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State Park
Red Ives Cabin
St. Joe National Forest · Avery, ID
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- Address:Avery, ID
About
Overview
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. Attractions include its location on the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River. It is located 86 miles southeast of St. Maries, Idaho on Forest Road 218.
The Cabin **requires an entry key code** to get in. Contact St. Joe Ranger District for instructions if you have a reservation at 208 245 2531.
Recreation
Red Ives offers several recreation opportunities from hiking and OHV use to world-class fishing and wildlife spotting. The St. Joe River also offers opportunities in floating and kayaking.
Facilities
The cabin features two bedrooms (one queen, two sets of bunkbeds and one queen size futon), kitchen, living room, bathroom and covered front porch; propane stove/oven and refrigerator; hot water, flush toilet and shower/tub. Battery lanterns are provided for lights, however visitors are recommended to bring additional battery operated lights. A gas log fireplace provides heat. Absolutely no pets.
Natural Features
The facility is set alongside the St. Joe National Wild and Scenic River. The terrain is mountainous with steep drainages and heavily forested mountain sides.
Nearby Attractions
Avery is the nearest town for conveniences.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at St. Joe National Forest
White Pine National Recreation Trail
3 mi883 ftmoderate
Mary Minerva McCroskey Memorial State Park Loop Trail
4 mi909 ftmoderate
Sand Mountain Lookout Trail
4.6 mi1,444 ftmoderate
Saint Joe River from Spruce Tree Campground
5.3 mi1,437 ftmoderate
Saint Joe Lake Trail
9.8 mi2,172 ftdifficult
Snow Peak
8.2 mi2,697 ftdifficult
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Red Ives Cabin
Trail
Saint Joe River from Spruce Tree Campground
Idaho
5.3 mi1,437 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Bacon Peak Loop
Montana
22.7 mi6,788 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Saint Joe Lake Trail
Montana
9.8 mi2,172 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Diamond Lake and Cliff Lake Trail
Montana
2.8 mi774 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Snow Peak
Idaho
8.2 mi2,697 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Hub Lake and Hazel Lake
Montana
7.2 mi3,077 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page
Nearby Campgrounds

Red Ives Information Center
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Spruce Tree Campground
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Fly Flat Campground
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Heller Creek Campground
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Conrad Crossing Campground
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