Packers Cabin
Temporarily closed due to vandalism that occurred in 2024. No reopening date has been announced. Contact Gold Beach Ranger District at (541) 247-3600 for updates.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Packers Cabin sits on Long Ridge in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, approximately 1.5 hours from Brookings, Oregon. Built around 1930 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it served as the base for Forest Service packers who used horse and mule trains to supply remote lookouts and field crews. The cabin has been renovated with barrier-free access including ramps, wide doorways, and accessible door handles. The cabin accommodates up to 12 guests with one double bunk and ten single bunks equipped with foam pads. A wood-burning stove provides heat with firewood supplied. There is no electricity or potable water on site. A natural spring exists nearby but requires boiling for at least five minutes before consumption. Guests must bring sleeping bags, lanterns, and their own water supply. The surrounding area offers excellent recreation including fishing for trout, steelhead, and salmon on the Chetco River. The Oregon Redwoods Trail provides accessible hiking through old-growth coastal redwoods at the northern limit of their range. The cabin lies within the 2017 Chetco Bar Fire area, and visitors will see a landscape in ecological transition. The Pacific Ocean is only 17 miles away.
Directions
From Brookings, Oregon, take US Highway 101 and turn onto County Road 784 (North Bank Chetco River Road). This becomes Forest Road 1376. Follow FR 1376 to the junction with Forest Road 1917. Follow FR 1917 for 5 miles to Forest Road 1917-110, the entrance to Packers Cabin. Travel time from Brookings is approximately 1.5 hours.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 247-3600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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