The best river, stream, or creek cabin rentals near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Coeur d’Alene and its surrounding areas promise striking beauty for campers seeking an escape into nature. Farragut State Park is full of disc golf and treetop adventure courses in scenic forested landscapes, as well as overnight stays at on-site RV and tent campsites. The sparkling waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene entice anglers with opportunities to reel in kokanee and chinook salmon. To the south, Heyburn State Park enchants with rustic cabins and charming waterfront cottages. Enjoy biking? Then don’t miss a cycle on the 24-mile North Idaho Centennial Trail.

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Coeur d’Alene and its surrounding areas promise striking beauty for campers seeking an escape into nature. Farragut State Park is full of disc golf and treetop adventure courses in scenic forested landscapes, as well as overnight stays at on-site RV and tent campsites. The sparkling waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene entice anglers with opportunities to reel in kokanee and chinook salmon. To the south, Heyburn State Park enchants with rustic cabins and charming waterfront cottages. Enjoy biking? Then don’t miss a cycle on the 24-mile North Idaho Centennial Trail.

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1. Phoenix Rising Ranch

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30mi from Coeur d'Alene · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Priest River, ID

This is a very private and quiet place, more of a sanctuary and not a party place. The only thing you hear is nature, a breeze through the pine trees, the birds, and the creek. This property was and is an organic permaculture farm in the forest. There are two orchards and an organic garden. The water is from a spring. The La Luna cabin is no longer off grid, but if the power does go out, it's a great place to be.. Hot Showers at my cabins are private and outdoors. There's nothing more wonderful than a hot spring-fed shower. The toilets are composting. (No water is wasted here)! Two of the cabins were built from the trees on the property by the first family that lived here in the earlier 1900s. The Birds Nest cabin was originally a tool shed that needed a LOT of Love to be in the condition that it is today. It does have power, running water and wi-fi. There is the option to take an acrylic painting class, banjo, guitar or fiddle lessons, paddleboard lessons, and have a real old-timey campfire with a glass of wine or two with live music performed by our famous Fiddlin Red on the fiddle, banjo, and guitar. Your experience here may change your life forever! We haven't added all the experiential options yet, so if there is something you are interested in please inquire. Every year we make it more and more magical and interesting. It's four miles up a county-maintained dirt road and one mile to a non-motorized lake. I can't see my neighbors, but they are awesome artists and musicians and some of them are off the grid! If you're bringing a pet, they must be on a leash and be quiet pets. If you are bringing a child they also need to be quiet and respectful. I want to keep my neighbors and my other guests happy with a peaceful atmosphere. Thank you!

2. Willow Creek Retreat

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39mi from Coeur d'Alene · 171 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Fairchild Afb, WA

*Returning Guests please message me for a discount.* Willow Creek Retreat is a private nature retreat situated on a farmstead on the West Plains of Spokane County, conveniently located 5 minutes from the Spokane International Airport. Situated on 20 acres with abundant trees and a year round creek dappled with wildflowers. Boasting shaded camp sites, abundant bird songs and bird watching opportunities including blue heron, hawks, great horned owl, quail, ducks, turkeys, pheasants, and creek full of frogs for the kids to catch and friendly horses to watch. Each evening, listen to the coyotes howl, the owls hoot, crickets chirp, frogs croak (in spring/early summer) and the gentle ambling of the occasional short train that crosses the track on the nearby spur. Willow Creek Retreat is a great place for a camp reunion, families wanting to get their kids into nature, fall bird hunting or a romantic country get away. For property videos and current photos check us out on Instagram #willowcreekretreat @willow.creek.retreat.farmstay

3. Cozy Mountain Bungalow

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41mi from Coeur d'Alene · 1 site · Lodging · Clark Fork, ID

Snug tiny 8’x12’ bungalow in the woods with everything you need for a not-so-rustic camping experience, surrounded by a forested mountainside. Inside, you’ll find a cozy full-size bed with extra blankets and pillows, a rocking chair, and a small wardrobe. Just outside, there’s a level 8’x8’ tent platform for extra space. Enjoy a big patio with a swing, an outdoor kitchen with seating for four, a fire pit, room to park—and even ingredients for s’mores. The bungalow has power for lights and charging your gadgets, while fresh water comes from a 2.5-gallon spigot tank filled from our deep well. A private, breezy outdoor potty with a bucket toilet is included (and doesn’t stink—we promise!). The outdoor kitchen features a camp stove, sink, counter space, cooking utensils, camp dishes, and more. The outdoor adventure here is endless. Turn right up the road—part of the Idaho Centennial Trail—to explore hundreds of square miles of roads, trails, wildlife, mountains, and rivers. It’s perfect for mountain biking, hunting, or seasonal huckleberry and mushroom picking. Turn left and you’re minutes from Montana, or head to the endlessly scenic Clark Fork River and delta with its dozens of wooded islands. Bring your water toys to enjoy vast Lake Pend Oreille—Idaho’s largest lake and the fifth deepest in the nation—for fishing, boating, swimming, paddling, kayaking, or canoeing. Just across the river, the huge Lightning Creek drainage offers backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, and endless exploring. Further out, you’ll find the town of Sandpoint and, just above it, year-round fun at Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort. It all starts right here.

4. Farragut State Park

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248 sites · Athol, Idaho

A northern Idaho camping spot known for hiking, mountain biking, and watersports.

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5. Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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546 sites · Clark Fork, Idaho

It doesn’t get much prettier than the Idaho panhandle. Situated between Big Sky Country of Montana and the vibrant evergreen fields of Washington (which seriously look Photoshopped to the naked eye), this forest holds more than half the state’s surface waters, and wilderness vibes are guaranteed by the deer, elk, bear, caribou, and wolf populations who call this spot home. Moist maritime air comes in from the Pacific coast, and historic cabins dot the landscape. Near Spokane and the border can get busy on the weekends, but with this much acreage you can always find seclusion here. Make sure to check out at least a portion of the bikeable and walkable Hiawatha Trail—weaving 15 miles through tunnels and across high steel trestles in the Bitterroot Mountains, it’s been called one of the most scenic stretches of railroad in the country.

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6. Paradise Ridge Homestead

44mi from Coeur d'Alene · 1 site · Lodging · Loon Lake, WA

Off-grid mountain homestead

7. Hollyhock Homestead

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39mi from Coeur d'Alene · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging · Sandpoint, ID

The Hollyhock Homestead is 10-acres of remote mountain paradise and yet a 15-minute drive to beautiful Sandpoint and Lake Pend Oreille. We’ve got a small permaculture garden with chickens and bees as well as trails through the land winding up and down the hills through mixed conifer forests and granite outcroppings. There are two seasonal ponds, a disc golf course, a spring fed creek with hammocks (and a built in chess board) and beautiful views. Moose, deer and a variety of birds also frequent the land.

8. Sandpoint Mountain Tiny House

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39mi from Coeur d'Alene · 1 site · Lodging · Dover, ID

Learn more about this land: Tiny house in the forest. Wood stove and buddy heater. A skylight above the bed. Windows on all sides. Beautiful cedar trees and very quiet. You can smell the cedars and listen to the owls at night. There is a giant rock for star gazing. Small but comfortable, great for a couple. Bed is a loft. A small desk for writing / artwork. Outside kitchen area with propane stove. There is a compostable toilet a short walk from the cabin. 20 minute drive to Sandpoint. Dish Restaurant is a bit closer and has a general store. Sandpoint is a fun town with nearby recreational activities and has a great nightlife. This is a place to get away while still being close to the festivities. Many places to swim and fish nearby. The property is located a few miles from the lake.

9. Kootenai National Forest

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333 sites · Yaak, Montana

Stand on top of pine covered mountains and bask in the glory of the valleys below at Kootenai National Forest. With highly primitive areas like the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, you can stand in lands untouched by time and man. If solitude is what you’re seeking you’ll find it here by way of bikes, hikes, and horseback riding. With a herd of glacial lakes, rivers, and streams, anglers and wave riders will have their pick at places like Bull Lake, Lake Koocanusa, and the Yaak River. With impressive mountain scenes, winter sports for days (hello, snowshoes!), and exciting history and wildlife, it’s easy to see why the Kootenai is Montana’s best kept secret!

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Public campgrounds near Coeur d'Alene

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Farragut Campground

19mi from Coeur d'Alene · 248 sites · Tents, RVs · in Farragut State Park

Magee Historic Ranger Cabin

27mi from Coeur d'Alene · 1 site · in Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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Little Guard Lookout

37mi from Coeur d'Alene · 1 site · in Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Avery Creek Cabin

40mi from Coeur d'Alene · 1 site · in Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Gem Peak Lookout Cabin

44mi from Coeur d'Alene · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

Minton Peak Lookout

48mi from Coeur d'Alene · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

Stories from the community

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Thomas

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Sandpoint Mountain Tiny House

Cabin was awesome. Stove kept things warm and had everything needed.

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Zachiah

October 2025

6 nights at Hollyhock Homestead

Really enjoyed staying at Dario’s cabin! Really quaint spot. Nice forest to explore. He and his wife are very friendly!

Perfectly clear night sky Milky Way directly over the cabin.

Clark

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Cozy Mountain Bungalow

The cabin was great - it was a small shed converted into a cabin that had a single (full-sized? queen?) bed with a rocking chair, an armoir, and a small closet. The bathroom was an attached outhouse with sawdust to soak up waste and neutralize any smells. They provided a camping sink with 5 gallons of water, a camping gas stove, a citranella candle, and plates, bowls, and utensils. The cabin sits towards the middle of the driveway to the hosts' house and they have the friendliest dog. My son and I had a great time. Zero light pollution, no noise pollution, just fresh north Idaho air.

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Danny

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Phoenix Rising Ranch

My wife and I really enjoyed celebrating our anniversary in this quiet, beautiful cabin. The outdoor kitchen was great, the cabin itself was super cozy, and it had everything we needed! Lori's art was incredible and would definitely come back.

Hannah

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sandpoint Mountain Tiny House

This was such an incredible spot, and you can feel the love Justin put into the place! Awesome peaceful location, lovely vibes. Very comfy! Will be back soon!

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todd

May 2025

6 nights at Sandpoint Mountain Tiny House

Tiny cabin in a quiet spot, exactly what I was looking for, for a week of meditation, hiking, sipping tea, reading and watching nature. Thanks Justin!

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Thomas

March 2025

1 night at Hollyhock Homestead

The Cabin had everything you need and was laid out perfectly to house 3-4 comfortably. Dario was extremely accommodating and helpful with checking in and packing out

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Brendan

February 2025

1 night at Hollyhock Homestead

Dario’s Cabin was great. If you’re going in the winter after a storm I recommend studded tires, snow chains, or even just parking down the hill. Full disclosure: I slid off the road about 600ft from the apartment. Dario lives on the property too and he was very responsive and ready to help dig out the car. Luckily I was able to get out myself. As for the cabin, it was just as advertised. If I weren’t moving back east I would definitely come back soon.

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Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Clark Fork, Idaho

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Kootenai National Forest

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The best river, stream, or creek cabins near Coeur d'Alene guide

Where to go

Farragut State Park

With hundreds of individual campsites for RVs and tents, plus cabins and group camps, Farragut State Park in Coeur d’Alene Mountains boasts an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Tree to Tree is a zipline park with wild swings and treetop rope courses for adventurers ages six and up. Farragut is also home to several disc golf courses, from Little Black Bear for beginners to Cutthroat for more experienced players. After a day in the trees, park at one of the many RV campsites in Farragut that have water and electricity hookups, plus shared showers with modern restrooms.

Heyburn State Park

The oldest state park in the Pacific Northwest, Heyburn State Park features Chatcolet, Benewah, and Hidden Lakes for terrific fishing, boating, and water sports. The meandering St. Joe River is another option for kayaking or canoeing past towering Ponderosa pine trees and flower-filled meadows. Spend the night amongst the trees at cottage and cabin rentals that offer comfortable amenities like furnished kitchens, charcoal grills, and outdoor picnic tables. Or go to a lakeside tent and RV campground near children’s playgrounds and indoor shower facilities.

Coeur d'Alene National Forest

Head deep into the woods at Coeur d’Alene National Forest, part of Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Explore the lush evergreen mountains while keeping an eye out for local wildlife, including woodland caribou, bald eagles, grizzly bears, muskrats, and black-backed woodpeckers. Hike the Bell Bay Trail around Lake Coeur d’Alene, or take a dip in the lake for a refreshing swim. When the day is done, stay at well-appointed campgrounds with drinking water and firepits in wooded valleys near peaceful Beauty Creek.

When to go

Camping near Coeur d’Alene is most comfortable from late spring through early fall, when temperatures hover in the high-50s to low-60s during the day. Watch out for slippery or muddy sections on hiking trails following rainfall or snowmelt. Summer is the busiest and hottest time to visit, with daytime highs approaching the mid-80s, and there are very few rainy days.