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Best Cabin Camping near Heron, MT

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Cabin accommodations near Heron include historic guard stations and fire lookouts within the Kootenai National Forest. Bull River Guard Station offers a cozy cabin experience with multiple beds that can accommodate families, while Gem Peak Lookout sits on 30-foot stilts with beds for two people. "Awesome guard station! Cozy little cabin type that fits a family of 4 perfectly. Right by the Bull River with great fishing and fly fishing areas," notes one visitor. Most cabins have electricity, though amenities vary considerably between locations. Lunch Peak Lookout provides toilets and picnic tables but lacks running water, while the Bull River Guard Station offers more comprehensive facilities.

Historic lookout towers and renovated guard stations provide unique overnight options with varying levels of rustic amenities. Reservations are required for these Forest Service cabins, with availability often limited, especially during summer months. While some cabins welcome pets, others like Gem Peak Lookout prohibit animals. "This Lookout is worth the drive - no hiking involved. It sits on 30 foot stilts and is stocked with plenty of firewood by the local USFS," according to one review. For those seeking more amenities, Trout Creek Motel & RV Park offers cabin rentals with access to showers, toilets, and electric hookups year-round.

Most forest service cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own bedding, food, cookware, and lighting. The Bull River Guard Station is reported to have mice, which is "to be expected from a building from 1908," as one reviewer noted. Water availability varies significantly between locations - Gem Peak Lookout has no running water, though "there are creeks all the way to the Lookout." Visitors should prepare for limited or no cell service and bring emergency supplies regardless of season. For guests seeking more conveniences, private campgrounds with cabin rentals in Trout Creek offer more amenities but typically at higher rates than forest service cabins.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Heron, Montana (32)

    1. Bull River Guard Station

    2 Reviews
    Noxon, MT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 827-3533

    $75 / night

    "This old Guard Station is in the perfect location. Easy to drive to and close to miles and miles of trails in the Kootenai National Forest."

    "Cozy little cabin type that fits a family of 4 perfectly. Right by the Bull River with great fishing and fly fishing areas and swimming in the Bull River."

    2. Gem Peak Lookout Rental

    1 Review
    Noxon, MT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 827-3533

    $45 / night

    "This Lookout is worth the drive - no hiking involved. It sits on 30 foot stilts and is stocked with plenty of firewood by the local USFS."

    3. Trout Creek Motel & RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Trout Creek, MT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 827-3268

    "It's near the Idaho and Montana border. I found plenty of time to just chill while looking for a more long term spot."

    "Close to town and when we stayed (early October) there were plenty of open RV sites. It almost felt like we had the place to ourselves."

    4. Camp Coeur D Alene

    45 Reviews
    Coeur d'Alene, ID
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 664-4471

    $39 - $83 / night

    "Even though the sites are small and close together, they are at different levels as you go up the hill combined with the sites and cabins being tucked under the giant pines, gives you a sense of privacy"

    "We booked through Airbnb. when we arrived, we learned that the campground wa San old KOA. it had a decent shower room and we stayed in a small, clean cabin right by the entrance of the park."

    5. Kootenai River Campground

    8 Reviews
    Troy, MT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 295-4090

    "Rest water and electric. Tent sites. Owners are great people. Very helpful for sure. They have a path you can walk down right to the Kootanie river with chairs and picnic tables to sit on. Very nice."

    "Unfortunately, my two year old son didn’t settle for bed easily when camping. I ended up in hotels a couple nights, just because I didn’t want to bother the other campers."

    6. Mirror Lake: Bigfoot Campout

    2 Reviews
    Sagle, ID
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (619) 647-9717

    $49 - $69 / night

    "Book. You won't regret it.  The campground is just far enough away to feel secluded but not too far that it's hard to get to.  The views of Mirror Lake are just phenomenal. "

    "Great place to stay, very close to the lake ($5 access). Only about 20 minutes from Sandpoint.  Clean and clear camping spot.  Follow the directions you get from Dyrt!"

    7. Lunch Peak Lookout

    1 Review
    Hope, ID
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 263-5111

    $35 / night

    "There's a lovely hiking trail from the parking area as well which leads to even more spectacular views. Recommended for a day trip or overnight!"

    8. Waldron Campground — Farragut State Park

    5 Reviews
    Bayview, ID
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 683-2425

    "Pros: most sites are large and well appointed with paved driveways and gravel pad for picnic table, fire pit, and tents if you have them. Water and electricity at site. Plenty of trails to walk."

    "This is one huge park. I wanted to stay here as my father went through Naval basic training here in 1942.  Since then the base has been turned into a college and then into a state park.  "

    9. Travel America RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Sagle, ID
    29 miles
    +1 (208) 263-6522

    "Lots of grass and trees, nice convenience store."

    10. Little Guard Lookout

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    Murray, ID
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 783-2363

    $55 / night

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  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Camp Coeur D Alene

    Tucked in the side of the mountain on the water

    Even though the sites are small and close together, they are at different levels as you go up the hill combined with the sites and cabins being tucked under the giant pines, gives you a sense of privacy. It's a really cute campground/resort. They offer tent area, Rv area and log cabins of various sizes. Pool. Boat launch with access to coeur d'Alene lake. Beautiful setting. Cell signal is good.

  • Joe B.
    Jul. 3, 2021

    By the Way Campground

    Great Stay, Wonderful Managers.

    Our family had a great one night stay. It was very last minute but they had a tent spot available. They do have around fifteen RV spots a few small cabins, and a handful of tent spots. The tent spots are around the perimeter of a gazebo that had electric hookup. They have four total restrooms, two of those have showers, and they have a laundry facility available as well. Everything was clean and we'll kept! Planning on staying again!

  • Juice B.
    Aug. 29, 2019

    Fairview Ranger Station

    Great location, nicely restored

    Only spent 1 night here in Aug 2019, but it was amazing. The cabin itself is a nicely restored 2 story with kitchen (including gas refrigerator and range) and sleeping space for 6, with folding futon downstairs and 1 full size upstairs across from 2 singles. Nicely fenced in yard gives an extra feeling of security when you hear the bears or wolves at night. There's a nice sized fire ring and plenty of wood in the garage. There was even a bike in the garage. Although unrestored, there are 2 cabins out back, within the yard. One was the original mess hall, and the other was the bunkhouse. Behind those, there's a well made horseshoe tossing area. Gas lights provide plenty of light in the ranger station. Bring your own water and bedding. There's a well kept outhouse, just outside the gated area. Can't wait to return.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 6, 2023

    Waldron Campground — Farragut State Park

    Mostly a great campground

    Pros: most sites are large and well appointed with paved driveways and gravel pad for picnic table, fire pit, and tents if you have them. Water and electricity at site. Plenty of trails to walk. Three dump and water stations. Cons: check in is way too late (2 pm), they require you to check in at visitor center, and the parking lot is not large enough to accommodate all the rvs checking in at 2 pm. Other con is no campsites on the water. The shoreline is very scenic but the camp and surroundings not so much. Just overstocked young forest. Also our electric post was damaged so cord kept coming unhooked. Had to bungee cord it.

  • Tara L.
    Jul. 18, 2018

    Camp Coeur D Alene

    Everuthing was relaxed and easy

    We booked through Airbnb. when we arrived, we learned that the campground wa San old KOA. it had a decent shower room and we stayed in a small, clean cabin right by the entrance of the park. We also saw tent campers. You could take paddle boats out onto the lake if you wanted. We had a picnic table and an area for a fire. we all had a nice time.

  • Jayson B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2024

    North Haven Campground

    Nice tent/RTT in back.

    I couldn’t book through Dyrt in app on the date. I called and booked with Munro on busy 4th weekend and got it done. A very nice stay on very loud 4th weekend of fireworks at Bonners Ferry(to be expected). Campsite with fire ring, wooded, picnic table was awesome. Bathhouse and facilities were very clean. Wood, icecream, laundry detergent, and more for sale at office/bathhouse. Definitely, stay again.

  • Erin A.
    Jun. 17, 2021

    Wolf Lodge Campground

    Lots of Activities

    Cute campground with plenty to do and lots of amenities. Canoe and float rentals, live music on weekends. Full hook ups, clean showers and laundry too. It was perfect for our quick stop over. Only downside was no fire rings.

  • David P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2024

    North Haven Campground

    Awesome facility

    Modern and beautiful campground. Close to all the wonders of Idaho's panhandle. They have several back in and pull through sites with more on the way. Choice of full hookups, or water and electric. Their showers are emaculant and luxurious. Wife refused to use ours. They have luxury cabins and covered wagon glamping. Very family and senior friendly. Reasonably priced, can't loose booking here.

  • B
    May. 21, 2023

    Sedlmayer's Resort & Campground

    A great quiet campground on the lake front.

    My wife accidentally came across this private campground, which turned into a great stay. Located in northern Idaho and right on Spirit Lake, this campground has 31 RV sites that can accommodate various sizes of RVs. Every site has 20, 30& 50 amp electrical service however, only sites 1 through 21 have sewer. If you need a pull-through site, then go with #14 through#19, or#21.

    The campground has a lakeside restaurant, boat slips for campers, and a small general store. The area was well maintained and clean. There are numerous mature cedar trees providing shade and privacy throughout the campground. My only complaint is that only 5 fire pits are located throughout the campground. This campground seems to be a local known quiet gem worth checking out for family fun.

Guide to Heron

Discover the charm of cabin camping near Heron, Montana, where you can immerse yourself in nature while enjoying cozy accommodations.

Cabins are available at Bull River Guard Station

  • Experience a historic stay at Bull River Guard Station, featuring a cozy cabin that accommodates families with plenty of beds.
  • Nestled close to the Kootenai National Forest, this location offers easy access to miles of scenic trails for hiking and exploring.
  • Enjoy the rustic charm of a cabin built in 1908, surrounded by nature, though be prepared for some wildlife encounters.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $50 to $100

  • At Gem Peak Lookout Rental, you can enjoy stunning views from a lookout cabin, typically priced around $75 per night.
  • The Avery Creek Cabin offers a unique experience with a price point of about $60, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat.
  • For a more adventurous stay, consider the Lunch Peak Lookout, where you can enjoy breathtaking views for approximately $80 a night.

Fishing and outdoor activities abound

  • The Bull River Guard Station is located near the Bull River, providing excellent fishing opportunities right at your doorstep.
  • Enjoy hiking and exploring the beautiful trails in the Kootenai National Forest, accessible from your cabin at Gem Peak Lookout Rental.
  • For those who love a challenge, the area around Lunch Peak Lookout offers rugged terrain and stunning vistas, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

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