Red Ives Cabin

Show on map (208) 245-2531 jbiar@fs.fed.us

222 South 7th street, Suite 1
Saint Maries, ID 83861

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Picnic table: all 1 sites
Largest party: 8 people

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

17 reviews

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Joe L

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We had a great time. The cabin had everything we would've need except running water. Not a big issue we worked through it.

Mark L

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The cabin itself was fine, but we were notified the evening before we arrived that there was no water available at the cabin or at the ranger station next door, even though the well pump had been out for several weeks. Not having any water at the cabin, and no easy access to water near the cabin was a huge inconvenience.

Robert K

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Reviewed a year ago

Have been going to the cabin for about 10 years now. Couple of things I'd suggest that need to be addressed. 1) The shower/tub needs upgrading. Tiles are falling off the walls and is a little gross. 2) The sink faucet in the bathroom has been broken for years. Other than that it's a great place to go and the fishing can be specular.

Stanley W

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Reviewed a year ago

We had a wonderful time! There was significantly more traffic in the area than we have experienced ever before, starting very early in the morning (3:30 am) which distracts from the cabins serenity. Thank you for making tge cabin available.

James N

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Reviewed a year ago

Forty miles from the nearest towns and you have a propane fireplace, a full kitchen, hot water, and a bathroom with a flush toilet and shower. Amazing. Better than advertised. Do bring lanterns. The brighter the better.

Ian J

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Reviewed a year ago

Great place! Bring batteries and lanterns!

Availability

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