Best Cabin Camping near White Salmon, WA

Several forest cabins and rustic cabin rentals can be found within a short drive of White Salmon, Washington. The Klickitat Treehouse offers a fully furnished cabin experience with three queen beds, a couch, air conditioning, two heaters, a wood stove, indoor shower, full kitchen, and board games. Lost Lake Resort and Campground provides A-frame cabins described as "small and rustic" with trails directly accessible from the property. Mt. Hood Village Resort features standard cabins with actual beds and outdoor fire pits with picnic tables for cooking, though these units lack private bathrooms. "The treehouse is furnished with 3 queen-sized beds and contains most modern amenities including A/C, heaters, a wood stove, indoor shower, stove, refrigerator, and board games," notes one visitor to The Klickitat Treehouse.

Pet policies vary significantly across cabin rentals in the region. Battle Ground Lake State Park offers pet-friendly cabins that provide a secluded setting, while The Klickitat Treehouse does not permit pets. Elk Meadows RV Park in Trout Lake (open April 15 to November 15) includes cabin options with clean facilities and picnic tables. Cascade Locks KOA, just across the Columbia River, maintains cabin accommodations with standard KOA amenities. Most cabins include outdoor fire pits, though seasonal fire restrictions may apply during late summer months. Reservations are essential, particularly for weekend stays when many properties require minimum night bookings.

Most cabin rentals provide beds but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities range from fully equipped setups with refrigerators and stoves at premium locations like The Klickitat Treehouse to minimal or non-existent cooking facilities at more rustic options. On-site camp stores at locations like Lost Lake Resort offer basic provisions, firewood, and sometimes prepared food options. White Salmon and nearby Hood River provide full grocery shopping, with a toll bridge ($4 each way) connecting the two communities. Visitors staying at cabins without bathrooms should prepare to use shared facilities, which can become busy during peak season weekends.

Best Cabin Sites Near White Salmon, Washington (33)

    1. Lost Lake Resort And Campground — Mt. Hood National Forest

    54 Reviews
    Rhododendron, OR
    23 miles
    +1 (541) 386-6366

    $45 - $125 / night

    "Tent sites are large and spaced out so your not right next to your neighbors. It’s a little bit of a walk to the lake but enjoyable."

    "The only thing missing from this amazing camping spot is electricity and running water. Otherwise, it’s perfect! Absolutely gorgeous view of Mt."

    2. Cascade Locks KOA

    22 Reviews
    Cascade Locks, OR
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 374-8668

    $27 / night

    "This camp has RV sites, tent sites and beautiful cabins with porch swings and is located close to the Columbia River waterfalls."

    "We were late booking so had to camp in a 30 amp pull-thru site. The site we stayed in was not very level so be sure to bring your legos to assist in leveling. The park is older but is run very well."

    3. The Klickitat Treehouse

    1 Review
    White Salmon, WA
    0 miles
    Website

    $350 - $500 / night

    "The treehouse is furnished with 3 queen-sized beds + a couch."

    4. Yurt at Rivendell Romance in the Forest

    2 Reviews
    White Salmon, WA
    9 miles
    Website

    $149 - $175 / night

    "Very nice and secluded... Only critique is not stocked with much of everyday things.. Coffee ect. But loved the yurt!!!"

    5. Peterson Prairie Campground

    11 Reviews
    Trout Lake, WA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $25 - $115 / night

    "Good sized spots with plenty of trees, picnic table, and metal fire rings with grill grates. Good feeling of privacy. Lots of wild huckleberries to pick when we visited in late July."

    "Close to the incredible Guler Ice Caves. Simple campground in the national forest and not far from town. Excellent hiking nearby. Very private good-sized campsites, some close to a small creek."

    6. Elk Meadows RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Trout Lake, WA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 395-2400

    "What a beautiful RV park! Large spaces, easy to drive through, 30 and 50 amp, most sites had full hookups with fire pits and picnic tables."

    "Beautiful park, sites are private, mostly shady. Gorgeous view of Mt Adams!! Play area and large picnic area available."

    7. Columbia Hills Historical State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Dallesport, WA
    19 miles
    Website

    "This small state park is tucked alongside the Columbia River and Horsethief Lake."

    "Each has a tent pad, fire ring, and picnic table. Some are definitely more private than others. The views here are what makes it awesome. Right on the Columbia River and it was GORGEOUS!"

    8. Tree House Tranquil A Tree - Romantic Escape

    1 Review
    White Salmon, WA
    8 miles
    Website

    $145 - $165 / night

    9. Wind Mountain RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Keystone Harbor, WA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 607-3409

    "This is a great RV park with short and long-term camping. It's perfect for the traveling worker, fisherman or people who want enjoy all the outdoor activities in the Gorge."

    10. Mt Hood Village Resort

    47 Reviews
    Rhododendron, OR
    35 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 White Salmon, WA

304 Reviews of 33 White Salmon Campgrounds


  • Marty J.
    Apr. 13, 2022

    The Klickitat Treehouse

    An amazing cabin experience with an incredible view of Mt. Adams

    My wife, son, and I stayed at The Klickitat Treehouse for two nights in early March 2022 and had an amazing experience! The treehouse is furnished with 3 queen-sized beds + a couch. It also contains most modern amenities that you would find in a hotel suite, including A/C, 2 heaters (bedroom & bathroom), a wood stove for heating the main area, an indoor shower, a stove, refrigerator, glasses + mugs, board games, plenty of firewood, and much more. In addition, there is an outdoor shower and fire pit available to guests during specific seasons (no outdoor shower in the winter and no fires during fire bans a.k.a. late summer in the PNW). Note, however, that there is no wifi or cell service (this was a plus for me, as I was looking for an "unplugged" experience).

    The Treehouse is on private property off of a dirt/gravel road about 15 minutes from downtown White Salmon (AWD not required, but could be useful for rain/snow). We received specific directions ahead of our stay via email that took us directly to the house.

    Some other miscellaneous things to note:

    • There is a tiny home that shares the property and accommodates overnight guests. It's not close to the treehouse, but expect to share some of the common amenities (e.g. deck, firewood, Mt. Adams bench, etc.) if somebody is staying there.

    • If you're coming from Oregon or want to spend some time in Hood River, there is a $4 toll to cross the bridge. So a round trip across the river will cost you $8 as of 2022.

    • Everything you need to make meals is in the treehouse, but we explored White Salmon and Hood River for some food. Highlights included White Salmon Baking Co., Everybody's Brewing, Pfriem, Ferment (though there are many more that we would still like to explore!)

    The only thing I wish had been provided in advance was fire starters for the wood stove. There were matches, a hatchet, and an instruction manual, but I had to spent quite a bit of time chopping wood to make kindling and meet the wood size specifications of the stove itself.

    While the cabin is certainly pricey, it is such a truly unique experience that I would highly recommend for any season. Looking forward to staying here again in the future!

  • M
    Aug. 29, 2019

    Lost Lake Resort And Campground — Mt. Hood National Forest

    Beautiful, well maintained, generous sized campsites

    Tent sites are large and spaced out so your not right next to your neighbors. It’s a little bit of a walk to the lake but enjoyable. We stayed in the A-frame cabin which is right off the parking lot so can be busy but is a generous size lot and has some shrubbery and trees for privacy. there’s a trail out right out the back of the lot. The cabin is small and rustic. Non motorized lake. Canoe, paddle board and boat rentals available and I highly recommend.

  • Marcus M.
    Dec. 24, 2020

    Eagle Cliff Campground

    Last stop on summer trip

    We picked this campsite as our last stop on a week long camping trip round Rainer and St. Helens area. Nice flat camping area, picnic bench fire pit, a bit of a mosquito challenge but not too bad. Lots of families, and maybe even groups. Has showers, which is what we mainly booked for. Small general store, basketball hoop, pizza shop, and some cabin rentals. Luckily the dance party ended just after dark, so we got plenty of sleep. Stayed only 1 night. Plus is ranger station 5 minutes from site, with maps, stickers, fridge magnets, etc. Ranger gave us detail on ape caves, and other are hikes for kids, AND ranger was cool enough to tell us all about his Bigfoot experience in the area, complete with mobile phone picture of footprint! Lots of kids and teens, but some fisherman too, who didn’t seem to mind the dance music and footballs flying around!

  • Mike G.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 27, 2019

    Oxbow Regional Park

    Close to the city with awesome playgrounds

    The park just added two nature playgrounds that are pretty fantastic. One of the new playgrounds, right before the boat launch, features a trail with a mud kitchen, two a-frame tents and a big area where you can use fallen logs and branches to build shelters.

    The other nature playground is right across from the old playground (still in use) and has a wooden water course with a hand pump and an elevated wooden plank course.

    Camping can be a little loud since it's a popular spot and there are no pets allowed, but it's barely 30 minutes away from Portland and right on the Sandy River.

  • Stephanie Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 21, 2019

    Eagle Cliff Campground

    Mt St Helens Campground Oasis

    Lucked out with a last minute Father's Day weekend reservation at this great little campground located just at the junction of Mt St Helens and Gifford Pinchot. The campground is bookable online for only $15 a night which felt like a bargain for a private campground in the area. 

    There are only 10 camping sites - some are suitable for RVs. There are also very small cabins that can be rented. There is a well stocked camp store on the property which is staffed from 7am to 7pm. There is also a pizza place on the property which is visited by a lot of area day hikers, so if you want an all day quiet woodsy feel you might want a different location, but if you've been camping or hiking for days on end without any amenities, this place will feel like an oasis.

    The campground was busy over the weekend, but was nearly empty and quiet by the time Sunday night rolled around. We were at campsite #9 which was right next to a basketball hoop which got plenty of use while people were waiting for pizza (and was a bit noisy). The Pizza Place is not open everyday.

    Each site had a firepit with grill and a picnic table. The toilet in the camping area had cold running water and a flush toilet. The toilets closer to the camp store had hot water and an outlet. Showers are available for an additional $3 charge, and laundry facilities are available for $5 a load on certain days.

    The Camp Store had lots of knowledge about local hikes and what roads were open around MSH.  We used this campground as a base to hike Ape Caves, June Lake and Ape Canyon. It was about 30 minutes of forest road driving to the trail heads.

  • 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.

  • Marisa R.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground

    Pet Friendly Cabin

    Pros: Good lake to swim in, smaller state park so not too busy, kayaks you can rent, small playground if you have kids, pet frIendly cabIn I stayed In was faIrly secluded Cons: because it’s smaller, kids on bikes were on the road often so you have to be aware, only one shower stall in the restrooms

  • L
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Battle Ground Lake State Park Campground

    Feels remote for being close to the city

    BGLSP is a really lovely park not too far from Portland with camping and rustin cabins. Most of the campsites are large enough for 2 tents, and there were many RVs and popups - good size driveways/parking areas. Cabins C17 and C21 were the most private, though C13 and C15 had a partial view of the lake. Campsites 19 and 20 were really tucked back and adjoined such that two groups could spread out. There is only one bathroom for the entire camping/cabin area, and it got pretty dirty/crowded at times, so that wasn't ideal. I would also recommend checking out the water quality information before going if you plan to do water sports or swimming. There was a high bacteria advisory when we went, so swimming was discouraged. We ended up going to nearby Klineline Pond to swim instead. There is a nice little concession stand, though, and they offer SUP and kayak rentals that looked nice.

  • Jill T.
    Sep. 30, 2018

    Lost Lake Resort And Campground — Mt. Hood National Forest

    Gorgeous!! Bring hiking shoes & a headlamp.

    The only thing missing from this amazing camping spot is electricity and running water. Otherwise, it’s perfect! Absolutely gorgeous view of Mt. Hood, tons of hiking, a beautiful lake and camping spots for everyone. They have walk-in spots, yurts, a-frames, RV spots, a horse camp and even a few rooms at the lodge. Make sure to spend at least 3-4 days!


Guide to White Salmon

Cabin rentals near White Salmon offer access to Mount Adams recreation areas between 1,000-3,000 feet elevation. The region's climate varies dramatically with hot, dry summers reaching 90°F and winters dropping below freezing with significant snowfall at higher elevations. Most forest service cabins require advance booking through recreation.gov, particularly for weekend stays when reservation windows open six months in advance.

What to do

Hiking trails: Trails surrounding Lost Lake Resort and Campground provide views of Mount Hood. "Very accessible with wonderful trails throughout. There's a well-stocked general store that's got everything you need. The water is crisp and clear and there is good fishing," notes Brian C.

Lake activities: Rent boats at Lost Lake for summer recreation. "The lake is always cold no matter the season. Really easy fishing if you're just learning. They have tons of rentals," explains ChiAnn M., making it ideal for novice anglers.

Petroglyphs viewing: Take a short walk from Columbia Hills Historical State Park Campground to see ancient rock art. "This was a great location for loads of hikes in the area. Close enough to The Dalles and Maryhill if your dinner went south, but far enough away where it wasn't an issue of feeling like you were in a city. Beautiful Lake and super close to the Petroglyphs," reports Erin P.

Mountain biking: Sandy Ridge Trail System is accessible from Mt Hood Village Resort. "The main attraction of this place is the nearby recreation... 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

Privacy between sites: Many forest cabin locations offer secluded settings. "D022 was very secluded. Could fit at least 2 tents. There is no Wi-Fi, Verizon was there but I don't know where. Not at the site. But as we walked around the phone would connect in my pocket," reports Jason S. from Lost Lake Resort and Campground.

Wildlife viewing: Elk Meadows RV Park offers cabin accommodations with chances to see elk. "Saw elk and heard elk bugling every morning in the meadow. Very quiet and relaxed," notes Richard H. The park operates seasonally from April 15 to November 15.

Clean bathrooms: Facilities at Peterson Prairie receive regular maintenance. "The hosts were super friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked (hand sanitizer!). Site was large and clean with garbage can in the parking area, designated water spicket, mostly shaded during the day," writes Stephanie S.

Mountain views: Cabins with views of Mount Adams provide scenic settings. "What a gorgeous place. Elk Meadows is far up a well paved road just before the entrance into national forest land. The spots at the northern edge of the park look out over a beautiful meadow backed up by astonishingly huge and beautiful Mt Adams," describes Matthew.

What you should know

Train noise: Cascade Locks KOA cabins sit near active train tracks. "A typical KOA, with a store, cabins, deluxe cabins, tent sites and RV sites. What they don't tell you is the freight train runs about every 30 minutes including overnight. The first time was a big surprise, but we got used to it," warns Steve H.

Accessibility limitations: Not all cabins are suitable for visitors with mobility issues. "Lost Lake, Oregon, is far from being accessible for handicapped visitors. The handicapped parking is inconveniently located nowhere near an ADA-accessible lakeside spot," reports Jeremiah S.

Wind conditions: Columbia Hills sites experience strong winds. "It is windy! I love the wind so I found it invigorating - but it was even a bit too much for me at times. Winds hit 29 MPH at some points of our stay," advises Adalia C., who recommends securing tents with heavy rocks.

Seasonal closures: Many campgrounds offering cabin rentals have limited operating seasons. Elk Meadows RV Park cabins are available only from April to November, while Cascade Locks KOA operates from February 20 to October 15.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly amenities: Pool facilities offer recreation options. "This was a good family camping spot. Pros - there is a playground, swimming pool, small store, cafe, bathrooms with showers (and warm water) and activities during the day for kids," says Tyson C. about Mt Hood Village Resort.

Child safety: Peterson Prairie Campground provides spacious sites for families. "This campground boarders both sides of the Lost Creek (Dried up most of the time). The sites are fairly large, but very open with little to no privacy," notes Ashley B.

Budget considerations: Pricing varies significantly between basic forest cabins and luxury accommodations. "For the price it's just not worth it without having water or electricity hookups at $50 a night. Restrooms are just long drop toilets," reports Sarah S. about certain sites.

Site selection: Research specific cabin locations before booking. "We booked a double site and we could have set up 6 tents! This would be a great place to visit in the spring when the creek is flowing. We visited in August and there was zero water flowing, but the kids enjoyed exploring the creek bed," explains Jeff K.

Tips from RVers

Campground access: Large rigs should avoid certain roads around cabin locations. "If your traveling on Hwy. 30 also known as the Fruit Loop this campground is located on the northeast side of the base of Mt. Hood. Campground sites are large in loop A and I would recommend this end if pulling a trailer or driving a small RV, big RV's could have issues accessing these sites," advises Tom N.

Hookup availability: Review utilities before booking camping cabins near White Salmon, Washington. "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," reports Steve R. about Mt Hood Village Resort facilities.

Site leveling: Wind Mountain RV Park provides well-maintained sites. "This is a great RV park with short and long-term camping. It's perfect for the traveling worker, fisherman or people who want enjoy all the outdoor activities in the Gorge," notes Greg W.

Weather preparation: Seasonal variations require planning. "This place is super kid friendly, as-in, there's kids running absolutely everywhere. Pool and playground were fine, too. A decent amount of trees. Spots are a medium distance apart," reports Corinna B. about Cascade Locks KOA.

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