Washington / Kittitas County

Taneum Cabin

Closed — Closed for the season. The cabin is available for rent from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

About

Taneum Cabin is a small four-room Forest Service rental cabin located approximately 20 miles west of Ellensburg in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Nestled along Taneum Creek at 2,400 feet elevation, the cabin sits in a quiet, secluded area surrounded by ponderosa pine and cottonwood trees. The cabin is accessible by car and provides many comforts of home while maintaining a rustic atmosphere. The cabin features four rooms: a bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchen. Running water is available inside the cabin, and propane is provided for cooking, operating the refrigerator, and heating water. Battery-operated lanterns provide lighting. Outside, guests will find a fire ring and picnic table. The cabin accommodates up to 4 guests and is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day at $100 per night. The location offers prime access to hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails. Off-road vehicles, particularly motorbikes, share nearby trails with hikers and mountain bikers. Anglers can cast a line into Taneum Creek, which provides good opportunities for catching fair-sized trout in June and July. A small campground is located just up the road, less than a quarter mile from the cabin. The area is home to abundant wildlife including deer, squirrels, and migratory birds.

Directions

From I-90 take Exit 93 Elk Heights/Taneum Creek and travel north 1/4 mile 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.

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