Packers Cabin
Closed — Permanently closed. The historic cabin was destroyed by the Cabin Fire on September 2, 2025.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 2:25PM PST until December 31 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Air quality is likely to worsen through Wednesday afternoon. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will trap pollutants. * WHERE...Valley areas, both west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties, and east of the Cascades in Klamath and Lake counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
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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