Best Cabin Camping near Missoula, MT

Several cabin options exist near Missoula, Montana, ranging from basic rustic structures to fully-equipped accommodations. The Missoula KOA Holiday offers 179 sites including cabin rentals with electricity, while The Holmestead provides a dry cabin situated alongside a stream. Most cabins include beds, refrigerators, and basic cooking facilities, though amenities vary significantly between locations. "The cabins are adorable. The grounds are SO well maintained and the owners are super nice," noted one visitor about Bearmouth RV Park's cabins.

Rustic forest service cabins like West Fork Butte Lookout provide more remote experiences with minimal amenities, while resort-style cabins at places like Granite Peak RV Resort and Turah RV Park offer more comfortable accommodations with heating and electricity. The Jack Saloon features cabins equipped with "bed, coffee maker, bathroom with toiletries, mini fridge and microwave," according to a recent review. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months from May through September when most facilities operate at full capacity. Many locations permit pets in cabin accommodations for an additional fee.

Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels unless specifically noted otherwise. Kitchen facilities vary widely—some cabins feature only outdoor fire pits with cooking grates, while others include microwaves and refrigerators. A camper at Douglas Creek Cabin wrote that it was "Very cute little cabin nestled next to a small creek" with "a couple bunk beds" that was "definitely warm enough to survive." On-site camp stores at larger establishments like the KOAs stock essential supplies, though packing food and personal items beforehand is recommended as rural cabin locations may be distant from grocery stores.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Missoula, Montana (32)

    1. Missoula KOA Holiday

    44 Reviews
    Missoula, MT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 549-0881

    $75 - $192 / night

    "From the bike rental to the playground, putt putt golf, swimming pool (2 Adult hot tubs - very clean)."

    "For example, for a premium price, you can get a site with your own private dog run.  Two older but OKay hot tubs and a heated swimming pool.  Bicycle and other stuff rental. "

    2. Granite Peak RV Resort

    13 Reviews
    Frenchtown, MT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 543-9400

    $40 - $150 / night

    "Granite Peak Rv

    Missoula, MT

    #58, gravel Pad, grass area, picnic table 

    OTA: 7 channels

    Verizon 4g/4 bars

    ATT 4g/3bars

    Internet pretty weak from our site."

    "Nice store, good pool, good play ground, mini golf, paved roads between gravel pad sites. Trees that in a few years will provide great shade but not quite yet."

    3. Beavertail Hill State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Clinton, MT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 542-5561

    $24 - $30 / night

    "The park manager is super friendly and nice. The 1 mile Nature Trail around the area is really well maintained and beautiful. There are 2 Tipi sites you can rent as well."

    "Nature trail was fun and bathrooms were excellent. Very clean. Camp host was friendly as well. Power hook ups. Firewood vending machine!!!!!"

    4. Turah RV Park and Store

    2 Reviews
    Bonner, MT
    10 miles
    +1 (406) 258-9773

    $25 - $55 / night

    "We did not have reservations so got a last spot by dumpsters, water and power, no sewer."

    "Quiet, tree-lined location. Friendly people. Bathroom and laundry rooms clean and functional."

    5. Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground

    8 Reviews
    Clinton, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 825-3183

    $40 - $100 / night

    "$42 for fire pit and picnic table! No privacy between the spots. That said, it’s a very beautiful setting with big trees, and very quiet. Nice playground for the kids ."

    "The laundry facilities were great. The showers were clean and hot. There was an adorable restaurant in the campground. Every single staff member we came across was so friendly."

    6. Turah Store & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Bonner, MT
    10 miles

    "Great little store and friendliest people"

    7. The Holmestead - Dry Cabin

    1 Review
    Frenchtown, MT
    14 miles
    +1 (913) 205-2563

    $145 / night

    "This cabin is so lovely, my dogs had a blast playing in the stream. I was happy to have a big real bed!"

    8. The Jack Saloon

    3 Reviews
    Lolo, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 273-6264

    $80 - $110 / night

    "We stayed at one of the cabins, small but with everything that you need (bed, coffee maker, bathroom with toiletries, mini fridge and microwave)."

    "4 cabins and a bar on site."

    9. Jocko Hollow Campground

    5 Reviews
    Arlee, MT
    22 miles
    +1 (406) 726-3336

    "Small camp, has shower, and laundry. I was by a lovely gurgling creek. Only drawback was highway traffic. But convenient from 93."

    "This campground is nice and small and tucked away so that you can explore the woods and wilderness around it. It is very well kept and a great value for the price."

    10. West Fork Butte Lookout

    3 Reviews
    Lolo, MT
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 329-3814

    $55 / night

    "I think west fork butte is one of the coolest locations to stay at if you can get a reservation. No running water but there’s a wood stove with plenty of firewood and a pit toilet."

    "Remote cabin is just enough to stay warm and dry at the top of the world. Stayed in June and needed to keep the fire going all night for warmth."

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Cabin Reviews near Missoula, MT

169 Reviews of 32 Missoula Campgrounds


  • C
    Aug. 13, 2020

    Missoula KOA Holiday

    New Favorite . . .

    This place is on my shortlist for favorites for my week long getaway with my daughter who is 5. To be honest I was a bit concerned after reading a couple reviews describing the place. But hey, we all have bad days, and if I can read 90% positive vibe from a review I will check it out. I will say This place is an oasis that is in a manufactured home area that is very nice. Once you are in, it is a pure KOA experience. So far no company consistently does better than OK always across the board.

    Could not be happier with the customer service, and the staff that work here. Just simply top notch. They represent the true spirit of the KOA campgrounds. they lead you to your campsite, they will deliver wood for you, they monitor the pool at all times, make it easy to rent a little bike, and Wednesday through Saturday they have ice cream socials.

    I was a bit surprised that I did not see more children here. They have all the amenities that they have in Billings. I think some of the other reviews do not paint a quality picture of this place from a child’s eye. This is my daughters favorite place. From the bike rental to the playground, putt putt golf, swimming pool (2 Adult hot tubs - very clean).

    Of course as Tenters the big thing I look at is where I am pounding in my stakes :-) and the grass here in Missoula is perfect. They have several very creative approaches to tent sites. The one that I am staying at has a tent circle, five sites in the round, facing outward, fenced on each side with a picnic table, stand up barbecue, fire pit that is grated, picnic table, running water, electricity, and nice grass. I wish more campgrounds had this creative approach. Everything is well spread out and segregated between cabins, centers, and RV’s.

    They even have two really nice teepees in the center of the campground. They are super deluxe and the next time I come here I will be staying in one of them. See the photos.

    The campground store is the best stock store of all the KOA’s that I stayed in on this trip. They have everything from ice cream sandwiches to souvenirs.

    The facilities are well-maintained and very clean. I’d like the cypher locks on the bathrooms/showers for safety. The driveways are well-maintained, they have a painted bike path for riders. Overall this was just wonderful!

    If you have a couple days here I would suggest a 40 minute drive to the National Bison Range. The kids will love it!

    PS - My daughter wanted me to add that they have three very large bunnies that roll around the campground. She loves them.

  • Bradley H.
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Lolo Hot Springs Campground

    Lo Lo Hot Springs is Hot!

    Very nice campground across Hwy. 12 in Montana. Campground is ill defined so it feels more like camping out in the woods. Fire pits with picnic tables. 30 amp electric with water. Dump station on site. $38.50 per night or $25.50 with senior discount. Cabins are available and there is numerous tent sites. Pretty nice campground. Across the highway is Lo Lo Hot Springs. Very rustic with a $8.00 entry fee. Inside group tub and outside pool. There is a lodge and bar also on site. We spent 5 days in our 5th wheel at LoLo.

  • N
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA

    Family friendly, not really “camping”

    If you’re looking for family friendly, this is your spot. Lots of kids activities. Free breakfast. Washrooms, showers and laundry facility available. Scenically, it’s not very pretty. Sites are very close together with little privacy. Our spot was so small we couldn’t fit our tent, picnic table and fire pit in it. We had to park somewhere else, and move the picnic table our. If you prefer exploring nature and quiet, this isn’t the park for you.

  • Megan B.
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Camp Paxson

    Amazing!

    Sone of my favorite summer memories are at this campground. Primitive cabins with electricity and bunk beds but nothing else. Dock to jump off of. Trails all over seely lake. An area with benches surrounding the fire and a stage. Easy to get to.

  • Carla S.
    Jul. 28, 2016

    Hogback Homestead

    Back In Time

    Take a trip back in time with this camp and up to Hogback where you can dig for Montana fossils. Lots of good hiking, no bathrooms but fire pits and creek and firewood available!! So fun camping here with our family!

  • K
    Mar. 23, 2024

    Douglas Creek Cabin

    Great Little Cabin with friendly neighbors

    Very cute little cabin nestled next to a small creek. The area was very pretty, but had some broken fencing allowing tons of cows to surround the cabin on the morning. Very funny, but a little odd. Trip in was easy enough, road was slightly rutted, but nothing intolerable. A couple bunk beds were in the cabin, and it was definitely warm enough to survive.

  • Daniella M.
    Jun. 19, 2019

    The Jack Saloon

    Nice and peaceful

    We stayed at one of the cabins, small but with everything that you need (bed, coffee maker, bathroom with toiletries, mini fridge and microwave). There are several cute hiking trails with gorgeous scenery. Also, the saloon offers good comfort food and beverages.

  • Angela G.
    May. 15, 2021

    Polson-Flathead Lake KOA

    Beautiful campground

    Beautiful spot with great views of Flathead Lake. The RV sites were nice and spacious and level with their own patio and chairs. They also offer cabins and tent sites. Some tent sites have water and electric. I was car camping and I had a strange campsite by the cabins for a tent but I couldn't park at the site. There was a small lot close by so that was fine but it also seemed pretty far from the bathrooms. The bathroom was very clean and I loved the private showers. The laundry area was spacious and clean. They also had several brochures on local activities. The wifi didn't seem to reach the tent sites though.

  • Julie P.
    Aug. 23, 2016

    Gird Point

    Gorgeous!!

    Gird Point Campground which is located in the Bitterroot National Forest is gorgeous. I love camping in Montana- I honestly have never had a bad experience camping anywhere in Montana. Gird Point is definitely no exception. My favorite part about this campsite is that it is located at the top of a peak. Camping on this peak definitely has gorgeous views, no doubt. There are three different mountain ranges that you are able to look out and see. Honestly, this is the best thing to wake up to. Talk about picturesque. You are able to stay in the lookout which has two beds that you are able to put your sleeping bags/pads on, and the lookout sleeps 4 people. When I went, we did have 4 people and it fit us pretty well. There is also a wood stove that works great for heating up water and cooking. The lookout also comes with some utensils and other amenities. Obviously, you do need to bring your own bathing supplies, sleeping supplies, food and drinks. You are able to drive to a certain point and then you do have to hike the remainder of the length to the lookout. The hike isn't too bad.


Guide to Missoula

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

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Missoula KOA Holiday, which features cabins equipped with essential amenities and access to a heated swimming pool.
  • At Granite Peak RV Resort, you can find clean cabins along with family-friendly facilities like mini-golf and a playground.
  • Experience the charm of Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground, where cozy cabins are nestled in a beautiful wooded setting, complete with a restaurant on-site.

Explore the scenic beauty of Lolo National Forest

  • The West Fork Butte Lookout offers stunning views and a remote cabin experience, perfect for those who appreciate breathtaking landscapes.
  • Stay at The Jack Saloon, where you can enjoy nearby hiking trails that lead to picturesque mountain scenery.
  • Experience the tranquility of Jocko Hollow Campground, located near a creek and surrounded by lush greenery, ideal for nature lovers.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

  • Take advantage of the outdoor activities available at Turah RV Park and Store, where you can enjoy fishing, hiking, and exploring the beautiful surroundings.
  • At The Holmestead - Dry Cabin, guests can relax by the stream or embark on nearby hiking adventures.
  • The Turah Store & Campground provides a great base for exploring local trails and enjoying outdoor activities in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cabin rentals are available in Missoula, Montana?

The Missoula area offers a diverse selection of cabin rentals ranging from rustic to modern accommodations. Missoula KOA Holiday provides well-maintained cabins with amenities suitable for families. For a more primitive experience, Camp Paxson offers basic cabins with electricity and bunk beds but minimal additional amenities. Other options include small but fully-equipped cabins with bathrooms, coffee makers, mini-fridges, and microwaves. Some properties feature cabins nestled beside creeks or within forested settings, providing a true Montana wilderness experience while maintaining essential comforts.

Where are cabins located near Missoula, MT and what surroundings can I expect?

Cabins near Missoula are nestled in diverse natural settings throughout the region. Douglas Creek Cabin offers a secluded creek-side experience with beautiful surroundings, though you might encounter local cattle wandering nearby. The Jack Saloon features cabins adjacent to scenic hiking trails with gorgeous mountain views. Many cabins are located in forested areas providing a true wilderness feel, while others sit near recreational waters like Seeley Lake. Depending on your chosen location, you can expect mountains, forests, streams, or lake views, with most properties offering fire pits and outdoor seating to enjoy Montana's natural beauty.

What is the price range for cabin rentals in Missoula compared to KOA options?

Cabin rentals in the Missoula area vary significantly in price based on amenities and location. Lolo Hot Springs Campground offers cabins at moderate rates with camping spots nearby at $38.50 per night (or $25.50 with senior discounts). KOA properties tend to be on the higher end of the price spectrum, with Polson-Flathead Lake KOA offering premium cabin options with lake views. Public forest service cabins are typically more affordable but more rustic. Generally, expect to pay $75-200+ per night depending on amenities, with KOAs charging premium rates for their family-friendly facilities and additional services like free breakfast at some locations.

When is the best season to rent a cabin in Missoula, MT for outdoor activities?

Late spring through early fall (May to September) is the ideal time for cabin rentals in Missoula. Summer (June-August) offers perfect conditions for hiking, fishing, and water activities, with Gird Point in the Bitterroot National Forest providing gorgeous mountain scenery during this peak season. September brings beautiful fall colors with fewer crowds. Hogback Homestead offers excellent summer hiking opportunities and even fossil hunting. While some cabins remain open year-round, winter access can be challenging due to snow, especially for more remote properties. Road conditions vary seasonally, so check accessibility before booking if traveling outside summer months.