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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Grass runway nearby for aircraft access
Fresh water available on-site
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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