Established Camping
Red Ives Cabin
Red Ives Cabin is located near Saint Maries in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The area features forested terrain with a mix of trees and river access. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the St. Joe River, which offers opportunities for fishing and kayaking.
Description
Overview
Red Ives Cabin is a popular location in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It served as the Ranger Station for the Red Ives Ranger District of the St. Joe National Forest from the 1930s to 1984. Attractions include its location on the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River. It is located 86 miles southeast of St. Maries, Idaho on Forest Road 218. The Cabin requires an entry key code to get in. Contact St. Joe Ranger District for instructions if you have a reservation at 208 245 2531.
Recreation
Red Ives offers several recreation opportunities from hiking and OHV use to world-class fishing and wildlife spotting. The St. Joe River also offers opportunities in floating and kayaking.
Facilities
The cabin features two bedrooms (one queen, two sets of bunkbeds and one queen size futon), kitchen, living room, bathroom and covered front porch; propane stove/oven and refrigerator; hot water, flush toilet and shower/tub. Battery lanterns are provided for lights, however visitors are recommended to bring additional battery operated lights. A gas log fireplace provides heat. Absolutely no pets.
Natural Features
The facility is set alongside the St. Joe National Wild and Scenic River. The terrain is mountainous with steep drainages and heavily forested mountain sides.
Nearby Attractions
Avery is the nearest town for conveniences.
Location
Red Ives Cabin is located in Idaho
Directions
From St. Maries, Idaho: Follow paved Forest Highway 50 (St. Joe River Rd) 47 miles to Avery. Continue 29 more miles along FH-50 to the Red Ives Road #218. Turn right (south) on road #218 and travel 10 miles upstream to the Red Ives Ranger Station. The Red Ives Road is a narrow One-lane road with turn-outs.
Address
222 South 7th street, Suite 1
Saint maries, ID 83861
Coordinates
47.0565889 N
115.3515278 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Missoula Lake Campground
1 hr 14 min away
North Fork of the Clearwater Corridor
5 hrs 12 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 12 min from Missoula
- 3 hrs 43 min from Coeur d'Alene
- 4 hrs 12 min from Spokane
- 4 hrs 59 min from Lewiston
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
