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.
$30 / 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
Guide
Very helpful hosts. Clean paved site. ATT was available but strength varies. Lots of areas to explore and close to Yellowstone.
Scout
Really enjoyed the stay. Really nice shower are. Nice electric hook-ups at the rv sites. Only some sites have septic, and unfortunately, the dump station was down during our visit, but we got to hear stories from a native American. It was truly an amazing stay. We also enjoyed bird watching and kayaking. Of course, our main point of the visit was Yellowstone not very far away. ( gas and other stuff is cheaper in Montana)
Ranger
We arrive without a reservation and they were able to accommodate us. Brinley staff clean bathroom and showers. Nice view of the lake and had grass for the dogs to do their business. It was a gravel lot a pretty much leveled. It’s a great in between place going towards Yellowstone.
Guide
This small little campground is nothing fancy and while the sites aren't particularly spacious the were enough to have both our back and side patio out with awnings and plenty of space around it. We absolutely love the area, the management and the rustic restaurant on site. Stayed for a full month, and found that the lakes around the area are just as gorgeous as making the drive into Yellowstone. Cliff lake is only a few miles away and by far the most gorgeous landscape and lake we have ever seen. We will be back for a month because you cannot beat their monthly price with anything remotely close to it in the area. Ennis is a bit of a drive for groceries but a cute town with some good food/drink options.
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.
Guide
We pulled in and was greeted right away by the camp host who directed us to an open spot. We had a site with an electric hook up for $26 a night. Spot was great and very clean with bathrooms close by. We fit our 33’ pull behind easily. Close to the main road so you can hear traffic but it was tolerable!
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.
Scout
I was torn on what to rate it. The park is nice and quiet and a good majority of the people that stay there long term are wonderful. I would rate it a 5 stars on that! I stayed about 7-8 months and in the last month it went down hill fast. Double standards for a lot of campers... It honestly needs someone for the camp host that will actually be there and truly will take care of it. Not threaten to lock everyone out of the laundry room and showers all the time. Actual have a set type of rules that everyone including camp host have to abide by. They need to up their screening process, so that the RV park can be safe for children and other guests. A full grown person running around naked and screaming, isn't safe for anyone let alone children! What's worst is when complaint are filed, they let them stay... A proper maintenance crew, so when things are broken they can be fixed in a timely manner and not when the camp host feels like it. Also, the group texting is fine if there was a proper amount of manners involved. I was wondering whether or not to attach pictures of the messages and everything. I believe they have the right to know and honestly I don't think they do. I dropped the rating because yes I do believe this is a nice park and other guests help each other out, but after everything this pass month and the amount of cops doing searches and rude customer service I had to drop it down. I hope anyone who stays here has a good experience there are a lot of nice patrons. Have a nice day.
RangerWe recently used Westlake RV Park in Rexburg, ID as a quick stopover during our travels. It's a quaint, older campground with well-maintained facilities and noticeably clean surroundings, which we appreciated.
The campground is on the smaller side, yet the spots are generously wide, providing ample space for our RV. However, it's worth noting that our site was only equipped with a 30-amp service, which may be an issue for larger rigs requiring more power.
Unfortunately, there isn't much in the way of entertainment or activities for children. This could be a drawback for families looking for a more engaging camping experience.
All in all, Westlake RV Park is a practical choice for a brief stay or a stopover, but perhaps not the best fit for those seeking a more kid-friendly environment or requiring higher power service.
Guide
I 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!
RangerWish we had more time to spend here but had a wonderful evening with the views and space. Fantastic spot!
Guide
We were thrilled to be camping in the trees after being in the deserts of Utah and a city RV park in Cody. Sites were easy to access, even for big rigs. We were greeted at the road, escorted to our spot, and expertly guided into our spot. On one of our days, we did a 7 hour road trip to Old Faithful and down through the Tetons.
ScoutIt'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
GuideThis place surprised us and is in an excellent location drivable to Yellowstone but far enough away from the hustle bustle. Sites are huge and really spaced out. We literally saw many bald eagles every day hunting in the lake. Beautiful campground and well maintained!
GuideThe camp spots are paved and nicely spaced overlooking the lake. Restrooms/showers were clean and well maintained. There are a few sites with full hookups but most are water and electric. Watch out for afternoon winds and thunderstorms. Free kayak and life jacket use. The dump station for the park was closed and had been for some time so you’ll need to find a place to dump when you leave.
GuideWe stayed here as a one night stop over to rest between Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. It’s on a beautiful lake with Mountain views all around. It’s extremely peaceful out here and east access to the lake for kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. There is a hiking trail through the park and it is very close to multiple trailheads in the national forest nearby. Only downside is the mosquitoes, but it’s summer so I expect them almost everywhere right now. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is the price. When I selected this site it was $37 but when I put in my info and booked it was over $80. For that price we typically get full hookups, and I never pay that much for a state park in the south.
TravelerYou can find an RV park closer to Yellowstone, but you’d be hard pressed to find one nicer. The people running it are salt of the earth good folks. The laundry and restrooms are nice and clean. The spaces are shaded with picnic tables and fire pits. Perfect playground and easy access to the river for kayaking or paddle boarding.
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!
ScoutHad to search Google instead of Dyrt app to find this place, and I'm glad I did. The management was so friendly and gave us really good tips on where to go and what to do around there. Right across the freeway from Bear World (super fun for kids and adults), 20 minutes from Heise (hi-see) Hot Springs, and Rexburg Rapids water park. Worth more than it costs.
TravelerThis 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.
Legend
We 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.
GuideWe just needed a over night stay and this place was perfect. Easy getting in and out with a 40ft tow behind. Very level open spaces. It is all gravel and that of fine by us. It has a lake view that is beautiful. Very clean restrooms. And staff was very accommodating, helpful and very friendly. I would love to stay longer but it was only a quick over night stop.
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.
TravelerEveryone is very respectful of nature and preserving its beauty for all to enjoy and the park is well kept and clean. Gorgeous scenery and wildlife.
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🙂
ScoutIt was a great location. Our site was large and shaded by beautiful mature trees. Very helpful and friendly staff/owners. We had a minor issue when we got there after hours. We tested the number provided and they were super quick to get back to us and help us problem solve. The only thing I didn’t love was that we had to share an electrical juncture box with our neighbors. So there was one 50 amp and one 30 amp on the box. They had already plugged into the 30 which we needed also. Neither of us had a dog bone attachment. I think maybe that just needs to be specified when booking and offering full hookups. We got the situation sorted because of kind neighbors and helpful staff. I would definitely stay again though. My kids loved playing in the lake.
RangerThe 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.
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