Best Cabin Camping near Lyons, OR

Rustic cabins dot the forested landscapes surrounding Lyons, Oregon, with options ranging from basic shelters to furnished accommodations. Silver Falls State Park offers cabins with electricity, heat, and beds, while Smith Creek Village provides cozy cabins with two rooms separated into dining and sleeping areas. A recent review noted, "The cabins are small but comfortable with heat, lights, and beds. Covered porch is nice to sit and listen to the rain." Most cabins include picnic tables and fire rings, with bathrooms typically located a short walk away rather than inside the units. River Bend County Park features creekside cabins described as "super cute" by visitors, providing easy access to the South Santiam River.

Depending on the location, pet policies vary significantly across cabin rentals. Several campgrounds like Silver Falls State Park offer pet-friendly cabin options, though some properties have specific restrictions. "The yurts are heated, and a couple of them are pet friendly, which is great for us," mentioned one camper about Champoeg State Heritage Area. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when cabins book quickly. Many locations operate year-round, including Detroit Lake State Recreation Area and Champoeg State Park, though winter stays often require advance planning due to limited availability.

Basic cabins typically provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and sleeping bags. Kitchen facilities vary widely across properties—some offer only outdoor fire pits with grill attachments, while others include small refrigerators, microwaves, and basic cooking supplies. "The cabin has two small rooms, with a dining area and a sleeping area. There's no fancy appliances but we brought an electric cooler to keep our food cold," wrote one visitor about their Smith Creek Village experience. Nearby stores in Sublimity and Detroit offer groceries and camping supplies, though prices tend to be higher than in larger towns. Most cabin guests bring food, beverages, flashlights, and additional lighting options, especially for properties with limited electricity.

Best Cabin Sites Near Lyons, Oregon (42)

    1. Silver Falls State Park Campground

    76 Reviews
    Mehama, OR
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 873-8681

    $24 - $68 / night

    "The cabins are small but comfortable with heat, lights, and beds.  Covered porch is nice to sit and listen to the rain."

    "General: Two loops with a mix of electric and non-electric sites plus cabins. 

    Site Quality: All sites have paved, level camper pads, a picnic table, and a fire ring."

    2. Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park

    12 Reviews
    Mehama, OR
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 894-7533

    $89 - $250 / night

    "My family stayed in one of the tiny cabins. The cabin was very clean and well kept. The cabin was nearby a few other similar cabins, but everything felt very private."

    "We stayed in a rustic cabin at this park and it was perfect. Two full beds and two small bunks make for an affordable spot for friends to gather. Book in advance because it fills up fast."

    3. Detroit Lake State Recreation Area Campground

    42 Reviews
    Detroit, OR
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 854-3346

    $15 - $63 / night

    "It was cool & well-shaded, with a short path to the lake."

    "I think we got lucky with a cancellation because the  campsite was booked solid but one full hook up site close to lake was available about 2 weeks before our trip.  "

    4. Camp Dakota

    5 Reviews
    Scotts Mills, OR
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 873-7432

    $55 - $300 / night

    "The running water is drinkable. The showers are amazing, 1 quarter per minute.  The store has everything but adult beverages."

    "I booked this to get close to a hike I wanted to do. Showed up at night and left in the morning."

    5. Champoeg State Heritage Area Campground

    72 Reviews
    Donald, OR
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 678-1251

    $24 - $168 / night

    "The yurts are heated, and a couple of them are pet friendly, which is great for us! There is a small table in each yurt."

    "I stayed in the 1 of 5 tent spaces. They were a bit close to the other sites, but still large enough for a few tents if needed."

    6. River Bend County Park

    16 Reviews
    Cascadia, OR
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 967-3917

    $26 - $70 / night

    "In addition to the paved driveway for our trailer, there always a nice, large concrete pad for the picnic table with a fire pit built on to the corner."

    "Nice level sites with water and electric. Dump station on site. The sites are private with picnic tables and fire pits. The bathrooms are very nice. Peeked inside some of the creekside cabins."

    7. Carsner Tree Farm (CTF)

    2 Reviews
    Lebanon, OR
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 223-3139

    $35 - $45 / night

    "The location was perfect for us, since we planned some hikes around the area."

    "Lots of amenities and community fire-pit. Come check them out and leave them some love."

    8. Feyrer Park

    6 Reviews
    Molalla, OR
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 742-4414

    $37 - $46 / night

    "Lots of Camping and RV spots with plenty of day use picnic tables, covered areas, playgrounds for kids as well as ramps for boat launching for fishing!"

    "Feyrer Park campground is only about 30 miles off I-5, but by the end of those 30 miles you are fully ensconced in country quiet and tall, sheltering green."

    9. Albany-Corvallis KOA

    14 Reviews
    Albany, OR
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 967-8521

    "This is a good sized KOA that was easily located off the highway. Check in procedures after hours were straight forward."

    "Great campground with nicely spaced and well maintained sites. Clean restrooms, laundry and pool on site. There is a small playground too. Close to Corvalis but you do get a lot of road noise."

    10. Mt Hood Village Resort

    47 Reviews
    Rhododendron, OR
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "So, one of the standard cabins here was the perfect compromise. Roof over our heads, actual beds, room for three of us to be able to gear up for the day."

    "is not good, not even by the “lounge”, tiny house and cabins available for rent (pet friendly options available) which is cool, laundry facility, cafe/bakery on site, nice store with good variety of food"

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Cabin Reviews near Lyons, OR

403 Reviews of 42 Lyons Campgrounds


  • L
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Champoeg State Heritage Area Campground

    Good for biking, heated yurts, smaller tent spots

    We've been here 3 times, once for tent camping and twice in a yurt. The yurts are heated, and a couple of them are pet friendly, which is great for us! There is a small table in each yurt. Theres a couch and a bunk bed for sleeping arrangements, with the lower bunk larger than the top bunk. Great walking trails and day use areas, and our favorite thing about this place is biking on the biking trails surrounding the area. Beautiful and close to civilization for a quick and low key camping trip. Great for beginner campers and families!

  • Marcus M.
    Jan. 15, 2021

    Olallie Lake Resort

    Correction

    There are a couple differences between the Olallie Lake Resort and its facilities vs The Olallie Lake Guard Station Cabin. Although near to each other on the lake, and both managed by the  resort staff, the Guard Station Cabin is owed by the Forest Service. They do not allow pets in the cabin or in your car when you rent it. 

    The resort rents a number of rustic cabins themselves, along with two yurts, and operates a number of nearby campgrounds, the store, and the boat rentals.

    The Guard Station Cabin must be rented from Recreation.gov , and has much less basic facilities, kitchen with hot & cold running water.  Propane powered stove/oven,  refrigerator , and built in lights.  Pit toilet nearby,

    I believe the other reviews refer to the resort's cabins.

  • Derek N.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Jun. 12, 2023

    Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park

    Very nice cabin getaway

    Smith Creek Village is such a great place for easy lodging in nature. My family stayed in one of the tiny cabins. The cabin was very clean and well kept. The cabin was nearby a few other similar cabins, but everything felt very private. There was nice walking paths and a large grass area supplied with lawn games.

    We decided to take the easy route this particular trip and ate all our meals at the Big Leaf Coffeehouse. The food there is fantastic and the building has a cozy lodge vibe.

    Another thing that I loved about Smith Creek Village is that although the Silver Falls state park is always busy, Smith Creek Village is not. It feels like a hidden gem inside the state park. We definitely plan on coming back.

  • Jason G.
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Mt Hood Village Resort

    The Ultimate Mt Hood Base Camp

    Not my normal camping scene, but decided to for an early summer ski session with the kids, we didn't want to completely rough it, but also didn't want to pay hotel prices. So, one of the standard cabins here was the perfect compromise. Roof over our heads, actual beds, room for three of us to be able to gear up for the day. But still had a fire pit outside, and picnic table for outdoor cooking. (Also the standard cabins don't have bathrooms, so you still need to go to the shared restrooms.)

    The property overall was really nice, lots of amenities. We also took a walk through the RV/Tent camp sites. Its very similar to a KOA style of resort. We enjoyed it for what it was.

  • C
    Jul. 17, 2017

    Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park

    Cozy cabins, close to falls.

    We stayed in a rustic cabin at this park and it was perfect. Two full beds and two small bunks make for an affordable spot for friends to gather. Book in advance because it fills up fast. The cabins are basic, but do have electricity. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained. The tent sites were pretty close to each other and there were a lot of kids. Walked to the waterfalls from the cabin in the early am, amazing!

  • Cindy U.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2018

    Clear Lake Resort

    Best place to canoe

    A small quaint Resort. Would love to stay at the cabins, but my schedule is the same as everyone else. Was told by the Ranger to come and stay after Labor Day, they are open year round. I find it easy to bring my kayak up and use the lake to enjoy rowing around. This would be a great place for those paddle boards. The lake is for non-motorized boats. Can do fishing too. The Lodge is open as a restaurant between Memorial to Labor day. Boat rentals, cabin rentals and tent sites avaiable check the www.linnparks.com or call (541) 967-3917. A must to RSVP

  • Lauren A.
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park

    Beautiful location-great hiking nearby!

    This campground is one I wanted to visit for the chance to check out the hiking trail nearby that has tons of waterfalls along it (Ten Falls Trail). I wasn't sure I would be able to hike very far and I was right. I hiked down into the canyon to walk behind South Falls. It was spectacular! I’m glad I hiked that particular trial since I only had enough energy for that one. It was quite steep down into the canyon and wet in most areas. Watch your step! The full trail is 8.2 miles. They had a nice place to buy snacks and meals, a gift shop, and had nice printed trail information posted at the trailhead. The campground itself isn’t huge and was fully booked, but it is decently laid out (sites have nice space between them). Most sites are shaded. They sell firewood, have a pavilion with picnic tables, a playground for the kids, and have a few small cabins you can rent by the night. The campground is kind of close to a somewhat busy road, but the noise wasn’t too bad. The bathhouse was clean and approximately 100 yards from my campsite down a footpath. The only thing I was disappointed to see was that two of the 4 showers were out of order. I had fantastic cell service here (AT&T) and was able to text, call, and go online on my phone (which is nice since I work online). Given the fact that I was unable to physically do more hiking this trip, I would definitely come back to this campground to try another section of the trail to see more waterfalls since the trailhead is only 1.5 miles from the campground.

  • Nedra D.
    Aug. 10, 2018

    Smith Creek Village — Silver Falls State Park

    Lovely

    Went with an ex many years ago. We stayed in one of the small cabins very close to the upper trail to the falls.I think... lol

    The cabin was cozy and stayed very warm as we went in the winter. We only walked around a short ways but the snow was beautiful and it was serenely quiet.

  • Brian P.
    Sep. 19, 2021

    River Bend County Park

    Nice, well maintained, on the river!

    We had a great time staying at River Bend! This was our first trip here and won’t be our last, we’ve already made reservations for next year.

    The sites were maintained very well and the camp hosts were very friendly. In addition to the paved driveway for our trailer, there always a nice, large concrete pad for the picnic table with a fire pit built on to the corner. The neighboring site on the right was 20-30 yards away and the site on the left was 100+ yards away. Lots of trees all around, good shade for those hot August days.

    The bathrooms for the loop were a nice walk but not too far and they were cleaned 2x per day.

    We spent most of our days at the river swimming, floating in tubes, skipping rocks and looking for crawdads. It was an easy walk on well maintained trails to get to the river.

    The playground and adjacent field were fun for playing and games in the evenings.

    Being a long, hot year there were no fires allowed in the fire pits. That was a small bummer, but the fire danger was so high that it wasn’t a big deal. We used our propane fire ring instead and that was great. Kind of nice coming away from a camping trip and not smelling of smoke 😁


Guide to Lyons

Camping cabins around Lyons, Oregon offer shelter in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains at elevations ranging from 700 to 1,200 feet. Winter temperatures typically drop to the 30s, while summer daytime highs reach the 80s with cool evenings. Most cabin sites in this region remain accessible year-round, though some forest service roads close during heavy winter snowfall.

What to do

Waterfall hiking: 5 miles from cabins. At Silver Falls State Park, the Trail of Ten Falls provides access to multiple cascades. "Probably the easiest accessibility to the most awesome waterfalls per few square miles in Oregon. Ample parking and many different falls and trails to choose from," notes Jeremy A. The main trail takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

Winter cabin stays: December-February. Winter visits offer a different experience with fewer crowds. "We stayed in one of the small cabins very close to the upper trail to the falls. The cabin was cozy and stayed very warm as we went in the winter. We only walked around a short ways but the snow was beautiful and it was serenely quiet," reports Nedra D. about her stay at Smith Creek Village.

Mountain biking: 30 minutes from cabins. For mountain biking enthusiasts, trails near Mt Hood Village Resort provide excellent options. "Right across Hwy 26 is some of the best Mountain Biking in the country at the Sandy Ridge Trail System. Using this RV park as a jumping off point, there are endless hiking trails and lakes to paddle and explore in the Mt Hood wilderness," explains Joel H.

What campers like

Quiet riverside settings: Direct water access. River Bend County Park offers riverside cabin camping with easy water access. "The main attraction here is the South Santiam River, which in October is stunning. Would love to visit in the summer when can actually take a dip. It's a great place to come and sit and meditate, watch the birds, just relax," says Kathy B.

Multi-room cabins: Two-room layouts. Cabin design varies across parks, with some offering multiple rooms. "Smith Creek Village is such a great place for easy lodging in nature. My family stayed in one of the tiny cabins. The cabin was very clean and well kept. The cabin was nearby a few other similar cabins, but everything felt very private," writes Derek N.

On-site activities: Beyond just sleeping. Certain cabin campgrounds offer activities beyond standard camping. "We did a group site and once we got the wristbands on the kids, they went off and explored and had a lot of fun. The staff is #1 safe, then #2 they are super fun. The kids would come back to camp and we'd wash them off, feed them, then they would go back out again," explains Jason S. about Camp Dakota.

What you should know

Cabin supply requirements: Bring specific items. Most basic cabins provide beds but require guests to bring bedding. "We stayed in a rustic cabin at this park and it was perfect. Two full beds and two small bunks make for an affordable spot for friends to gather. Book in advance because it fills up fast. The cabins are basic, but do have electricity. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained," explains Candice B. about cabins at Smith Creek Village.

Winter availability: Call ahead. While many sites offer year-round cabins, availability may be limited in winter. At Detroit Lake State Recreation Area, winter visits offer unique experiences. "We love Detroit Lake just as much during the off season as we do during the summer. The spots are generous and the lake is really cool without water!" notes Jill T.

Wildlife encounters: Prepare accordingly. Some cabins may have unwanted visitors. "On the first night we were awoken to rustling through our stuff in the other room and when I checked it out a mouse booked it out of there. Not a big deal but my fiance and I found it a little hard to sleep after that. Be sure to keep any food in your car rather than the cabin," advises Graham C.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Built-in entertainment. Cabins near play structures provide built-in entertainment. "Great, clean, easy to navigate campground. Very rural for only 25 minutes outside Salem," reports Devan J. about Smith Creek Village. Meanwhile, at Champoeg State Heritage Area, one camper notes, "There was a huge playground for the kids. There was also a large field area for dogs to roam around, just no fence."

Swimming spots: Summer cooling options. When temperatures rise, water access becomes important. "The lake was beautiful & inviting & great fun for the kids," writes Rhiannon S. about Detroit Lake. Similarly, at River Bend Park, Ally T. mentions the campground has "many good swimming holes" around it.

Year-round activities: Seasonal options. Different seasons offer varied activities. "We love hiking the trails and our kids love the playground and river swimming!" says April F. about Silver Falls State Park. At Camp Dakota, activities include "disc golf, archery, axe throwing, a fun general store and an escape room," according to Bjorn S.

Tips from RVers

Space considerations: Check site dimensions. Campers with larger rigs should verify cabin area access. At Mt Hood Village Resort, Steve R. notes it's "Easy to access, even for larger rigs. We stayed in 39 foot 5th wheel. Plenty of pull thru spots, full hookups, regularly spaced bathroom/showers."

Weather preparedness: Pack for temperature swings. Temperature variations require preparation. "BEWARE: It's WET, so bring your wet weather gear, and good, sturdy hiking shoes for slippery terrain," advises Melissa L. about Silver Falls State Park, where many cabins are located near hiking trails.

Water hookup availability: Not at all cabin sites. Cabin camping areas don't always offer full RV hookups. "There's no fancy appliances but we brought an electric cooler to keep our food cold, and the bathroom and parking was a short walk away," notes Graham C. about his Smith Creek Village cabin stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Lyons, OR is Silver Falls State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 76 reviews.

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