AVERY CREEK CABIN
AVERY CREEK CABIN

Featured amenities

Private Bathroom Private Bathroom
Waterfront Waterfront
Electric Hookup Electric Hookup
Kitchen Kitchen

About Avery Creek Cabin

Avery Creek Cabin is located 20 mi northeast of Kingston, Idaho, along Forest Road 208. The fully furnished three-room cabin is adjacent to the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River on the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The cabin was built between 1926 and 1928 to house Forest Service employees needed for administrative supervision and fire protection. It was built from a standard Forest Service plan known as the firemen's cabin. In 1935, a picnic area was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps across the road from the cabin and adjacent to the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River. In 1940, a bathroom was added in a board and batten shed addition to the cabin's east side, and a rustic log garage was built behind the cabin. The cabin was used for crew housing until 1981. Newly renovated, the cabin is now fully accessible. Avery Cabin's central location along the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River provides easy access to the site. Access to the cabin is along paved roadways, making it an easy destination to reach by car. The cabin is available from mid-May through September, and provides many of the comforts of home. Guests only need to bring a few of their own amenities for an enjoyable stay.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Private Bathroom Private Bathroom
Waterfront Waterfront
Electric Hookup Electric Hookup
Kitchen Kitchen
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Electric Hookup

Cabin Interior

  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet Type
  • Private Shower
  • Hot Water
  • Kitchen

Views and Setting

  • Waterfront
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CABIN1, Loop: CABIN

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  • 6 guests

Site Details

Up to 6 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Campfire
Accessible
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Reviews

26 reviews

Summary

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Avery Creek Cabin offers a pleasant stay with electricity, hot water, and a rustic charm enhanced by new appliances and improved water systems. Guests enjoy nearby hiking trails, a creek, and a lovely swimming hole, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. While there have been reports of mice and a bat, recent improvements and cleanliness contribute to a generally positive experience, though some furnishings, like the mattress, may need attention.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 26 reviews

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5 stars 61.5% (16)
4 stars 23.1% (6)
3 stars 11.5% (3)
2 stars 3.8% (1)
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Bob G

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September 24, 2026 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: CABIN

Great facilities. Ideal location. Peaceful, quiet. Everything worked fine. Only flaw throughout stay was a bat that flew around the bedroom the first night and disappeared somewhere in the ceiling.

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Daniel D

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August 10, 2026 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: CABIN

Amazing time at a great cabin

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courtney f

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June 22, 2026 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: CABIN

Very nice cabin with electricity and hot water. There’s some hiking trails out the back and a creek that runs down the side of the cabin. Not to mention a wonderful swimming hole across the street. There’s a full bed, two single bunk beds and a pullout futon in the front room. Basic Ranger cabin, but has everything one could need for a nice easy overnight trip. Thank you U.S. Forest Service for keeping this program alive.

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Jason H

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May 27, 2026 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: CABIN

Great cabin across road from a nice spot on the river

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Taras O

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November 28, 2025 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: CABIN

Loved the cabin! Most definitely reserving this cabin in the future!

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Rhett P

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September 6, 2025 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: CABIN

Nice cabin. No mice. Super clean(thanks to last guest!).

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Micah H

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July 1, 2025 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: CABIN

The cabin was overall very nice. That said, the report of mice inside the cabin are very true. We trapped mice each night while there. There was also a bat residing in the bedroom. I'm not sure what could be done about it, but sharing space with rodents was a bit of a hurdle for my kids.

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Eric S

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June 20, 2025 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: CABIN

Have stayed at Avery Creek Cabin several times now and on this most recent trip, the cabin was in great shape with new appliances, water heater and fewer mice. It is rustic but having electricity, hot water and a shower feels like luxury for the area. While we were there, the FS guy showed up to perform the monthly water quality test so you know the water is potable.

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David F

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June 13, 2025 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: CABIN

Love the new stove, refrigerator, kitchen and bathroom sinks, and toilet. The on-demand water heater is gone and a standard water heater installed - GREAT improvement. The whole water system seems improved.
The only downer is the mattress in the bedroom - wires ate sticking up!!! Needs replacement.
Overall great cabin to rent.

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Location & Directions for Avery Creek Cabin

2502 E Sherman Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 United States

Elevation: 755 ft

Getting There

From I-90, take Exit 43 (Kingston); travel 23 mi north on Forest Highway 9, then continue straight for 3 mi on Forest Road 208 (2-lane paved highway) to Avery Cabin. The cabin is approximately 200 ft past milepost 26. Avery Picnic Area is directly...

Nearest town

Coeur d'Alene, ID - 55 mi

About over 1 hr (67 min) to downtown

Highway access

Avery Creek Cabin is accessible via I-90, with Exit 43 (Kingston) approximately 23 miles south. Travel north on Forest Highway 9 leads directly to the cabin.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

1PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • A combination code is needed to access the cabin and may be obtained by confirmation email or by calling during normal business hours ahead of your reservation.
  • Please pack out all trash and food, and clean the cabin before leaving
  • Renters do not have access to the garage behind the cabin
  • Maximum length of stay per family is 5 days each season
  • Nearest groceries are approximately 2 miles south in Prichard, Idaho
  • For more information, contact the Fernan Office of the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District at (208) 664-2318
  • Learn more about the Idaho Panhandle National Forests
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • Please note that dogs are not allowed in any of our cabins, lookouts or historic recreation areas that are available for reservation.

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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