Whether you’re looking for ideas for a romantic getaway for two, a place where you can go with the family to escape the winter blues, or a fun friends weekend away, winter doesn’t have to keep you from enjoying the great outdoors. Washington is a beautiful state where you can sit back and relax or get out and enjoy the winter wonderland. Here are the 10 best winter cabin camping spots in the state.
Winter recreation was never more fun than at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way, Washington. Add to your winter fun by staying overnight in one of the modern camping cabins near Puget Sound. Each cabin can house up to five guests, and a small kitchenette is provided. Cabins are rustic, however, so you’ll want to bring along warm clothing and linens. Pets are permitted in specific cabins only and for an additional fee. Bathrooms and showers are separate from the cabins, but just a short walk away.
You can have your own private retreat at one of the nine cabins offered at Alpine Lakes High Camp in Leavenworth, Washington. Whether you want a romantic weekend getaway or a family vacation, you’ll find the right cabin for your activity level. Each private one-room cabin has a gas stove, propane wall lamps and cook stove, dishes and cookware in the kitchen area, and mattresses and pillows. All you need is food, drink, sleeping linens, and your imagination. Larger cabins can sleep 6-10 people and may have a loft above the main room.
This gorgeous log cabin is a special part of Alta Crystal Resort in Greenwater, Washington, and is the perfect place to say, “I love you” whether it’s your honeymoon, your 50th anniversary, or when you just want to remind your special someone. Built for two over 30 years ago, each detail of the interior was carefully planned and created for comfort. There’s a large stone fireplace where you can cuddle up and enjoy a glass of wine or hot cocoa, a small fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower and tub, and a heated tub outside. This is a true “glamping” experience.
It’s fitting that the year-round cabins at Dosewallips State Park in Brinnon are surrounded by evergreen trees since Washington is known as the Evergreen State. Escape every day routines for a weekend or longer in the rustic cabins available. Each has electric heating and lighting, and bathrooms are located within walking distance. Up to five guests can sleep overnight, and there is a cabin that’s handicap accessible. Bring your own linens. Cooking is permitted in cabins with kitchenettes.
Don’t let the name of this Washington state park fool you. Deception Pass State Park, located on Whidbey Island, is anything but deceptive. With breathtaking views of Puget Sound and Mount Baker right outside your windows, you can rest comfortably in safety and security in one of the six cabins available year-round. Designed for rustic cabin camping, each unit has plenty of sleeping space, a small kitchenette, and electricity for heat and cooking. Bathrooms with showers are located nearby, and pets can come along for an additional fee in some cabins.
Need a break to beat the winter blues? Come to scenic Ike Kinswa State Park in Southwest Washington for a getaway from the mundane. Bring along up to four family members or friends and make it a fun getaway with beautiful views of Mayfield Lake. Cabins have electric heat and lighting and most have kitchenettes for cooking your favorite wintertime meal. Bathrooms with showers are available nearby, and you can choose to enjoy the quiet or venture out in the winter wonderland. Open year-round.
When you experience the serenity at Twin Harbors State Park near Westport, Washington, you may not want to leave. This secluded and beautiful area of the state is the perfect getaway for friends or family to reconnect and have fun this winter. Stay in one of the five rustic cabins available. You can take turns cooking your favorite comfort foods in the kitchenette, play games, share stories, and just chill in the electric-heated units. Bathrooms and showers are located a short distance away. Open year round, you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of this before.
Gorgeous and comfortable, you’ll find everything you need for a winter getaway at Shuksan. This three-bedroom two-bathroom cabin is the perfect mountain getaway with wood-burning fireplace for cozy evenings in. Open year round, ask about other cabins available for rent during the winter.
Ever wonder what winter was like in the mountains? Pearrygin Lake State Park in Winthrop, Washington, is a destination you have to experience to believe. Located in the Methow Valley in the north central part of the state, you and your family or friends can stay overnight in one of the rustic cabins that include electricity, a small kitchen with microwave, coffee pot, cooktop, and refrigerator, and bathroom. Showers are located nearby, but separate from the cabin. Linens aren’t provided, so make sure to pack your favorite warm blankets to cuddle up with at night. Pets can come along for an additional fee in certain cabins.
Not your typical winter camping cabin, Quartz Mountain Fire Lookout in Mount Spokane State Park is a unique experience. There is no electricity in the lookout, but you can bring your own food to prepare on the propane stove. Step outside on the wraparound deck and view the amazing landscape of the valley and mountains from 5,000 feet up. Up to four people can stay overnight, but pets can’t.
