River Dance Lodge | Kooskia, Idaho Hotels & Resorts

River Dance Lodge

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At River Dance Lodge, Idaho's Outdoor Adventure Resort, our handcrafted log cabins are comfortable retreats with hot tubs and gas stoves on the Clearwater River. Vacation with your family, plan your destination wedding or retreat with a group.
Starting at $109 per night
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Our lodge near the Lochsa River in Syringa, Idaho is home to a new wilderness vacation resort in the Rocky Mountains, located just 3 miles from the Lewis and Clark Trail on the banks of the Middle Fork of the Clearwater, one of the original rivers designated "Wild and Scenic" by Congress in 1968. Surrounded by 1.1 million acres of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area, our property is only 90 miles east of Lewiston, Idaho on Hwy 12 with easy fly in access from Missoula, Montana or Spokane, Washington.
•Lewis & Clark Trail
•Wild & Scenic Rivers
•Attractions & Activities Near the Lodge
•Activities Before & After Your Stay
•Motorcycle Trips

Area Festivals - One of this area's greatest assets are the tight knit communities that make up the local towns. Many of these towns celebrate their heritage and love of the area with annual festivals. These festivals are a great way to see the area from 'the locals' perspective. You'll sample music, food, drama, art, competitive rivalries and good old fashioned fun!

Activities and Fun on the Clearwater River
Activities and Fun on the Clearwater River (enlarge)
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Two Bedroom Cabins

Rustic Luxury in our legacy log cabins i - When we envisioned building River Dance Lodge, we wanted to position our adventure resort as one of the finest in the West and certainly the best in our region. We also wanted a place that would complement the environment and be flourishing 100 years from now. For this reason we chose to build log cabins, the quintessential architecture of the American West. We built hand-crafted cabins from high-quality, dead-standing lodgepole pines with impressive diameters. These are trees that died from natural causes but were still standing when cut. This means they were already dry and ready for use. We also chose to have hand-peeled logs as opposed to machine milled logs. If you look closely you'll note the uneven surfaces and quality of the corner joints. Note also there is no chinking as we used a special technique that allows the logs to settle as they shrink. Our cabins, built in 2005, shrunk an average of 6" in height, and are now well-settled in. To complement the logs, our front porches are constructed from locally harvested and milled western red cedar and our hot tubs are set into the decks to make getting in and out of them easier.

Convenience Kitchen - Each cabin has a small fridge, microwave, toaster and coffee pot. As well, there is a grill outside (note: there is not a stove or oven in the cabins). Our all-inclusive packages include all meals, so although the kitchen is rarely used with all-inclusive guests, other guests who are simply renting a cabin will find it easy to prepare and serve meals with the equipment and dishes we provide.

Quality Amenities - Inside and outside you'll find the highest quality construction and amenities. Our bathrooms have slate floors, tiled bath enclosures and quality fixtures. The floors downstairs are built of douglas fir from Oregon, providing a warm, cozy feeling. There is a small gas fireplace in the comfortable living/dining/sitting area. We have chosen not to install air-conditioning and on hot summer days it's important to keep the front door and windows closed to keep the cabins at a comfortable temperature. Finally, each cabin is handsomely decorated and fully equipped with everything you need for an outstanding and relaxing vacation.

These cabins are perfect for four people, but will sleep six if you use the futon in the living room area. There is a queen bedroom downstairs and an upstairs loft. The loft has two twin beds that can be put together to form a king bed. There is a full bathroom on the main floor, a small gas fireplace in the living area, and a private deck with hot tub.

Three Bedroom Cabins

Rustic Luxury in our legacy log cabins i - When we envisioned building River Dance Lodge, we wanted to position our adventure resort as one of the finest in the West and certainly the best in our region. We also wanted a place that would complement the environment and be flourishing 100 years from now. For this reason we chose to build log cabins, the quintessential architecture of the American West. We built hand-crafted cabins from high-quality, dead-standing lodgepole pines with impressive diameters. These are trees that died from natural causes but were still standing when cut. This means they were already dry and ready for use. We also chose to have hand-peeled logs as opposed to machine milled logs. If you look closely you'll note the uneven surfaces and quality of the corner joints. Note also there is no chinking as we used a special technique that allows the logs to settle as they shrink. Our cabins, built in 2005, shrunk an average of 6" in height, and are now well-settled in. To complement the logs, our front porches are constructed from locally harvested and milled western red cedar and our hot tubs are set into the decks to make getting in and out of them easier.

Convenience Kitchen - Each cabin has a small fridge, microwave, toaster and coffee pot. As well, there is a grill outside (note: there is not a stove or oven in the cabins). Our all-inclusive packages include all meals, so although the kitchen is rarely used with all-inclusive guests, other guests who are simply renting a cabin will find it easy to prepare and serve meals with the equipment and dishes we provide.

Quality Amenities - Inside and outside you'll find the highest quality construction and amenities. Our bathrooms have slate floors, tiled bath enclosures and quality fixtures. The floors downstairs are built of douglas fir from Oregon, providing a warm, cozy feeling. There is a small gas fireplace in the comfortable living/dining/sitting area. We have chosen not to install air-conditioning and on hot summer days it's important to keep the front door and windows closed to keep the cabins at a comfortable temperature. Finally, each cabin is handsomely decorated and fully equipped with everything you need for an outstanding and relaxing vacation.

These cabins are ideal for six to eight people, but will sleep ten if you use the futon in the living area. Each duplex unit has two queen bedrooms downstairs that share a full bath and an upstairs loft bedroom with a queen and two single beds along with a bathroom with 3/4 bathroom (shower and toilet). There is a small gas fireplace in the living area and a large deck with a hot tub. Renting both sides of one of our duplex cabins creates a wonderful retreat for your group or family reunion with your own building including an expansive porch and two hot tubs.

Two and Three Bedroom Cabins
Two and Three Bedroom Cabins (enlarge)
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(All rates in USD $)
From/To
LowHighNotes
April 1 - June 11 & Sept 4 - Nov 1
155
165.00
2 Bdrm Cabin - Low is Sun-Thur and High is Fri-Sat
April 1 - June 11 & Sept 4 - Nov 1
235
255.00
3 Bdrm Cabin - Low is Sun-Thur and High is Fri-Sat
June 12 - Sept 3
259
259.00
2 Bdrm Cabin
June 12 - Sept 3
359
359.00
3 Bdrm Cabin
June 12 - Sept 3
129
129.00
Glamping Tent
April 1 - June 11 & Sept 4 - Nov 1
115
115.00
Glamping Tent
Please see rate card.

Please see rate card.

"Just For You" Specials

As we enter into 2015, we carefully considered special and exciting offers, with enough variety for everyone. We think you'll find an offer below that is "Just for You."

"Champagne & Chocolate Basket"

Book any of our five-day/four night packages for stays between May and October 1, with reservations made by May 1 and ask for the "Champagne & Chocolate Basket" and we'll have a tasty basket of sparkling wine and sparkling cider along with yummy chocolates waiting for you when you arrive!

Group Getaway Special

Retreat with a group of up to 16 for 3 nights in one of our Duplex Cabins(Three Bedroom Cabins) and receive 2 complimentary bottles of wine per day, gourmet coffee, biscotti & chocolates to enjoy at your cabin. Includes two hot tubs on cabin decks! Perfect for a team building venture, quilting or writer's retreat, family getaway, book club escape, or business retreat! (Available from April 1 - May 8th and Sept. 4 - Oct. 31, 2015.)

Spring & Fall Getaway Special

Stay 2 nights or more and stay the 3rd night for free OR Stay 1 night and get the second night 50% off.

(Available from April 1 - May 8th, and Sept. 4 - Oct. 31, 2015.)

Dream Destination Deal

Getaway on a flight to Lewiston and drive down the Clearwater Valley to a dream destination - River Dance Lodge in Syringa! Stay 3 nights or more and the 4th night is free! Complimentary Champagne & Chocolates included.

(Available from April 1 - May 8th and Sept. 4- Oct. 31, 2015.)

Whitewater Rush!

In May and June, the thunderous Lochsa River offers one of the wildest rides in the world! Join us for two nights at the River Dance Lodge, meals at the Syringa Café and raft the mighty Lochsa with ROW Adventures. Only available until June 11th - so book now to reserve your spaces. For rates visit our Whitewater Rush page.

Serenity Plus!

Some people don't want our full package that includes activities. For them we offer our "Serenity Packages" that include just meals and accommodations. Our Serenity Plus! offer allows you to enjoy 50% off any one-day activity of your choice during any three-night or longer stay. Offer valid for stays through August 31 with reservations made by June 24.

Wild West Weekend

Book our Wild West Weekend and we'll start off your vacation with a complimentary bottle of wine and S'mores basket!

(Available from June 12 - Sept. 3, 2015.)

Family Reunion Special

Rent the entire River Dance Lodge property for a 3 day(or more) family reunion and we'll include the use of our camp sites for free OR $200 towards a guided activity.

Reviewed on Trip Advisor as being better than Disneyworld!

(Available from June 12 - Sept. 3, 2015.)

Fisherman's Special

Come for some of the best fishing in the Northwest! Stay two nights or more and we'll include hearty boxed lunches for your day on the river. No limit to number of people.

(Available from Sept. 4 - Oct. 31, 2015.)

*Only one offer valid per reservation.



River Dance Lodge Cabins overlooking the Clearwater River
River Dance Lodge Cabins overlooking the Clearwater River (enlarge)
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River Dance Lodge features our own onsite restaurant, the Syringa Café.

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Glamping (Glamorous Camping) at River Dance Lodge
Glamping (Glamorous Camping) at River Dance Lodge (enlarge)
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Glamping - Luxury Camping

Luxury camping, glamorous camping or "glamping" is all the rage these days and glampers are growing in numbers. You like the idea of being in the great outdoors, but also want certain creature comforts. Our luxury glamping wall tents in Idaho are the perfect solution. Located along a rushing creek, our glamping tents bring back memories of yesteryear. Each is furnished with a king-sized bed (that can be separated into two twins if preferred), chairs, a small table and wood stove. The deck extends behind the tent to create a back porch area that has an antique claw foot bathtub heated by a propane burner. There is also a small sink and counter area outside. Nearby there are BBQ grills in a shared area with picnic tables and a fire ring for roasting marshmallows under the stars. We have a portable toilet a short distance from the glamping area as well as a shared bathhouse with toilet and shower about 100 yards away.

Our glamping tents, the best glamping in the West, are only $109-$124 per night and demand is very high for our second glamping season. Call us today and make a deposit to reserve your luxury camping trip with us! Here is what your luxury tent has:
•Comfortable Pillow-Top Beds (King or Two Twins)
•Wood Floors
•Luxury Wall-to-Wall Canvas Tent
•Small Wood Stove
•Chairs and Table
•Back Porch
•Privacy Iron-Claw Bathtub
•Sink and Counter Area

Glamping as a term likely originated in England, however the tradition of luxury tent camping was most likely born in Africa where safari outfitters have long provided such accommodations. We're pleased to bring the tradition to Idaho! While you stay with us, enjoy delicious meals at our lodge restaurant, or cook your own food on our BBQ grills. If you want to introduce your hesitant partner, or children to camping in a hassle-free and comfortable way, our luxury camp tents are the perfect way to do it.

Glamping Interior
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Guided Activities

Offered guided activities include top Idhao rafting, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, horseback riding and more.

Three Bedroom Duplex Cabin at River Dance Lodge
Three Bedroom Duplex Cabin at River Dance Lodge (enlarge)
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Smoking is not permitted in the cabins.
Pets are permitted in designated cabins only.

Guided Rafting on the Selway River
Guided Rafting on the Selway River (enlarge)
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7743 Highway 12, Kooskia, Idaho 83539

River Dance Lodge is located in Syringa, Idaho at Milepost 90 on US Highway 12:

* 90 miles east from Lewiston, Idaho
* 190 miles southeast of Spokane, WA
* 240 miles north of Boise
* 130 miles west of Missoula, Montana

Please call for more detailed directions or use Google Maps. Do not use a GPS to get to the lodge as it will lead you to the wrong area.

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River Dance Lodge

7743 Highway 12, Kooskia, Idaho
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Rachel Householder
Idaho's finest adventure resort featuring hand-crafted custom log cabins that offer rustic luxury and are complemented by an exciting choice of outdoor adventures including whitewater rafting, biking, fly fishing, hiking and more. River Dance Lodge, an impressive lodge in the heart of Idaho, is the ...
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7743 Highway 12
Kooskia, Idaho 83539
United States

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Rachel Householder
River Dance Lodge


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