Best Cabin Camping near Elk River, ID

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Best Cabin Sites Near Elk River, ID (22)

    Camper-submitted photo from Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park

    1. Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park

    9 Reviews
    13 Photos
    53 Saves
    Ahsahka, Idaho

    This recreation area is part of Dworshak Reservoir

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek

    2. Canyon Creek

    6 Reviews
    21 Photos
    72 Saves
    Orofino, Idaho

    Canyon Creek offers 17 primitive sites (no electricity or water) with fire rings, picnic tables and a tent pad in a wooded setting located on the reservoir. Canyon Creek has one boat launch with a dock, two restrooms, “Pack It In-Pack It Out” bags, and a trail. Swimming is allowed at the boat ramp. Canyon Creek is the perfect place to camp with well shaded sites. Canyon Creek is a “Pack It In-Pack It Out” area there are no dumpsters or garbage cans available for use. Please help keep the park clean by taking your trash with you when you leave.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Cabins
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      3. Three Meadows Group Camp — Dworshak State Park

      3 Reviews
      4 Saves
      Ahsahka, Idaho

      This recreation area is part of Dworshak Reservoir

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park

      4. Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park

      23 Reviews
      79 Photos
      296 Saves
      Plummer, Idaho
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $23 - $165 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Bald Mountain Lookout
      Camper-submitted photo from Bald Mountain Lookout
      Camper-submitted photo from Bald Mountain Lookout
      Camper-submitted photo from Bald Mountain Lookout
      Camper-submitted photo from Bald Mountain Lookout

      5. Bald Mountain Lookout

      2 Reviews
      5 Photos
      25 Saves
      Santa, Idaho

      Overview

      Bald Mountain Lookout offers the opportunity to enjoy unforgettable views and participate in a variety of recreational opportunities. It was built in 1956 and was used as a fire lookout until 1984. Guests can drive to the lookout in vehicles with good ground clearance, but trailers are not recommended due to some rough spots on the road. The lookout is typically open from early July through early October. The accommodations are mostly primitive, but some conveniences are provided. Guests will need to bring some of their own supplies and gear for a comfortable experience.

      Recreation

      Access to Strychnine Ridge Trail 319 is just southwest of the lookout. This 4-mile trail intersects with Beason Meadows Trail 228 a half-mile below the lookout. The Beason Meadows Trail is 8.9 miles long and leads down to Giant White Pine Campground. These trails are open to hikers, mountain bikers, motorcyclists and equestrians. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message.

      Natural Features

      Bald Mountain is one of the highest peaks in the Hoodoo Mountain Range, and it's heavily forested with a mix of larch, red cedar, hemlock, western white pine, Douglas fir and Engelmann spruce. The lookout offers a bird's eye view of the surrounding mountains from its perch 5,334 feet above sea level. Guests who come to this rustic retreat can enjoy a panorama featuring the golden, rolling hills of the Palouse to the south and St. Maries to the north. The lookout offers an ideal vantage point to watch sunrises and sunsets or gaze at the stars. Wildlife watchers may see eagles soaring through the sky. Bear, moose, elk and deer are frequently spotted in the area.

      Nearby Attractions

      Bald Mountain Lookout is located just off Highway 6, which is known as the White Pine Scenic Byway. This 80-mile scenic drive takes visitors through beautiful forests, historic towns and scenic farmland.

      • Reservable
      • Cabins
      • Alcohol

      $45 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Winchester Lake State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Winchester Lake State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Winchester Lake State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Winchester Lake State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Winchester Lake State Park Campground
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      Camper-submitted photo from Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA
      Camper-submitted photo from Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA
      Camper-submitted photo from Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA
      Camper-submitted photo from Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA
      Camper-submitted photo from Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA

      7. Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA

      4 Reviews
      5 Photos
      5 Saves
      Kooskia, Idaho

      Let the beauty of Idaho surround you in the Kamiah Valley. Set along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway, this campground is directly across from the Clearwater River and the Heart of the Monster. You'll find plenty of recreation in the Kamiah Valley, from tubing down the Clearwater River to exploring the area's renowned fishing spots. The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery expedition traveled through this region - the homeland of the Nez Perce - and it's still a delight to explore. The scenic byway is a favorite of motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts. Centrally located, this KOA is a short drive to some of Idaho's best OHV trails, hot springs and skiing locales. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 100 feet.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access

      $40 - $60 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Cabins by the Joe
      Camper-submitted photo from Cabins by the Joe
      Camper-submitted photo from Cabins by the Joe
      Camper-submitted photo from Cabins by the Joe

      8. Cabins by the Joe

      2 Reviews
      4 Photos
      7 Saves
      Avery, Idaho
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • RVs
      • Cabins
      Camper-submitted photo from Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake
      Camper-submitted photo from Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake

      9. Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake

      7 Reviews
      17 Photos
      7 Saves
      Clarkston, Washington

      Granite Creek courses north into the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River, between Russian Butte to the east and Mailbox Peak to the west. The stream surges swiftly through the gorge between those mountains, and the roar of whitewater rapids dominates the valley.

      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $59 - $66 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Kelly Forks Cabin — Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests
      Camper-submitted photo from Kelly Forks Cabin — Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests
      Camper-submitted photo from Kelly Forks Cabin — Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests
      Camper-submitted photo from Kelly Forks Cabin — Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests
      Camper-submitted photo from Kelly Forks Cabin — Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests
      Camper-submitted photo from Kelly Forks Cabin — Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests

      10. Kelly Forks Cabin — Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests

      3 Reviews
      13 Photos
      Superior, Montana

      Overview

      Kelly Forks cabin is located in a small clearing within an active forest service work center. It was originally built at the confluence of Moose and Kelly Creeks during the mid-1930___s to be used as a stopover between the upper North Fork and the Bungalow Ranger stations. It was then dismantled, floated down Kelly Creek, and reassembled at its current location during the mid-1900s. Fully remodeled around 2002 with modern comforts, the cabin maintains a high demand throughout the rental season. Although accessible by car, the gravel roads on the district can be quite rough and partially blocked with debris. Visitors are strongly advised to consult a map as well as the forest website prior to reserving or traveling to the cabin.__ There is a maximum consecutive stay of 6 nights per user and a maximum total stay of 6 nights per year per user. Users may only hold two reservations for this cabin at any one time. Failure to abide by these rules may result in cancelled reservations without refund of reservation or cancellation fees.

      Recreation

      There are several fishing ___holes___ and hiking trails located within easy walking distance of the cabin with many more a short drive in any direction. The North Fork Ranger District prides itself on the diversity of world class recreational opportunities ranging from bird/wildlife watching, big game hunting, whitewater rafting, leisurely floats, secluded backpacking/equestrian trails into the high mountain backcountry, to motorized OHV trail systems providing unique experiences that draw visitors from around the world and all walks of life. Be sure to check the regulations and rules to educate yourself before you recreate by visiting https://idfg.idaho.gov/ and https://www.fs.usda.gov/news/nezperceclearwater/news-events for up to date information.

      Facilities

      There are several fishing ___holes___ and hiking trails located within easy walking distance of the cabin with many more a short drive in any direction. The North Fork Ranger District prides itself on the diversity of world class recreational opportunities ranging from bird/wildlife watching, big game hunting, whitewater rafting, leisurely floats, secluded backpacking/equestrian trails into the high mountain backcountry, to motorized OHV trail systems providing unique experiences that draw visitors from around the world and all walks of life. Be sure to check the regulations and rules to educate yourself before you recreate by visiting https://idfg.idaho.gov/ and https://www.fs.usda.gov/news/nezperceclearwater/news-events for up to date information.

      Natural Features

      The cabin is situated in a small semi secluded clearing surrounded by evergreens, cottonwood, and alder mixed with huckleberries at the confluence of Kelly Creek and the North Fork of the Clearwater River. The area is known worldwide as a blue-ribbon fishery for West Slope Cutthroat Trout, and the beautiful crystal-clear waters are just a stone's throw from the cabin. A wide variety of wildlife including elk, white-tailed and mule deer, black bear, wolf, cougar, bobcat, mountain goat, moose, eagle, otter, marten, fisher, osprey, raven, king fisher, dippers and many more call the steep, densely vegetated river valleys home. Seasonal changes can be particularly enjoyable from the swift moving whitewater in the spring to the extraordinary fall colors pursued by the crisp white snow line.

      contact_info

      For facility specific information, please call (208) 476-4541.

      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
      • Cabins

      $65 / night

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    Recent Cabin Reviews in Elk River

    78 Reviews of 22 Elk River Campgrounds


    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
      Oct. 12, 2024

      Canyon Creek

      Lake level is 50’ below the campsites

      No one is here on a beautiful October long weekend Saturday. I can see why. The reservoir level is way down! Just getting to the water is a challenge. Maybe this was nice years ago but it’s a good ways out from Orfino. Not worth the drive.

    • Samantha A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
      Jul. 16, 2024

      Canyon Creek

      THE BEST CAMPING SITE OF OUR TRIP

      Took about an hour to get to our campsite, but was so worth it. Was a creek at the top of a mountain in the middle, I guess hence the name. Local had wondered how we found his special fishing spot. Was a place to swim, but we did not get in. Such a beautiful view and lots of nature to see.

    • Jade A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake
      May. 24, 2024

      Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake

      Racist staff

      The management is incompetent. Catherine Thagard is claims policies that are not written and informs customers upon arrival. They threaten you, their male management is racist and aggressive. They bend their "rules" and policies dependent on "who" you are. Most importantly, they treat their employees horribly. Only stay here if you want to fund a racist, masaginistic company that abuses their staff

    • Marilyn K.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA
      Apr. 28, 2024

      Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA

      Shady

      Level pull through sites. A little close together if full. Water and Electric. Staff friendly and helpful. Only bathroom open was a bit of a walk. Bathrooms were a rustic motif, clean, Hot showers.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Chatcolet Campground — Heyburn State Park
      Jul. 12, 2023

      Chatcolet Campground — Heyburn State Park

      Perfect access to bike trail

      We picked this campground for its access to the Trail of the Coeur D’Alenes. The campground is small and peaceful, at least mid week. Lovely views of the lake through the trees. The toilets are flush, but look like outhouses from the outside. A pleasant surprise when you get in.

    • Nicole B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park
      Jul. 5, 2023

      Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park

      Great Campground but loud maintenance

      We stayed at Chatcolet campground for two nights in late June. The campground is really nice with lovely hosts and clean flushable toilets. We booked site 128 and didn’t realise it was a tent only site with a short walk from where you park to the picnic table, fire ring and tent pad. We have a rooftop tent so we parked and set up our tent and then just carried our chairs, food and wood down to the picnic table. Privacy on these sites isn’t the best, I would recommend booking this site along with 129 as a group site to give yourself good privacy.

      Overall this campground was great, the toilets were clean, they are porcelain, flushing toilets inside a hut. There was drinking water and some nice walks to the lake, if you have bicycles there is a really nice cycle that you can do. The reason for rating this 3 out of 5 is that there was very noisy and intrusive maintenance going on from 7am to 5pm in the sites next to us which was very disruptive. No warning had been given about maintenance in the campground, notice was only given regarding roadworks leading into the campground.

    • Angie B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
      Jun. 24, 2023

      Canyon Creek

      Absolutely perfect!

      My site was gorgeous, looking out over the lake! The Campground was very clean and quiet. Vault toilet was well maintained. Swimming in the lake at the foot of a mountain was sublime.

    • I
      Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
      Jun. 13, 2023

      Canyon Creek

      Nice quiet location

      Me and some buddies went for a weekend and there was only 1 other couple there the whole time. Super quiet, you feel like you’re alone from the rest of the world. Super relaxed. There’s a toilet on site.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Cabins by the Joe
      Aug. 13, 2022

      Cabins by the Joe

      Perfect view

      We loved our visit here. It is a ways out and you better bring every thing you need because there aren’t any stores close. They do have ice, on site. The camp hosts are wonderful and meet us when we arrived. The only thing that would’ve made it better if there was a little bit more space between the RVs, but it was still great. The view was amazing.

    • Nathan T.
      Camper-submitted photo from Bald Mountain Lookout
      Jul. 23, 2022

      Bald Mountain Lookout

      Unforgettable view

      100% recommended. Just come and take a look for yourself. Been camping for years this is 100% my favorite. Just remember to reserve ahead. The only downside is there are like a million fies in here, killed like 20 before I went to bed and there’s another 20 in the morning. Make sure your vehicle is offroad the ride is very rough. Don’t bring any trailers, get offline map before coming. Bring a lot of water. No cell service, if you have Starlink, set it up at the south east side of the tower, thats the only place I could get signal.

    • a
      Camper-submitted photo from Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA
      Jul. 12, 2022

      Kamiah/Clearwater River KOA

      Quiet, typical koa

      Mostly RVs at this campsite, 6 tent sites none were taken when we got there. Fairly clean bathrooms with showers. Across the road from Clearwater River. They did overcharge for laundry machines. Waiting to see if that gets corrected.

    • mThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Creek
      Jun. 30, 2022

      Canyon Creek

      Great hideaway

      Very quiet, overlooking the lake. Clean vault toilets. Boat ramp. 4 miles of rough gravel road with tight turns.

    • Jade P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park
      Jun. 27, 2022

      Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park

      Weekend Camping in Heyburn

      The experience was overall pretty fun. Rolled in on a Saturday, packed up on a Monday and had no issue with crowds the entire time. We spent some time at the lake, which was a short but steep trail away from the campsite. The trees offered some great shade+privacy and there were some spectacular views from the campsite. Our first night we watched someone setting off fireworks from across the lake and thought it was awesome (hopefully they were being responsible). The only thing that was actually disappointing was the lack of space around the fire pit to put our chairs. The awkward slope around the fire pit made it difficult and frustrating to cook and enjoy a nice campfire. If possible I would check google earth before selecting a campsite here. Regardless, I like how quiet and clean this park was and would definitely come visit again.

    • J
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park
      May. 31, 2022

      Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park

      All the basics is all you need

      Friendly & knowledgeable staff, clean and well organized sites, fair amount of trees and bushes for reasonable “campground privacy” (tent-only spots have less privacy than sites with electricity and water), Lake CDA super close by (many sites with great views, paved trail that extends many miles for bikers and runners, cabins available (reservations), not fancy, but CLEAN BATHROOMS that are WARM and have no-coin HOT SHOWERS. FYI: Does not have restaurant, but who needs one camping??? P.S. Reasonably priced.

    • Todd B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park
      Sep. 9, 2021

      Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park

      Beautiful area, campsites can be crowded

      The surrounding area is beautiful with lots of hikes to go on that have beautiful views. The campsite area was clean including the bathroom and showers. The water and electric hook-up all worked great (ReserveAmerica says site 49 does not have water but it does). 

      Site 49 is on the inside of the loop so it is crowded next to other sites. There are a few spots that would feel really cramped while others feel nice and open (Outside loop sites have more space). T-Mobile has no coverage here.

    • Jerry R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Winchester Lake State Park Campground
      Aug. 31, 2021

      Winchester Lake State Park Campground

      Great campground needing work

      One night on our way north. Great fishing spot. Stayed in C64 . I got to you all my orange blocks for our bottom step out of our trailer . Looks like erosion has happened over time there is about 4 or so feet Vertical drop from the parking pad to the fire ring . The park is closing C loop and B loop September 8th 2021 for paving my guess is some sites needing repairs will be addressed

    • Jeff R.
      Camper-submitted photo from Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park
      Aug. 23, 2021

      Hawleys Landing Campground — Heyburn State Park

      Great for a Quick Weekend Trip

      We were able to get a campsite just a few days before our trip. That was great because this was a last minute plan. The campsites are very well maintained. Facilities and dump sites are super clean. The visitors center is close by.

      Lots of dogs and kids. But it was surprisingly quiet at sundown. Just a bit of Highway noise.

      This is the base for the Trail of the Coeur D’Alenes. 73 miles of paved bike trail. What more can you ask for.

    • Agnes B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park
      Aug. 9, 2021

      Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park

      5th wheel traveling with big family and multi age group kids

      To start, what a gorgeous area! Quiet, calm, nice. 

      At first when we rolled into our spot I thought I was going to be in huge trouble- drive through spot with a wicked drop off on the right side (camper door side) with the fire pit and picnic table at the bottom. I pictured kids falling, food mishaps, general non fun trudging up and down. Well, it actually turned out ok: we moved our 5th wheel as far from the edge as possible which allowed for a decent platform and we ended up having a birds eye view of what all the kids were doing. If that's still a problem, be mindful of what site you are signing up for, meadow ones are available. 

      • Bathrooms and showers were ok, though the standard, push the button every 30 seconds to have water flow in your shower is a little annoying (maybe i'm just a princess). 
      • Sweet little nature trails were pretty and easy for smaller children to walk through. 
      • Easy lake access is only in the park/play area. The rest of the lake access is a pretty blunt drop off from forest to water (read: no wadding in the sand). But the play area was pleasant. I heard that this year (2021) is was a bit more run down than usual so maybe next year it'll improve??? We still enjoyed the water and had a ton of fun finding tadpoles. 
      • You can rent SUPs and canoes and have a little explore around the lake. Very enjoyable.
      • NO CELL SERVICE. You just have to be present with one another. 
      • Important for our family- when we went in June, there were next to no mosquitos! My poor teenager usually gets eaten alive anywhere we go and he left unscathed! 
      • THE MOST IMPORTANT TIP::::: Even though we loved the location, we won't be returning simply because of the road to get there. Google maps wrecked us- I selected "quickest route" and had NO warnings that we would be driving up the narrowest gravel road with a 11% incline!!!! We have a diesel F350 but towing a big 5th wheel made it horrifying. Please be smarter than me and do your research. Once we started the decline it was mercifully paved but signage posted stated "2 road lane can be used as single lane" as it becomes the Lombard St for recreational vehicles! I saw some class A's that had boats towed behind them and I'm not entirely sure they didn't use witchcraft to make it work.


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    • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Elk River, ID?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Elk River, ID is Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 9 reviews.

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