Packers Cabin
Closed — Permanently closed. The historic cabin was destroyed by the Cabin Fire on September 2, 2025.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County, visibility under 1/4 mile in dense freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, decreased air quality will likely continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...For the Freezing Fog Advisory and Air Stagnation Advisory, within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, valleys in eastern Curry and Josephine County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces.
Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 19 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County, visibility under 1/4 mile in dense freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, decreased air quality will likely continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...For the Freezing Fog Advisory and Air Stagnation Advisory, within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, valleys in eastern Curry and Josephine County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces.
Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 18 at 12:15PM PST until January 18 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County, visibility under 1/4 mile in dense freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, decreased air quality will likely continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...For the Freezing Fog Advisory and Air Stagnation Advisory, within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, valleys in Josephine County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, and locally slick conditions are possible. Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A current Freezing Fog Advisory is going to remain expired, as temperatures in the Illinois Valley and around Grants Pass have risen above freezing. With cool temperatures expected to return tonight into Monday morning, an Advisory is in place to address those forecast conditions.
About
Packers Cabin was originally constructed around 1930 and served as the headquarters for the Forest Service packer who supplied lookouts and field crews by horse or mule pack trains. The barrier-free facility was renovated to provide accessible lodging within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest on Long Ridge. The yellow three-room cabin could accommodate up to 12 people and featured a wood-burning stove, double bunk and ten single bunks with foam pads, table and chairs, and outdoor accessible toilet, picnic table and fire ring. The site has been in Forest Service use since 1914 when the phone line to the Long Ridge Lookout was completed. The cabin survived both the 2002 Biscuit Fire and 2017 Chetco Bar Fire, but was destroyed by the Cabin Fire on September 2, 2025, despite rapid response from multiple firefighting resources. The area offers hiking, wildlife viewing, and fishing opportunities. The nearby Chetco River provides angling for trout, steelhead, and salmon in season. The accessible Oregon Redwoods Trail travels through a grove of old-growth coastal redwoods at their northern range limit. The landscape shows effects of the 2017 Chetco Bar Fire.
Directions
From Brookings, Oregon, take U.S. Highway 101 and turn onto County Road 784 (North Bank Chetco River Road), which becomes Forest Road 1376. Follow Forest Road 1376 to the junction with Forest Road 1917. Follow Forest Road 1917 for 5 miles to Forest Road 1917-110, the entrance to Packer's Cabin. Travel time from Brookings is about 1.5 hours.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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