Ponderosa State Park

Ponderosa State Park has nine cabins nestled along the shore of Payette Lake. These cabins come with a full-size refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, and dishwasher.  The kitchens also include; cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, utensils, cups, coffee maker, toaster, and so much more.  The bedrooms and bathrooms come stocked with blankets, sheets, and towels.​

• Mule-Deer: Sleeps 4. It’s ADA accessible with a ramp leading to the door. It has an open floor plan. There is a queen size bed and a fold out sofa that is queen size as well. The bathroom has a full tub with a fold down bench.

Photos of Mule Deer cabin:

• Moose: Sleeps 2. It’s ADA accessible with a ramp leading to the door. There is a pass-through bathroom complete with a roll in shower that leads to the main bedroom which has a queen size bed. Customers are permitted to bring an air mattress, to be placed in the loft, in order to accommodate sleeping capacity. There are no beds in the loft, customers should bring their own linens if they bring an air mattress. Linens for beds are provided.

Photos of Moose cabin:

• Bear, Wolf, Fox: Sleeps 2. These all have the same floor plan with a queen size bed. Customers are permitted to bring an air mattress, to be placed in the loft, in order to accommodate sleeping capacity. There are no beds in the loft, customers should bring their own linens if they bring an air mattress. Linens for beds are provided.

• Eagle, Owl, White-tail: Sleeps 6. These cabins are single level with two bedrooms. One bedroom has one queen size bed, and the other bedroom has one queen size bed and one full size bed. Linens are provided for all beds.

Photos of White-tail cabin:

• Elk: Sleeps 6. This cabin is the largest with vaulted ceilings. On the main level is a bedroom with a queen size bed and a queen size fold out sofa. The loft has partial privacy with a queen size bed tucked behind a wall and a queen size futon that is out in the open. Linens are provided for all beds.

Camper Cabin: Non-Deluxe

• Fawn: Sleeps 3, 1 tent site approved at location. This camper cabin has only basic amenities: a table, couch, and a bunk bed. No water or restroom. It does have heat and power. There is a spigot outside. Customers will need to bring their own linens. Only available during summer season.

Photos of Fawn cabin:

Fawn is 1-night minimum stay per reservation, all other cabins are a 2-night minimum stay per reservation. Pricing is dynamic, reference reservations. All cabins are reserved online only.

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Cabin Rules

All users must comply with IDPR Rules and Regulations

• Maximum capacity of the cabin shall not be exceeded
• Pets are not allowed at the cabin
• Park quiet hours are from 10 pm to 7 am
• No smoking in any park facilities including E-cigarettes
• Additional camping equipment or awnings will not be permitted
• Renters are responsible for daily cleaning of the cabin during their stay and are required to clean the house prior to departure. A list of cleaning requirements is available HERE and at the cabin.
• A credit card was saved to your reservation at the time of booking to cover any additional cleaning or damage fees. If, upon check-out, you have not met the requirements, a fee will be charged to the credit card on file.

Check in time is after 3 PM on your arrival date. Check out time is by 11 AM on your departure date. No exceptions.

Parking

• Fees accommodate only one (1) Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee, all others must pay upon arrival at the park and will be required to park in overflow parking.

I have read and understand the policies for using Ponderosa State Park overnight facilities and agree to take responsibility for the conduct of my group and agree to compensate the Department of Parks and Recreation for any damage, beyond normal wear and tear, incurred to park facilities by those of my group. The Park Manager shall have the authority to deny a reservation to any group whose behavior has violated Department of Parks and Recreation rules and regulations.

I have read Cabin Rental Policies and agree to make all occupants aware of these conditions.