Best Cabin Camping near Pocatello, ID

Cabin rentals near Pocatello, Idaho combine historical sites with natural settings along the Snake River. Massacre Rocks State Park Campground has cabins with river views and sits close to Oregon Trail markers. The park's cabins include bathrooms and small kitchens for cooking meals. Bristol Park Historic Cabins lets you stay in old miner's cabins that have been updated with full bathrooms while keeping their historical character. About 30 minutes from town, Downata Hot Springs rents furnished cabins that work well year-round. Their cabins have heating systems that keep them warm during Idaho winters. Guests can use the property's hot pools and heated swimming pool after a day of exploring. Lava Hot Springs East KOA cabins have updated interiors and sit close to the small town of Lava Hot Springs. Families like these cabins because of the KOA's playgrounds and recreation areas. Some cabins close during winter months, so call ahead to check availability. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable temperatures for cabin camping around Pocatello. Summer works for water activities while winter visitors often come for the hot springs. Most cabin areas have good roads that any car can handle. The Pocatello area has cabins that work well for history buffs and anyone wanting time away from home.

Best Cabin Sites Near Pocatello, Idaho (13)

    1. Pocatello KOA

    10 Reviews
    Pocatello, ID
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 233-6851

    "We needed to stay in Pocatello for 5 nights (we are a full time family), and the other place we reserved a spot at was a bust. This KOA got us in last minute and it’s fine."

    "I love the store here. They have souvenirs. Some grocery and they also have an ice cream machine. Their ice cream is great."

    2. Massacre Rocks State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Rockland, ID
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 548-2672

    "Easy getaway as we're from Pocatello. It was hot, but we had a great time. The camp hosts were very helpful and super friendly. Bathrooms and showers were close and clean."

    "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."

    3. Willow Bay Resort

    7 Reviews
    American Falls, ID
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 226-2688

    $25 - $55 / night

    "The lake was very low. It seemed high at 48 dollars' The park is beautiful and the owner(manager) is just wonderful."

    "This campground has plenty of trees, and shade and access to the reservoir. Boat launches."

    4. Lava Hot Springs East KOA

    15 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    30 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."

    5. Lava Hot Springs West KOA

    10 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    30 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."

    6. Pebble Guard Station

    1 Review
    Inkom, ID
    22 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"

    7. Lava Hot Springs Spa Motel & RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    30 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"

    8. Lava Campground

    4 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    31 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."

    9. Downata Hot Springs

    10 Reviews
    Downey, ID
    39 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."

    10. Bristol Park Historic Cabins

    2 Reviews
    Lava Hot Springs, ID
    30 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. "

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Cabin Reviews near Pocatello, ID

122 Reviews of 13 Pocatello Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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

    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.

  • C
    Aug. 15, 2022

    Massacre Rocks State Park Campground

    Easy getaway

    Easy getaway as we're from Pocatello. It was hot, but we had a great time. The camp hosts were very helpful and super friendly. Bathrooms and showers were close and clean. Lots to do with the visitor center, hiking trails, the Snake River, and historical sites like Register Rock and Oregon Trail sites. We had a camp trailer. Water and electrical hookups were great and the dump station is fairly close. We'd come back again when it's not so hot.

  • 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.

  • Debra M.
    Oct. 23, 2021

    Willow Bay Resort

    Nice Location

    We stopped her in October and  the water level was extremely low.   The boats were dry docked and could not access the marina.  We chose this campground because we wanted to visit American Falls, which we did.  The area was beautiful, but there was not enough water to create a fall.  

    The campground is very peaceful with very large spaces and well kept.   We has a large grass area with a picnic table and fire pit, fires were prohibited while we were there because of the low water conditions.  Behind our space was the river/lake area that was dry.   Still the park had great views of the mountains and was very pretty.   There are many trails around for bike riding or off road vehicles.   

    The sites are full hook up, there is a bath/shower house and a laundry.  The staff is very helpful.  We were a bit early and when we arrived Jason was mowing our space.  It was completed very quickly.  There are restaurants in town about 5-10 minutes away and a grocery.  Wifi was excellent on T-Mobile and Visible.


Guide to Pocatello

Cabin camping near Pocatello, Idaho offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for those looking to escape into nature while enjoying modern comforts.

Explore the Scenic Lava Hot Springs

  • The Lava Hot Springs East KOA features easy access to the famous hot springs, making it a great spot for relaxation after a day of exploring.
  • At Lava Hot Springs West KOA, guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including canoeing and tubing, all within walking distance of the campground.
  • Lava Hot Springs Spa Motel & RV Park is conveniently located near the river, providing a perfect launch point for tubing adventures.

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities

  • The Pocatello KOA offers full hookups, WiFi, and a well-stocked store, ensuring a comfortable stay for cabin campers.
  • Willow Bay Resort provides spacious sites with electric hookups and a market, making it easy to stock up on essentials during your stay.
  • At Massacre Rocks State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy picnic tables and fire pits, perfect for evening gatherings under the stars.

Enjoy Local Attractions and Activities

  • The Pebble Guard Station is nestled in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offering hiking trails and a peaceful creek for nature lovers.
  • Lava Campground is close to town, providing easy access to local shops and restaurants, as well as the renowned hot springs.
  • The Bristol Park Historic Cabins offers a unique glimpse into the area's history, with charming accommodations and a full kitchen for a home-like experience.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Pocatello, ID is Pocatello KOA with a 3.2-star rating from 10 reviews.

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