12 Best Cabin Rentals Near Salem, MO, US 2025

Cabin camping around Salem puts you right in the thick of Missouri’s hills—expect shady woods, river bends, and cabins that keep bugs and rain out without killing the vibe. With over 40 spots offering cabins, you’ll find places that come with showers, wifi, and space for pets. Rates average $152 a night, but you can land a cabin for as little as $60. Fishing, hiking, and horseback-riding are all within arm’s reach. Check out Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront (61 reviews) for river access, Eminence Cottages and Camp (57 reviews) for the classic camp stay, or Pine Valley at Dillard Mill (32 reviews) for easy trails and plenty of shade. You’ll see why locals keep coming back—these cabins make it easy to swap city noise for a quiet night under the trees.

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Cabin camping around Salem puts you right in the thick of Missouri’s hills—expect shady woods, river bends, and cabins that keep bugs and rain out without killing the vibe. With over 40 spots offering cabins, you’ll find places that come with showers, wifi, and space for pets. Rates average $152 a night, but you can land a cabin for as little as $60. Fishing, hiking, and horseback-riding are all within arm’s reach. Check out Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront (61 reviews) for river access, Eminence Cottages and Camp (57 reviews) for the classic camp stay, or Pine Valley at Dillard Mill (32 reviews) for easy trails and plenty of shade. You’ll see why locals keep coming back—these cabins make it easy to swap city noise for a quiet night under the trees.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

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33mi from Salem · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Dixon, MO

Experience the Missouri Ozarks in all it's glory! Our property sits on 7 acres running on both sides of the beautiful, crystal clear Big Piney River. We sit right at the bottom of a beautiful bluff right along the banks of the river! We have a dry cabin, with outdoor water, bathroom and cedar shower house. We have a fully stocked new camper with everything you'll need for up to 6 people, including ice cold A/C! We also own a large beautiful sand bar on the Big Piney River perfect for setting up your tent or hammock camping (only accessible by swimming or kayak, which we can provide for a fee)

2. Eminence Cottages and Camp

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35mi from Salem · 45 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Eminence, MO

Welcome to Eminence Cottages & Camp Our Resort is perfectly located to enjoy the natural wonders that abound in this area. Eminence Cottages and Camp is in the center of Missouri's largest national park; The Ozark National Scenic Riverways. We invite you to enjoy river fishing and canoeing, hiking and biking the famous Ozark Trail, abundant wildlife viewing, spring hopping and auto tours. Relax in our well-appointed cottages or get close to nature in the campground. Once settled you'll be ready to float the Current or Jacks Fork River. Call to make your reservation!

3. Delightful 1 bedroom peaceful tiny house

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6.8mi from Salem · 1 site · Lodging · Salem, MO

We bought this property to enjoy our horses and cattle as well as the small animals including our rabbits , chickens , ducks , and more . We turned one of our barns into a place to have music and line dancing, however over time it turned into a perfect place for weddings and gathering events. We enjoy meeting the people who visit our farm . The sunsets behind the barn are therapeutic and soothing to the soul! Our small animals are the heart of the farm. We enjoy them and our guests are welcome to enjoy them as well. Learn more about this land:You won’t forget the peaceful surroundings of this rustic destination. Your stay with us is sure to bring you back to simplicity of life while comfortably cozy and relaxed . While TV and WiFi are available , you will find yourself content with viewing the activities of the surroundings and serene atmosphere. Just minutes away you’ll find exciting selections of activities , excellent dining , and friendly small businesses with a wide selection of interest .Guests are welcome to our venue and we encourage meeting with us to enjoy farm animals and surroundings .This is a working farm. This includes small and large farm animals .

4. Ruby's Landing

42mi from Salem · 139 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Waynesville, MO

Discover the charm of Ruby's Landing River Resort, a unique 115-acre campground located in the heart of Pulaski County, Missouri. This family-friendly destination offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and relaxation, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts and families alike. At Ruby's Landing, you can choose from a variety of accommodations, including spacious RV spots both on and off the river, as well as cozy cabins that can comfortably sleep between 2 to 12 guests. The resort is situated along the scenic Gasconade River, where you can embark on a memorable five-mile float trip in kayaks, double kayaks, canoes, or rafts, immersing yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of the area. The resort features a full bathhouse for your convenience, a playground for the kids, and a pavilion for gatherings. With half a mile of riverfront access and a stocked pond perfect for catch-and-release fishing, Ruby's Landing offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. Plan your next adventure at this exceptional campground, where unforgettable memories await!

5. Pine Valley at Dillard Mill

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19mi from Salem · 5 sites · Lodging · Davisville, MO

Pine Valley is located in the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest and sits just a short walk away from historic Dillard Mill. Book the entire Farm or stay in an Airstream or Cottage. Group rentals Welcome! Pine Valley is on 43 acres of beautiful green pasture and woodland. Take a hike on one of the trails around the property or go fishing or wading on the Huzzah Creek. Spend your evening roasting marshmallows around your private campfire. Guests will have access to the 40 acres of land surrounding them. There are two ponds on the premise. Enjoy the quarter-mile walk to the old Dillard Mill Store, displayed in museum fashion at the entrance of Dillard Mill State Historic Site. Tour the old grist mill in working form, fish for sunfish, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass at the Mill, and take memorable photos. Just across from our main entrance take the half-mile trail through Mark Twain National Forest and skip rocks on the Huzzah Creek! Ask us about access to our private gravel bar on the Huzzah. You will pass it, and the private parking, on Dillard Mill Rd on your drive into Pine Valley We may or may not be on the premise during individual rentals. If there are any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out. Other things to note While this space provides most utilities and amenities you'd find at your home, it is important to note it is still a camping-style getaway. We do our best to treat the area, but you will encounter insects. AT&T has limited cell phone reception in the area, Sprint is very spotty, and Verizon is pretty much unavailable for service. We provide the best free wifi available to help with communication back to the real world, but it is rather slow. The best wifi reception is near the General Store/Courtyard. We try and keep the area well maintained. You may see ATVs/tractors on our property and on the gravel road. Pets are welcome for an extra $50 per stay. Please note our dogs may be on the property. They are friendly and well-behaved, although sometimes curious. Other guests may have no-leash pets as well. Park right next to your glamper. Arrive anytime after 4pm, just give us an eta to know when to expect you. If your glamper is not ready upon your arrival, feel free to explore our farm, visit Dillard Mill or head down to the Huzzah while we make it ready for your stay. Self Check-In is always the norm for added privacy. We won't bother you except to wave or maybe say hello if you're out and about. Please feel free to approach us with questions, niceties, or needs.

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allison

November 2025

3 nights at Delightful 1 bedroom peaceful tiny house

Beautiful views and so much fun interacting with the animals. Very pet friendly, our dogs did well on the tether we brought. Cabin was perfect and had no issues with heat/cold. We had a great stay, thank you!

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Benjamin

November 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Eminence Cottages and Camp

Cabin was excellent and the campground clearly is a passion project for how well maintained it was. Perfect way to get away from the noise of the city. Would recommend.

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Mandy

October 2025

3 nights at Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

The view of the cabin was absolutely breath taking. The cabin overlooks the beautiful big piney river and outlooks large rocks and Missouri hills. We stayed here from 10/23-10/26 so the vibrant fall leaves painted the backdrop. Even just sitting on the patio drinking coffee was very tranquil. We could not kayak due to the weather since it was raining on and off during our stay. Lacy was so kind to give us a full refund and a discount code for next time! Outside the cabin there is a huge fire pit where we roasted marshmallows and stargazed. We recommend buying some fire wood from Lacey and utilizing the bonfire grill and regular grill. Lacey offers so many amenities that made home cooking meals super easy and enjoyable. We made some really amazing meals that we enjoyed by candlelight on the picnic table. The aesthetic of the cabin was 10/10 and super hippie/boho and cozy. Which we absolutely loved! Our dogs had a wonderful time playing fetch outside the cabin. One of the best parts was taking a hot shower while it was chilly outside. This was the perfect and most romantic trip for my boyfriend and I to celebrate his 30th birthday. It is our tradition to go Glamping for our birthdays. We’ve been to a few different airbnbs but we both agreed that this has been our fav.Lastly but most importantly, Lacey was an extremely hospitable host, really quick to answer any questions I had and went out of her way to accommodate us several times. Thank you so much Lacey we will be back:)

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Tess

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

Rain or shine, this cabin is a great stay. Beautiful view. Peaceful environment. Wonderful experience. 10/10.

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Morgan

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

Lacey was a great host and the cabin had everything we could ask for! Being right on the river was beautiful, and there were lots of things to do and see nearby.

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Stacey

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

Such a cute and cozy cabin! We had everything we needed and more. Lacey did a great job making us feel welcome and even took us up river so we could go on a float. Perfect getaway.

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Jennifer

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Eminence Cottages and Camp

We stayed in the glamping tent, it was our first time ever staying in something like this. We typically either tent camp or stay in a cabin. It was a great location on the scenic byway. It was close to everything we wanted to see and do for a short weekend. The site was clean and the bed was super comfy. The night got cool so we were thankful for the heated bed. Thanks for a great stay!!

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Melissa

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

I can’t say enough good things about my stay at Piney Bend River Cabin! From the very beginning, Lacey was the most accommodating, responsive, and kind host. She put in extra effort to organize an extended Piney River float— it was the highlight of the visit! The cabin itself was just precious. It was cozy, spotless, and had more amenities than any rental I’ve ever stayed in—fully stocked with everything you could possibly need and then some. You can tell so much thought and care went into making the space welcoming and comfortable. The setting was gorgeous—right on the river with a peaceful, low-key vibe that made it the perfect place to relax and recharge. The drive up the hill to the cabin looked a little intimidating at first, but it was easily doable in my AWD Forester. Just give it some gas :) Between the amazing cabin, the beautiful location, and Lacey’s incredible hospitality, this trip couldn’t have been better. I would recommend Piney Bend River Cabin to anyone looking for a chill and secluded adventure. I can’t wait to come back! P.s. the neighbors are all friendly, including Julio, the Llama that arrived a few doors down.

Jason

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

My kids and I had a great stay in the cabin. It is small but has everything you need to stay cool and comfortable. Quiet, secluded, close river access. Lacy was extremely helpful and communicated with me quickly to coordinate our stay. Lacey helped us with kayaks and a shuttle up the river so we could float back to the cabin. So nice to end a day on the river at your cabin without having to do anything else to get there. We will definitely be back!

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Brandy

August 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

Lacey thought of everything from all the necessary cooking utensils to the cutest decor to make you feel right at home. She was very prompt and friendly when it came to responding to any questions we had. Would definitely book again!

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Matty

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Delightful 1 bedroom peaceful tiny house

We loved every second of being at this tiny home! Melissa and Rick’s farm is so beautiful, right next to the house are horses with a very friendly horse Bubba who will come and greet you. On this property there are an assortment of animals: cows, chickens, cats, the CUTEST dogs, and friendly goats. Rick is so friendly and took my boyfriend and I on a tour and it was our favorite part of this trip, we didn’t want to leave!! Inside the Home there is a microwave, tv with dvd player, plates and cutlery, an electric skillet, clawfoot tub and a shower. There is no kitchen sink so we just used bathroom sink to do dishes, wasn’t too much of an issue. Outside is a bench perfectly located so you can enjoy the sunset, which you’re going to because they are truly magical. You can make a campfire and there is also a grill available. Was a great time and we are already talking about coming back, Melissa and Rick are amazing!!

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Riley

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Delightful 1 bedroom peaceful tiny house

I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this place. It met every expectation and added more. The land is beautiful, with slightly rolling hills, but in those hills are about 30 different horses with a whole cascade of personalities, and about 20 cows and calves(watching the calves play is so cute, I was giggling like a maniac all weekend). Rick (Melissa’s husband) is such a great host, he has a story for every animal on his property, and you can tell that he loves being out there. Besides the cattle’s and horses, there’s a wide array of birds such as guinea fowl and peacocks, goats and chickens, some beautiful country pigeons, and even a domesticated raccoon named Captain(who has more personality than the rest of the animals combined). The retired hunting dogs that live on the property are SO excited to see a new face and to get pet, along with a few of the smallest, cutest dogs I’ve ever seen in my life. The house itself is also a treat! They provided a mini fridge, microwave, and a decent sized electric skillet for cooking, along with a coffee pot and Keurig(with coffee supplied!). There’s also a small tv with a dvd player attached, and a wide assortment of movies. The bathroom was wicked cool, my girlfriend really loved ending our second day with a good soak in the clawfoot tub, but there’s also a shower in case you get dirty from petting horses out in the field with Rick. All in all, this place was something incredible, we will 110% be back to stay in here again!!

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Ross

August 2025

2 nights at Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

We had a great stay at the cabin! You definitely need 4WD to get up the hill. If you don't have 4WD, then the RV would maybe be a better option since it's located at the base of that same hill. The cabin sits above the road that runs next to the river. You can't really even see the cabin from the road, so you're really hidden, which is nice.

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Linda

August 2025

3 nights at Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

Very relaxing weekend. The space was set up perfectly, fire pit & picnic table, down to all the little lanterns to guide your way. The outdoor shower was the hit of the weekend!

Marina

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

We absolutely loved this place! Beautiful cabin, shower and bathroom. The view of the river was so pretty and peaceful. Excellent hosts with great communication. We’re already thinking about our next trip back!

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Melanie

July 2025

1 night at Eminence Cottages and Camp

Wonderful camp with lots of space and amenities. Beyond friendly and helpful staff, who provided free coffee and advice on area activities. We stayed in the glamping tent, which was an excellent value and very cute and comfortable. All we had to bring was our clothing. Super close to town, but tucked into the woods and very secluded looking. Loved the porch and corn hole area, as well!

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Colten

July 2025

2 nights at Eminence Cottages and Camp

This safari-style glamping tent was awesome! I went with my three kids on a spontaneous trip in early July (we brought an extra cot), and it turned out to be the perfect little getaway. To my surprise, the tent even had A/C, which made a huge difference in the summer heat. The tent is located right at the front of the campground—not deep in the woods—but it’s nestled against a tree line, so it still feels peaceful and close to nature. It struck a great balance between comfort and that true camping vibe. We didn’t pick the spot for the location, but it ended up being ideal. It’s just 20 minutes from Rocky Falls, an incredible waterfall and swimming hole, and there’s a great little burger shack just four minutes down the road. We cooked all our meals right over the fire using our Dutch oven, and it worked perfectly with the provided fire rack—super easy and satisfying. All in all, it was the perfect two-night escape. — Oh and the host, Sandy, was tremendously kind.

Nathan

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

Great location! Came down with my buddy and his kids to enjoy a weekend away from the city. The kids had a blast hanging out in the cabin and sitting around the fire. Lacey gave great instructions and it was so easy to find. Would definitely come back again.

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Sydney

May 2025

2 nights at Eminence Cottages and Camp

We had a wonderful stay in the glamping tent—it was the perfect mix of comfort and nature. The ambiance was peaceful and cozy, and everything was incredibly clean, from the tent itself to the bathrooms, which were some of the cleanest we’ve seen at a campground. The heated bed was a great touch, especially on the cooler nights. The owners were very nice and super accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed. The campground was quiet, which made it easy to relax, and we loved meeting the friendly campground cat who wandered by to say hello. We had no issues with cell phone service, which was a plus, and the location was close to downtown Eminence, so it was easy to pop into town for food or supplies. We’d definitely come back again!

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Adam

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Ozarks Piney Bend Riverfront

The cabin was very clean and cozy. It’s also close to a lot of outdoor activities that we really enjoyed. Lacey was able to help get us setup on a float trip with her kayaks after our planned trip got cancelled. Floating the Big Piney is a must do when you’re there. It’s the perfect spot if you’re looking for a weekend getaway in one of the most beautiful parts of the State!