{"id":7027,"date":"2022-06-12T10:16:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T14:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shaleewanders.com\/?p=7027"},"modified":"2022-06-06T01:18:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T05:18:23","slug":"how-to-rent-a-forest-service-cabin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shaleewanders.com\/how-to-rent-a-forest-service-cabin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rent a Forest Service Cabin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\"Shalee\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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Did you know you can easily rent forest service cabins around the United States? When they are not in use by rangers, the department rents them out on a nightly basis to anyone willing to book. <\/p>\n

The best part? They’re cheap! Most range between $35-75\/night depending on location and amenities. Here’s everything you need to know. <\/p>\n

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How to Book a Forest Service Cabin<\/b><\/p>\n

To see nearby forest service cabins, view availability, and book, go to www.recreation.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At the very top of the page, you will see a search bar. Switch the option from ‘explore all’ to ‘camping and lodging.’ Then, fill out the following: <\/p>\n

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  1. List the nearest town\/city <\/li>\n
  2. Select the option yurts\/cabins under ‘ways to stay’ <\/li>\n
  3. Add your desired dates<\/li>\n
  4. Hit ‘search’ <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Some places have more forest service cabins than others. For example, the western part of the United States has the largest number of cabins, while places like Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama, don’t have any. <\/p>\n

    If no cabins appear in your range, you can search a common area where cabins are common (like Colorado) and then zoom the map out to view options in different regions of the country. Here is a map that shows some of the forest service cabins in the United States: <\/p>\n

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    What to Know Before Renting a Forest Service Cabin <\/b><\/p>\n

    When renting a forest service cabin, it’s important to know these are rustic accommodations. The cheaper the cabin, the fewer amenities it typically has. Some cabins don’t have electricity and most don’t have running water. <\/p>\n

    In addition, the only source of heat in many of these cabins is a woodstove. You are required to chop and stock the woodstove during your stay. <\/p>\n

    Be sure to read the description of how to get to the forest service cabin before booking. Not only will it list some of the details above, but it will also detail accessibility. Although many are accessible in any vehicle, some are 4wd only. <\/p>\n

    When prepping to stay at a forest service cabin, you should also plan to bring the following: <\/p>\n