Cabin options near May, Idaho include rustic facilities at Yellowjacket Guard Station and the furnished accommodations at Salmon Gypsy Bed & Breakfast. The Sawmill Station in Clayton provides cabins with electricity, water and sewer hookups plus shower access, while Andreas on the River RV Park offers cabin rentals with electricity, water connections, and access to shared restrooms. The cabins at Wagon Wheel Motel & RV Park include electricity, water, and sewer hookups plus shower and toilet facilities. A visitor commented that "The guard station is a lovely building. Depending on the time of year, there is available water, as well as water from the creek."
Rustic and modern cabins are both available in the region, with several properties accommodating pets. Yellowjacket Guard Station provides a wilderness experience with access to creek water and pit toilets, while more developed options like Andreas on the River RV Park include full hookups and amenities. Mackay Tourist Park offers cabin accommodations with picnic tables and fire pits. Reservations are required at most locations, particularly Yellowjacket Guard Station which serves as a gateway to the Frank Church Wilderness. A camper noted the Wagon Wheel Motel & RV Park has "nice and level sites" with "restrooms that are key coded thus nice and clean."
Most rustic cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, food supplies and cooking equipment. Developed campgrounds like The Sawmill Station include market access where basic provisions can be purchased. Showers are available at several properties including Salmon Gypsy Bed & Breakfast and Wagon Wheel Motel & RV Park. Properties like Andreas on the River RV Park provide proximity to town amenities - "easy 5 minute walk to town. Great local grocery, bakery, and a few breweries." Visitors to more remote cabins like Yellowjacket Guard Station should come fully prepared with supplies as services are limited in these wilderness settings.
"A fire ring, shade cover and picnic table are provided for the five campsites as well as a pit toilet. The river is about a four -8 minute walk or so from most campsites. Very clean"
"Though this campground sits along the highway it is easier to tolerate noise when its free!
The campground loop is gravel and has “pull next to” (bump out?)"
$135 - $160 / night
$30 / night
"Our site had plenty of space for our trailer and truck and then some. It has recently opened so a work in progress."
"It was the perfect location close to Stanley. It was a bit dusty. Bathroom was clean. Showers were good. The food at the restaurant was amazing. We have AT&T and no cell service."
$45 - $75 / night
"We have done only boondocking but were tired and wanted proximity to town. A few spots left and asked for one on the river, which had its own deck."
"Easy 5 minute walk to town. Great local grocery, bakery, and a few breweries."
$75 / night
"Driving up to Yellowjacket and through the abandoned mine sites feels like a step into the past. The "ghost town" looks more like several abandoned mines, but is still so interesting to see."
$40 / night
"Beautiful city park that offers free dry camping. They only ask for a donation. Tree’d grassy park with picnic tables & fire pits at each site. Beautiful views of the mountains."
$40 - $140 / night
"Restrooms are key coded thus nice and clean. Great area for ATV/UTV riding!"
"I love this place I was a little stressed out because I was driving quite a distance and wasn't sure if I was gonna make the cut off time but I did and they were supernice superfriendly dog friendly"
GuideThis is a nice campground right off the road though so you do get some car noise. A fire ring, shade cover and picnic table are provided for the five campsites as well as a pit toilet. The river is about a four -8 minute walk or so from most campsites. Very clean
LegendThough this campground sits along the highway it is easier to tolerate noise when its free!
The campground loop is gravel and has “pull next to” (bump out?) type sites with covered picnic table and a fire pit. There are also pit toilets and a hand pump water spigot. There is also a boat ramp and a day use area.
The river is very shallow and the bank is quite muddy -- our little dog sank up to her belly.
No privacy here and lots of road noise but you get to see the river and the meandering cows across the river.
Did not see any wildlife unless you count the swarms of tiny bugs of the variety that squeeze their little bug bodies through your screens.
Zero cell reception ATT, verizon or TMobile. The WeBoost was able to give us bars of LTE but still was not very usable.
Good for an overnight but not much around to keep us occupied for anything longer.
TravelerBeautiful city park that offers free dry camping. They only ask for a donation. Tree’d grassy park with picnic tables & fire pits at each site. Beautiful views of the mountains. Had 2 deer meander through the campground in the morning! A family reunion had the main park/campground reserved for the weekend but they had an overflow area that was just as beautiful minus the trees. But each site still had fire pits and picnic tables. Would absolutely recommend this campground & stay there again. Wish more towns offered something like this!
ScoutGreat little free campground. 1 clean outhouse and 5 sites all with picnic tables, shade covers, and fire pits. We were the only ones there!
GuideWe found this little gem while planning a stop over from Missoula to Sun Valley. It served us well for the night. It was very spacious, accessible roads, very friendly and accommodating staff. Our site had plenty of space for our trailer and truck and then some. It has recently opened so a work in progress. The gravel is a bit sharp at the sites, but it didn't do any harm for us and didn't seem to be affecting any others in the park. You are nestled up against the beautiful foothills and apparently is a good spot for those with ATVs. We didn't have a picnic table or fire pit- not needed since we were only staying for a night. This area is very remote and we didn't have any AT&T cell service the entire time. We also logged into their wifi but it never worked for us. I was able to send an imessage, but that was it. It was kind of nice to be forced to shut technology down for a night, although I wouldn't recommend this place during a work week if you work remote. You might be completely out of luck. They even have a cafe and patio in the office where you check in that has delicious food, milkshakes, cocktails, etc. They accept Good Sam membership. I'm giving them a 4 out 5 because their friendly staff, the cafe, the unique setting, the spacious site all made up for an overnight with no cell service or wifi. If they could get their wifi up to speed for the entire park, they'd be golden!
LegendPros: *Views for miles *Steps from the Salmon River *Boat launch for rafting,kayaking,fishing *Covered picnic table *Generous spacing between sites *Serious star gazing opportunities
Cons: *No shade *Close to road, so some road noise.
Pros out weigh the cons for us. 2 thumbs up.
GuideWe have done only boondocking but were tired and wanted proximity to town. A few spots left and asked for one on the river, which had its own deck. Kind of shocked it was $45 a night after so much free camping !
But nice to have hookups and our own deck looking over the river watching osprey fish
Host is a bit peculiar, almost grumpy but if you chat for a bit he’s actually a wealth of local folklore Quiet enough. And felt private from other campers , so on a 12 night trip it was worth it. Walked to dinner at Shady Nook My second pic is a drive we took on Shoup Rd
GuideThis is one of the coolest places that I have ever stayed. I stayed here for a couple of nights before venturing into the Frank Church. Although this spot isn't quite in the wilderness, it sure feels like it! Driving up to Yellowjacket and through the abandoned mine sites feels like a step into the past. The "ghost town" looks more like several abandoned mines, but is still so interesting to see. The guard station sits in a little meadow beside a creek in a small canyon. The first night that I stayed here, the loudest thunder that I have ever heard rolled through the area! This is truly a wild, unpredictable, beautiful place. The guard station is a lovely building. Depending on the time of year, there is available water, as well as water from the creek. There is a fire ring surrounded by stump seating in the field. There is a pit toilet a little ways from the guard station that oddly smells like pipe tobacco. There are also corrals for horses, and it seems like a great place to go riding. There aren't official tent sites, but there is lots of flat, grassy spaces that several tents can be comfortably set up in. I was in this area for about 2 weeks and didn't see anyone I didn't plan to! A refreshing breath of solitude. It is a pretty far trek to drive out, make sure to have directions ready ahead of time. In mid-May, this place was seemed like ground-zero for ticks. Watch out and check often! Other wildlife seen included rattlesnakes and deer, and I wouldn't be surprised if Bigfoot was hanging out here somewhere. This is a really unique place to experience and a great starting point to explore the Frank Church Wilderness and Salmon-Challis National forest. I would absolutely recommend visiting this spot.
TravelerNice & clean. Accommodating hosts. Nice & level pull thru and back in sites. Restrooms are key coded thus nice and clean. Great area for ATV/UTV riding!
Cabins near May, Idaho offer access to the Salmon River region with elevations ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 feet. The area experiences mild summers with temperatures typically between 70-85°F during peak season (June-September). Winter snowfall makes some remote cabin locations inaccessible from November through April, requiring advance planning for off-season visits.
River recreation access: The Deadman Hole Recreation Site provides a boat launch for rafting, kayaking and fishing on the Salmon River. "Steps from the Salmon River" with "serious star gazing opportunities" according to Nancy C., making it ideal for water-focused activities.
ATV trails: The Mackay area offers extensive ATV/UTV riding opportunities. "Great area for ATV/UTV riding!" notes John H. about the Wagon Wheel Motel & RV Park, which serves as a convenient base for accessing nearby trails.
Ghost town exploration: Visit the abandoned mines near Yellowjacket. "Driving up to Yellowjacket and through the abandoned mine sites feels like a step into the past. The 'ghost town' looks more like several abandoned mines, but is still so interesting to see," reports Celine K. Allow 2-3 hours for exploration.
Solitude and wildlife: The Yellowjacket Guard Station offers remote wilderness experiences. "I was in this area for about 2 weeks and didn't see anyone I didn't plan to!" writes Celine K., who also spotted deer and rattlesnakes during her stay.
Mountain views: Campers at the Mackay Tourist Park appreciate the landscape. "Beautiful views of the mountains. Had 2 deer meander through the campground in the morning!" reports Lori, highlighting the natural setting that defines the area.
River proximity: Riverside sites provide constant natural ambiance. "We enjoyed 2 nights here alongside the river with full hookups," writes Daniel & Vicky C., mentioning that some spots at Andreas on the River RV Park feature private decks overlooking the water.
Limited connectivity: Cell service is extremely limited throughout the region. "Zero cell reception ATT, verizon or TMobile. The WeBoost was able to give us bars of LTE but still was not very usable," reports Laura M. about Deadman Hole. Similar conditions exist at other locations.
Seasonal availability: Many facilities operate only during summer months. The Andreas on the River RV Park is open "May 1 to November 1," with most other cabin facilities following similar seasonal patterns due to winter conditions.
Supply planning: Remote cabins require comprehensive packing. The Yellowjacket Guard Station offers minimal facilities - "Depending on the time of year, there is available water, as well as water from the creek" and visitors should bring all necessary supplies as the location is several hours from the nearest stores.
Free options with amenities: Look for donation-based camping with family-friendly facilities. "Beautiful city park that offers free dry camping. They only ask for a donation. Tree'd grassy park with picnic tables & fire pits at each site," writes Lori about Mackay Tourist Park.
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