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 ↗



Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 4 / 4 | Yes |
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 length | 40 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, 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
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Early June to Labor Day |
| Forest | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Booking | Sites are first come/first served only. |
| Fees | 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. |
Weather by month
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 town | Thorp, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.1071° 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
- WildfireThree Queens
29 mi from the campground · 9,575 acres · 33% contained
- WildfireKing
31 mi from the campground · 3,427 acres · 36% contained
- WildfireWest Fork
42 mi from the campground · 310 acres · 16% contained
- WildfireAncient 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 station | Dump station ↗ | 3.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | OpenRoad RV ↗ | 14.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor 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.
- 14.1 miSpeelyi Beach ↗Swimming
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miTaneum ↗13.7 mi trail
- 1.8 miMicrowave ↗4.8 mi trail
- 2.2 miIce Water Loops 10.2 mi trail
- 2.2 miIce Water Loops 20.2 mi trail
- 2.3 miIce Water Loops0.9 mi trail
- 2.3 miNorth Fork Taneum ↗9.1 mi trail
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
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest begins about 12.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.6 miOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,858,129 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Milwaukee Road BunkhouseBuilding · South Cle Elum · 7 mi
- Cle Elum-Roslyn Beneficial Association HospitalBuilding · Cle Elum · 7.5 mi
- Thorp MillBuilding · Thorp · 8.4 mi
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.
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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




