Best Cabin Camping near Sun Valley, ID

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Best Cabin Sites Near Sun Valley, Idaho (13)

    1. Murdock Creek Dispersed

    5 Reviews
    Ketchum, ID
    9 miles
    Website

    "The sites are generously spaced with picnic table and fire ring. There is a camp host and firewood is available at their site.."

    "This is a smaller campground tucked back against the mountains.  Good shade trees.  Close to hiking, fishing and mountain biking.  Campsites have a picnic table, fire ring with grill."

    2. Smiley Creek Lodge

    7 Reviews
    Sawtooth National Forest, ID
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 774-3547

    "It’s a little bit of everything, lodge, yurts, cabins, rv spots, gas station, restaurant. RV spots were reasonable level. Bathrooms were clean. They had horseshoes and bean bags in a common area."

    "That did mean there were no picnic tables or fire rings for me but the RV sites did have them.

    The bathroom/showers were small but clean."

    3. Glacier View Campground

    11 Reviews
    Stanley, ID
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 537-8888

    $26 - $52 / night

    "A gentleman with a golf cart will come up to your site and collect the fee and give you a parking pass. I have a car and a tent, 3 people, and it was $20/night."

    "We had very low expectations staying at a campground that is almost always booked solid (we figured it would be crowded and loud) and is in one of the most popular parts of Idaho."

    4. Mackay Tourist Park

    4 Reviews
    Mackay, ID
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 588-2274

    $40 / night

    "Beautiful city park that offers free dry camping. They only ask for a donation. Tree’d grassy park with picnic tables & fire pits at each site. Beautiful views of the mountains."

    5. Wagon Wheel Motel & RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Mackay, ID
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 588-3331

    $40 - $140 / night

    "Restrooms are key coded thus nice and clean. Great area for ATV/UTV riding!"

    "I love this place I was a little stressed out because I was driving quite a distance and wasn't sure if I was gonna make the cut off time but I did and they were supernice superfriendly dog friendly"

    6. Point Campground

    5 Reviews
    Stanley, ID
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 537-8888

    $26 / night

    "Lovely little campground with many amenities close to Redfish Lake Lodge. Each campsite has a dedicated level pad for tents, a picnic table, a bear box, and fire ring."

    "Rredfish Lake is absolutely gorgeous but with that beauty draws pretty big crowds. Be sure to reserve or arrive very early to get a walk in spot anywhere around the lake."

    7. Copper Basin Guard Station

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    Mackay, ID
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 588-3400

    $100 / night

    8. Mount Heyburn Campground

    4 Reviews
    Stanley, ID
    43 miles
    Website

    "We went to investigate in order to report with first hand knowledge

    On one of the most beloved and popular lakes in the Sawtooth. Redfish Lake. Gorgeous views. Any kind of water sports you crave."

    "Clean campground with fire ring. Camp hosts were very nice."

    9. The Sawmill Station

    2 Reviews
    Clayton, ID
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 838-2400

    $30 / night

    "We found this little gem while planning a stop over from Missoula to Sun Valley. It served us well for the night. It was very spacious, accessible roads, very friendly and accommodating staff."

    "It was the perfect location close to Stanley. It was a bit dusty. Bathroom was clean. Showers were good. The food at the restaurant was amazing. We have AT&T and no cell service."

    10. Atlanta Cabin

    1 Review
    Atlanta, ID
    41 miles
    Website

    $45 / night

    "Atlanta Idaho was once a huge gold mining booming town! It is now a small town with miles of hiking trails, hot springs just outside of town, and a cute burger and bar joint!"

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  • Ben H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Smiley Creek Lodge

    Good spot in the sawtooths

    This is a good option between Ketchum and Stanley to go explore the sawtooth mountains. It’s a little bit of everything, lodge, yurts, cabins, rv spots, gas station, restaurant. RV spots were reasonable level. Bathrooms were clean. They had horseshoes and bean bags in a common area. No picnic tables or fire pits though. RV spots were pretty wide, which was nice

    One tip, avoid spot number #17 if possible. The sewer hookup was loose and shared with a long term resident on the other side, also the water spigot was broken so we had to use the spigot for spot #16. #17 is not terrible, but other spots are much better.

  • Anna W.
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Point Campground

    Quiet, easy camping right on Redfish Lake.

    Lovely little campground with many amenities close to Redfish Lake Lodge. Each campsite has a dedicated level pad for tents, a picnic table, a bear box, and fire ring. The sites are a bit open, so privacy can be a bit lacking if that's a concern. This campsite is also walk-in, so you will need to use provided wagons to bring your stuff to your site and park your car in the provided parking lot. There are also bathrooms which had flushing toilets and running water and are well maintained. We loved that Point Campground is within walking distance to Redfish Lake Lodge, which has a bunch of different activities: horseback riding, kayaking, a dog beach, mountain biking, fishing, etc. This campground is great when camping with children, especially with the bathrooms & lack of car traffic on the tent-only side. We will be returning!

  • R
    Aug. 17, 2020

    Glacier View Campground

    Beautiful, quiet, and clean

    I decided to stay here for one night. Spots were open but were reserved for a few days later. Other folks came in and are doing the same. A gentleman with a golf cart will come up to your site and collect the fee and give you a parking pass. I have a car and a tent, 3 people, and it was $20/night. There is running water and bathrooms available. The sites have fire pit, picnic table and area to place tent.
    We walk easily to the lake to fish in the morning or later in the evening.

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 5, 2021

    Murdock Creek Dispersed

    Remote and close to everything

    We took a chance and scouted a right before the 4th of July weekend and we scored big time. Site #1. Because of the view, we pulled our 30ft class A in instead of backing. We had long range, multi tiered views of the Sawtooth Mtn. The sites are generously spaced with picnic table and fire ring. There is a camp host and firewood is available at their site.. Water is available at the dump station located on the left before you arrive. It services all area NF service campgrounds as well as paid for others not. We had good ATT service 2 and 3 bars. Most of the sites have some shade. There are other disbursed campsites on the main FS road, but we were not disturbed by cars. It is super quiet at night. The night was cool. Lots of hiking , mountain biking and fishing in the immediate area. Ketchum and Sun Valley are 15 min away. The rails to trails multi purpose trail starts just down the road. Super safe place to ride. 30 + miles . We don't want to leave.

  • Julia M.
    Oct. 9, 2020

    The Sawmill Station

    Great spot to stay - On the way to Sun Valley!

    We found this little gem while planning a stop over from Missoula to Sun Valley. It served us well for the night. It was very spacious, accessible roads, very friendly and accommodating staff. Our site had plenty of space for our trailer and truck and then some. It has recently opened so a work in progress. The gravel is a bit sharp at the sites, but it didn't do any harm for us and didn't seem to be affecting any others in the park. You are nestled up against the beautiful foothills and apparently is a good spot for those with ATVs. We didn't have a picnic table or fire pit- not needed since we were only staying for a night. This area is very remote and we didn't have any AT&T cell service the entire time. We also logged into their wifi but it never worked for us. I was able to send an imessage, but that was it. It was kind of nice to be forced to shut technology down for a night, although I wouldn't recommend this place during a work week if you work remote. You might be completely out of luck. They even have a cafe and patio in the office where you check in that has delicious food, milkshakes, cocktails, etc. They accept Good Sam membership. I'm giving them a 4 out 5 because their friendly staff, the cafe, the unique setting, the spacious site all made up for an overnight with no cell service or wifi. If they could get their wifi up to speed for the entire park, they'd be golden!

  • N
    Jul. 25, 2025

    Smiley Creek Lodge

    Expensive and low quality

    We stayed here to be close to redfish lake to snatch a spot for camping there in the morning. For that it served its purpose but that is all that is positive about it. We had to pay 114 dollars for an rv site that was not level, did not have a picnic table or a fire ring, or even place to put a table and chairs. The bathroom is very far away, and there is only one, which does not have a door, but a shower curtain. The location is nice, but if possible I would keep driving to find a better place.

  • Amy S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 3, 2021

    Murdock Creek Dispersed

    Beautiful Mountain Area

    This is a smaller campground tucked back against the mountains.  Good shade trees.  Close to hiking, fishing and mountain biking.  Campsites have a picnic table, fire ring with grill.

  • Carrie B.
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Glacier View Campground

    Felt like kids at Camp!

    What a nice campground!  We had very low expectations staying at a campground that is almost always booked solid (we figured it would be crowded and loud) and is in one of the most popular parts of Idaho. However, the camping spots are large and are nicely spaced.  Even though almost every spot was taken, the campground was quiet and peaceful.  We prefer dry camping, so liked the spots not having hook-ups and drains. Paved roads made for fun riding of bikes, the flushing toilets in the clean bathrooms were a plus, the fresh drinking water was clean and tasted great, there were trash bins close by and our host "Wally" was so kind. With a short walk, you are on the North shore or Dog Beach and a little further is Redfish Lodge, beach and restaurants.  The food was so good and priced well, next time I will likely take less camping food and just eat at the lodge!  (Easy!)  The water in the lake is the cleanest you'll ever see....LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY PEOPLE!  Unfortunately, this campground is booked out almost the entire summer, so while we want to go back - it may have to wait until next year.

  • Mike W.
    May. 16, 2019

    Glacier View Campground

    Well maintained, beautiful campground with no hookups

    This campground has paved roadways, paved parking, and pretty good separation between campsites. Most sites have good shade from pine trees, and some have views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Unfortunately, there are no hookups, so prepare accordingly. There are water spigots about every 3 sites, so filling your tank via 5 gallon bucket is possible if you don't mind the labor. There is an RV dump nearby on the main road, so If your Black or Grey tanks get full you can make a dump trip. All 3 loops are within easy walking distance of Redfish lake, and there are trails to the main lodge for extended walks or bike riding. The camp site has picnic table, fire ring, and nice sand constructed tent pads. The only thing that keeps this awesome camp site from being a 5 star is the lack of hookups. We really like to stay for the longest time possible (10 days) but it is really tough on battery power without running the generator constantly, and the bathrooms are busy, so it would be great to have sewer dump at each site.


Guide to Sun Valley

Cabin camping near Sun Valley, Idaho offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Explore the Scenic Sawtooth Mountains

  • Experience breathtaking views and outdoor activities at Redfish Cabin, where you can enjoy hiking and fishing in the stunning surroundings.
  • Nestled in the heart of the Sawtooth National Forest, Atlanta Cabin provides access to miles of hiking trails and nearby hot springs, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • The Copper Basin Guard Station offers a rustic cabin experience with opportunities for wildlife viewing and exploring the natural beauty of the area.

Cabin Amenities for a Comfortable Stay

  • At Smiley Creek Lodge, enjoy electric hookups and clean facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay while you explore the nearby Sawtooth Mountains.
  • The well-reviewed Mountain Village Resort features cabins with access to hot springs and a restaurant, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure.
  • Murdock Creek Dispersed provides a more rustic cabin experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature while still having basic amenities.

Activities for Every Adventurer

  • Fishing, hiking, and mountain biking are just a few activities available near Point Campground, making it a great base for outdoor exploration.
  • Enjoy a variety of water sports and hiking trails at Glacier View Campground, located on the picturesque Redfish Lake.
  • The Wagon Wheel Motel & RV Park is a fantastic spot for ATV riding, with easy access to trails and stunning mountain views.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Sun Valley, ID is Murdock Creek Dispersed with a 4.8-star rating from 5 reviews.

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