The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Best Cabin Camping near Salmon, ID

25 Reviews

Camping near Salmon, Idaho includes multiple options for cabin rentals within a short drive of town. The Yellowjacket Guard Station, located in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, provides a rustic cabin experience with basic amenities. The cabin includes a wood stove for heat but lacks electricity and running water. One camper shared that "this is one of the coolest places that I have ever stayed" and noted that "the guard station sits in a little meadow beside a creek in a small canyon." Andreas on the River RV Park offers riverside cabins with more modern amenities including electricity and access to showers and toilets. Twin Lakes Cabin in nearby Wisdom, Montana provides a wilderness experience at 7,200 feet elevation with mountain views and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. The Village at North Fork and Sula Country Store and Resort both offer cabin accommodations with varying levels of amenities. Reservations are required for all cabin rentals in the area, with some locations booking up quickly during summer months. A review noted that Sula's "log cabins are adorable and cozy" with "each has its own porch, picnic table and adjacent fire pit." Pet policies vary by location - Yellowjacket Guard Station allows pets while Twin Lakes Cabin does not. Most cabins in the region operate seasonally, with limited availability during winter months, though some like The Village at North Fork remain open year-round.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. According to a review of Twin Lakes Cabin, "firewood and lantern were not provided," so campers should plan accordingly. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations - some cabins offer only outdoor fire pits with cooking grates while others provide propane stoves. Yellowjacket Guard Station has a fire ring with stump seating in the adjacent field. Visitors staying at more remote cabins should bring all necessary food and supplies, as the drive back to town can be substantial. The Sula Country Store and Resort offers a small market for basic provisions, making it convenient for cabin guests who forget essential items.

Map showing campgrounds near Salmon, IdahoExplore the Map

Best Cabin Sites Near Salmon, Idaho (16)

    1. Andreas on the River RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Salmon, ID
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (208) 756-2063

    $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."

    2. Twin Lakes

    6 Reviews
    Jackson, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 689-3243

    "It is a very off the beaten path, tucked away in the woods, true getaway from the busy city life."

    "Gorgeous views with the lakes nestled between mountains!  Plenty of space between sites.  Great hiking trail.  We didn't fish, but we watched others catch many trout out of kayaks with fly rods. "

    3. Twin Lakes Cabin (MT)

    1 Review
    Jackson, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 689-3243

    $55 / night

    "Cabin was nice for our needs.  Parking space was limited to one single vehicle without a trailer.  Firewood and lantern were not provided."

    4. The Village at North Fork

    Be the first to review!
    North Fork, ID
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 865-2412

    5. Salmon Gypsy Bed & Breakfast

    Be the first to review!
    May, ID
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 572-9047

    $135 - $160 / night

    6. Vigilante Campground — Bannack State Park

    10 Reviews
    Polaris, MT
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 834-3413

    $54 / night

    "If you like history, ghost towns and camping then Bannack State Park is for you. Bannack Montana was the 1st Territorial Capital of Montana."

    "Vigilante campground at Bannack State Park is perfect for those who like ghost towns. The Campground has 16 sites, one site is just for those arriving by bike."

    7. Bloody Dick Cabin

    Be the first to review!
    Jackson, MT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 683-3900

    $55 / night

    8. Yellowjacket Guard Station

    1 Review
    Cobalt, ID
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 756-5209

    $40 / 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."

    9. Hogan Cabin

    1 Review
    Sula, MT
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 689-3243

    $45 / night

    "Spent 3 nights at Hogan Cabin, MT last summer (Aug 2018). I loved the isolation of the location. Up at 7200ft you get a little winded hiking around, but the incredible scenery is worth it."

    10. Sula Country Store and Resort

    3 Reviews
    Sula, MT
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 821-3364

    "I was camping at a nearby national park site that had a flyer for Camp Sula, saying that if you show the receipt from your stay you can use Camp Sulas shower, laundry facilities and wifi at no cost."

    "Just need space for dog fence. No problems checking in. Laundry. Bitterroot river on site. Children's fish lake. Did not use bath facilities. Looked good from out side. Cabins are log and adorable."

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 16 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Salmon Contest

Enter to Win

Recent Cabin Photos near Salmon, ID

34 Photos of 16 Salmon Campgrounds

Cabin Reviews near Salmon, ID

25 Reviews of 16 Salmon Campgrounds

  • Juice B.
    Aug. 8, 2019

    Hogan Cabin

    Amazing remote location. Great wildlife viewing, snowshoeing, hiking, etc..

    Spent 3 nights at Hogan Cabin, MT last summer (Aug 2018). I loved the isolation of the location. Up at 7200ft you get a little winded hiking around, but the incredible scenery is worth it. Found a primitive A-frame structure in the woods about a mile from the cabin. Saw several deer and elk feeding in the field near the cabin, as well as a moose in the marsh along the creek. 

    The cabin itself is nothing to jump up and down about. With only 2 sets of bunk beds, my wife and I put the bedding on the floor and made a full sized bed. There's no running water so be sure to bring plenty. 

    There's an vault toilet in the outhouse. 

    There is also a HUGE fire pit with swinging grill for cooking.

  • T
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Sula Country Store and Resort

    Nicest, cleanest, friendliest

    I was camping at a nearby national park site that had a flyer for Camp Sula, saying that if you show the receipt from your stay you can use Camp Sulas shower, laundry facilities and wifi at no cost. I arrived there and the ladies working in the combination store/restaurant/gas and coffee station were so friendly and down to earth. I was given a towel and shampoo/conditioner for the shower, they had complimentary and coin washing machines, and coin dryers, all very efficient. After my shower and waiting for clothes to dry, I walked around the camp, the log cabins are adorable and cozy, each has its own porch, picnic table and adjacent fire pit. There is free put-put golf, horseshoes, tetherball and a small well stocked fishing pond with benches to watch the action or simply admire the beauty of the surroundings. It is close to the main highway but tucked back enough you feel "away" from the bustle. I enjoyed myself so much I inquired about camping there for the night & I would only need a parking space because I sleep in my truck bed canopy. They were full (accommodates RVs and tents) but offered a makeshift spot right by the creek. It was perfect. Because of COVID, they had limited reservations for dinner, and practiced social distancing and requested patrons wear masks. Not everyone participated with their request but were equally treated with kindness and respect. I highly recommend their breakfast, big fluffy pancakes and local meats. They kept the restaurant, showers & bathroom & store very very clean. The location is a landmark, the Lewis and Clark expedition camped there on their way to discover the west. I highly recommend them

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2018

    Vigilante Campground — Bannack State Park

    Great Historical State Park with two campgrounds

    If you like history, ghost towns and camping then Bannack State Park is for you. Bannack Montana was the 1st Territorial Capital of Montana. The Ghost town allows you a look at how settlers and miners leaved in the early day of Montana. See the 1st Territorial Governors Manson (ok, small cabin). Almost all of building you can enter. The best times to visit is when reenactments are happening at the park. The state park has two small campgrounds, Vigilante Campground with 15 sites and one Tipi site. One of the sites at the Vigilante site is only for bikers. Vigilante campsites can be reserved. The other campground is Road Agent Campground. Road Agent has 8 sites. Both sites have Vault Toilets, water and trash bins.

  • m
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Twin Lakes

    Beautiful, Serene, Off the beaten path

    It is a very off the beaten path, tucked away in the woods, true getaway from the busy city life. Travel south on 278 from Wisdom, MT and take the chance on an 18 mile gravel road to find a place only you see in pictures and read about in magazines. Drive through open cattle ranges and find a beautiful campground nestled up to 2 small lakes connected by a shallow channel. Clear water to see the bottom where it's shallow enough. No motorized boats allowed, so bring your own kayak or canoe and a fishing pole or two to enjoy the refreshing waters at the bottom of the mountains. Even in July, you can see snow atop the mountains on the Montana-Idaho border.

    • Large, open water front spaces to set up "shop"
    • Site 10 had room for 3 tents, 3 SUVs, 1 picnic table + extra side table, fire ring/grill, canoe, chairs around fire and shoreline, laundry lines
    • Not crowded (maybe 5 sites taken when we were there)
    • Bathrooms are clean (but no locks or hand sanitzer...at least the one I used)
    • Water available
    • One bear storage container at front entrance
    • Must pack up and take out your own trash (no bear proof trash cans)
    • Fire rings with grills available
  • Chris J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2020

    Twin Lakes

    15 miles off the path

    Overall it was a great campsite. There are currently 17 camping spots with a cabin as well. The campsite is located right on the lake and it’s about a 15 mile commute on a gravel road to get there. If your plan is to stay at the campsite for the duration of your visit I would recommended it. But if you are going to explore the area you have to make the 30 mile round trip in order to get to the main road. It was also busy when we got there (Friday night) all 17 campsites were full. There are plenty of great campsites that aren’t 30 mile round trip on gravel roads. The actual sites itself were nice with picnic tables and fire pits.

  • Dan W.
    Sep. 22, 2021

    Twin Lakes Cabin (MT)

    Beautiful campground and view of mountain/lake

    Cabin was nice for our needs.  Parking space was limited to one single vehicle without a trailer.  Firewood and lantern were not provided.

  • Miles G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Mccart Lookout

    A bit of paradise

    Well worth the drive and the short hike up the mountain. Beautiful views from all around the tower. Very peaceful and relaxing. The tower sleeps 2 with a bed platform. Items provided are a coleman latern, a 2 burner propane stove, a wood stove for heat, a bow saw, and an axe.

    There is an outhouse on site along with a firepit.

  • Renita B.
    Aug. 8, 2019

    Sula Country Store and Resort

    Very comfortable.

    We are not hard to please. Just need space for dog fence. No problems checking in. Laundry. Bitterroot river on site. Children's fish lake. Did not use bath facilities. Looked good from out side. Cabins are log and adorable. Big ponderosa pine. Small store, with restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. Super friendly staff. Gravel sites. Level.

  • C
    Oct. 31, 2019

    Yellowjacket Guard Station

    Great Wilderness Access

    This 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.

Guide to Salmon

Cabin rentals near Salmon, Idaho range from historic guard stations to riverside accommodations at elevations between 4,000-7,200 feet. Most cabins are situated in the Salmon-Challis National Forest which encompasses over 4.3 million acres of wilderness. Winter temperatures can drop below 0°F while summer days often reach the 80s.

What to do

Fishing access: Cabins near creeks provide convenient fishing spots. At Yellowjacket Guard Station, guests can fish directly from the property where "the guard station sits in a little meadow beside a creek in a small canyon." The location offers solitude with one visitor noting they "stayed here for about 2 weeks and didn't see anyone I didn't plan to!"

Wildlife viewing: The region's remote cabins offer prime wildlife spotting opportunities. Visitors at Hogan Cabin report "several deer and elk feeding in the field near the cabin, as well as a moose in the marsh along the creek." The cabin sits at 7,200 feet elevation, providing excellent vantage points.

Historic exploration: Many cabins are located near abandoned mining sites. Near Yellowjacket Guard Station, "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."

What campers like

Private spaces: Most cabins offer secluded settings away from other visitors. At Andreas on the River RV Park, riverside cabins feature "their own deck looking over the river watching osprey fish." Guests appreciate that it "felt private from other campers."

Rustic atmosphere: The cabins maintain authentic historical character. Sula Country Store and Resort provides "log cabins [that] are adorable and cozy" where "each has its own porch, picnic table and adjacent fire pit." The property features "big ponderosa pine" trees enhancing the forest setting.

Waterfront locations: Many cabins sit directly on lakes or streams. One visitor to Twin Lakes described finding "a beautiful campground nestled up to 2 small lakes connected by a shallow channel. Clear water to see the bottom where it's shallow enough."

What you should know

Amenity limitations: Prepare for varying levels of services. At Hogan Cabin, "there's no running water so be sure to bring plenty." Similarly, cabin guests should note that "firewood and lantern were not provided" at some properties.

Road conditions: Access roads to remote cabins can be challenging. Twin Lakes requires "a 15 mile commute on a gravel road to get there" and reviewers note the road is "pretty long, and narrow. Not advisable for pulling a large trailer."

Reservation requirements: Plan well ahead for cabin stays. At Vigilante Campground — Bannack State Park, unique accommodations like the tipi are "available for $30 a night for Montana residents or $42 for non-residents" but book quickly during peak season.

Tips for camping with families

Water activities: Shallow lakes provide safe swimming areas for children. At Twin Lakes, the water is "perfect for first time swimmers" since it's "for non motorized water crafts only." Families appreciate that many sites are "large, open water front spaces to set up 'shop'."

Recreation options: Some properties offer built-in entertainment. Sula Country Store and Resort provides "free put-put golf, horseshoes, tetherball and a small well stocked fishing pond with benches to watch the action."

Weather preparation: Temperature swings can be significant even in summer. One camper at Twin Lakes warned, "in July it gets to be around 30° F at night so bring lots of extra blankets."

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Full-service sites are limited but available. Andreas on the River RV Park offers "full hookups" and is within "easy 5 minute walk to town. Great local grocery, bakery, and a few breweries."

Space considerations: Site dimensions vary widely across properties. At Vigilante Campground, RVers found "plenty of room for our 30' trailer and truck" while Sula Country Store and Resort had "plenty of room for our 36' toy hauler."

Seasonal access: Winter weather impacts cabin accessibility. While many cabins close seasonally, The Village at North Fork remains open year-round, making it one of the few camping cabin options near Salmon, Idaho with winter availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Salmon, ID?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Salmon, ID is Andreas on the River RV Park with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

What is the best site to find cabin camping near Salmon, ID?

TheDyrt.com has all 16 cabin camping locations near Salmon, ID, with real photos and reviews from campers.

Keep Exploring