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Several cabin accommodation options surround the Wapato area, with furnished cabins at Ellensburg KOA offering electricity and water hookups approximately 45 minutes north. Rimrock Lake Resort provides lakeside cabin rentals with rustic options and stunning water views situated along Highway 12. Most cabins feature picnic tables and fire pits, with some including showers and toilet facilities based on the specific location. The Cottonwood Retreat offers a more secluded cabin experience with a heated "glabin" in an off-grid setting. Cabin interiors typically include basic furnishings and vary in size from small single-room structures to larger family accommodations. "This host offers a heated 'Glabin' that is off-grid (no running water or electricity). We suggest that you bring water bottles and snacks."
Rustic cabin rentals at Hause Creek Campground provide riverside accommodations with varying levels of privacy and amenities. Most locations require reservations, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies differ between facilities—Ellensburg KOA and Rimrock Lake Resort allow pets at their cabin sites, while The Cottonwood Retreat does not permit animals. Seasonal operation schedules affect availability, with some properties like Rimrock Lake Resort operating year-round and others like Hause Creek Campground closing during winter months. A visitor commented that The Cottonwood Retreat offers a "Perfect spot for privacy and a great night's sleep. Plenty of space."
Most log cabins include basic furnishings but typically require guests to bring their own linens, sleeping bags, pillows, and towels. The Cottonwood Retreat's off-grid cabin lacks running water, requiring visitors to pack water bottles and sufficient supplies for their stay. On-site markets at Ellensburg KOA and Rimrock Lake Resort provide basic provisions for cabin guests who forget essentials. Kitchen facilities vary significantly—some cabins offer only outdoor cooking options with fire rings, while others may include basic indoor cooking equipment. Bathroom facilities range from shared campground facilities to private restrooms in premium cabin rentals. The more remote cabin locations have limited or no cell service, allowing for a true disconnected experience in nature.
"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."
"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"
"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."
from $27 - $54 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"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"
from $12 - $81 / night
Check Availability"Well-Maintained campground with nice river sites, pool, restaurant, and store. Close to area fishing and hiking."
from $45 - $150 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $30 - $50 / night
Check Availability"General: 20 RV sites, nine cabins, and open space for tent sites. "
"Just book it! You won’t be disappointed."
from $53 / night
Check Availability"We were the only tent campers so we had a bunch of space. Fire rings and picnic tables at every site as well as a bunch of firewood. There are 2 bathrooms and showers that look pretty new."
"Park was full and office closed when we pulled in and manager Katie saw us drive through and flagged us down."
LegendAshley 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.
ScoutGreat site off the freeway- but because it’s close, you’ll hear cars all night. We were the only tent campers so we had a bunch of space. Fire rings and picnic tables at every site as well as a bunch of firewood. There are 2 bathrooms and showers that look pretty new. WiFi works closer to the RVs.
LegendThis 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).
ScoutWe 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!!
GuideSites 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. ;-)
LegendGeneral: 20 RV sites, nine cabins, and open space for tent sites.
Site Quality: Sites 1-13 are located closer to the road while 14-20 are tucked further back closer to the river and we did not hear any road noise in Site 15. All are level. Minimal separation/privacy. Campsites are dirt. RV sites have water and electric.
Bath/Shower house: One single bathroom each for men and women as well as one shower each for men and women. The shower was warm but as a short person, I was not able to adjust the handheld shower nozzle, making my shower just a bit challenging. Showers and bathrooms were clean although the fan in the women’s room had accumulated quite a bit of dirt/dust so I turned it off.
Activities/Amenities: Many games (giant chess, corn hole, etc.) sprinkled throughout the property but otherwise there was not much in the campground itself. Nearby there are hiking/mountain biking trails. Fly-fishing on the river. Recreational water activities on nearby Bumping Lake. A kids' playground within walking distance from the campground is located at Jim Sprick Community Park. There was a full kitchen with a sink, dishwashing soap, stove, fridge, and microwave. I only took advantage of the dishwashing sink.
Be aware there are several cats roaming the property; they were not a nuisance as we like cats (they only came within view and no closer). This is also a wedding venue and a wedding was held the weekend before we arrived. We were the ONLY ones in the entire campground; the store/office was closed when arrived shortly before 6 p.m. on a Sunday after Labor Day (since our site was not assigned when we reserved, a note was left on the door) and we left before it opened the next morning.
This kitschy old western-themed campground would be fun for a wedding or family gathering/reunion, but for us, it was a one-night stop along our route. There was zero cell coverage (Verizon) if that is important to you.
GuideNice for over night concert going experience. Dry camping, bring a generator if you need power for A/C , in summer you will need A/C
LegendGreat place to camp during Rodeo. 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. Good cell service and wifi. Hope to stay again soon
LegendThis review is for the main campground, there is another group/horse campground across the highway that I did not stay in. The small campground is right off Highway 97. The first part of the campground is where the hook ups, large RV's, small trailers and tent campers are located. The spaces are very close together with very few trees separating spaces. Some spots looked barely big enough for a 2 person tent. In this same area is the only flush toilets/showers (Coin operated). Continuing past this main area and over a small hill is where the tent camping/sheep herders tents are located. Since it was located away from the main camping area it was quiet with regards to hearing fellow campers, the downside is the spaces are closer to the Highway. Day and night, semis speed past the state park on either a downhill straight away or an uphill straight away, regardless it sounds like a freight train or military landing pad all night/day long. It was so loud you had to stop talking until the semi passed. The space I was in was so small my 3 person tent only fit if one side was touching the fire ring. Luckily there was a fire ban so no fire to melt my tent. The space also had full view of the pit toilet, since it was the only toilet on that side, I saw everyone come and go. It was also super close to one of the sheep herders tent site. There were 2 sheep herder tents sites. The spots looked large and the tents looked like they would sleep at least 4-5 people. The other tent sites where much larger, but still all the sites could hear the highway. Note, be careful about leaving food out, zipping your tent up, leaving car doors open. The mice were pretty bad and came out at night driving my dog crazy. There were a bunch of trails that ran through out the park that provided a nice alternative to get to the other side of the park or climb to the top of the hill near the power lines. The camp host was also a very nice gentleman who suggested activities in the near by area. I was exploring the area cause it's new to me, but I wont return cause it's not my type of camping.
Cabin accommodations near Wapato, Washington include options for rustic stays with varying amenities and access to outdoor recreation. The area sits in the Yakima Valley at approximately 860 feet elevation with hot, dry summers reaching 90°F and cold winters that can drop below freezing. Most cabin sites experience significant seasonal differences in availability and road access conditions depending on winter snowfall amounts.
Fishing access points: Several cabin locations provide river or lake access for fishing enthusiasts. At Hause Creek Campground, visitors can find "decent fishing given the number of people with poles and the number of flies we found." The campsites with direct river frontage offer the best fishing opportunities.
Water recreation: Cabin stays near lakeside locations let visitors enjoy various water activities. Rimrock Lake Resort offers cabin rentals with boat launch access. A reviewer noted the "lake itself is rather sparsely used (one or two boats or a jet ski way off in the distance)," making it ideal for peaceful water recreation.
Nearby hiking: Cabin rentals serve as base camps for exploring local trails. A camper at Elk Ridge Campground mentioned "nearby there are hiking/mountain biking trails" and "recreational water activities on nearby Bumping Lake." The cabin locations provide convenient access to numerous day hiking options.
Quiet settings: Many cabin campers appreciate the secluded atmosphere at certain locations. A visitor to The Cottonwood Retreat mentioned it was a "Perfect spot for privacy and a great night's sleep. Plenty of space." The off-grid cabin options provide a true escape from urban environments.
Riverside relaxation: Cabins with river frontage are particularly popular. At Squaw Rock RV Resort and Campground, a reviewer noted "The river is very scenic" and mentioned the well-kept grounds make it a "good base camp for doing outdoors activities."
Convenient facilities: Cabin campers appreciate thoughtful amenities that enhance their stay. At Ellensburg KOA, one reviewer highlighted they "allow you to run a tab at the store" and have "a very good (compared to any camp store I've been in) selection of beer/cider/wine.... And ice cream." Clean facilities rank high in visitor satisfaction.
Weather considerations: The region experiences significant weather variations that affect cabin camping. A visitor at The Cottonwood Retreat noted "Wind can be high here, but that made for nice sleeping weather in August." Some cabin locations require weather preparation for comfort.
Water access limitations: Several cabin sites have limited or no running water. A reviewer at The Cottonwood Retreat warned that their "heated 'Glabin'" is "off-grid (no running water or electricity). We suggest that you bring water bottles and snacks." Always check water availability before booking.
Road noise factors: Highway proximity affects some cabin locations. At Hause Creek Campground, a camper reported "This campground sits right off of hwy 12" and "because it's close, you'll hear cars all night." Sites further from highways provide more peaceful experiences.
Kid-friendly activities: Several cabin locations offer specific amenities for children. At Vantage Riverstone Resort Campground, visitors have mentioned the "clean bathrooms and a large laundry room" along with "love the view of the Columbia river from our sight." The riverside location provides natural entertainment.
Play areas: Some cabin locations feature dedicated recreation spaces. At Ellensburg KOA, a visitor noted "There is a TV/play room that my littles loved but not as much as the heated pool, yes, they have a heated pool!" The same reviewer mentioned that "hosts are great but are pretty strict with quiet hours (which I prefer with littles)."
Winter considerations: Family cabin trips during colder months require planning. A visitor to Ellensburg KOA reported "We woke up to a dusting of snow that quickly turned to inches of snow" and "We were getting good use out of the furnace on the trip!" Winter cabin stays often require extra bedding and supplies.
Site selection strategies: RVers staying in cabins recommend choosing locations based on noise factors. At Hause Creek Campground, a reviewer advised "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."
Utility management: RV sites converted to cabin stays often have specific utility arrangements. At Squaw Rock Resort, a camper noted "Single utility service serves two sites. The water spigot has a Y splitter to share a single water connection - Power has one 30 Amp and one 50 Amp socket." Campers should verify electrical connections match their needs.
Off-season preparedness: RVers recommend planning for temperature swings. A camper at Rimrock Lake Resort mentioned that "The campground is deserted. Lake is only 10% full" in October, adding "This is normal for this time of year." Off-season cabin rentals provide more solitude but may have reduced services.
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