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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/avery-creek-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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Coeur d’Alene, ID, ID★ 4.4 (22 reviews)From $120/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV12 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsNot allowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May - October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only per verified schedule

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Steller's Jay present in area. Devil's Club vegetation in region—be aware when hiking off-trail.

Location

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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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Avery Creek Cabin cost per night?+
Avery Creek Cabin costs $120 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Avery Creek Cabin open?+
Avery Creek Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Avery Creek Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Avery Creek Cabin?+
Avery Creek Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 12 feet.
How do I make reservations at Avery Creek Cabin?+
Avery Creek Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Avery Creek Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Avery Creek Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Avery Creek Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Avery Creek Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$120 /night★ 4.4 (22)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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