Magee Rangers Cabin

Idaho Panhandle National Forests — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: COEUR D’ALENE, ID, ID

Price: From $100 per night

Rating: 3.2 out of 5 (25 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Magee Ranger’s Cabin is a fully furnished 2-story cabin in the center of the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District. Guests can imagine themselves as forest rangers when sleeping in the old ranger’s quarters, and enjoying the superb views and convenient access to prime recreation trails. The Magee Cabin was constructed in 1922 as living quarters for the Magee District Ranger.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

Historic 1922 ranger's cabin on the National Register of Historic Places with superb views and convenient access to prime recreation trails in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District. Amenities include drinking water, showers, fishing access, and firewood for sale.

Wildlife alert: Moose, Violet-green Swallow, Common Raven, Red-winged Blackbird verified within 8km

Insider tips for Magee Rangers Cabin: Book early - this is a federal campground with only 1 site Grass runway nearby for aircraft access Fresh water available on-site

Skip Magee Rangers Cabin if: You require hookups - no hookups available. You need year-round access - seasonal operations May through October only. Plumbing issues are a concern per recent camper reports.

Best time to visit Magee Rangers Cabin: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Spyglass Ground House (SMELTERVILLE, ID), Big Hank (Prichard, ID), Little Guard Lookout (SMELTERVILLE, ID), Berlin Flats (Prichard, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Magee Rangers Cabin

Cell signal at Magee Rangers 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★ 3.2 (25 reviews)From $100/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Magee Ranger’s Cabin is a fully furnished 2-story cabin in the center of the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District. Guests can imagine themselves as forest rangers when sleeping in the old ranger’s quarters, and enjoying the superb views and convenient access to prime recreation trails. The Magee Cabin was constructed in 1922 as living quarters for the Magee District Ranger.

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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 RV60 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterFirewood for Sale

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 require hookups - no hookups available✕ You need year-round access - seasonal operations May through October only✕ Plumbing issues are a concern per recent camper reports

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Grass runway nearby for aircraft access

Fresh water available on-site

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

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: Moose, Violet-green Swallow, Common Raven, Red-winged Blackbird verified within 8km

Location

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Getting there →

Access #1: From I-90, take Exit #43 (Kingston) and drive 24 miles north on Forest Highway 9 (two lane paved highway) to the Prichard Junction. Continue on Forest Road 208 for 28 miles to the end of the pavement and the start of Forest Road 6310 (a gravel road with rocks and potholes). Travel 7 miles on road 6310 to the Magee Ranger's Cabin. The approximate travel time from Coeur d'Alene on this route is 2 hours. Access #2: From the Ranger Station in Coeur d’Alene, drive east on County Road #268

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Magee Rangers Cabin cost per night?+
Magee Rangers Cabin costs $100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Magee Rangers Cabin open?+
Magee Rangers Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Magee Rangers Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Magee Rangers Cabin?+
Magee Rangers Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Magee Rangers Cabin?+
Magee Rangers 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 Magee Rangers Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Magee Rangers Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Magee Rangers Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Magee Rangers Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$100 /night★ 3.2 (25)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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