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Best Glamping near Viola, ID

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Winchester Lake State Park Campground houses furnished yurts and glamping cabins set among 400 acres of forested hills, providing year-round boutique camping experiences for visitors seeking comfort in nature. The park's lakeside glamping accommodations include permanent canvas structures with comfortable beds, electricity, heating systems, and outdoor picnic tables. Located just 30 miles from Viola, this park offers glamping options with proper bedding, climate control, and private outdoor spaces where guests can relax amid Idaho's scenic landscape. Additional glamping sites can be found at Hells Gate State Park Campground and Boyer Park & Marina KOA, which feature premium rental units with kitchenettes, furnished living spaces, and electricity. One visitor noted, "This was our first experience with a full service resort glamping. The park was beautiful, the bathrooms were just remodeled. It was very quiet with a walking path along the river."

Glamping accommodations near Viola provide direct access to numerous water-based activities on Winchester Lake, Granite Lake, and the Snake River. Guests staying in safari tents or luxury yurts at these parks enjoy hiking on maintained trails, fishing in stocked waters, and wildlife viewing from private decks. The region's glamping resorts integrate natural surroundings with convenient amenities like hot showers, clean restrooms, and on-site stores where visitors can purchase necessities without leaving the comfort of their unique accommodation. Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake features riverfront glamping sites with paved walking trails and exceptional views. According to a camper, "We spent a few days here and had a great time. Tucked back off main roads which allowed for nice quiet sleep! Runs along side the river and has a great walking/biking trail. The owners have fun with the residents with 'Sweet Saturday' homemade goodies and Sunday Sundaes."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Viola, Idaho (10)

    1. Pines RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Harvard, ID
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 875-0831

    "You are right next to a highway, but you can barely hear it. Robin and Dennis are extremely nice! They will go out of their way to make sure you are happy and safe!"

    2. Boyer Park & Marina KOA

    7 Reviews
    Pullman, WA
    23 miles
    Website

    "The beach and walking paths are very nice and close by no matter which spot you're in.  Just below the Lower Granite Dam, it's an easy three mile round trip walk on a paved Snake River Trail."

    "Clean bathrooms, green lawns everywhere, nice big campsite, and nice family beach area. Lots of garbage cans everywhere but no recycling. The showers were kind of dirty."

    3. Laird Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Harvard, ID
    19 miles
    Website

    "The campground is about 3.3 miles away from Harvard, and there is a lot of nearby places to access the Palouse river.

    There is good fishing areas nearby."

    "Very quiet, cozy location. Stayed here twice; both times was an overnight stay while waiting to pick my Scouts up from summer camp."

    4. Hells Gate State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Asotin, WA
    32 miles
    Website

    "This was our maiden voyage so we opted for something close to a city as we were still setting up our camper coming out of winter."

    "Lots of sites, water restrooms, showers, and fire pits. No hookups."

    5. Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake

    10 Reviews
    Clarkston, WA
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 989-4578

    $59 - $66 / night

    "Staff members are on top of every little thing, friendly and respectful. The waterfront sites overlook Granite Lake, a reservoir on the Snake River."

    "This is an all paved rv campground on the Snake River and bordering Lewiston, ID. It has all the amenities of the Premier RV Resort affiliation."

    6. Chief Timothy Park

    11 Reviews
    Clarkston, WA
    30 miles
    Website

    "Chief Timothy is a great campground about 7 Miles outside of Clarkston, WA. Perfect location for swimming, kayaking, and fishing!"

    "This campground was developed in the 1980’s and has wonderful facilities including showers, store, laundry, many full hookup sites and plenty of space between pull through sites."

    7. Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park

    9 Reviews
    Ahsahka, ID
    40 miles
    Website

    "At first when we rolled into our spot I thought I was going to be in huge trouble- drive through spot with a wicked drop off on the right side (camper door side) with the fire pit and picnic table at the"

    "Tent sites, RV/Trailer sites, or a few small primitive cabins (no bathrooms or kitchens in the cabins)."

    8. Winchester Lake State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Winchester, ID
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 924-7563

    "Upon arrival, we immediately felt the peacefulness. Our site was tucked into the pines creating a canopy of coolness in the midst of the oppressing heat of this record breaking year."

    "There are 46 water and electric sites and 22 standard sites. Most sites are wooded and private. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The lake is perfect for kayaking and fishing."

    9. Illia Landing

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    Colfax, WA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 751-0240

    10. Chatcolet Campground — Heyburn State Park

    5 Reviews
    Harrison, ID
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 686-1308

    "These sites have all the usual things I have come to associate with an average campground: Fire pits Benches

    When I went, we made a reservation before hand."

    "We picked this campground for its access to the Trail of the Coeur D’Alenes. The campground is small and peaceful, at least mid week. Lovely views of the lake through the trees."

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  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2025

    Premier RV Resort at Granite Lake

    Clean, well-run RV place in a small city

    This “RV resort” is within the city of Clarkston and a stone’s throw from a Costco, a WalMart and an Albertson’s. It’s highly manicured and very clean. Staff members are on top of every little thing, friendly and respectful. The waterfront sites overlook Granite Lake, a reservoir on the Snake River. There’s not a whole heck of a lot to do in Clarkston and environs, but it’s a super friendly city and the RV resort is pretty pleasant, featuring a dog park, lots of well-tended lawns, shared propane fire pits and grills and sparkling restrooms.

  • Agnes B.
    Aug. 9, 2021

    Freeman Creek Campground — Dworshak State Park

    5th wheel traveling with big family and multi age group kids

    To start, what a gorgeous area! Quiet, calm, nice. 

    At first when we rolled into our spot I thought I was going to be in huge trouble- drive through spot with a wicked drop off on the right side (camper door side) with the fire pit and picnic table at the bottom. I pictured kids falling, food mishaps, general non fun trudging up and down. Well, it actually turned out ok: we moved our 5th wheel as far from the edge as possible which allowed for a decent platform and we ended up having a birds eye view of what all the kids were doing. If that's still a problem, be mindful of what site you are signing up for, meadow ones are available. 

    • Bathrooms and showers were ok, though the standard, push the button every 30 seconds to have water flow in your shower is a little annoying (maybe i'm just a princess). 
    • Sweet little nature trails were pretty and easy for smaller children to walk through. 
    • Easy lake access is only in the park/play area. The rest of the lake access is a pretty blunt drop off from forest to water (read: no wadding in the sand). But the play area was pleasant. I heard that this year (2021) is was a bit more run down than usual so maybe next year it'll improve??? We still enjoyed the water and had a ton of fun finding tadpoles. 
    • You can rent SUPs and canoes and have a little explore around the lake. Very enjoyable.
    • NO CELL SERVICE. You just have to be present with one another. 
    • Important for our family- when we went in June, there were next to no mosquitos! My poor teenager usually gets eaten alive anywhere we go and he left unscathed! 
    • THE MOST IMPORTANT TIP::::: Even though we loved the location, we won't be returning simply because of the road to get there. Google maps wrecked us- I selected "quickest route" and had NO warnings that we would be driving up the narrowest gravel road with a 11% incline!!!! We have a diesel F350 but towing a big 5th wheel made it horrifying. Please be smarter than me and do your research. Once we started the decline it was mercifully paved but signage posted stated "2 road lane can be used as single lane" as it becomes the Lombard St for recreational vehicles! I saw some class A's that had boats towed behind them and I'm not entirely sure they didn't use witchcraft to make it work.
  • Megan K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2020

    Chatcolet Campground — Heyburn State Park

    Standard camp site.

    These sites have all the usual things I have come to associate with an average campground: Fire pits Benches

    When I went, we made a reservation before hand. I recommend doing this as it seemed there were reservation tags on most sites.

    I was able to get some views of the water and did some light exploring. There was areas with cover for shade.

    My site had some wood near the fire but it was unclear if it was left by the previous campers or if it was provided.

    Great area for cloud watching and stargazing, but sunset was my fav price part of this location:

    I really like they Heyburn State Park area in general. There are other campgrounds nearby not listed on this app which are also nice. If you just go to this area you will find many tranquil moments between walking trails, docks, or just sitting by the campfire.

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Winchester Lake State Park Campground

    Peace in the pines

    Upon arrival, we immediately felt the peacefulness. Our site was tucked into the pines creating a canopy of coolness in the midst of the oppressing heat of this record breaking year.

    The sites are somewhat level. Easily adjusted to make them work. The space between sites are not as generously spaced as with othe Idaho SP we have stayed in. There are vault toilets throughout the campground with one building that houses flush toilets and 2 shower stalls. They are older but squeaky clean.

    There's a great day use area that has a large covered pavilion, playground and boat launch/ pier. I don't fish, but loaner poles are available at the visitor center. The boat launch is further around the lake and provides ample parking and a vault toilet. No motorized watercraft are allowed on the lake which makes it a wonderful place to kayak and SUP.

    There are a few trails around the lake. Nothing hard. There are tons of thimbleberries bushes along the road yo the boat launch and were just about ripe. They are so delicious!

    Enjoying the peace and quiet of the SP should be your expectation as there is not a lot of other options nearby.

    2 bars AT&T LTE

    Pro note: Wolf Track micro brewery is about 30 min. away in Cottonwood. Good beer. Also, stop at the Bark Park just as you enter the town of Cottonwood. You'll understand once you visit.

  • K
    Mar. 28, 2021

    Hells Gate State Park Campground

    Clean, convenient, near water

    We stayed in Birch Loop for 2 nights. This was our maiden voyage so we opted for something close to a city as we were still setting up our camper coming out of winter.

    Our spot was plenty long enough, but not as wide as I would have liked. There are two big trees on passenger side that prevent setting up a comfy patio. That said, the fire pit area is perfect size.

    The center of the loop is for groups, so noise is centralized. Other than that, good space between sites and all are pretty level and paved.

    The hiking trails are great with lots of options for easy hikes by the water or tougher ones up the mountain. Either way, you can’t go wrong. The noise on the river from jet boats was mild as it is only end of March.

    Great Verizon coverage at site and on trails.

  • Liz B.
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Boyer Park & Marina KOA

    Great campground with friendly staff

    We just stayed here for the first time. We were at Boyer Park & Marina, a KOA,  Sept. 1-5, 2024.  While the campground was full when we pulled in on Sunday, it was almost empty when we woke up Labor Day morning. Even when full, everything was pretty quiet. The beach and walking paths are very nice and close by no matter which spot you're in.  Just below the Lower Granite Dam, it's an easy three mile round trip walk on a paved Snake River Trail. I do not recommend making that journey when it's 83 degrees and getting warmer. UGH

    The store is great with many clothing options and more. Mike and Monica who run the place are so nice and very helpful. Apparently we really missed out by not taking advantage of the grill and ordering a Smash Burger, which will even be delivered to your campsite. 
    We will definitely be back.

  • Jaime B.
    Jun. 17, 2021

    Hells Gate State Park Campground

    Riverfront camping

    Camping right on the Snake River with Lewis & Clark Discovery Center. Lots of sites, water restrooms, showers, and fire pits. No hookups.

  • Megan K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2020

    Pines RV Park

    Pricey but had a friendly enviroment.

    I’ve been in search of local winter camping spots. I’ve never paid so much for a tent site in my entire life. It’s important to note that even though it says it’s an RV Park there are tent spots offered here.

    I think the price is high just because it’s in touristy location.

    There were enough trees to set up our hammocks!

    The biggest thing I disliked about this site is that the 30 dollars they charges us was not enough. They will charge an additional 3 dollars per head and 5 dollars for an additional car.

    If you go in a group like we did, that really adds up. 🥵

    There was a playground on site but other than that it’s nothing special.

    The park manager was very social. I don’t mind but if you want privacy you may want to stay at a different location. My partner likes the privacy camping brings. We will never return, but if you have safety concerns with children, I can see this as being a bonus.

Guide to Viola

Winchester Lake State Park Campground offers camping in a forested setting 25 miles south of Moscow, Idaho at an elevation of 3,900 feet. The park features 46 water and electric sites and 22 standard sites around a 103-acre lake stocked with various fish species. Most sites are wooded and private, with temperatures typically 10-15 degrees cooler than surrounding valley areas due to the elevation and forest cover.

What to do

Fishing from shore or small watercraft: Winchester Lake State Park is stocked with diverse fish species. "Lots of fishing we caught: blue gill, trout, bass, crappie, perch, cat fish and had a small Tiger Muskie on the line but lost it," reports one visitor to Winchester Lake State Park Campground.

Kayaking on calm waters: The lakes near Viola prohibit motorized watercraft, creating ideal conditions for paddling. "The lake is perfect for kayaking and fishing," notes a camper at Winchester Lake State Park. At Chief Timothy Park, visitors appreciate "access to water from our campsite. That is always a bonus."

Hiking through pine forests: Trail systems connect campsites to waterfront areas. A camper at Laird Park Campground mentioned, "Sweet little nature trails were pretty and easy for smaller children to walk through." The trails often feature berry bushes and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Swimming at designated beaches: While not all lakes are ideal for swimming, designated areas exist. "The park is VERY parklike with some trees, but overall there is little privacy on the loops. You are right on the Snake River (minimal view) and close to Lewiston, ID," mentions a visitor to Hells Gate State Park Campground.

What campers like

Cooler temperatures: The higher elevation glamping close to Viola provides relief during summer heat. "Our site was tucked into the pines creating a canopy of coolness in the midst of the oppressing heat of this record breaking year," shares a camper at Winchester Lake State Park.

Night sky viewing: The area's distance from major cities creates excellent stargazing conditions. "Great area for cloud watching and stargazing, but sunset was my fav price part of this location," notes a visitor at Chatcolet Campground.

Peaceful atmosphere: Many campers mention the quiet environment. "Amidst the rolling hills of farmland and open spaces emerges this deeply forested reservoir. Wonderful fishing, trout, bass, catfish, and even tiger musky," describes a camper at Winchester Lake State Park.

Wildlife encounters: The forested settings attract diverse wildlife. "Lots of wildlife viewing too! If you are lucky you may see a black bear feeding on blackberries, deer are numerous, elk frequent the lake, and one of my favorites is to watch Osprey dive in the lake for fish," shares a visitor to Freeman Creek Campground.

What you should know

Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds near Viola operate seasonally. Laird Park Campground is open only from May to September, closing during winter months when snow makes access difficult.

Limited connectivity: Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds. "NO CELL SERVICE. You just have to be present with one another," reports a Winchester Lake camper. This can be either a benefit or challenge depending on your needs.

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