Cabin camping near Snoqualmie Pass provides year-round outdoor access at elevations between 2,600 and 3,000 feet in the Cascade Range. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing with significant snowfall from November through April, while summer days typically reach 75-85°F. Most cabin facilities remain accessible via plowed roads during winter months when snow accumulation averages 33 feet annually in the pass.
What to do
Kayaking on the Green River: Kanaskat-Palmer State Park offers cabin accommodations with river access for paddlers. One visitor noted, "Short hike to river spots that are perfect for wading or fishing. 10 minute drive from Deep Lake which is beautiful and great for swimming and paddle boarding."
Winter snow activities: Lake Easton State Park Campground maintains heated cabins suitable for cold weather stays. According to a camper, "Nice for camping in the snow," making it ideal for winter recreation without requiring tent camping in freezing conditions.
Hiking nearby trail systems: Tolt MacDonald Park provides cabins within walking distance of multiple trail networks. As one visitor explained, "If you venture across the Shakey bridge there are hiking trails, access to the water, and plenty of trees to hang your hammock in. There are also additional more remote camping spots on the other side of the bridge."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Tall Chief Campground offers cabins with good separation from neighbors. A reviewer mentioned, "The sites are large with lots of trees. It feels like you are deep in the PNW rainforest but you close to amenities and shopping."
Clean bathroom facilities: Kanaskat-Palmer State Park maintains individual bathroom units with showers. A camper appreciated that "It has 6 very clean individual (one person) bathrooms with a shower in each," providing private facilities rather than shared restrooms.
Proximity to towns: Several cabin sites offer access to nearby communities. At Lake Wenatchee State Park, cabins remain "super close to Leavenworth for day trips," allowing campers to explore the Bavarian-themed town while maintaining a cabin base camp.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most cabin sites require advance booking, especially during summer and holiday weekends. At Lake Easton State Park, "We arrived after the ranger shack at the entrance had closed for the day, but they have a really easy phone registration process if you arrive after hours but before 10pm. After 10 pm they say to just pick an unreserved spot and pay in the morning."
Noise considerations: Highway and railway noise affects some cabin locations. One Lake Easton visitor advised, "Nice state campground, well kept, beautiful lake if you can get one of the lakeside spots. We had site #11, and the road noise was just too too loud for me. Definitely try to get a spot away from the road."
Seasonal limitations: Winter access may require snow tires or chains. At Old Cascades Highway cabins, campers appreciate that "the road wasn't too active when we camped overnight even so the sound of the waterfalls drowns it all out," but winter conditions can make access more challenging.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Leavenworth-Pine Village KOA provides cabin options with children's activities nearby. A parent shared, "We take our kids on fancy vacations but their favorite stop every year is the Leavenworth KOA. There are events all weekend, a shuttle into Leavenworth, movie nights and a cheap pancake breakfast."
Swimming options: Several cabin locations offer water access for children. At Lake Wenatchee State Park Campground, "The lake has such a nice beach!! Great swimming for adults and kiddos! There is also a playground that my niece loved."
Cabin size considerations: Most cabins accommodate 4-6 people with bunk bed configurations. At Tolt MacDonald Park, cabins provide "huge camping spots that include fire pits, picnic tables, and room for your car," offering adequate space for families.
Tips from RVers
Electrical capacity: Some cabin and RV sites share electrical infrastructure with limitations. At Silver Ridge Ranch, visitors should note electrical limitations as one camper observed that "an entire section of the park blew after having several days of power issues."
Dump station access: Many cabin locations also serve RVs with specific dump station protocols. The Last Resort provides information that "It was $60" for a pumping service when staying in cabins without sewer connections, which applies to both cabin and RV users.
Site leveling: Several Snoqualmie Pass cabin sites require adjustment for RVs. One camper at Kanaskat-Palmer noted, "We went here in October and dry camped with our 30' Motorhome so not the typical experience others would have in a true RV site. I only took away a star because it was advertised as ok for a Motorhome but the gravel pull through was so not level the jacks pushed the front tires 6 inches off the ground."
