Official websites use .gov
A .gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the
United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock
(
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only
on official, secure websites.
Red Ives Cabin
Red Ives Cabin is one of our most popular rental facilities. 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 features 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom, and covered front porch; propane stove/oven and refrigerator; hot water, flush toilet, and shower/ tub. Propane/battery lanterns are provided for lights and there is a gas log fireplace for heat. Absolutely no pets. For more information please contact the St. Maries Ranger Station at (208) 245-2531.
Reservations for the Red Ives Ranger Cabin can be made at Recreation.gov on a first come-first serve basis.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov. |
|---|---|
| Fees: | $100 per night |
| Open Season: | Late May - September 30 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Maximum stay of three nights, 8 person maximum capacity. Dogs are not allowed in any of our cabins, lookouts or historic recreation areas that are available for reservation. |
| Closest Towns: | Avery, Idaho; St. Regis, Montana |
| Water: | Potable water |
| Restroom: | Flush toilet |
General Information
Directions:From St. Maries, Idaho: Follow paved Forest Highway 50 (St. Joe River Road) 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.
From St. Regis, Montana: Go to the four-way stop in St. Regis, turn left and travel for approx. ¾ mile to the junction with Little Joe Road #282. Turn left (southeast) on Road #282 and follow this two-lane gravel road to the top of the pass where the road number changes to FH-50 and the road is paved. Continue on FH-50 to the junction of Red Ives Road #218. Turn left (south) and travel 10 miles upstream to the Red Ives Ranger Station. Road #218 is a narrow one-lane road with pull-outs. The total mileage is approximately 39 miles.
From Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: Via St. Regis, Montana - Travel east on Interstate 90 to St. Regis, Montana, go through the town of St. Regis. Take a left at the four-way stop and follow the directions from St. Regis (see above).
Activities
Cabin Rentals
Red Ives Cabin is one of our most popular rental facilities. It served as the Ranger Station for the Red Ives Ranger District of the St. Joe National Forest for many years. Attractions include its' location on the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River.River and Stream Fishing
There is fishing access to the St. Joe River.Viewing Wildlife
There is abundant wildlife to be seen in and around this area.Viewing Scenery
Red Ives Cabin is located next to the beautiful St. Joe Wild and Scenic River.Picnicking
Picnic sites are available here.| Reservation Info | Picnic units are available on a first-come, first-served basis and there is no fee for their use. |
Quick Links
Related Information
Location