Red Ives Cabin
Closed — Closed for winter. The cabin is typically available seasonally when Forest Road 218 is passable. Reservations through Recreation.gov on a first-come, first-served basis.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 10:48AM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA
* WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants near the ground with deteriorated air quality. For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility down to a half mile in fog. * WHERE...Peck, Lewiston Grade, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Clark Fork, Kellogg, Winchester, Sandpoint, Wallace, Eastport, Craigmont, Soldiers Meadow Road, Bonners Ferry, Lookout Pass, Athol, Dobson Pass, Kamiah, Culdesac, Nezperce, Fourth Of July Pass, Priest River, Mullan, Lewiston, Pinehurst, Lapwai, Gifford, Osburn, St. Maries, and Fernwood. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.
About
Red Ives Cabin served as the Ranger Station for the Red Ives Ranger District from the 1930s to 1984 and is now one of the most popular rental facilities in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Located alongside the St. Joe National Wild and Scenic River, the cabin sits in heavily forested, mountainous terrain with steep drainages. The cabin features two bedrooms (one with a queen bed, one with two sets of bunk beds, plus a queen futon), a full kitchen with propane stove/oven and refrigerator, living room, bathroom with flush toilet and shower/tub, and a covered front porch. Heat is provided by a gas log fireplace, and battery lanterns provide lighting. Hot water is available. The facility operates off-grid with propane and battery power. Red Ives offers world-class fishing on the St. Joe River, along with opportunities for floating, kayaking, hiking, and OHV use. The remote location requires traveling 10 miles on narrow Forest Road 218, a one-lane road with turnouts. Avery is the nearest town for supplies. Renters must contact the St. Joe Ranger District to obtain an entry key code before arrival.
Directions
From St. Maries, Idaho: Follow paved Forest Highway 50 (St. Joe River Road) 47 miles to Avery. Continue 29 miles along FH-50 to Red Ives Road #218. Turn right (south) on Road #218 and travel 10 miles upstream to Red Ives Ranger Station. Road #218 is a narrow one-lane road with turnouts.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jbiar@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (208) 245-2531 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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