Cabin rentals near Longview, Washington range from basic wilderness structures to more comfortable accommodations with heat and electricity. Located in southwest Washington's Cowlitz County, the area sits at elevations between 10-500 feet with a mild, rainy climate averaging 45-50 inches of precipitation annually. Winter cabin stays typically require advance planning, with most properties booking 3-6 months ahead for peak summer periods.
What to do
Explore historic sites: Fort Stevens State Park offers access to military history sites alongside coastal recreation. "There is sooo much to do in this area! It's rich with history and we could have easily spent another week touring around. The Martime Museum is up the road," notes a visitor to Fort Stevens State Park Campground.
Visit Mt. St. Helens: Many cabin rentals provide convenient access to volcano exploration. "It's proximity to Mount Saint Helens probably makes it popular. The facilities were clean and the campground was quiet. Nice place for a quiet, relaxing camping experience," reports a camper at Seaquest State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Several cabin locations offer direct lake access for fishing. "The lake is clean and they offer paddle boards and peddle boats for rent. Great place to unplug since there is no service," mentions a guest at Silver Cove RV Resort.
What campers like
Heated accommodations: Winter cabin rentals with heating systems provide comfort during colder months. "We stayed here one night while heading north. Hoped to see Mt. St. Helens but it was overcast. Spoke with a very nice camp host. Clean bathrooms, one women's shower," shares a visitor to Seaquest State Park.
Lake views: Lakeside cabins offer direct water access and scenic surroundings. "We had a good site that backed up to water where we could do some fishing and had good space for the dogs. I'd recommend looking into which site you have as we have had a site during previous stay that was much less usable and compact/crowded," notes a camper at Silver Cove RV Resort.
Cabin settings: Camp Wilkerson provides cabin accommodations in forest settings. "Stayed the night in one of their small cabins, very nice sat outside by the fire and just watched the stars, this is a primary horse camp and is surrounded by trails, seen a heard of elk on one of my hikes," reports a visitor to Camp Wilkerson.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Most cabins require advance booking during peak seasons. "We were able to snag a space (last minute). The store and grill were well stocked, great food and service. Easy access to lake. There are cabins available as well as camping. Quiet at night too," explains a camper at Streeter's Resort.
Cell service limitations: Many cabin locations have limited connectivity. "Very shaded and dense forest. No cell (occasionally 1 bar LTE AT&T). Too heavily forested for Starlink. Had to leave early Monday morning since we were working and needed internet."
Noise considerations: Some cabin properties may experience road noise. "Campground close to highway questionable people. We had planned a day trip to check out the yurts and only drove through because it was so bad. Skip this one and head to seaquest."
Pet policies: Not all cabins accommodate pets. "Limited cell service with T-Mobile but it still works! Free WiFi in the day use area. Adequate bathrooms with mirrors, flushing toilets, hot shower!"
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some cabin properties feature dedicated play areas for children. "My kids loved the addition of a playground. Many parks dont have this and it kept them entertained for hours. There is a bathroom and extra parking right next to the playground."
Junior ranger programs: Educational opportunities exist at some cabin locations. "At night the campground had a great Junior Ranger program with a very enthusiastic park ranger that kept the almost 50 people/kids entertained. She was great at engaging all the kids and teaching them about the park, highly recommend this for anyone bringing kids."
Group facilities: For larger family gatherings, consider properties with group sites. "We tent camped. They also have restrooms that have since been updated since my initial visit. It's a decent basic campground with a small stream running through it," notes a visitor to Paradise Point State Park Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: When bringing an RV, research site layouts carefully. "The sites I've stayed in are huge. Room for a fifth wheel (awning and slide out), two vehicles and two large dogs without feeling packed in at all. The sites almost all back up to the water and fishing is pretty easy here."
Size limitations: Check maximum RV length restrictions before booking. "We put the size of our RV in the state website and it gave us site 50. We arrived and it was IMPOSSIBLE to get our rig in that site due to the trees. We couldn't even continue out the secondary loop because it was so narrow and had trees on the inside of turns."
Full hookups: Some cabin properties offer full RV hookups alongside cabin rentals. "It was our first visit to Mt St Helens area and it was amazing. April is not peak season so the campground was pretty quiet and the weather was a bit chilly. We booked a spot right next to the lake."
