Best Cabin Camping near Fort Sill, OK
"The cabins at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area offer a beautiful setting, but military ordinance can be noisy even inside a cabin," notes one visitor. Several locations around Fort Sill, Oklahoma list cabin rentals with varying amenities on The Dyrt. Camp Doris in the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge provides rustic cabin accommodations with basic amenities. Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area (LETRA) on Fort Sill military base features log cabin rentals on a small peninsula with views of Mount Scott and the lake. These cabins include one full-size bed and a small futon, accommodating two adults and possibly one small child. Military Park Fort Sill Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area offers cabin rentals with electricity, water hookups, and bathroom facilities. The Burkburnett-Wichita Falls KOA, located just across the Texas border, provides cabin options with more amenities.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. LETRA cabins require guests to bring their own bedding linens, blankets, and towels. According to a review, "Cabin 3 was $80 nightly" at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area. Fort Cobb State Park Campground, located about an hour from Fort Sill, offers cabin rentals year-round with more amenities than the rustic options closer to Fort Sill. Reservations are essential for cabin rentals, especially during peak seasons and weekends. A reviewer mentioned that "the tent spots rarely fill up, but RV/Camper and cabin rentals fill up quickly so reservations are a must." Most cabins allow pets, though specific policies vary by location.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. One reviewer advised "packing extra eating utensils, condiments and any other items that you would take camping" when staying in LETRA cabins. Kitchen facilities vary widely between locations, with some cabins offering only basic amenities while others provide more complete setups. The KOA cabins typically include more furnishings and amenities than those at the wildlife refuge or military recreation areas. On-site camp stores at some locations offer basic provisions, firewood, and ice. Visitors staying at cabins on Fort Sill military base should note that passes must be acquired at the Visitor's Center at the Sheridan Entrance, which requires a background check for each adult over 16 years old.