Best Cabin Camping near Elk River, ID
Cabins at Freeman Creek and Three Meadows Group Camp within Dworshak State Park provide electric hookups, with some units equipped for year-round use. The rustic accommodations at Freeman Creek include basic furnishings but no private bathrooms, requiring guests to use the park's shared facilities. Three Meadows Group Camp offers similar cabin setups with access to showers and toilets in the main campground area. Most units include beds with minimal furniture and no kitchen facilities. "We stayed in a cabin for two nights in late June 2021 and had an awesome time! They have ONE handicapped cabin and 3 regular," noted a visitor.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Bald Mountain Lookout offers a unique cabin experience with spectacular views but no water or bathroom facilities, while Kelly Forks Cabin in Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests provides electric hookups in a more remote setting. Both locations require reservations, especially during summer months. Hawleys Landing and Winchester Lake State Park feature pet-friendly cabin options with more amenities. A camper shared: "Our group stayed in the cabin, but hoping to come back for tent camping in warmer months."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only outdoor fire pits or grills and others providing basic indoor amenities. The KOA in Kamiah features cabins with greater amenities, though at higher rates. Canyon Creek and the cabins along Dworshak Reservoir have limited or no nearby supply options. Access to some locations involves rough roads, as one visitor noted: "I selected 'quickest route' and had NO warnings that we would be driving up the narrowest gravel road with a 11% incline!"
