Can you reserve a site at Taneum Cabin?

Yes, Taneum Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Taneum Cabin?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Taneum Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Taneum Cabin.

Are campfires allowed at Taneum Cabin?

Campfires are allowed at Taneum Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Taneum Cabin, Washington — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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. The creek is not particularly big, but flows through Forest Service lands, providing good opportunities for catching fair-sized trout in June and July.

Facilities

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. Wood is not supplied for the wood stove or the outdoor 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.

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.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

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

Charges & 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

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. 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.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

The facts

Season: Memorial Day – Labor Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 4 people per site
Loops: AREA TANEUM CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Taneum Cabin

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA TANEUM CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	4	🐾

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 Service Road 33 after about 4 miles. Taneum Cabin will be on left in another 5 miles.

47.10711, -120.85470 · 47°6'25.6"N 120°51'16.9"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Aug, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	41	49	57	66	72	81	81	73	58	43	34
Low °F	22	24	28	33	40	47	53	51	43	34	28	22
Precip in	3.4	2.5	2.7	1.4	1.6	1.1	0.5	0.5	0.9	2.4	4.1	3.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Taneum Cabin

Can you reserve a site at Taneum Cabin?: Yes, Taneum Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Taneum Cabin have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Taneum Cabin?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Taneum Cabin?: Yes, pets are allowed at Taneum Cabin.
Are campfires allowed at Taneum Cabin?: Campfires are allowed at Taneum Cabin. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Taneum Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Taneum Cabin's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$100/night

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Taneum Cabin

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Kaner Flat Group Site 14.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Icewater Creek Campground 2.3 mi · Campground
Taneum Junction Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
Manastash Camp / Trailhead 6.9 mi · Campground
Liberty Recreation Site 12.6 mi · Facility
Ponderosa Camp 14.2 mi · Campground
Crow Creek Campground 14.8 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-14.

Taneum Cabin