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Best Cabin Camping near Downey, ID

140 Reviews

Cabins near Downey, Idaho range from rustic guard stations to fully furnished resort accommodations. Downata Hot Springs offers several cabin styles, including small two-person units with bathrooms, medium-sized cabins with lofts, and larger three-bedroom ranch houses that accommodate up to 12 people. Most cabins include bathrooms with showers, and many feature kitchenettes or full kitchens depending on the size. Electric hookups, heating, and basic furnishings are standard in most locations. Malad Summit Guard Station provides a more rustic cabin experience in a secluded forest setting. "The cabins were clean, came with full shower and toilet. A sink and microwave, coffee pot, and storage. Also had a futon, tv with DVD player. Loved this cabin!"

Lava Hot Springs offers several KOA cabin options within walking distance of local attractions. The West KOA features cabin accommodations alongside their RV sites, while the East KOA similarly provides cabin rentals with easy access to the hot springs. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when facilities reach capacity. Most cabins are pet-friendly, though policies vary by location. Riverdale Resort and Bristol Park Historic Cabins represent additional cabin options in the region. One visitor noted, "We wanted to try this out with our 28' bumper pull. Luckily it was not a busy weekend. Perfect site for tents. Tons of shade and trees."

Amenities vary significantly between cabin properties. Most provide beds with mattresses, but guests typically need to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels unless otherwise specified. Kitchen facilities range from simple microwaves in smaller units to full kitchens with refrigerators and cooking utensils in larger cabins. On-site stores at locations like Downata Hot Springs and the KOAs offer basic supplies and firewood, though selection is limited. Visitors staying at more remote cabins like Malad Summit Guard Station should plan to bring all necessary supplies as services are minimal. Winter visitors should confirm heating systems when booking, as seasonal availability varies by location.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Downey, Idaho (25)

    1. Downata Hot Springs

    10 Reviews
    Downey, ID
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 897-5736

    "Wow we rented a cabin three times this last winter. Great little cabins with bathrooms the hot pools were 100 feet away and a heated swimming pool."

    "We had returned but had got a cabin with a loft. There are only 3 loft cabins. They are super cozy, and come with a full kitchen."

    2. Lava Hot Springs East KOA

    15 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 776-5295

    "The people, bathrooms, and showers are all awesome. There is some road noise but not more than you’d get anywhere else."

    "The site itself is surrounded by water and even has a small water fall that you could sit in as if it were a small hot tub size. This KOA is clean and friendly staff."

    3. Lava Hot Springs West KOA

    10 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 776-5295

    "Kid, pet friendly, walking distance to food and fun. One of the best KOA’s we have stayed at."

    "It was small, but cozy. The bathrooms were super clean and so were the showers. This KOA is within walking distance to the hot pools, store, and places to eat."

    4. Malad Summit Guard Station

    3 Reviews
    Downey, ID
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 236-7500

    $60 / night

    "This cabin needs to be reserved first and foremost. The # can be found in the pictures. It is close to the reservoir of you need to cool off and there is also the creek which runs right next to it!"

    5. Lava Hot Springs Spa Motel & RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 776-5589

    $40 - $50 / night

    "We walked across the street to the hot spring pools and a park where in the summer you can tube the river. "

    "On river with a short 2min walk to the entrance for tubing"

    6. Lava Campground

    4 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 241-7540

    "Each site has a picnic table, a fire ring and some grass. They’re fairly level. The bathroom and the showers are huge and very clean."

    "This campground is right off the highway so there is some noise but not bad. Well run campground with clean bathrooms and showers. Fun playground for kids and lots of room to run around."

    7. Bristol Park Historic Cabins

    2 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 540-1278

    $180 - $445 / night

    "The cabin we stayed in was an old miners cabin and they had 4 other smaller cabins that were further up the hill. "

    8. Riverdale Resort

    5 Reviews
    Preston, ID
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 852-0266

    9. Maple Grove Hot Springs

    1 Review
    Preston, UT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 425-6803

    "Camping gets you access to the hot springs from check in until 4pm the next day. There’s running water in the bathhouse with a toilet and shower. There’s yoga classes included in the price as well."

    10. Pebble Guard Station

    1 Review
    Inkom, ID
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 236-7500

    $60 / night

    "My wife and I stayed at a spot near here for two nights. It was flat and hidden. There was a nice fire pit and the creek nearby was an added bonus. It's a great spot and I would definitely return"

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140 Reviews of 25 Downey Campgrounds

  • A
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Downata Hot Springs

    Great place to stay in the winter

    Cold winter months and you need to get away? Wow we rented a cabin three times this last winter. Great little cabins with bathrooms the hot pools were 100 feet away and a heated swimming pool. In the summer time the pool is nice and cold and there are water slides. There is RV and tent sites as well as group sites and 3 small cabins, 3 medium cabins and three large cabins/houses. They also have several yurts. This year they also have covered wagons you can stay in(cute idea on a tent cabin). The staff is friendly and courteous. There is a small cafe and store. There is a restaurant that has a great sirloin dinner if you call ahead to make dinner reservations. Over all a great place to camp summer or winter.

  • Shani C.
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Massacre Rocks State Park Campground

    No Shade/Great View

    We had stayed in cabin Coyote on the lower loop and even though the view was beautiful the area around was unpleasant. No trees, no shade at all. Thankfully we had our canopy! The cabin itself was nice, had a futon, bunk bed (twin on top, full on bottom), had a window a/c, heater, table and 2 folding chairs. A mini frige and a stand to store items under he frige. The front porch had a cute little chair and it must of been made for kids because it was super low to the ground. We did have to bring our own bedding. The cabins had enough lighting and was clean. The bathrooms were across the way and they too were clean and well taken care of. Showers were super ok and clean. Next time we will try and get the one next to it which is Cottontail. Shade and trees on that site.

  • Glen B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2020

    Conestoga Ranch

    Total Glamping experience

    Conestoga Ranch is a destination that gives luxury a down home feel.

     Located in Garden City, Utah on the beautiful Bear Lake Conestoga Ranch offers luxury tents and a chance to stay in a covered wagon.

    I stayed in a larger, more luxurious site because my wife and I were on our Anniversary weekend.

    The tent had a king bed, shower, and deep claw foot tub. The decor is charmingly rustic with log furnishings and tin and raw pipe for plumbing and accessories, this is all intentional and makes the experience even better.

    Onsite, there are clean shower rooms and rest rooms, laundry facilities, an arcade, and a very fine restaurant and lounge.

    Upon check in, you park by the office and a attendant takes you and your gear up to your site, later on a fire concierge will come and start your fire as you relax and take in all the beauty around you.

    Bear Lake offers so much opportunity for recreation, from boating, to side x side rentals to beaches, mountain biking and some shopping.

    This luxury comes at a price...a pretty steep price for camping, rates vary, but staying before memorial day gave us the better rate. 

    I do think that the price is worth the wonderful experiences that we had at this fun little place.

    Have a great time.

  • Shani C.
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Downata Hot Springs

    2nd Cabin Only Bigger

    We had returned but had got a cabin with a loft. There are only 3 loft cabins. They are super cozy, and come with a full kitchen. The loft above had 2 twin beds, the main floor had a full size bed, futon, closet, full kitchen and a bathroom with both shower and tub. Close walking distance to the hot pools and restaurant. The 3 of us were comfortable and not felt like we were in a tiny space.

  • Shariah T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 2, 2019

    Lava Hot Springs East KOA

    Family fun

    The people, bathrooms, and showers are all awesome. There is some road noise but not more than you’d get anywhere else. LOTS of shade, right next to the river, pet friendly, and cabins are also able to be rented! Would definitely come here again.

  • Madeline G.
    Jul. 28, 2018

    Egan Basin Guard Station

    Peaceful, Remote and Beautiful

    For $30 a night this camping site is a real deal! The site is well maintained, and the A-frame cabin on the site was perfect for our family of 5. The cabin and campsite has no electricity and no water, so you need to pack it all in. Its nice to have a chance to get away from technology and enjoy the outdoors. It is about an hour + to get somewhere where you can get water or other supplies, so you will need to plan accordingly.

    Pros: remote, peaceful, quiet. Some nice trails nearby for hiking and mountain biking and ATVs. Also there is a stream that runs along the road to the cabin that is available for fishing. Also, although there are other campsites along the road to the guard station, once at the cabin (about 1/4 off the main forest road), you don't even know there are other people around.

    Cons: When we were there LOTS of mosquitos, the forest service road to the guard station gate is a little rough in some places. For those without AWD or 4WD might have a hard time in places.

  • Maggie K.
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Massacre Rocks State Park Campground

    Clean, easily accessible and beautiful views

    Sites are intermixed with RV and tents, but I’d say your best bet is trailer or RV or even renting one of the cabins there as the sites are within earshot of the highway. The Sagebrush cabin has a gorgeous view of the river and is close to the bathrooms which were clean and had showers as well. The cabin had a futon as well as a bunk bed; it had electricity and was very clean, but you do have to walk to the bathrooms. Since it’s a state park, you will have to pay an access fee but it’s not bad. There is a great disc golf course here as well and the state park has some neat historical points nearby to include Register Rock. Must visit!

  • Shani C.
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Lava Hot Springs East KOA

    T1 Campsite is A Hidden Oasis

    We had scouted T1 campsite at the KOA Holiday in Lava Hot Springs. This campground runs along the creek and is directly across from Mary’s Campground. Site T1 is for a family of 2 maybe 3 but it’s large enough for 2 medium size tents and 1 large one and our canopy. The site itself is surrounded by water and even has a small water fall that you could sit in as if it were a small hot tub size. This KOA is clean and friendly staff. They do have a store for some basic supplies and sell firewood. Not only are there tent sites but also have RV sites, cabins camp and large family size cabins. They have bathrooms/showers and a large playground for young kids. This KOA is within walking distance to Lava Hot Springs Main Street which has places to eat, hot pools, stores, ice cream place and more. Definitely would stay at this KOA again and again.

  • Daniel C.
    Jun. 5, 2021

    Pocatello KOA

    Good for a quick stay

    Campsites are a little close with no privacy and there are no sewer connections at the individual sites. There are two dump sites on the backside of the store. Pretty much gravel throughout with some grass at the smaller sites. Amenities: kids playground area with grass, a small fenced dog park, horseshoes, picnic table at each site (no fire pits at the pull through sites). Inside the store: pool table, table tennis, and a foosball table. Overall a good clean campsite to hold you over for a day or two.

Guide to Downey

Cabin camping near Downey, Idaho offers lodging options across Caribou-Targhee National Forest and surrounding areas at elevations between 4,500-5,500 feet. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing, while summer days typically reach the 80s with cool evenings. Most forest cabins require advance reservations through recreation.gov or directly with resorts.

What to do

Hot springs soaking year-round: At Downata Hot Springs, visitors can enjoy multiple soaking options regardless of season. "In the winter time the pool is nice and cold and there are water slides. Cold winter months and you need to get away? Wow we rented a cabin three times this last winter. Great little cabins with bathrooms the hot pools were 100 feet away and a heated swimming pool," notes one visitor.

Tubing adventures: Lava Hot Springs West KOA offers quick access to river activities. "With the pool/water slides across the river, and the shuttle stop for tubing the river across the street and down the road. This campground is the perfect place to enjoy all the water offerings during the summer at Lava Hot Springs," according to a camper. The shuttle service makes multiple tubing runs convenient.

Hiking nearby trails: Explore the area around Malad Summit Guard Station for scenic hikes. "There's a really cool spring and waterfall just a short hike up the road," mentions a reviewer. The trails are typically accessible from May through October, depending on snow conditions.

What campers like

Natural hot springs accessibility: Many cabins provide quick access to thermal pools. A visitor to Maple Grove Hot Springs reports, "This is one of my favorite places on earth. They have tent sites, van sites and a selection of shelters to choose from. Camping gets you access to the hot springs from check in until 4pm the next day."

Streamside accommodations: Several cabin properties feature waterfront settings. At Lava Hot Springs Spa Motel & RV Park, a guest mentioned, "It was so fun to watch the Rafters float down the river and to sleep by the sounds of the water. The office staff was so very friendly and helpful. It was a real joy to stay here."

Cabin variety for different group sizes: Downata Hot Springs offers multiple cabin configurations. One reviewer highlighted, "We had returned but had got a cabin with a loft. There are only 3 loft cabins. They are super cozy, and come with a full kitchen. The loft above had 2 twin beds, the main floor had a full size bed, futon, closet, full kitchen and a bathroom with both shower and tub."

What you should know

Seasonal availability varies: Many forest service cabins close during winter months. The Lava Campground operates during summer and fall, with one visitor noting, "The place is big and the locals certainly come here. Each site has a picnic table, a fire ring and some grass. They're fairly level. Small trees at each site now so until they get big, there won't be much shade in the summer."

Road access considerations: Some cabin locations have challenging access roads. A camper at Malad Summit Guard Station warned, "Hard to maneuver in the campground as well as getting up the narrow road. Perfect site for tents."

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