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
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Fishing
Year-round
Hiking
Year-round
Year-round
Fishing
Nearby
Hiking
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Seasonal information
2026
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2026 Season availability
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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.
My husband renovated this cabin years ago and we finally had the pleasure of staying here. Everything was wonderful except the weather, but we made due. We love the area and the accommodations were prefect!! We plan on going back whenever we’re able to book it.
The Avery Creek cabin is a hidden gem. It was so much more than what I had expected. It's actually quite beautiful and I wish I had been able to spend more than just one night there. It's very quiet, there are zero neighbors. The kitchen is full service, hot and cold running water. Dishes, glasses, cups, utensils. The bathroom has a walk-in shower with hot and cold water! I couldn't believe it! What a find. It is a 1-minute walk across the street and down hill to the river, where I caught some beautiful trout. Bring your own towels, if you wish to take a shower. Also bring sheets and pillows, or sleeping bag. That's really all you need. I have both AT&T and Verizon cell phones and I had no coverage on either. But the fire pit outside was great, as were the metal sticks that we used for s'mores, and the stars were spectacular.
We had a good time and love the cabin. Others need to know we had a young bear at the back door, so need to be observant. Also, missed the anarondack chairs that used to be on front porch, but probably removed because of the covid virus.
There was plenty of kitchenware-Utensils, dishes, pots, etc. Although the cabin was on a paved road, it was higher and was private with little traffic noise.
Great bicycling On 208 and elsewhere and the Coal Creek Trail is a gem.
We loved it's convenient location to all the places we were hiking and to the river. We were a little disappointed that it was that close to the road and the noise of the traffic. It appeared to be clean (no visible food or dirt). However, did not like the nightly mice visitors we had inside. We caught 4 mice in 3 nights.
The cabin is infested with mice and bats. We live on a farm so pests don’t really bother us but we were constantly cleaning up mouse and bat droppings. On the counters, bathroom, shower, and even the bed! It was kind of gross honestly. We regularly rent fire lookouts and have never experienced this.
Wonderful location. We did catch a few mice in the traps provided, but they were not scurrying around when we were in the cabin and had been warned of their presence. Kitchen is very well equipped.
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...
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 across Forest Road 208. From Coeur d'Alene, travel time is about 1 hour.
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.