Best Cabin Camping near Selah, WA

Cabin accommodations near Selah include a variety of furnished structures at established campgrounds, with options ranging from basic shelters to well-appointed units. The Cottonwood Retreat offers a heated "Glabin" in a private setting, while Ellensburg KOA provides cabin lodging along the Yakima River. ["My parents rented a cabin and were wowwed! Nice folks and awesome scenery," noted one visitor about the KOA experience.] Most cabins include electrical hookups, though The Cottonwood Retreat operates off-grid with no running water or electricity. Hause Creek Campground and Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground also offer cabin rentals in the region.

Several campgrounds operate year-round, including Vantage Riverstone Resort and Rimrock Lake Resort, while others like Ellensburg KOA operate seasonally from February to November. The Cottonwood Retreat limits guests to a single cabin site, providing maximum privacy. Pet policies vary by location—pets are welcome at most properties including Ellensburg KOA and Squaw Rock Resort, but are not permitted at The Cottonwood Retreat. Reservations are typically required, particularly during summer months when cabin occupancy reaches peak levels.

Cabin amenities differ significantly between properties. Some include basic furniture and sleeping surfaces only, requiring visitors to bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking equipment. Many cabins feature picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor cooking and dining. The Cottonwood Retreat advises guests to bring water bottles and snacks due to its off-grid setup. On-site markets or camp stores are available at several locations including Ellensburg KOA, where one camper noted they "allow you to run a tab at the store" which has "a very good selection of beer/cider/wine." Toilet facilities range from portable toilets at primitive sites to modern restroom facilities with showers at developed campgrounds.

Best Cabin Sites Near Selah, Washington (20)

    1. Ellensburg KOA

    19 Reviews
    Ellensburg, WA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-7616

    "They also have a few cabins to stay in.  Our site was near the playground which was central to the camp ground."

    "Need to book a year in advance. Super nice sites on the Yakima river. My parents rented a cabin and we're wowwed! Nice folks and awesome scenery. Power and water to tent site."

    2. Hause Creek Campground

    9 Reviews
    White Pass, WA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $27 - $54 / night

    "We camped on site #42 and it was perfect location. We didn't want to be right on the water as our dogs would be in it 24/7. This site you could still see the water and hear it."

    "Large sites, some with access to the River. Highway noise was pretty loud in some of the upper sites. Bathrooms (pit toilets) were very clean and the camp host was lovely! Nice recreation area nearby."

    3. The Cottonwood Retreat

    2 Reviews
    Ellensburg, WA
    23 miles
    +1 (509) 899-6969

    $30 - $50 / night

    "This host offers a heated "Glabin" that is off-grid (no running water or electricity) "We suggest that you bring water bottles and snacks. There is a portapotty at your campsite.""

    "Perfect spot for privacy and a great night’s sleep. Plenty of space. Stop soon after going through(and closing) the gate to get a level spot."

    4. Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground

    6 Reviews
    Goose Prairie, WA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 658-2800

    $45 - $150 / night

    "We felt Squaw Rocks location was good for making day trips. We'd stay here again. This is a mixture of cabins and RV sites. The cabins are nice and nicely laid out on the property."

    "Well-Maintained campground with nice river sites, pool, restaurant, and store. Close to area fishing and hiking."

    5. Rimrock Lake Resort

    9 Reviews
    Goose Prairie, WA
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 672-2460

    "The campground is located on the side of HWY 12 on a small rocky peninsula, this surprising spot on Rimrock Lake (reservoir created by the dams built about 100 years ago) is run by a retired couple for"

    "stayed during the week, so there wasn't anybody there. we really got to take it in. beautiful place, bring your kayak. really nice people runnin the show over there. no reception until you get on the lake"

    6. Bumping Lake Campground

    17 Reviews
    Goose Prairie, WA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $24 - $48 / night

    "My family and I have stayed at Bumping Lake for years. It’s off grid and the spots are large and private. The lake is great. There is a lot of hiking and biking trails."

    "Loved our weekend at Bumping Lake! Our site in the Upper Campground was really nice and spacious, with a very new seeming fire pit and picnic table."

    7. Vantage Riverstone Resort Campground

    8 Reviews
    Vantage, WA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 856-2800

    $30 / night

    "Location has trees, grass, picnic tables, full hook ups, basic and premium rates, showers(3 minutes hot water for .50, buy 2 tokens at a pop, you can walk down to the river."

    "Lots of space here, good amenities. Not too expensive and a quiet and peaceful place."

    8. Elk Ridge Campground

    1 Review
    Goose Prairie, WA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 658-2093

    $53 / night

    "General: 20 RV sites, nine cabins, and open space for tent sites. "

    9. Gorge Amphitheatre Campground

    12 Reviews
    Vantage, WA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 785-6262

    "First off, my type of camping is getting as far away from other people as possible. That is absolutely not going to happen when you are at the Gorge, but that is not why you camp at the Gorge."

    "They have so much available that you could show up completely empty handed and end up with a full camp set up, they have a store stocked full of supplies, a shower area, many bathroom stations and you"

    10. Thousand Trails Crescent Bar

    11 Reviews
    Quincy, WA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "There are bathrooms with showers right in the center of the park. They are sticklers on the parking situation so don’t expect any leeway. I believe it was 2 cars max with one boat and camper."

    "Great location with awesome views of the Columbia River Valley. Well maintained grounds and amenities for a Thousand Trails campground. Awesome and accommodating staff. "

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Cabin Reviews near Selah, WA

108 Reviews of 20 Selah Campgrounds


  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 23, 2023

    The Cottonwood Retreat

    Off-Grid Cozy Glamping Experience

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. This host offers a heated "Glabin" that is off-grid (no running water or electricity) "We suggest that you bring water bottles and snacks. There is a portapotty at your campsite." This is a set-up from tent camping!  There are also horses, cattle, chicken, and dogs on the property! Check them out and leave them some love.

  • J
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Taneum Cabin

    HANTAVIRUS CABIN

    I want to start by saying that I have low expectations for hygiene and cleanliness, especially in rustic forest service buildings. But this cabin failed to meet my extremely low bar with its out of control mouse situation (see photos).

    First, much of the information currently available online is incomplete or inaccurate so here's some irl deets as of August 2025:

    This cabin is smaller than it looks in the pictures. It's maybe 300-400 sq feet. 

    There is a flush toilet and shower inside the cabin. Shower is small. The hot water is HOT. You have to walk through the bedroom to get to the bathroom.

    Lights: Don't rely on lighting being provided. As far as we could tell, the propane lights were disconnected? (There is also zero info on how to light them.) There were three LED mini lanterns, none of which had working batteries. 

    Kitchen supplies:  Generally ok (the usual amount of beat up) but bring your own silverware. There were three metal spoons and a handful of plastic forks when we were there. WASH EVERYTHING BEFORE USE.

    There is one bedroom with a reasonably comfortable double or queen bed. BYO bedding. The walls don't go all the way to the ceiling, so don't expect privacy.

    There is a futon couch in the "living room" area. It is very beat up and extremely uncomfortable. Do not attempt to sleep on this if you value your ability to sleep or to have a functioning back. It's really, really bad. I am not exaggerating.

    There is a small dining table with two chairs. There is one rocking chair.

    The stove and frig (which included a freezer) worked great. 

    The cabin is about 40' off of a road that is frequented by OHV enthusiasts. It has a very large parking area which is shared by the camp host for the two campgrounds down the road. He told me he is not the host for the cabin, however.

    AFAIK, there was no host for the cabin and no one is regularly checking on it? There were candles (which aren't allowed) left by previous guests. 

    There is a nice creek across the parking area and past the camp host site. 

    The worst: MICE. And mouse poop. EVERYWHERE. 

    I saw reports of mice in other reviews and wasn't too worried. Mice happen in the woods! I arrived with sanitizing wipes and snap traps. 

    I would have had to work for days to clean that place up. There was mouse poop everywhere. Cabinets with pots and pans had mouse poop and torn up paper towels. Mouse poop on the counter. Mouse poop on the rocking chair. Mouse poop on the futon. 

    At night, so many mouse noises. Among other areas they are living in the chimney/wood stove area. Good luck to whoever first tries to light a fire this fall! 

    The worst area was under the sink. There was a hole leading to the wall space, which was packed with torn paper towels and mouse poop, pee, and some black stuff (mold?) Another hole led to an area under the cabinets, which also had a giant pile of shredded paper and mouse feces.

    I killed three mice over the two nights we were there. They were definitely deer mice, aka the ones that carry hanta virus. We wore masks when sweeping. I felt bad for my friends who slept in there (I slept in my van outside.)

    I expected mice, but I didn't expect there to be zero evidence of anyone trying to deal with them or ensure the basic safety of guests. It is crazy that they charge $125 /night for this and fail to do even the absolute minimum of caretaking.

    If the mouse situation wasn't such a horror show, I would give this four stars. The cabin itself would be nice if anyone cared about it.

  • Mary C.
    Sep. 2, 2018

    Ellensburg KOA

    Cool spot in Ellensburg

    This is one of the larger KOAs I have been to.  Plenty of room for RVs, trailers, and tents.  They also have a few cabins to stay in.  Our site was near the playground which was central to the camp ground. There is a TV/ play room that my littlesloved but not as much as the heated pool, yes, they have a heated pool! 

    This site lies on the banks of the Yakima River.  My dad was able to go fly fishing and my littles were able to search for rocks and fish in the shallow areas. 

    The general store has all your basic needs, but a difference from other KOAs was that they sell bee and wine! 

    The hosts are great but are pretty strict with quiet hours (which I prefer with littles).

  • Shane S.
    Jun. 24, 2024

    Bumping Lake Campground

    My favorite lake camping

    My family and I have stayed at Bumping Lake for years. It’s off grid and the spots are large and private. The lake is great. There is a lot of hiking and biking trails.

  • Julie S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Whistlin' Jack's Outpost & Lodge

    Clean, friendly and expensive!

    We stayed here during a couple of days of high heat and needed to plug in and replenish water. We have a 16ft Airstream and stayed in RV site 2. The site was too small for our trailer and the picnic table was wedged between a fire pit and two huge rocks so unusable. There was a total fire ban and the fire pit was not in use but was full of cigarette butts. For $70 per night I would expect a cleaner and better site. We had full hook ups which was nice but no privacy and no shade. It feels like the RV sites are an afterthought here. I wouldn’t recommend. The WiFi was “free” but unreliable and every single time I logged in I had to go through a Free Trial log in. It was really annoying. Access to the Naches River was easy and the fly fishing was glorious and the swimming was great!!

  • Danielle T.
    Aug. 9, 2019

    American Forks Campground

    Very clean & well maintained!

    Runs along a creek that you can here from all sites. Perfect for tent camping. The site offers picnic tables & a triangle shaped fire pit. The fire pits have a grill grate over top of them that we cooked dinner on at night. The facility only offers vault toilets, they were decent. The trash pick up is at the entry which did not smell & was picked up on Friday’s.

    We had a few small visitors including a chipmunk & a field mouse.

    Going up the mountain we found a really cool meadow & lake.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2020

    Hause Creek Campground

    It's ok

    Sites 9-12 are reservable, walk in and right against the river. The river was running high while we were there, so it drowned out most of the road noise. All four of these sites has room for 2 cars in the parking area. The hosts were super friendly and helpful and did a nice job keeping the grounds and bathrooms clean. It's windy and cooler along the river. Had we known about the wind, we'd have brought a different tent! Fishing seems like it must be decent given the number of people with poles and the number of flies we found. The sites each have a firepit and a picnic table.

    Site 9 is huge with room for several tents and hammocks. There's little to no vegetation between it and site 10, but the river drowns out conversation and music noise, so it feels more private and the space between the sites allows you to create a natural open barrier between groups.

    We were in site 10, which was also large. The best tree for tethering hammocks (or the dog) from had, unfortunately, been used as a toilet recently with lots of TP at its base. This also affected our tent placement... Nobody wants to sleep with their head in someone else's poop or pee. Beach access can be found down a steep-ish hill, but with the river running high, only allowed for a few rocks to sit on. When the river is running lower it looks like it would have a nice beach area. The top of the dirt is pretty soft, but a few inches down it becomes quite rocky. MSR Hedgehog stakes did OK given the sail that was our tent.

    Site 11 is smaller with more foliage, so it seems somewhat more private, but lacks direct beach access. It sits highers than site 12 with trees and a downward sloap between the two.

    Site 12 has the best privacy and easy, level beach access, with a large hill on one side and smaller one on the other. It sits lower than site 11 with the upward slope and foliage to create a screen. It also has a nice, flat walk in from the parking area.

    Bathrooms are Porta-Potties. They were kept fairly clean while we were there. The outside two "filled" the fastest, the inner two have sinks with soap dispenser, running water activated with a foot pump. The hosts kept the soap, water and TP full the whole weekend. From sites 9 - 12, the walk to them was very short and easy so I'm not sure why someone felt like the tree was the better, easier option. People are disappointing that way.

    There's no running water at this time so bring your own.

    Dogs need to be leashed or tethered and cannot be barky. If your dog barks a lot and disturbs other people, you may be asked to leave. Ours is pretty quiet, so we did OK and our neighbors on either side didn't seem bothered by her friendly antics the few times she tried to say hi to them. Site 10 had a good place for a Knot-a-Hitch, if you have one. See pictures.

    All and all, we'd stay here again as a basecamp for exploring the area, but only if we could be against the river and we'd definitely bring a better tent for the breezy conditions. Our preferred sites would be 9 or 12. Pro tip: hand sanitizer will remove pitch/sap from the pine trees. ;-)

  • O
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Bumping Lake Campground

    Beautiful Lakeside Campground

    Loved our weekend at Bumping Lake! Our site in the Upper Campground was really nice and spacious, with a very new seeming fire pit and picnic table. Water and vaulted toilets were available throughout the campground. Some spots to access the lake throughout the campground, but the best place we found was in the day use area, for which you have to pay an $8 fee. Lots of great hikes and river access in the area.

  • C.j. M.
    Aug. 2, 2018

    Thousand Trails Crescent Bar

    Clean and quiet campground

    Very well kept campground. There are bathrooms with showers right in the center of the park. They are sticklers on the parking situation so don’t expect any leeway. I believe it was 2 cars max with one boat and camper. Either way though they will only allow 2 cars. Otherwise quiet hours start at 10:00. you can walk right down to the water. Bars are a 10-20 minutes walk depending on which one you go too. Camp spots have electrical hookups only. It’s a dry campground but as long as you have covers on your beers or are using a cup then they won’t bother you.


Guide to Selah

Cabin camping near Selah, Washington, offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations. With stunning natural landscapes and a variety of amenities, these campgrounds provide an ideal escape for families and nature lovers alike.

Explore the Scenic Naches River

  • Enjoy the beautiful views and easy access to the river at Rimrock Lake Resort, where you can relax by the water or take part in recreational activities.
  • Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground offers riverfront sites that are perfect for fishing and enjoying the serene sounds of nature.
  • Experience the tranquility of Hause Creek Campground, where some sites are located right by the river, providing a peaceful setting for your cabin getaway.

Cabin Camping Prices and Amenities

  • Prices for cabin camping can range from $70 to $200 per night, depending on the location and amenities offered.
  • At Whistlin' Jack's Outpost & Lodge, you can find well-equipped cabins with easy access to the Naches River, perfect for outdoor activities.
  • The Cottonwood Retreat features a cozy glamping experience with a heated cabin, offering a unique off-grid stay.

Activities for the Whole Family

  • Families can enjoy a variety of activities at Ellensburg KOA, which includes a playground and organized events like dollar rib nights.
  • Elk Ridge Campground provides access to hiking and mountain biking trails, making it a great spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • For those looking to explore local wildlife, Taneum Cabin offers opportunities to see elk and other animals in their natural habitat.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Selah, WA is Ellensburg KOA with a 3.8-star rating from 19 reviews.

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