Avery Creek Cabin
Idaho Panhandle National Forests — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Coeur d’Alene, ID, ID
Price: From $120 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Season: May through October
Avery Creek Cabin is located 20 miles northeast of Kingston, Idaho, along Forest Road 208. The fully furnished three-room cabin is adjacent to the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The cabin was built between 1926 and 1928 to house Forest Service employees needed for administrative supervision and fire protection.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Historic three-room cabin built 1926-1928 on the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River with direct river access for fishing and water sports. Located in Idaho Panhandle National Forests with nearby hiking and biking opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Steller's Jay present in area. Devil's Club vegetation in region—be aware when hiking off-trail.
Insider tips for Avery Creek Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 site and seasonal operation May-October Cabin is 200 feet past milepost 26 on Forest Road 208; use this landmark for precise location Avery Picnic Area is directly across Forest Road 208 from the cabin for day-use activities
Skip Avery Creek Cabin if: You need hookups—listing states 'No hookups at most sites'. You plan to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You need multiple site options—only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Avery Creek Cabin: May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only per verified schedule.
Nearby campgrounds: Kit Price (Prichard, ID), Berlin Flats (Prichard, ID), Little Guard Lookout (SMELTERVILLE, ID), Minton Peak Lookout (Trout Creek, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Avery Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Avery Creek Cabin (Coeur d’Alene, ID): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Avery Creek Cabin is located 20 miles northeast of Kingston, Idaho, along Forest Road 208. The fully furnished three-room cabin is adjacent to the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The cabin was built between 1926 and 1928 to house Forest Service employees needed for administrative supervision and fire protection.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and seasonal operation May-October
Cabin is 200 feet past milepost 26 on Forest Road 208; use this landmark for precise location
Avery Picnic Area is directly across Forest Road 208 from the cabin for day-use activities
Campground operates seasonally May through October only per verified schedule
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-90, take Exit 43 (Kingston); travel 23 miles north on Forest Highway 9, then continue straight for 3 miles on Forest Road 208 (2-lane paved highway) to Avery Cabin. The cabin is approximately 200 feet past milepost 26. Avery Picnic Area is directly across Forest Road 208. From Coeur d'Alene, travel time is about 1 hour.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Idaho Panhandle National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Idaho Panhandle National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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