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Top Cabin Camping near Sawtooth National Forest

43 Reviews

We all love roasting marshmallows over a campfire—and you can often still do that while cabin camping in Sawtooth National Forest. It's easy to find cabins in Sawtooth National Forest with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect cabin rental for your Idaho camping adventure.

Best Cabin Camping Sites Near Sawtooth National Forest, ID (23)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Glacier View Campground

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    Glacier View Campground

    11 Reviews
    55 Photos
    178 Saves
    Stanley, Idaho

    Overview

    Glacier View Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake, beneath the Sawtooth Mountain Range, at an elevation of 6,500 feet.

    Recreation

    Glacier View is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing. The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is within 1/4-mile, offering interpretive activities, evening programs and wildlife, geology and historical exhibits.

    Facilities

    The campground offers several family sites, many with views of the lake and rugged Mount Heyburn. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs throughout the site are paved. Younger visitors love the campground's two playgrounds. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is less than a mile away and an RV dump station is just over a mile away.

    Natural Features

    Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities; an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails all offer trailheads in the immediate area. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby. The Salmon River offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout, Westslope cutthroat trout and occasional hybrid cutbows and bull trout. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair, and Fireman's Ball in September.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $40 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from Murdock Creek Dispersed

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    Murdock Creek Dispersed

    5 Reviews
    18 Photos
    54 Saves
    Ketchum, Idaho

    Overview

    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the__Recreation.gov__mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to__first download the free__Recreation.gov__mobile app__https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app\_\_prior to your arrival__as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
  3. Camper-submitted photo from Smiley Creek Lodge
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Point Campground

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    Point Campground

    5 Reviews
    7 Photos
    73 Saves
    Stanley, Idaho

    Overview

    Point Campground is located next to beautiful Redfish Lake at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountain Range at an elevation of 6,500 feet.

    Recreation

    Point Campground is in the heart of the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area, where outdoor activities abound. Redfish Lake offers excellent boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing for rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon. Little Redfish Lake is just down the road, offering additional fishing and canoeing. A designated swimming beach and dock are located at the adjacent public day-use area. Sandy Beach Boat Ramp is across the lake, about a mile away.

    Facilities

    This small campground offers eight walk-to tent sites and eight sites for tents, trucks with campers and vans only; no motor homes or trailers allowed. Most sites have lake views. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. A dump station is nearby.

    Natural Features

    Summer wildflowers are plentiful, lodgepole pines provide partial shade and Fishhook Creek is nearby. Temperatures are cool, with an average summer high of 78 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers a myriad of excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and an estimated 750 miles of trails crisscross the valley and surrounding mountains. In the immediate area are trailheads for the Alpine Way, Fishhook Creek, Redfish Lake Creek and Bench Lakes Trails. The Idaho Centennial Trail passes nearby. Redfish Lake Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, general store, boat and kayak rentals, mooring services, lake tours and a lake shuttle. Popular area events include an Arts and Crafts Fair in July, and Wagon Days, Salmon Festival, Quilt Fair and Fireman's Ball in September.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Market

    $24 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Mount Heyburn Campground

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    Mount Heyburn Campground

    4 Reviews
    12 Photos
    181 Saves
    Stanley, Idaho

    Overview

    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the__Recreation.gov__mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to__first download the free__Recreation.gov__mobile app__https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app\_\_prior to your arrival__as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
  6. Camper-submitted photo from Atlanta Cabin

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    Atlanta Cabin

    1 Review
    12 Photos
    9 Saves
    Atlanta, Idaho

    Overview

    Atlanta Cabin is located in the old mining town of Atlanta, Idaho, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. It is part of a historic ranger station compound built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Forest Service in 1933. This compound, known as the Atlanta Ranger Station Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The roads to the cabin are generally well-maintained, although there are some rough washboard sections. Guests can drive to the cabin, but should check local conditions prior to arrival, since inclement weather may make accessing the cabin difficult. Atlanta Cabin offers many creature comforts so guests can have an enjoyable stay.

    Recreation

    The Middle Fork Boise River Trail and the Powerplant Trail begin nearby, offering great opportunities for hiking and horseback riding. Off-road enthusiasts will find many trails to explore. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. The Middle Fork Boise River provides excellent trout fishing. Big game hunting is another popular pastime in the area. Guests can also soak in the nearby hot springs.

    Facilities

    The cabin is equipped with a modern plumbing system and electricity. It can accommodate up to four people with a twin day bed with a trundle in the living room and a queen size bed in the kitchen. The kitchen has a sink with hot water, a table with chairs, a propane stove and a refrigerator. The indoor bathroom features a flush toilet, sink and shower. A broom and dustpan are provided. Propane wall heaters keep the cabin warm. A picnic table, fire ring and pedestal grill are located behind the cabin. Bedding, pillows and towels are not available. Guests should be prepared to wash the dishes and tidy up the cabin before leaving.

    Natural Features

    The cabin is surrounded by a grassy meadow and lodgepole pines. The front porch offers great views of the edge of the Sawtooth Wilderness and 9,363' Greylock Mountain. The Middle Fork Boise River is about a quarter-mile away. Several natural hot springs are in the area, including Atlanta, Powerplant and Chattanooga. This area is a favorite of wildlife watchers, who may see mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, chukars, wild turkeys, eagles and the occasional black bear or wolf.

    Nearby Attractions

    The town of Atlanta has a colorful history with interesting buildings and streets to explore. It was settled in the 1860s during a gold and silver rush, and visitors can still see remnants of this period. The local watering hole offers a chance to eat out and play pool or shuffleboard.

    • Electric Hookups
    • Drinking Water

    $45 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Village Resort

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    Mountain Village Resort

    2 Reviews
    11 Photos
    10 Saves
    Stanley, Idaho
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  8. Camper-submitted photo from Stanley rv + camp

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    Stanley rv + camp

    3 Reviews
    17 Photos
    21 Saves
    Stanley, Idaho
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $50 / night

  9. Camper-submitted photo from The Sawmill Station

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    The Sawmill Station

    1 Review
    5 Photos
    1 Save
    Clayton, Idaho

    We are an OHV & ATV friendly RV Park located in a remote part of the Salmon River country of central Idaho, in the heart of one of the best trail networks in the country. This area is second-to-none in terms of sportsman's and OHV recreational activities. We offer the following amenities:

    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Market
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $30 / night

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    Trinity View Resort

    3 Reviews
    53 Photos
    42 Saves
    Corral, Idaho

    Trinity View Resort is the perfect escape to experience the mountains and lakes of scenic Idaho. You can be relaxing with us in under a 25 minute drive from Mountain Home. Our priority is your experience, and we set out to create a retreat where you and your family could enjoy the natural beauty of Southern Idaho.

    You’ll love our incredible views and relaxing atmosphere. Come swim in our solar heated pool, play miniature golf, disc golf with us or fish or boat nearby. Use our scenic walking trail or set up for a night of stargazing under a spectacular Idaho night sky. With mountain bike and UTV trail access, there is more to do here than you can fit in just one weekend!

    Trinity View is great for families and group events. We have 44 full hook ups, 20 Power & Water only (RV dump on site), 4 fully stocked cabins, 20 tent spots (showers and bathrooms nearby), or you can Glamp It up in one our RVs (fully stocked) so you can just show up and start chill-ax. We,be done the hooking up and clean up for you,! Groups love our “Circle the Wagons” area with up to 10 trailers in whatever formation you desire or utilize our on-site clubhouse that seats 75 with a commercial kitchen and outdoor grills with plenty of outdoor and indoor eating space.

    We are in sight of Little Camas Reservoir with seasonal fishing, kayak, or canoeing, and within 20 minutes from the boat launch at Anderson Reservoir and the south fork of the Boise River with some of the best fishing in Idaho. So bring your boat and friends, lots of true Idaho recreation to be found here!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $70 / night


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