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State Park
Red Ives Cabin
St. Joe National Forest · Avery, ID
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- Operator:(208) 245-2531
- Email:jbiar@fs.fed.us
- Address:222 South 7th street, Suite 1 · Avery, ID · 83861
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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
Individual Sites (1)
In this park
Trails at St. Joe National Forest
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Red Ives Cabin

Saint Joe River from Spruce Tree Campground
Idaho
5.3 mi1,437 ftgain
TrailModerate

Bacon Peak Loop
Montana
22.7 mi6,788 ftgain
TrailExpert

Beaver Creek Spur Ohv
Idaho
2.2 mi62 ftgain
TrailEasy

Crooked Ridge Ohv
Idaho
4.5 mi
Trail

Yellow Gold Ohv
Idaho
1.0 mi262 ftgain
TrailEasy

Little Berge Ohv
Idaho
3.1 mi912 ftgain
TrailModerate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page
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