Best Cabin Camping near Porthill, ID
Several rustic cabins and furnished cabin rentals are available in the Porthill, Idaho region. Indian Creek Campground at Priest Lake State Park offers five cabins that sleep between 5-9 people, with the Moose Cabin being the largest and most well-appointed. These cabins feature fire rings and are situated near communal bathrooms and showers but lack private bathrooms or kitchens. The Hemlocks RV and Lodging provides clean, warm, comfortable cabins as noted by a visitor who mentioned, "We stayed in the cabin and it was clean, warm, comfortable. Located central to sights in Idaho as well as Montana." North Haven Campground in Bonners Ferry features luxury cabins with access to immaculate shower facilities. Several forest service lookout cabins are also available, including Shorty Peak Lookout and Deer Ridge Lookout, which offer more primitive accommodations.
Rustic and deluxe cabins vary significantly in their amenities and booking requirements. Fire lookout cabins like Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn Ridge provide basic accommodations with bunk beds, tables, and stoves but no running water. As one visitor noted, "This lookout was nice because it had a propane fridge, oven, heater, and lights. It also had a variety of pots/pans/plates/cups/utensils." State park cabins at Priest Lake sell out quickly, with reservations opening nine months in advance. According to a reviewer, "Reservations are 9 months in advance and it is a phone call of luck that will get you this prime area." Pet policies differ by location, with many forest service cabins prohibiting pets while private resorts like Blue Lake RV Resort are pet-friendly. Seasonal availability varies, with some locations like Priest Lake State Park's Lionhead Campground operating from May 1 to September 30, while others like Indian Creek Campground remain open year-round.
Most cabin camping rentals provide basic furniture but require guests to bring their own bedding, towels, and food supplies. Forest service lookouts typically have minimal amenities, requiring visitors to bring water filters or purification tablets. Propane-powered appliances are common in more developed cabins, with some offering refrigerators, stoves, and lighting systems. On-site stores at locations like Indian Creek Campground stock essentials, ice cream, and local art. The nearest full-service grocery stores are in Bonners Ferry, approximately 7 miles from Porthill. Visitors staying at cozy cabins in more remote locations should arrive fully stocked with supplies, as noted in one review: "The nearest town, Coolin, ID, is about 12 miles down the road. It is a small town with a store, a diner and a bar/restaurant. The store is fairly small but generally has most of the foods and supplies needed for restocking your camping food."
