Cabins near Boise

Between unique Basque cuisine, long river walks, local culture and exciting college sports, Boise offers plenty of culture with a bustling city and no shortage of nature nearby. Stay in town or head to the Boise National Forest in nearby rural communities like Idaho City or Cascade. Tubing and fishing are popular on the Boise River and anglers travel from afar to fish the Owyhee River near Ontario. Cabins in town and the expansive forests to the north give travelers a plethora of options with recreation to satisfy anyone. Visit for a college football game, grab a nice dinner out, then head for the hills to hike, bike, and enjoy water sports. The mild climate is inviting year-round, and you’ll also find winter skiing nearby at Bogus Basin. Take advantage of the public lands and all the city offerings on your next Boise adventure with a cabin stay, cottage trip, or vacation rental, complete with a full kitchen, queen beds, a wood stove, and free wifi.

Top-rated campgrounds near Boise

1. Homestead Sanctuary

1.2mi from Boise · 1 site · Lodging

We are an urban homestead intentional community with an educational permaculture experience, a sweet opportunity to see how to see our homes in a different light, that creating a small ecovillage community is within reach. Much of our infrastructure is created from salvaged materials, eclectically rustically organic. Chickens, bees, food forests, ponds, rain catchment, greywater recapture systems, thermal mass rocket stove, rain catchment, vermiculture~hügelkultur~composting synergy, arts~crafts~music~potluck opportunities. Cold plunge, hot tub, bicycles, games, movies as well!

2. South Fork Cabins

48mi from Boise · 1 site · Lodging

Beautiful, private campsite tucked away from view. Includes a small cabin with a queen bed (guests must bring their own bedding, towels, and linens). A separate shared bathroom and shower house are available on-site. Each cabin has its own fire pit, and there is also a community fire pit for guests to enjoy.

3. Boise National Forest

653 sites · Lowman, Idaho

You could say Boise National Forest is in the tri-forest area. It is surrounded on all sides by Payette, Salmon-Challis, and Sawtooth National Forests, it is situated conveniently close to both urban fun in Boise, and limitless wilderness adventures everywhere else. Alpine tundra is dotted with evergreen forest in the green rolling hills here, topped with snow, and anchored by sparkling valley waterways. The Payette River is great for rafting, while Banks Beach and Beehive Bend are just some of the prime access points on the forest’s 250 lakes and reservoirs (Arrowrock Reservoir has surprisingly primo salmon fishing for central Idaho). Hikers will find 500 trails, including some that lead to 360-panoramic views at fire lookouts. The ambitious should try 10,000-foot high Trinity Mountain, while more liesurely trekkers will get just as good a view at Silver Creek. As if that’s not all enough to keep you busy, there are also endless mountain biking trails, including a scenic route along Shafer Butte. You’ll have your hands full at this intersection of so many great parks!

Between unique Basque cuisine, long river walks, local culture and exciting college sports, Boise offers plenty of culture with a bustling city and no shortage of nature nearby. Stay in town or head to the Boise National Forest in nearby rural communities like Idaho City or Cascade. Tubing and fishing are popular on the Boise River and anglers travel from afar to fish the Owyhee River near Ontario. Cabins in town and the expansive forests to the north give travelers a plethora of options with recreation to satisfy anyone. Visit for a college football game, grab a nice dinner out, then head for the hills to hike, bike, and enjoy water sports. The mild climate is inviting year-round, and you’ll also find winter skiing nearby at Bogus Basin. Take advantage of the public lands and all the city offerings on your next Boise adventure with a cabin stay, cottage trip, or vacation rental, complete with a full kitchen, queen beds, a wood stove, and free wifi.

Top-rated campgrounds near Boise

1. Homestead Sanctuary

1.2mi from Boise · 1 site · Lodging

We are an urban homestead intentional community with an educational permaculture experience, a sweet opportunity to see how to see our homes in a different light, that creating a small ecovillage community is within reach. Much of our infrastructure is created from salvaged materials, eclectically rustically organic. Chickens, bees, food forests, ponds, rain catchment, greywater recapture systems, thermal mass rocket stove, rain catchment, vermiculture~hügelkultur~composting synergy, arts~crafts~music~potluck opportunities. Cold plunge, hot tub, bicycles, games, movies as well!

2. South Fork Cabins

48mi from Boise · 1 site · Lodging

Beautiful, private campsite tucked away from view. Includes a small cabin with a queen bed (guests must bring their own bedding, towels, and linens). A separate shared bathroom and shower house are available on-site. Each cabin has its own fire pit, and there is also a community fire pit for guests to enjoy.

3. Boise National Forest

653 sites · Lowman, Idaho

You could say Boise National Forest is in the tri-forest area. It is surrounded on all sides by Payette, Salmon-Challis, and Sawtooth National Forests, it is situated conveniently close to both urban fun in Boise, and limitless wilderness adventures everywhere else. Alpine tundra is dotted with evergreen forest in the green rolling hills here, topped with snow, and anchored by sparkling valley waterways. The Payette River is great for rafting, while Banks Beach and Beehive Bend are just some of the prime access points on the forest’s 250 lakes and reservoirs (Arrowrock Reservoir has surprisingly primo salmon fishing for central Idaho). Hikers will find 500 trails, including some that lead to 360-panoramic views at fire lookouts. The ambitious should try 10,000-foot high Trinity Mountain, while more liesurely trekkers will get just as good a view at Silver Creek. As if that’s not all enough to keep you busy, there are also endless mountain biking trails, including a scenic route along Shafer Butte. You’ll have your hands full at this intersection of so many great parks!

Public campgrounds near Boise

Barber Flat Cabin

Barber Flat Cabin

36mi from Boise · 1 site · in Boise National Forest

Trinity Lakes Guard Station

Trinity Lakes Guard Station

39mi from Boise · 2 sites · in Boise National Forest

Beaver Creek Rental Cabin and Group Site

Beaver Creek Rental Cabin and Group Site

39mi from Boise · 1 site · in Boise National Forest

Deadwood Lookout Recreation Cabin

Deadwood Lookout Recreation Cabin

43mi from Boise · 1 site · in Boise National Forest

Dutch Creek Cabin

Dutch Creek Cabin

44mi from Boise · 1 site · in Boise National Forest

Deer Park Guard Station

Deer Park Guard Station

45mi from Boise · 1 site · in Boise National Forest

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