Camping cabins near Spencer are the charming alternative to a tent or a yurt. Finding a place to cabin camp in Idaho is easier than ever. You're sure to find the perfect cabin for your Idaho cabin camping excursion.
High in the Caribou–Targhee National Forest, 90 miles northeast of Idaho Falls, Henrys Lake is a stone’s throw from the Continental Divide and the western boundary of Yellowstone National Park. Situated in a wide, flat basin, and surrounded by 10,000-foot peaks, this shallow alpine lake is as popular with migrating birds as it is with local sport fishers. The small state park at Henrys Lake is a great spot for spending a few days fishing, lounging and wildlife watching, or for exploring some of the area’s other attractions, including Yellowstone, Harriman State Park, Mesa Falls, and various hiking, horseback, and ATV trails.
Campers visiting Henrys Lake State Park will find more than 80 tent and RV sites situated near the lake’s eastern shore. Sites are equipped with electrical and water hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits with cooking grills. Some sites are ADA accessible. Campground amenities include flush restrooms, showers, picnic areas. A dump station is located onsite. The park also has a few camping cabins for rent. Dogs are permitted in the park, but must remain leashed. Camping is available from mid-May through mid-October. Sites are $20–$31/night; cabins are $50–$55/night; reservations are accepted.
For fishing on the lake, the park has a boat ramp and fish cleaning station. Yellowstone cutthroat is the most common at Henrys Lake, but there is also a significant number of cutthroat-rainbow (cut-bow) hybrids. Paddlers can launch from the beach area; kayak rentals are available. Wildlife watching from the park’s 3 miles of hiking and biking trails—as well as the lake’s shoreline–can be exceptional. Besides the prolific number of migrating birds, including waterfowl, eagles and hawks, there are frequent sightings of deer, moose, and antelope. The park also hosts seasonal nature programs.
$60 - $70 / night
This is a spacious campground covering nearly 20 acres of wilderness around beautiful Wade Lake. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait, Ice; ADA Accessible fishing access with fishing pier and boat launch.
Flat Rock Campground is located 22 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana and 30 miles north of Ashton, Idaho in beautiful Island Park, Idaho. Flat Rock is adjacent to U.S. Highway 20 and the Henry's Fork of the Snake River at an elevation of 6,400 feet.
Henry's Fork has great fly-fishing for rainbow and brook trout. The river's headwaters are at Big Springs, one of the nation's largest springs, just 4.5 miles from the campground. Tubing, canoeing, kayaking and rafting are also popular on the river. The Big Springs National Recreation Water Trail begins at Big Springs and ends just northeast of the campground at Macks Inn. It offers a lazy three-hour float or canoe trip through beautiful scenery. Wildlife, including moose, bald eagles and Sandhill cranes, is often seen along the trail. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and ATVing are popular activities. Many miles of trails crisscross Island Park, including the 2.5-mile Coffee Pot Rapids Trail, which begins at nearby Upper Coffee Pot Campground and meanders along the riverbank. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Nez Perce Trail are in the area. Island Park Reservoir and Henry's Lake are nearby, both offer boating, water skiing and excellent fishing opportunities.
Island Park is composed of two areas of extinct volcanic activity. The Henry's Fork Caldera sits inside the larger Island Park Caldera. The area is known for its dense forests of lodgepole pine, broad grassy meadows bursting with summer wildflowers and a wide variety of wildlife, including black and grizzly bears, moose, elk, deer, bald eagles, Sandhill cranes and much, much more. A mixed growth of lodgepole pine forest provides partial shade. A portion of one loop is fairly close to the river and some sites have river views.
Mesa Falls Scenic Byway is 11 miles south of the campground. This 28-mile road leads to scenic overlooks and trails at 110 foot Upper Mesa Falls and 85 foot Lower Mesa Falls. Harriman State Park is 13 miles south. The Henry's Fork meanders through the Harriman, offering excellent fishing. Over 20 miles of trails are available, and wildlife is abundant in this scenic park. Henry's Lake State Park is 10 miles north, offering fishing, a fish cleaning station and boat ramp. Yellowstone National Park's west entrance is just 22 miles north in the town of West Yellowstone, Montana. Visitors enjoy day-tripping to the park for unparalleled wildlife viewing and the beautiful and unique scenery.
$25 - $62 / night
The Antone Cabin, constructed in 1929, sits in a beautiful open meadow, at the edge of a thick forest, providing visitors with a unique camping experience on the southwestern end of the Snowcrest Mountain range. With it's end of the road location, it's usually pretty quiet in the summer. The cabin opens for use on July 1and stays open until December, and it is popular throughout the rental season. The cabin is small and intended for 2 people.In addition to hunting access, the facility provides ample opportunities for hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. The cabin lies within proposed wilderness so snowmobiling and bicycling are not permitted off the main access road, FS325. Snowmobile use, on the road, is only permitted after December 1. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities to really enjoy their stay at Antone Cabin. Antone Cabin is closed on Tuesdays for administrative purposes.
A variety of hiking, backpacking and horseback riding trails extend into the Snowcrest Range, including the Snowcrest Trail, which covers the entire range, providing panoramic views. The 40-mile trail can serve as the means for a hearty horseback adventure, a lengthy backpacking trip, or make for several day trips into the wilderness. Antone Peak is a popular day hike, about 2 miles away but more challenging than one might expect. The nearby Blacktail Deer Creek, and other seasonal mountain streams, offer access to fishing. Anglers can enjoy a possible catch of brook or cutthroat trout.
The historic log cabin is located along the grassy foothills at the southwestern end of the Snowcrest Range, at an elevation of 8,100 feet. Together with the nearby Gravelly Range, the area is one of Montana's most popular hunting grounds. Nearby Antone Peak is a popular but challenging day hike and climb.The two mountain ranges are home to nearly 10,000 elk and a growing population of grizzly bears (learn more about bear safety). Bears are sometimes seen near the cabin. Moose are also frequent visitors to the meadow where the cabin lies.
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is about 20 miles to the southeast.
$45 / night
$35 - $48 / night
Al Taylor Cabin is located adjacent to Steel Creek near the Continental Divide, at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors come to this area for its beautiful scenery and solitude. Guests can drive to the cabin from mid-May through mid-November with the majority of the trip on gravel roads. These roads are only accessible by snowmobile the remainder of the year. The cabin provides several conveniences, but guests should be prepared to bring some of their own supplies and gear for a comfortable stay.
An off-highway vehicle trail system can be accessed from the cabin. Small streams in the area provide fishing opportunities for brook trout. Other popular activities in the area include hiking, horseback riding and sightseeing.
The cabin is surrounded by large douglas fir trees. It is near both Camas Meadows and the Continental Divide, providing incredible views.
There are many miles of off-highway vehicle, horseback and hiking trails in the area. The Camas Meadows Battlefield located on the Nez Perce National Historic Trail is located nearby.
$35 / night
Only 31 miles from Yellowstone and in the heart of the Island Park Caldera sits the beautiful and scenic Lakeside Lodge. Nestled on the East bank of Island Park Reservoir, we enjoy endless sunsets every night among beautifully appointed accommodations in a spectacular natural environment
We have RV and campgrounds with full hookups, water and power only, and dry campsites available here at the lodge. Sites are available for nightly rates and monthly rates. Call for availabilitly.
Come and enjoy a beautiful stay in one of our cabins or motel rooms. We have Six 1 bedroom Cabins that sleep up to 6 adults. We also have Two 2 bedroom cabins that can sleep up to 10 adults. If you are looking for a larger cabin then you are in luck! We have 2 Luxury Cabins that sleep up to 16 each.
$20 - $360 / night
Ranger
The campground seems like an afterthought since they have a lodge and cabins. Sites have full hookups, which is great. There is only one dumpster for the entire property. Many of the campsites have vacation rental houses behind the site. Two sets of porta potties serve as the campground restrooms. Many campers seem to be long term and also traveling with their side by sides.
Scout
The campground has alot of spots available for tent and rv campers. They also have a few cabins as well. The cabins just have beds in them and no other amenities. The bathrooms were the cleanest ive ever seen for a campground to include their showers. The water is great for drinking and the lake is easy to access from 80% of the camping spots. They have pavilions for picnics and large areas for dogs and kids to play. The water on the south side of the lake by the dock is Shallow for quite a ways so swimming with kids is doable. The lake is forgiving for kayaks and other small watercraft until the wind picks up then it can be dangerous. The staff was awesome, they had bear bins for your trash and the park was well maintained. If your looking for a nice getaway give this park a shot, you won't be disappointed.
Guide
This is a GORGEOUS cabin. The view is amazing! There are gas lights and a gas stove, both which were nice to have. We took a walk around in the surrounding hills, saw tons of cows and what was definitely a grizzly. There’s a parking lot down below by the gate where it seems lots of hunters leave their cars and travel in the backwoods to hunt.
It took us a very long time to get to the cabin, and the forest road in was several miles of ruts and herds of cows blocking the road. It took triple the time we expected to arrive, but found the cabin wonderful when we did.
Scout
It's on Wakeside Lake in Rexburg. The lake is good for boating, or if you have a paddle board that would be fun. The sites are level gravel and full hookups, 30 Amp. Most sites are shades.
Nice laundry facility, bathrooms and showers.
They have glamping tents, and cabins available on Airbnb
Ranger
Wide open spaces and mountain views, lots of wildlife. Simple clean and small campground but lots to do in the area to enjoy the nature. There’s also a resort with fancy cabins very nearby---make sure you know which you want. Not too far from Yellowstone, in case you are desperate for a camp site.
TravelerVery nice campground right on the water. There are both camping spots for campers and tents, as well as a few cabins. The bathrooms are very nice and clean, with showers and flushing toilets. Site we reserved had water and electricity hook ups. Beautiful spot near both West Yellowstone and Island Park. Lots to do including: fishing, hiking, floating the river in Island Park, driving through Yellowstone, horseback riding, etc.
Traveler
This campground is about 45 min to an hour away from the Yellowstone West Entrance. The campground is clean and has bathrooms and showers and also a laundry facility. There is a convenience store on-site. As of October 2021, the rate is $30/ night. There are pull through and back in sites as well as tent camping sites and full cabins. It's right on the Madison river and is in a beautiful area. Dogs are allowed here.
LegendNice campground right on a lake and close to the west entrance to Yellowstone Smallish state park (44 sites plus several cabins) right on Henry’s Lake. Located 16 miles from West Yellowstone, MT (and the west entrance to Yellowstone NP), it is a nice quiet place to camp but with easy access to the park. We camped here for three nights and our site (35) had a view of the water but in my opinion, Site 33 is the best as you have an unobstructed view of the lake. We reserved our site in March for July and are glad we did as the campground was full. Sites are either electric and water or electric with access to water. The bath/shower house in the Blue Dun Loop was new and immaculate (I dropped my soap in the shower and had no qualms about picking it up and using!) However, they are still working out the kinks and there was a sign warning that there may not be hot water; I had one hot shower and one cold one! I saw single kayaks near the dock which I assume were available for rentals although we did not inquire further. I highly recommend a day trip to Upper Mesa Falls (your camping tag will give you access with no additional fee) and/or Earthquake Lake. We did both in one day. Lots of families with kids and apart from the rude campers next to us who arrived at 1:00 am running their diesel engine for 45 minutes while they set up, it was very quiet after dark. I would give this campground 5 stars except for lack of privacy between sites and not a lot of shade and it was HOT in July.
Ranger
It appears the name has changed to Jared’s Wild Rose Resort now. Small and a little unorganized but a lot of beauty in Lake Henry. Perfect view of snow capped mountains.Trout flapping in stream behind camper lot and large fresh water pelicans in the cove a few feet from the camper. 20 minutes from Yellowstone West Gate. Lots not well marked. Management not typically in the office during the day. There does not appear to be wi-fi or a bath house. Quiet for hard core campers. It appears they offer services year round for campers, hunters, fishers. Not just a campground, there is also a marina and cabins.
GuideCrystal clear lake, good fishing, easy to get your boat in, group sites, day sites, and a rental shop what more can you ask for? A great spot have camped here many of times! Highly recommend!
Guide
This is a busy campground. It is perfect for floating, fly fishing, and ATV riders. I even got some good mountain biking in. There is a canoe/float rental right next door. Despite all the activity - the sites feel more secluded than most camp grounds and are nothing less than relaxing! No showers but there are bear boxes every couple of spots and running water. Pit toliets and we paid $15/night. Only planned on staying one night - ended up staying two!
ScoutThe scenery is stunning. The campground is clean and well maintained. It had everything we needed, nothing we didn’t. The free Kayak rentals are a plus also. We also saw a moose swim across the lake, get up on shore and run through the campground. So awesome! Be advised that the winds can be very strong there, so make sure you stake your tents well. They also had an issue with the water heater while we were there so the showers were cold, but I’m sure they will get that taken care of.
GuideBeautiful lake - looks like the Caribbean in Montana! Somewhat close to West Yellowstone for those visiting national parks. Odd campsites required reservations (even if you show up and there’s one open for the night, the sign says you still have to go to recreation.gov and reserve it) and Even sites are first come first serve. Small campground and relatively small parking lot but we went on Monday July 5th and it wasn’t busy! Excellent spot to kayak or use a small boat but it’s all BYO, no rentals anywhere nearby that we saw. Mostly families enjoying a laid back lake day. Picnic tables first come first serve for day use.
GuideUpon our arrival at this campsite we were met with the most spectacular sunsets. The views of three mountain passes and the haze and cloud cover from a forest fire in the distance provided great views. It was windy at times so that limited the cooking we were able to do over an open fire like we typically would. One of the things that we did was purchase a new grill which the boys put together soon after our arrival. L did a bunch of the work and did a great job following the instructions. The campsite had an older section and a newer section. We didn't know this when we booked the site and was fortunate enough to get in the "new" section where the sites and driveway was paved and had new showers and restrooms. Had it not been for the windy conditions this might have been the perfect campsite.
There was a boat launch at the campsite and the lake offers boat rentals from a neighboring marina. The rivers provided better fishing due to the high winds but the views didn't disappoint. On a positive note, the winds kept the bugs away. When the winds died down, the bugs made an appearance and were in plentiful supply.
I am in favor of returning again, it was 15 miles from the West Yellowstone entrance in Montana. So you had easy access to grocery stores, gas stations, as well as one of the most beautiful National Parks in the country.
The view above is of the restroom/shower area. If you look closely, you'll see L near the building. On the roof of the building was a Peregrine Falcon! That happens to be the first one he's seen in the wild up close. He's seen them flying but much further in the distance. He was so incredibly happy that he was able to observe this bird of prey up close.
LegendStaff friendly, view lovely.
Definitely peeved that there is a $30 upcharge for non-residents and they only give discounts to Idaho military. Interesting!! North Carolina should consider doing this since we have BEAUTIFUL state parks too. Do what Idaho is doing to everyone else...kind of sad...would have given five stars if wasn't for this....army vet of 22 years.
Guide
Context: this is not an RV resort nor a wilderness experience. It is a pleasant, scenic, rural highway-side campground. We stayed in early May en route from Bozeman to Moab. Small pleasant campground near the highway between Yellowstone and SE Idaho sights and Jackson Wyoming. Small cottonwood shaded sites adjacent to farmland and Teton views. Clean bathrooms with warm comfortable showers. The campground is ideal for a stopover or basecamp for visiting the west-side of the Tetons, Craters of the Moon, and other sights in SE Idaho (or passing through on trips between the Greater Yellowstone Region and Utah). Hookups, wifi, 5G Verizon service. Only drawbacks, are possible wind and some highway noise. The owners, living on-site in a beautiful farmhouse, are friendly and accommodating. It is a trusting handshake type of reservation, payment, and communication system (cash or credit card on site).
UPDATE: as of 2023, online reservation system and payment. Easy to use.
TravelerState run Site. Save money with the Idaho State Parks Pass.
RV and tent camping fishing and boating. I have stayed here numerous times. Cell service spotty but can be achieved. Wildlife can be viewed from inside RV. As stated before can get windy at times.
Very close to other places to visit; Yellowstone NP, Mesa Falls, Harriman State Park, Earthquake Lake, Big Spring, really to many to list.
GuideThis campground is situation on Henrys Lake and provides amazing views from the campground. There are trails to explore without going too far. The park is ~20 minutes from the West Yellowstone entry, but nestled away from the hustle of the tourist town. Clean shower house. Super friendly staff/hosts/rangers.
My only negative is it’s $71 a night if you’re a non-Idaho resident.
Overall we’d stay here again hands down!
TravelerYou're greeted by friendly Idaho State Parks volunteers at the kiosk and given a brief rundown about the park including easy to follow directions to your campsite.
There are hiking trails with great views of the lake and wildlife. Bring your camera and binoculars because the bird watching is phenomenal.
The park is very clean and well maintained. Each RV site has electricity and shared access to water or individual water depending on the site. Each RV site is paved and has a fire ring. The sites are very nicely spaced.
Caddis Loop sites have water and power and 8 sites have sewer, but half or more of the sites are not level. Adams and Blue Dun loops have power, water, trees and most sites are level.
Restrooms and showers are cleaned daily and restocked throughout the day.
Impressively, 99.9% of campers do a good job picking up after themselves. Trash is picked up daily at 930am at your campsite. There are no dumpsters.
The campground dump station is out of service for the 2021 season. There was a notice warning about that on the reservation website. The park has 8 sites with sewer connections that cannot be shared, so plan accordingly.
The resident park ranger is very pleasant as are the resident volunteers that do the bulk of the park maintenance and cleaning.
LegendWe were actually staying at a NFS campground not far from this place. Being that our CG didn't have electricity or water at the site, we were looking for a place that did for a few nights to do some cooking and cleaning. When we drive through, we noticed what the other review mentioned. Long term seasonal. Portables for bathrooms, which is no worse than the NFS vault toliets, but we were hoping for showers. The best part for us was it is on the river. Fishing, rafting, swimming would be great for here.
Guide
Nice family, seats open while most other places are closed after Oct 1. Dog groomer across street did a great job for an affordable rate.
LegendWe are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and needed a base in the area to hike and visit Yellowstone NP. We would have liked to be closer to Yellowstone, but CGs in the area book up quickly. We stayed in site 22 for 3 days in late July. The sites all looked fairly level. There is a quite bit of road noise from US-20, particularly at the upper sites where we were. The lower sites may be quieter and have grass and trees next to the gravel pad. The upper sites are all basically a gravel, sand and dirt lot, which got rather messy when it rained and splashed all the way up our basement doors. This could probably be remedied with another layer of just gravel. That said, the CG is undergoing some major renovations, so maybe things will improve. AT&T coverage inconsistent, ranging from 1-3 Bars of LTE, but service ranged from about 2.5 MB/s to no data service at all. The CG’s WiFi performed similarly. T-Mobile had 1 bar of 4G/LTE, but no data throughput to speak of. We were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites at our site. There were no OTA channels to be had with our fixed omni antenna.
There isn’t much in Island Park, but West Yellowstone about 28 miles away.
ScoutThis will be a great campground in a few months. With great facilities and a restaurant.
Owner is a great guy.
Call and see is it's all done .
You will enjoy🙂
GuideVery helpful hosts. Clean paved site. ATT was available but strength varies. Lots of areas to explore and close to Yellowstone.
GuideI noticed that another review said there was not much space, but if you’re just hiking or biking and have a smallish tent, the host allows you to camp in a large open grassy area with a clear view of the Tetons. Great facilities, friendly and helpful host, just off highway 20. Highly recommended!
ScoutThe campground hosts were great and made checking in a breeze. The view is amazing and there are nice grassy common areas. Full hook ups were nice to have, but the camp spots were very tight. Our sight was basically on the road, we couldn't even put our awning out. If you stay try and get sights 1-5 so you can have a view. Everything was very clean as well.
GuideWe picked this site because it was sort of in between Yellowstone (50 minutes from the west gate) and the Grand Tetons (a 90 minute pleasant ride through beautiful countryside and views of the west side of the Tetons). Mackey was a great host. We had full hookup. Ashton is a quaint little town with a hardware store, coffee shop, and a drive-in diner. We also had a nice view from our site of the west side of the Grand Tetons. There are 14 full hookup sites. We would stay here again.
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