In the midst of Idaho's mountain ranges and wild rivers, Betsy Bowen and Peter Grubb have created River Dance Lodge, a collection of custom-built log cabins and restaurant that serve as a base camp for wilderness experiences.
Surrounded by natural beauty, accommodations are comfortable retreats with private hot tubs, and offer solitude and quiet, punctuated by the flowing Clearwater River. River Dance Lodge is everything from a weekend retreat to a center for a family vacation. Renowned for their outdoor adventures, the innkeepers assure their guests an unforgettable experience by providing rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, horseback riding and more.
Amenities
8 cabins with 2-3 bedrooms, fireplaces and private outdoor hot tubs. Massage, meeting room, wireless internet in main lodge, bicycles, kayaks & float tubes. Weddings, children and pets welcome. Guided rafting and fly fishing.
Dining
We offer dining that complements our location with our on-premise lodge dining room called the Syringa Café, serving healthy Northwest and Mediterranean cuisine. Breakfast available for cabin guests every day. Lunches are provided on all activities, or box lunches are available.
Evenings begin with appetizers in the lodge dining room and a chance to visit with other guests. Dinner is lodge-style with a fixed daily menu with one or two entree choices and a bounty of side dishes and delectable desserts. There is an excellent regional and international wine list and sometimes, winemakers dinners. Microbrews on tap.
Note that the cabins also have their own barbecue grill outside and a convenience kitchen. However most guests prefer to let us do the cooking. Our all-inclusive packages include all meals.
Spa
Every cabin at River Dance Lodge has a private hot tub. There's nothing better than relaxing in the soothing waters under a dark Western sky studded with sparkling stars. We also offer private massages in the comfort of your cabin with a private massage. (Advance reservations required.)
Activities
Even among our fellow Unique Inns, River Dance Lodge is especially unique. Opened in 2005, the lodge was built by the owners of ROW Adventures, an adventure travel company and outfitter based in Idaho. Thus, all activities at the River Dance Lodge are run by ROW Adventures' guides guaranteeing that your experience has a consistently high level of quality service. We offer convenient, worry-free all-inclusive packages that include your accommodations, meals and an incredible variety of activities to choose from. Or you can simply reserve a cabin and explore on your own.
The nearby Selway, Lochsa and Clearwater Rivers were among the original eight rivers protected by Congress in 1968 through the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Activities include:
- Whitewater rafting on the thunderous class IV+ Lochsa River from May to mid-July.
- Gentler float trips in rafts or kayaks on the Selway and Clearwater Rivers.
- Mountain Biking: Explore the area on your own or with our professional guides.
- Guided hikes: Learn about the natural and cultural history from our friendly, knowledgeable guides.
- Fly Fishing: Fish the world-famous Lochsa on your own, or the Selway and Clearwater with our expert guides.
- Excursions to explore the area's natural and cultural history with walks and gentle floats.
- Explore the Lewis and Clark Trail along the Lolo Motorway.
In addition to our guided trips, we provide resources such as our "Area Walking Guide," or "Nearby Attractions" so you can get out and explore on your own. Maybe you want to take a scenic drive and walk a mile into a wilderness hot spring? Or in June drive to Selway Falls where you can see wild salmon jumping on their way upstream to spawn. Nearby towns such as Kooskia, Kamiah and Grangeville offer authentic small-town America shopping and museums. Our staff is standing by ready to make your stay memorable and life-enriching.
Milepost 90 on US Hwy 12 between Lewiston, Idaho and Missoula, Montana. On the banks of the Clearwater River and adjacent to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area. We are a seven hour drive from either Portland or Seattle and roughly five hours north of Boise. The lodge is ideally located for those driving from the west coast to visit Glacier or Yellowstone National Parks. The nearest air service is in Lewiston, Idaho or Missoula, Montana.
Specials
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Reviews
"Hospitality at its Finest!"
Hospitality at its finest! Everyone here is so friendly and helpful. Beautiful scenery! Lovely place to stay! We will be back!
The Johnsons
"The Perfect Experience"
Thank you for a most comfortable stay. You’ve thought of everything to make our get away the perfect experience.
Charles and Marilyn Clizer
"A Great Memory"
Thanks for a great memory. We really enjoyed our cabin with the hot tub. Many thanks to the chef the food was fantastic. Wonderful Staff. All in all we stumbled onto an incredible find.
Steve and Maria
"Wonderful Cabin!"
This was a perfect answer to a long awaited vacation. We will definitely return. Thank you for a wonderful cabin!
The Stroops
"Awesome Time"
Great guides great river and great cabins. We had an awesome time.
Ryan and Anne Quembly
"Had a great time!"
Had a great time! Very relaxing, great amenities, relaxing hot tub. The cabin was a nice get away.
The Helms
"Awesome Stay!"
Awesome stay! Great food! Beautiful scenery! Thank you for a warm comfortable place to lay our heads!
The Goldwings
"We Will Be Back Next Year! "
We had a wonderful stay! The food was delicious and the cabin was great. We will be back next year!
The Furchtenichts
"See You Next Spring!"
Thank you for the peaceful cabin, the great food and wonderful hospitality. See you next spring!
In many parts, the land is as wild today as it was 200 years ago, full of jumpy rivers kicking out of the Bitterroot Mountains and exotic surprises like the Turkish cook who serves lamb tahini deep in the folds of high country. – New York Times
