Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · Thorp, WA

Taneum Cabin

The Taneum Cabin is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 20 miles from Ellensburg, Washington. The cabin is accessible by car and provides many of the same comforts of home. Guests only need to bring a few of their own amenities for an enjoyable stay.

Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Taneum Cabin Bedroom updated 7/2026Taneum Cabin bedroom view 7/2026TANEUM CABINTANEUM CABIN
Photos courtesy of Pete Perdew AM Cle Elum RD · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Cabins1
This cabin is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntrySurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001Pull-throughGravelPartial4 / 4Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length40 ft
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Amenities include a heater, lights, refrigerator and range, all powered by propane. Propane is provided. The kitchen is supplied with cooking utensils and cookware. A wood stove provides heat for the cabin. An inside bathroom with a sink, flush toilet and shower are available. Outdoors, guests can enjoy relaxing outside at a picnic table or around a campfire ring. Guests should bring sleeping bags, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper, garbage bags and an additional light source. All trash and food must be packed out, there is a dumpster outside the cabin. Guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonEarly June to Labor Day
ForestOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
BookingSites are first come/first served only.
FeesFees: Single Site: $20 Extra Vehicle: $6 (2nd vehicle for single sites, 3rd and 4 vehicles for double sites) will be collected at the campground. Extra vehicle is defined as any vehicle (motorhome, trailer, or passenger vehicle) that is not towed in with the first vehicle.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Taneum Cabin20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 3.40 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.49 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.73 inches of precipitationApril: 1.41 inches of precipitationMay: 1.64 inches of precipitationJune: 1.10 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.54 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.47 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.90 inches of precipitationOctober: 2.44 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.07 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.50 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.6°F averageFebruary: 32.2°F averageMarch: 38.3°F averageApril: 45.1°F averageMay: 53.3°F averageJune: 59.4°F averageJuly: 66.9°F averageAugust: 66.3°F averageSeptember: 57.8°F averageOctober: 45.9°F averageNovember: 35.4°F averageDecember: 28.3°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cle Elum, 6 miles from the campground at 1,900 feet, station USC00451504 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year.

Getting there

From Seattle: Take I-90 to Exit 93. Turn left on Elk Heights Road and travel 1/4 mile north to Thorp Prairie Road. Turn right and go about 3.5 miles to East Taneum Road. Turn right, cross over I-90 and turn right on West Taneum Road, which becomes Forest Service Road 33. Drive 6 miles to Taneum Cabin on the left.

Nearest townThorp, Washington
Coordinates47.1071° N, 120.8547° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • The creek is not particularly big, but flows through Forest Service lands, providing good opportunities for catching fair-sized trout in June and July.
  • Wood is not supplied for the wood stove or the outdoor campfire ring.

Charges and cancellations

Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. No-Shows A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Three Queens

    29 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained

  • Wildfire
    King

    31 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained

  • Wildfire
    West Fork

    42 mi from the campground · 310 acres · 16% contained

  • Wildfire
    Ancient Lakes

    43 mi from the campground · 15 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗3.7 mi
RV sales & serviceOpenRoad RV ↗14.5 mi
Outdoor gearOutdoor Pursuits & Rentals ↗16.6 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails are all available within 5 miles of the cabin.

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest begins about 12.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is defined by its diverse landscapes, boasting high, glaciated alpine peaks, lush valleys of old-growth forest and rugged shrub-steppe country. Nestled in pine and cottonwood along Taneum Creek, the area surrounding the cabin is home to abundant wildlife, including deer, squirrels and migratory birds.

Recreation

Guests at Taneum Cabin will find that the cabin is in a prime location for hiking, fishing, horseback riding and mountain biking in summer. Off-road vehicles, particularly motorbikes, share nearby trails with hikers and mountain bikers. Anglers will enjoy casting a line into Taneum Creek near the cabin.

Guidebooks for Washington

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Taneum Cabin?

Sites at Taneum Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Sites are first come/first served only. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Taneum Cabin?

Fees: Single Site: $20 Extra Vehicle: $6 (2nd vehicle for single sites, 3rd and 4 vehicles for double sites) will be collected at the campground. Extra vehicle is defined as any vehicle (motorhome, trailer, or passenger vehicle) that is not towed in with the first vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Taneum Cabin?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Taneum Cabin?

Group Sites Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): A visitor who cancels a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Taneum Cabin open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Early June to Labor Day.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Taneum Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Taneum Cabin?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Taneum Cabin?

An inside bathroom with a sink, flush toilet and shower are available.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Taneum Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Taneum Cabin. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Taneum Cabin?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Taneum Cabin?

Guests at Taneum Cabin will find that the cabin is in a prime location for hiking, fishing, horseback riding and mountain biking in summer. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Taneum Cabin?

Thorp, Washington. Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails are all available within 5 miles of the cabin.

Source: Getting there