Camping cabins near Sagle, Idaho provide access to the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountain ranges at elevations ranging from 2,100 to over 5,000 feet. The area receives moderate rainfall (26 inches annually) and experiences seasonal temperature fluctuations with summer highs reaching 90°F and winter lows dropping below freezing. Most cabin facilities remain open from April through October, with limited winter accessibility depending on snowfall conditions.
What to do
Swimming and water recreation: Mirror Lake: Bigfoot Campout offers direct lake access with swimming and fishing opportunities. "The views of Mirror Lake are just phenomenal. Clean campground with all the amenities. The dock is fantastic and the fishing is top notch," reports camper Nathaniel, who found the electric hookups convenient for "glamping" options.
Private beach access: Sedlmayer's Resort & Campground features a private beach area specifically for guests. "Peaceful, quiet, and beautiful! Right on the lakefront with your own private beach," notes Mackenzie M. The resort also offers boat slips for campers who bring their own watercraft.
Paddleboating and kayaking: Blue Lake RV Resort provides paddle boats, kayaks, paddle boards and a floating trampoline at their lakeside facility. "I got to do yoga by the lake at sunrise, not too buggy and I saw lots of turtles," shares camper Alana R., who appreciated the clean facilities and dish washing station.
Wildlife viewing: Camp Coeur D Alene offers hiking trails that follow alongside streams with wildlife viewing opportunities. "There's nearby wildlife, including a resident moose. We didn't get to see her but enjoyed looking," explains Julie M., who extended her planned one-night stay to two nights after enjoying the atmosphere.
What campers like
360-degree mountain views: Lunch Peak Lookout provides panoramic vistas from its elevated position. "We did not stay overnight, but it's a beautiful spot, with 360 degree views. It's quiet and peaceful," writes Jason S., who recommends the hiking trail from the parking area for "even more spectacular views."
Camp store conveniences: Waldron Campground at Farragut State Park offers immaculately maintained sites with modern amenities. "Every site is immaculately maintained with even the gravel being raked between visitors," shares Bruce P., who appreciated the visitor center selling discs for the multiple disc golf courses throughout the park.
On-site dining options: Camp Coeur D Alene features additional amenities beyond standard camping facilities. "The camp offers tent camping, full service RV camping, and cabins for rent. There are hiking trails adjacent, a well stocked camp store and laundry facilities," notes Phil G., highlighting the camp's lake-edge location.
Evening social activities: Blue Lake RV Resort offers a wine and beer bar for evening relaxation. "Between having a pond with many activities to do and the wine bar you can go to I have no complaints," comments Jennifer U., who plans to return based on her experience.
What you should know
Transportation access: Many cabins near Sagle sit between active railways. "One of the major downsides was the campsite's unfortunate location between two railway lines. The constant sound of freight trains passing by throughout the day was quite disruptive," explains Anil C. about Blue Lake RV Resort, though he found the lake setting compensated for this drawback.
Electrical connections: Travel America RV Park provides cabins with modern electrical connections. "Very nice lots. Lots of grass and trees, nice convenience store," notes Jason M.L., who appreciated the open spaces within the park.
Limited shower facilities: Some cabin locations provide restricted shower access or timed usage. "Short staffed: this was kind of a pain. odd hours for the store and no boat rentals," reports Dan P. about his stay at Newport Little Diamond Lake KOA, noting the need to sign up for pool time slots.
Varied campsite privacy: Waldron Campground offers clean facilities in wooded settings, though with limited privacy between sites. "Very quiet campground with lovely trees. Bathrooms were clean with minimal bugs. Showers available," writes Derek S., who gave the campground a positive rating despite noting that the "camp host was not around at all."
Tips for camping with families
Water activities for kids: Thousand Trails Little Diamond offers family-oriented water recreation. "The staff are so helpful here! We love the private campsites. They have daily activities if you want to keep busy or keep the kids busy. The pool is wonderful along with a huge hot tub. They stock the lake with fish, so fishing is awesome!" shares Laurie T.
Kid-friendly camping spots: When booking cabins with children, consider proximity to amenities. "If you are camping with kids the spots closer to the playground equipment are perfect," advises Dan P., who found the lake at Little Diamond "perfect and a nice walk from the campsites."
Beach safety features: Sedlmayer's Resort provides family-friendly beach areas with swimming access. "Our kids loved playing on the beach and riding their bikes! Can't wait to come back!" states Mackenzie M., who appreciated the campground's peaceful atmosphere and beautiful lakefront setting.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: Spokane KOA Journey serves as a convenient stopover when visiting the region. "The staff were nice and the site was level. The bathrooms were typical (clean but well used). There seemed to be a large contingent of other travelers as many left early in the morning," notes James W., highlighting the campground's practical location for travelers.
Bathroom facilities: Blue Lake RV Resort maintains clean bathroom facilities for cabin and RV guests. "Super clean bathrooms with hot shower," reports Ann W., who found the park "very quiet with a small lake" and appreciated its pet-friendly approach with a fenced dog park.
