Welcome to Freedom River

Elk City, Idaho Cabin Rentals

We are a backcountry cabin rental and B&B located 2 miles outside the tiny burg of Elk City, Idaho.  

Our Mission:

Provide the highest-quality Elk City experience for a reasonable price so you and your family/group have a comfortable place to relax and recuperate after a busy day in the great outdoors. 

Freedom River Adventures wants you to have fun and leave feeling refreshed.

Discover Elk City, Idaho

Informational historical sign about Elk City in Idaho, with a map showing its location and details about its gold rush history.

 Elk City is a unique destination in its own right, being one of the last “end of the road” wilderness locations accessible by automobile in the lower 48.

We are so remote that the local T-shirt reads:

A local t-shirt from Elk City, Idaho. It is a road sign indicating the end of the world in 9 miles and Elk City, Idaho in 12 miles, with a car driving on a winding road surrounded by red rock formations and a forest at sunset.

Activities around Elk City, Idaho

  • A beautiful ATV trail near Elk City, Idaho

    Epic Rides

  • A man with a steelhead caught in the Clearwater River near Elk City, Idaho

    The fish of a lifetime

  • Wild Huckleberries picked from outside of Elk City, Idaho

    Pick wild Huckleberries

  • A majestic view of the Gospel Hump Wilderness area near Elk City, Idaho

    Endless nature

  • Snowmobiling in North Central Idaho outside of Elk City

    Tear it up!

  • A frame with an empty photo

    Your Adventure here

  • A gold pan full of real gold found outside of Elk City, Idaho

    Strike it Rich!

  • A small airplane flying low over the Elk City, Idaho airport surrounded by trees in a forested area.

    Hop on over

Your outdoor adventure headquarters

Deer lying on the forest floor in a lush green wooded area with small trees, grass, and a wooden footbridge in the foreground.

  • Spring starts in March, or April, or even in May...and sometimes it even waits until next year.

    Spring is normally quiet and wet. Snow is melting, and it can drizzle for days on end, with highs in the 40s. It can also be 75 and sunny the next day, then snow again the next week.

    Visit during spring for:

    • Steelhead fishing (March)

      15 minutes away on the Clearwater River.

    • Turkey hunting (April)

      There are turkeys in the area. No hunting on the property

    • Relaxation and a digital detox

    • Mushroom picking

Pick your favorite season and visit us in Elk City for an incredible and relaxing break

A summer parade in Elk City, Idaho

  • Summer is peak time in Elk City. The sun rises about 5:00 and it stays light until about 10:00 p.m. We’ve got fire rings for late night s’mores, and millions of stars to see once that fire burns out.

    Summer normally starts around mid-June and lasts until early September. The weather is normally dry and can be hot (up to 100 F!). Visit during summer for:

    • Salmon fishing (June)

    • Trout fishing

    • Floating the Clearwater River

    • Hiking or ATV riding

    • Mountain Biking

    • Gold Prospecting

    Elk City is normally crowded (for here) during summers; it’s still got PLENTY of room and trails to explore. If you need suggestions, just ask!

A tree that has been rubbed by elk during the fall hunting season

  • Fall in Elk City normally centers around hunting season, running from early September (Archery) to November (Muzzleloader).

    Elk City is in Game Unit #15. The elk and deer are making a comeback here

A person in a bright yellow jacket riding a snowmobile through snowy terrain surrounded by snow-covered trees and cloudy sky.

  • We get over 4 feet of snow on the ground in a normal winter, giving you plenty of powder for

    • Snowmobiling

    • Snowshoeing

    • Cross-country skiing

    • Wolf Hunting

Our three cabins in Elk City

A modern brown rental cabin in Elk City, Idaho with a steep triangular roof, large glass windows, and a balcony, surrounded by pine trees with a blue sky in the background.
A blue rental cabin in Elk City, Idaho with a metal roof situated in a green, grassy yard surrounded by tall, dense pine trees.
A moose calf standing in a pond

Book your stay today

Answer the call of the wild.

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