Magruder Rangers House
Bitterroot National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: DARBY, ID, ID
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
Magruder Rangers House is one of seven buildings still used by Forest Service trail crews and wilderness rangers. The rental cabin is available from early June to mid-October. It provides visitors with access to two designated wilderness areas, plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and exploration and a comfortably equipped place to stay.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Magruder Rangers House offers access to two designated wilderness areas with excellent hiking and fishing opportunities in a historically significant location. Google reviewers praise the beautiful valley setting and amazing views, with one noting it's a great jump-off point for upper Selway exploration.
Wildlife alert: Northern Rubber Boa documented in the area
Insider tips for Magruder Rangers House: Bring bug spray for biting flies Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Firewood is available for sale on-site
Skip Magruder Rangers House if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Magruder Rangers House: June-October — Rental cabin available early June to mid-October; campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Horse Heaven Cabin (Darby, ID), Fales Flat Campground (DARBY, MT), Alta Campground (DARBY, MT), Rombo (DARBY, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Magruder Rangers House
Cell signal at Magruder Rangers House (DARBY, 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.
Magruder Rangers House is one of seven buildings still used by Forest Service trail crews and wilderness rangers. The rental cabin is available from early June to mid-October. It provides visitors with access to two designated wilderness areas, plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and exploration and a comfortably equipped place to stay.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring bug spray for biting flies
Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Firewood is available for sale on-site
Rental cabin available early June to mid-October; campground operates May through October
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Darby, Montana, travel south on Highway 93 for 4 miles to West Fork Road/Highway 473. Continue on this road for approximately 14 miles to the Nez Perce Road/Magruder Corridor Road #468 and go another 34 miles on the one-lane gravel, and partially paved road. Just before Deep Creek meets up with the Selway River, turn south at a stone bridge that crosses the creek and continue .5 mile to the rental cabin. High- clearance vehicles are advised on the road from the Montana from June through Sep
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bitterroot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bitterroot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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