Taneum Cabin

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — fishing

Location: THORP, WA, WA

Price: From $125 per night

Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (10 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/taneum-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest approximately 20 miles from Ellensburg, this cabin offers prime access to hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, a full kitchen with working stove and refrigerator.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, North American River Otter, American Dipper, Wild Turkey, Mountain Chickadee, Mourning Dove, Pygmy Short-horned Lizard, Common Sharp-tailed Snake, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Taneum Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 site available Bring extra blankets and be prepared for cold nights; heating relies on the stove Expect noise from nearby dirt bikes and off-road vehicle traffic

Skip Taneum Cabin if: You expect pristine cabin maintenance; reviews note mouse droppings and cleaning issues. You're noise-sensitive; proximity to roads and off-road vehicle traffic is a known issue. You need hookups; none are available at this site.

Best time to visit Taneum Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this window only.

Nearby campgrounds: Icewater Creek Campground (Thorp, WA), Riders Camp (Ellensburg, WA), Little Naches Campground (Naches, WA), Ponderosa (Okanogan-Wenatchee Nf) (Naches, WA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Taneum Cabin

Cell signal at Taneum Cabin (THORP, WA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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THORP, WA, WA★ 3.6 (10 reviews)From $125/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsFlush toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You expect pristine cabin maintenance; reviews note mouse droppings and cleaning issues✕ You're noise-sensitive; proximity to roads and off-road vehicle traffic is a known issue✕ You need hookups; none are available at this site

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 site available

Bring extra blankets and be prepared for cold nights; heating relies on the stove

Expect noise from nearby dirt bikes and off-road vehicle traffic

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this window only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, North American River Otter, American Dipper, Wild Turkey, Mountain Chickadee, Mourning Dove, Pygmy Short-horned Lizard, Common Sharp-tailed Snake, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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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. From Ellensburg: Take I-90 to Exit 101 - Thorp. From the exit turn left on Thorp Highway. Travel 3/4 mile and turn right on Thorp Cemetery Road, which becomes West Taneum Road-Forest Se

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Taneum Cabin cost per night?+
Taneum Cabin costs $125 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Taneum Cabin open?+
Taneum Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Taneum Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Taneum Cabin?+
Taneum Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Taneum Cabin?+
Taneum Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Taneum Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Taneum Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Taneum Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Taneum Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$125 /night★ 3.6 (10)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Icewater Creek Campground

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From $24/night

Riders Camp

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From $5/night

Little Naches Campground

Naches, WA

From $22/night

Ponderosa (Okanogan-Wenatchee Nf)

Naches, WA

From $8/night

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