has minimal facilities with no utilities available. Firewood is provided at some locations like Deadwood Lookout and Atlanta Cabin, but not at others. The Cowboy Campground features cabins with picnic tables and drinking water but no electricity or showers. Visitors should check specific cabin inventories before arrival as provisions vary greatly between locations. Toilet facilities range from full bathrooms to primitive options, with several cabins like Barber Flat and Dutch Creek having no toilet facilities at all.

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94 Reviews of 33 Boise National Forest Campgrounds

  • Ben H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Smiley Creek Lodge

    Good spot in the sawtooths

    This is a good option between Ketchum and Stanley to go explore the sawtooth mountains. It’s a little bit of everything, lodge, yurts, cabins, rv spots, gas station, restaurant. RV spots were reasonable level. Bathrooms were clean. They had horseshoes and bean bags in a common area. No picnic tables or fire pits though. RV spots were pretty wide, which was nice

    One tip, avoid spot number #17 if possible. The sewer hookup was loose and shared with a long term resident on the other side, also the water spigot was broken so we had to use the spigot for spot #16. #17 is not terrible, but other spots are much better.

  • Anna W.
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Point Campground

    Quiet, easy camping right on Redfish Lake.

    Lovely little campground with many amenities close to Redfish Lake Lodge. Each campsite has a dedicated level pad for tents, a picnic table, a bear box, and fire ring. The sites are a bit open, so privacy can be a bit lacking if that's a concern. This campsite is also walk-in, so you will need to use provided wagons to bring your stuff to your site and park your car in the provided parking lot. There are also bathrooms which had flushing toilets and running water and are well maintained. We loved that Point Campground is within walking distance to Redfish Lake Lodge, which has a bunch of different activities: horseback riding, kayaking, a dog beach, mountain biking, fishing, etc. This campground is great when camping with children, especially with the bathrooms & lack of car traffic on the tent-only side. We will be returning!

  • R
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Glacier View Campground

    Beautiful, quiet, and clean

    I decided to stay here for one night. Spots were open but were reserved for a few days later. Other folks came in and are doing the same. A gentleman with a golf cart will come up to your site and collect the fee and give you a parking pass. I have a car and a tent, 3 people, and it was $20/night. There is running water and bathrooms available. The sites have fire pit, picnic table and area to place tent.
    We walk easily to the lake to fish in the morning or later in the evening.

  • N
    Jul. 25, 2025

    Smiley Creek Lodge

    Expensive and low quality

    We stayed here to be close to redfish lake to snatch a spot for camping there in the morning. For that it served its purpose but that is all that is positive about it. We had to pay 114 dollars for an rv site that was not level, did not have a picnic table or a fire ring, or even place to put a table and chairs. The bathroom is very far away, and there is only one, which does not have a door, but a shower curtain. The location is nice, but if possible I would keep driving to find a better place.

  • Patti M.
    Sep. 16, 2021

    Trinity View Resort

    Clean and Quaint

    A membership RV camp 23 miles north of Mountain Home, Idaho. An oasis of trees in the middle of sage brush on the middle of nowhere. Located just inside Boise National Forest. The pool was closed but I'm sure it would have been very nice. If we lived in a nearby city like Boise I would buy a reasonably priced membership without batting an I. We reserved thru our RPI membership. $10 a night for us. I'm in love with Fort Running Bear.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2025

    Stanley rv + camp

    Friendly awesome spot !

    Clean facilities and super friendly staff, I’m looking at you sierra! Stay one night after being off grid for days. Did some cleaning and laundry $2.50 a load. Amazing views from our spot.

  • Carrie B.
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Glacier View Campground

    Felt like kids at Camp!

    What a nice campground!  We had very low expectations staying at a campground that is almost always booked solid (we figured it would be crowded and loud) and is in one of the most popular parts of Idaho. However, the camping spots are large and are nicely spaced.  Even though almost every spot was taken, the campground was quiet and peaceful.  We prefer dry camping, so liked the spots not having hook-ups and drains. Paved roads made for fun riding of bikes, the flushing toilets in the clean bathrooms were a plus, the fresh drinking water was clean and tasted great, there were trash bins close by and our host "Wally" was so kind. With a short walk, you are on the North shore or Dog Beach and a little further is Redfish Lodge, beach and restaurants.  The food was so good and priced well, next time I will likely take less camping food and just eat at the lodge!  (Easy!)  The water in the lake is the cleanest you'll ever see....LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY PEOPLE!  Unfortunately, this campground is booked out almost the entire summer, so while we want to go back - it may have to wait until next year.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 11, 2020

    Trinity View Resort

    Out in the middle of NOWHERE

    Fort Running Bear RV Park, Idaho

    If you like the middle of nowhere, you will like Fort Running Bear RV Park. It is approximately 32 miles to the middle of nowhere, the last three are on a dirt road. You are driving through scrub country with no trees and hills in the distance. Then you see a copse of trees in the distance. That is where you end up. This is an older campground, private and family run. There is a shower house attached to the swimming pool and a laundry room. The sites have room around them for tents, bikes, etc; a covered picnic table , most have shade and fire rings. There are full hookup sites and basic sites. When we visited the wind was wiping through the area. The owners are personable and friendly, the campground is well maintained. The shower house ...clean and a little old. This would be a nice place to spend a quiet weekend or time with the family. It would not make sense to use this campground for a base camp due to the distance from anywhere.

  • Mike W.
    May. 16, 2019

    Glacier View Campground

    Well maintained, beautiful campground with no hookups

    This campground has paved roadways, paved parking, and pretty good separation between campsites. Most sites have good shade from pine trees, and some have views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Unfortunately, there are no hookups, so prepare accordingly. There are water spigots about every 3 sites, so filling your tank via 5 gallon bucket is possible if you don't mind the labor. There is an RV dump nearby on the main road, so If your Black or Grey tanks get full you can make a dump trip. All 3 loops are within easy walking distance of Redfish lake, and there are trails to the main lodge for extended walks or bike riding. The camp site has picnic table, fire ring, and nice sand constructed tent pads. The only thing that keeps this awesome camp site from being a 5 star is the lack of hookups. We really like to stay for the longest time possible (10 days) but it is really tough on battery power without running the generator constantly, and the bathrooms are busy, so it would be great to have sewer dump at each site.

Guide to Boise National Forest

Cabin camping near Boise National Forest offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • The Atlanta Cabin features essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, making it a comfortable choice for your stay.
  • At the Cowboy Campground, you can enjoy the convenience of reservable sites, picnic tables, and the option to have a campfire.
  • The Big Trinity Cabin allows pets and includes a picnic table, perfect for family gatherings.

Explore local attractions

  • Just outside of Atlanta Cabin, you'll find miles of hiking trails and hot springs, ideal for a day of exploration.
  • The Cowboy Campground is conveniently located near Idaho City, providing easy access to local amenities and outdoor activities.
  • For a unique experience, visit the Warm Springs Guard Station, where you can immerse yourself in the history of the area while enjoying the surrounding natural beauty.

Affordable options for cabin camping

  • Rates at the Atlanta Cabin are competitive, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious campers.
  • The Cowboy Campground offers a variety of accommodations, including cabins and glamping options, catering to different price ranges.
  • If you're looking for a rustic experience, the Beaver Creek Cabin provides a unique stay at a reasonable price, though it lacks some modern amenities.

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