Red Ives Cabin

Idaho Panhandle National Forests — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Saint Maries, ID, ID

Price: From $100 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Season: May through October

Red Ives Cabin is a popular location in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It served as the Ranger Station for the Red Ives Ranger District of the St. Joe National Forest from the 1930s to 1984.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Fishing

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

Red Ives Cabin is a historic location on the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, offering quiet, naturally serene camping with hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Moose, American Beaver, and Mule Deer present in area. Birds include Rufous Hummingbird, Yellow-rumped Warbler, American Robin, and American Dipper. Garter snakes also documented.

Insider tips for Red Ives Cabin: Contact St. Joe Ranger District at 208-245-2531 for cabin entry key code instructions Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site From St. Maries, follow paved Forest Highway 50 (St. Joe River Rd) 47 miles to Avery, then continue 29 more miles to Red Ives Road #218

Skip Red Ives Cabin if: Need RV hookups — no hookups available. Planning outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Require multiple site options — only 1 tent site available.

Best time to visit Red Ives Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Line Creek Stock Campground (Avery, ID), Beaver Creek A-Frame Cabin (Id) (ST. MARIE’S , ID), Surveyors Lookout (AVERY, ID), Cold Springs Peak Cabin - Clearwater Nf (Id) (OROFINO, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Red Ives Cabin

Cell signal at Red Ives Cabin (Saint Maries, 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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Saint Maries, ID, ID★ 4.4 (15 reviews)From $100/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Red Ives Cabin is a popular location in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It served as the Ranger Station for the Red Ives Ranger District of the St. Joe National Forest from the 1930s to 1984.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

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:✕ Need RV hookups — no hookups available✕ Planning outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ Require multiple site options — only 1 tent site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Contact St. Joe Ranger District at 208-245-2531 for cabin entry key code instructions

Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site

From St. Maries, follow paved Forest Highway 50 (St. Joe River Rd) 47 miles to Avery, then continue 29 more miles to Red Ives Road #218

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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: Moose, American Beaver, and Mule Deer present in area. Birds include Rufous Hummingbird, Yellow-rumped Warbler, American Robin, and American Dipper. Garter snakes also documented.

Location

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(208) 245-2531· Idaho Panhandle National Forests
Getting there →

From St. Maries, Idaho: Follow paved Forest Highway 50 (St. Joe River Rd) 47 miles to Avery. Continue 29 more miles along FH-50 to the Red Ives Road #218. Turn right (south) on road #218 and travel 10 miles upstream to the Red Ives Ranger Station. The Red Ives Road is a narrow One-lane road with turn-outs.

Campground entrance

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Red Ives Cabin cost per night?+
Red Ives Cabin costs $100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Red Ives Cabin open?+
Red Ives Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Red Ives Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Red Ives Cabin?+
Red Ives Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Red Ives Cabin?+
Red Ives 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 Red Ives Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Red Ives Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Red Ives Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Red Ives Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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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★ 4.4 (15)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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