The Camp Creek Cabin is a dogtrot-style cabin that splits 4 bedrooms and 3 baths across 1,556 square feet on two stories, and it does it on a narrow lot footprint just 48 feet 8 inches wide. I designed this plan for buyers who love the traditional dogtrot layout where a screened breezeway connects two living wings with open air between them.
The main floor gives you 738 square feet per wing with a vaulted great room that makes this compact cabin feel surprisingly spacious. The dogtrot screened porch in the center becomes the heart of the home on warm evenings, a true indoor-outdoor room that connects both sides while letting the breeze blow through. Upstairs, a bunk room loft accessed by ladder adds 374 square feet of sleeping space, perfect for kids, guests, or overflow on holiday weekends. Nine-foot ceilings on the main level keep the proportions right.
The front porch stretches across the facade, and that signature dogtrot screened porch gives you covered outdoor living you will use every day. At 48 feet 8 inches wide by 43 feet 4 inches deep with no garage, this cabin sits beautifully on narrow lots where conventional plans cannot fit. It is a design rooted in southern building tradition that still makes perfect sense today.
The Camp Creek Cabin plan is available for $1,495. For more dogtrot and cabin designs, check out Big Dogtrot, Diana’s Dog Trot, Camp Creek Cabin, and Fish Camp Cabin.
Plan Highlights
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Full Plan Details
Everything you and your builder need to evaluate this plan.
Living Area
House Features
Construction
Builder Insight
I've always respected the dogtrot as one of the most honest house forms — it was engineered by people who understood their climate before air conditioning existed. The breezeway isn't a gimmick in this plan. It provides real passive cooling and creates an outdoor living space that connects both wings in a way no enclosed hallway can.
— Max Fulbright · Lead Designer, 35+ years
Your Plan Set
What’s Included
Complete and build-ready. Everything your builder needs to construct this dogtrot design.
Elevations
Front, side, and rear elevations at ¼″ scale with exterior material call-outs and porch details.
Floor Plans
Dimensioned floor plans for all 2 levels with room labels and dimensions.
Foundation Plan
Foundation plan with footing and wall dimensions. Suitable for slab, crawlspace, or basement.
Roof Plan
Roof plan with pitches, ridges, valleys, and porch roof details for accurate bidding and construction.
Build Budget
Cost to Build Estimator
Ballpark construction estimates based on 1,556 sq ft and 2026 national averages. Actual costs vary by region, contractor, and finish level.
Budget Build
$233,400 – $272,300
$150 – $175 / sq ft
Basic finishes, standard fixtures, builder-grade materials. Functional and clean.
Mid-Range Build
$272,300 – $350,100
$175 – $225 / sq ft
Quality finishes, custom cabinets, upgraded fixtures. The sweet spot for most builders.
Premium Build
$350,100 – $466,800
$225 – $300 / sq ft
High-end finishes, premium materials, custom details throughout. Architect-quality construction.
Estimates do not include land, site prep, permits, or utility connections. Costs vary by region. Call (770) 301-4214 for a free build cost consultation.
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