Best Cabin Camping near Elgin, OR

Rustic cabin rentals near Elgin, Oregon include options at Grande Hot Springs RV Resort and Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area. Grande Hot Springs cabins feature private outdoor patios, fire pits, and soaking tubs, with full bathrooms nearby. Emigrant Springs offers rustic camping cabins with electric heating. Wallowa Lake State Park Campground provides cabin accommodations with nearby shower facilities and flushing toilets. "The cabin was rustic, the shower house was in good repair with nice hot showers. There seemed to be good space and shade around the sites offering some privacy," noted one visitor about Emigrant Springs.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse and Fry Meadows Guard Station offer more remote cabin experiences. Most cabins require reservations, especially during summer months. Pet policies vary by location—Grande Hot Springs allows pets while Fry Meadows Guard Station does not. Winter cabin stays are possible at some locations, with Emigrant Springs providing heated options. "When we arrived after dark the 200 ft path to our cabin was cleared and we could easily drag our items stacked on a tarp to our cabin. The cabin does share a wall with another party but it was funny to hear the children laugh and play. It was below zero but the electric heater kept us toasty warm," reported a winter visitor.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations—some cabins have no cooking amenities while others provide fire pits or outdoor cooking areas. The High Road Cabin offers tent spots alongside cabin accommodations with toilet facilities. Park At The River provides cabin rentals near Wallowa Lake with nearby amenities including stores and restaurants within walking distance. Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort Campground includes cabin options with toilet facilities and allows pets, though drinking water is not available on-site.

Best Cabin Sites Near Elgin, Oregon (18)

    1. Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

    42 Reviews
    Union, OR
    22 miles
    Website

    "Beautiful spot with cabins, tent and RV options. Cabins come with a private outdoor patio, fire pit and soaking tubs. Super comfy bed and a nice quiet space."

    "Tent camping is away from the RVs at this site. Comfortable, clean grounds with included hot springs pool access, indoor store, and full bathroom facilities."

    2. Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    26 Reviews
    Meacham, OR
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 983-2277

    $20 - $74 / night

    "We stopped for a night in a rustic camping cabin at Emigrant Springs in July of 2015. It was a welcome dose of green after a long day of brown along the interstate through Idaho and western Oregon."

    "When we arrived after dark the 200 ft path to our cabin was cleared and we could easily drag our items stacked on a tarp to our cabin."

    3. Fry Meadows Guard Station

    1 Review
    Elgin, OR
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 522-6290

    $40 / night

    "The building is fairly close to a road, but there is so little traffic that it doesn't bother you. I had great weather and it cooled off a lot at night so I was able to have a campfire."

    4. Wallowa Lake State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    Joseph, OR
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 432-4185

    $23 - $78 / night

    "Clean bathrooms scattered throughout, water available. Nice tree cover and a River right at the edge of where we were. There’s trails and the lake close by too. Picnic tables and nice fire pits."

    "The restroom facilities are great. The restrooms have multiple stalls of flushing toilets, running sinks with soap and paper towel dispensers. There are also showers."

    5. The High Road Cabin (two) TENT Spots

    1 Review
    Meacham, OR
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 240-9252

    $29 / night

    "This space provides a locked gate to give you privacy and peace of mind! Minimal light pollution will provide you gorgeous starry skies. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love!"

    6. Summit Guard Station Bunkhouse

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    Summerville, OR
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 522-6290

    $45 / night

    7. Park At The River

    8 Reviews
    Joseph, OR
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 432-8800

    $34 - $65 / night

    "Park at the River is in a beautiful location but it’s a full blown RV park, not a campground. The big rigs are really packed in."

    "Campsite super nice, peaceful and beautiful surroundings. Restrooms/showers very clean. Staff extremely nice."

    8. Godman Guard Station

    3 Reviews
    Dixie, WA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 843-1891

    $60 / night

    "This campsite is the usual with fire rings, water, restrooms, and picnic table. This site has a lake and there is a lot of people fishing. the site costed me about 12 dollars which is really cheap."

    "I didn’t know we had a good campground near us. The cabin is pretty cheap and was able to fit my entire family including uncles and aunts and grandparents etc."

    9. Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort Campground

    2 Reviews
    Haines, OR
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 894-2332

    $30 / night

    "On weekends in the summer, the ski lift becomes a mountain biking lift, there are hiking trails, and of course lakes."

    "Beautiful campsite, nice walk around the lake. It was mostly empty with some snow patches still on the ground."

    10. Wallowa Falls Campground

    1 Review
    Joseph, OR
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 551-6949

    "Good spacing between sites. We were here during the Off season. It was quiet and wide open. The town of Joseph was very close and with the visit."

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Cabin Reviews near Elgin, OR

133 Reviews of 18 Elgin Campgrounds


  • V
    May. 31, 2019

    Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

    Awesome Place

    Wish I’d stayed here for more than one night. Beautiful spot with cabins, tent and RV options. Cabins come with a private outdoor patio, fire pit and soaking tubs. Super comfy bed and a nice quiet space. There are full bathrooms with showers close by. Super friendly staff too! Good food, a brewery and drive in theater near by. And a nice hot springs fed pool! Great getaway!

  • Jennie R.
    May. 30, 2018

    Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    Thimbleberries and plenty of room

    We stopped for a night in a rustic camping cabin at Emigrant Springs in July of 2015. It was a welcome dose of green after a long day of brown along the interstate through Idaho and western Oregon. The cabin was rustic, the shower house was in good repair with nice hot showers. There seemed to be good space and shade around the sites offering some privacy. Great spot! Take the time to stop in Meacham on the West side of I-84 tomstop at The Oregon Trail Cafe - literally the ONLY store in this teeny town. Wonderful hospitality, the local ‘scoop’ and great breakfast.

  • Jenny J.
    Jan. 4, 2022

    Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    Winter wonderland

    When we arrived after dark the 200 ft path to our cabin was cleared and we could easily drag our items stacked on a tarp to our cabin. The cabin does share a wall with another party but it was funny to hear the children laugh and play. It was below zero but the electric heater kept us toasty warm. The bathroom and shower is about 300 ft away if you walk through two feet of snow. We brought a collapsible toilet to have on the covered porch. Drove up to the bathroom when needed. The park ranger spent all day moving snow and keeping the roads through the campground excellent. The bathrooms and showers are always clean. The day we left the park ranger came and moved another foot of snow so we could easily pack out. We brought our instant pot and warmed are already prepared foods. If you don't want things to freeze you got to keep them in your cooler. We brought lots of cozy blankets and could hotspot the computer to watch movies. Make sure you follow trip check for closures of i-84 if camping during snow.

  • Kelly N.
    Jul. 17, 2018

    Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

    Glamping with pool and hot showers

    Tent camping is away from the RVs at this site. Comfortable, clean grounds with included hot springs pool access, indoor store, and full bathroom facilities. We loved it so much that we stayed here two nights. Beware of ticks near the grass area. Cool off with ice cream and cold drinks at the store. Everyone was wonderful to work with and speak to.

  • sparkleblaster ✨.
    Jul. 2, 2025

    Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area

    Sweet but loud

    The road noise is extreme; very loud. If you can get past that the place is really sweet. The sites have water fire pit and picnic table and lots of trees for privacy. The water in the shower was hot the bathrooms are clean there's a nice trail system behind the campground. a convenient stop on the way into Portland. Minimal bugs.

  • Heidi P.
    Sep. 7, 2019

    Wallowa Lake State Park Campground

    Clean and quiet

    This campground is a nice well maintained place with clean facilities and well dispersed sites. It was a bad fire season when we were there so it’s pretty smoky in my picture.

    Clean bathrooms scattered throughout, water available. Nice tree cover and a River right at the edge of where we were. There’s trails and the lake close by too. Picnic tables and nice fire pits.

    It was a very quiet place and has several loops in the campground.

  • k
    Jul. 1, 2016

    Godman Guard Station

    Godman

    This campsite is the usual with fire rings, water, restrooms, and picnic table. This site has a lake and there is a lot of people fishing. the site costed me about 12 dollars which is really cheap.

  • Jon F.
    Sep. 2, 2018

    Grande Hot Springs RV Resort

    Picturesque.

    I wish we had more time at this spot. Beautiful scenery. Small but very clean pool. The campgrounds are very well taken care of. Pet friendly, family friendly.

  • Adam H.
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Wallowa Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful but not my favorite

    Lake is beautiful. This campground is what you expect from a state park, appreciated having showers and running water for the day we were there. Plenty to do in and around the lake.


Guide to Elgin

Cabin options near Elgin, Oregon sit within the Blue Mountain range at elevations between 4,000 and 7,000 feet, offering cooler temperatures during summer months. This region experiences warm days and cool nights from June through September, with snow possible well into May at higher elevations. Winter cabin stays can face temperatures below freezing, particularly at places like Emigrant Springs where winter conditions regularly dip below zero.

What to do

Hot springs soaking: At Grande Hot Springs RV Resort, visitors can enjoy mineral-rich soaking pools throughout the day and evening. "The hot spring fed soaking pools were open for 'twilight soak' until 11 PM which was a great touch after a long day on the road," notes one visitor.

Wildlife watching: The cabins near Grande Hot Springs back up to a wildlife refuge area. "There are many birds. The resort lies next to a wildlife refuge," shares one camper. Nature trails along creeks provide opportunities to see diverse wildlife. "Saw huge bull frogs, tadpoles, and fish. Also saw mule deer," reports another visitor.

Stargazing: The limited light pollution around cabin accommodations creates excellent stargazing conditions. The southern end of Godman Guard Station camping area "has an unobstructed 240(ish) degree view of the sky, facing south. The nearest town is too far & too small to create any loom, so on a moonless night it's incredibly dark here."

What campers like

Private outdoor spaces: Many cabin rentals in the Elgin area feature private outdoor areas. At Grande Hot Springs Resort, the yurts include "a private courtyard and soaking tub backing up to a pond looking up a hillside," according to one guest.

Historical significance: Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area offers cabin stays with historical context. "Park managers were friendly and knowledgeable about the area's rich heritage. It's centrally located to many great adventures, and really easy to find," reports one visitor.

Mountain access: Cabin accommodations at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort Campground sit at approximately 7,000 feet elevation. "The campground was immaculately maintained and had lots of recreation options. On weekends in the summer, the ski lift becomes a mountain biking lift, there are hiking trails, and of course lakes."

What you should know

Highway noise: Some cabin rentals near major roads experience traffic noise. At Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area, "the road noise is extreme; very loud. If you can get past that the place is really sweet. The sites have water fire pit and picnic table and lots of trees for privacy."

Water availability: Not all cabins provide drinking water on-site. Visitors to Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort Campground should bring their own drinking water, as none is provided at the facility.

Winter access challenges: Winter cabin stays require preparation. One Emigrant Springs visitor reported, "When we arrived after dark the 200 ft path to our cabin was cleared and we could easily drag our items stacked on a tarp to our cabin. It was below zero but the electric heater kept us toasty warm."

Tips for camping with families

Educational programs: Some cabin areas offer special programming for children. "The Jr rangers program for the children was wonderful and hands on," notes a visitor to Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area. Park rangers conduct "informed classes about animals in the forest."

Lake activities: Wallowa Lake State Park Campground provides cabin options near water recreation. "It is near the lake, clean, with showers. There are go carts and mini golf nearby for families, and the gondola provides gorgeous views," reports one camper.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Cabin locations often provide up-close nature experiences. "The nature trail to the lake" at Anthony Lakes allows for wildlife viewing. "Lots of chipmunks, so watch what you leave out (even momentarily)," warns one visitor.

Tips from RVers

Site spacing considerations: At Park At The River near Wallowa Lake, cabin and RV sites vary in privacy. "They have 49 full hookup sites and they definitely pack them in there. We opted for a river site which is dry camping but much quieter and a bit more dispersed."

Seasonal availability: RV sites with cabins have different peak seasons. "We arrived in late November, when it was cold, snowy, and practically empty. But the campground and all of its facilities were open, and the camp host was extremely friendly and helpful!" notes a Wallowa Lake visitor.

Amenities access: Cabin stays at RV parks often provide additional conveniences. "There are all kinds of amenities within walking distance: stores, restaurants, mini golf, etc.," reports a visitor to Park At The River.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Elgin, OR is Grande Hot Springs RV Resort with a 4.5-star rating from 42 reviews.

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