Cabin accommodations around Hamer, Idaho offer proximity to both the Tetons and numerous water recreation areas. Located in Fremont County at an elevation of 4,800 feet, this region experiences cool nights even in summer, with temperatures that can drop into the 40s after sunset. Several cabin properties maintain seasonal operations with limited winter availability outside the May-October peak period.
What to do
Water activities at Warm Slough: This free camping area offers access to Henry's Fork of the Snake River for fishing, kayaking and floating. "Great place to fish, kayak, or float the river. Some campsites will have a picnic table," reports Miles G. about Warm Slough.
Zip lining near cabin sites: For adventure seekers staying in rental cabins, Big Rock Campground provides recreation options beyond simple lodging. "Off the main road. Good location with swimming, Zip line golfing and hiking," notes Mark G. about Big Rock Campground.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many cabin guests report wildlife sightings during their stays. "We spent 2 nights here in between trips to Yellowstone and Tetons due to winter road closures. Great spot to hang out outside of Rexburg. Each site has a fire ring and plenty of privacy. Toilets are operating and clean. Right on the banks of the slough and there's even a resident moose!" writes Janae M. about her stay at Warm Slough.
Visiting nearby attractions: Cabins serve as practical basecamps for exploring regional highlights. "The campground is ideal for a stopover or basecamp for visiting the west-side of the Tetons, Craters of the Moon, and other sights in SE Idaho," explains a reviewer at Jolley Camper RV & Cottages.
What campers like
Fishing access: Proximity to quality fishing spots ranks high among cabin guests. "Great to go float river or fishing. Camping only allowed Oct 1 to Jan 31. 10 days max," notes Johnothan R. about Warm Slough.
Privacy between units: Cabins with adequate spacing receive positive mentions. "Campsites are a little tight but great common area's. Bathroom are some of the cleanest I've ever seen and little pond is crystal clear and perfect to let the dogs swim," reports Blake B. about their experience at Mountain River Ranch.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness frequently appears in positive cabin reviews. "Clean bathrooms with warm comfortable showers. The campground is ideal for a stopover or basecamp for visiting the west-side of the Tetons, Craters of the Moon, and other sights in SE Idaho," writes a guest at Jolley Camper.
Peaceful settings: Cabin renters appreciate quiet locations away from traffic noise. "This is a beautiful, quiet camp. On weekdays anyway when we stayed. Clean bathrooms, wonderful and flat sites, easy hookups, kind people. Close to hot springs and Idaho Falls," shares Kathy S. about her Mountain River Ranch experience.
What you should know
Seasonal closures: Many cabin properties operate seasonally. "No camping Feb to Sept. Great to go float river or fishing. Camping only allowed Oct 1 to Jan 31. 10 days max," advises Johnothan R. about Warm Slough's availability.
Navigation challenges: Some cabin locations can be difficult to locate without proper directions. "This place was hard to find - I almost gave up. The GPS directions and coordinates on this app are both wrong. Take Warm Slough Rd off 4000 N. Ignore the no trespassing signs- they refer to the land on either side of the road," explains Kelda C. about finding Warm Slough.
Bathroom conditions vary: Facility maintenance differs significantly between properties. "There are 2 pit toilets. The one at the front is truly disgusting. The one further in by the boat launch is clean, but no TP. Maybe Idaho Fish & Game consider October to be off-season and it would be better maintained in Summer," notes Katie H. about facilities at Warm Slough.
Electrical hookup limitations: Cabin renters should verify electrical capacity before booking. "The campground is on the smaller side, yet the spots are generously wide, providing ample space for our RV. However, it's worth noting that our site was only equipped with a 30-amp service, which may be an issue for larger rigs requiring more power," advises Brian C. about his stay at Wakeside Lake RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Shared electrical considerations: Cabin layouts sometimes require flexibility with neighbors. "The only thing I didn't love was that we had to share an electrical juncture box with our neighbors. So there was one 50 amp and one 30 amp on the box. They had already plugged into the 30 which we needed also. Neither of us had a dog bone attachment," explains Erin H. about her family's stay at Wakeside Lake RV Park.
Kid-friendly water activities: Families report water features as major attractions. "My kiddo was entertained enough by the water though so it worked out," notes Jack Adrian L. about his family's experience at Wakeside Lake RV Park, despite the lack of playground equipment mentioned on their website.
Playground availability: Parents should verify recreational facilities before booking. "A very simple RV park, nice shade, easy to access beach on a manmade lake. Staff was super helpful. My only complaint was that their website says there's a playground and I could not find one," reports Jack Adrian L. about his stay at Wakeside Lake RV Park.
Space considerations: Some cabin sites provide limited space for families to spread out. "Our site was large and shaded by beautiful mature trees. Very helpful and friendly staff/owners. We had a minor issue when we got there after hours. We tested the number provided and they were super quick to get back to us and help us problem solve," writes Erin H. about her family's experience.
Tips from RVers
Site spacing considerations: RVers report varying experiences with site spacing at properties offering both cabins and RV hookups. "The spaces are very big and flat. The people are very friendly and helped us find a good rv repair man who even answered the phone on a Sunday afternoon," writes Debbie M. about her stay at Snake River RV Park & Campground.
Pull-through availability: Several properties feature easy-access sites. "Stayed one night here and checkin was a breeze, all sites are pull through and they have laundry (honor system for payment). Utilities worked great and we were able to requested late check out," notes Reames C. about his experience at Wakeside Lake RV Park.
Shade importance: Summer temperatures make shade a priority for RVers. "The shaded areas were huge being that it was 95F out, good to escape the blazing heat!" writes Reames C. about the value of tree cover at RV sites near cabin accommodations.
Dust and maintenance issues: Site conditions can vary significantly. "This place is about half full-time residents in the back and the rest short term overnighters. Everything is gravel and dirt. This place is very dusty and it's easy to see no gravel has been laid down for years," reports Robert R. about his experience at Snake River RV Park & Campground.
