White cabin in the woods with ramp leading to front door and small porch
PACKERS CABIN
PACKERS CABIN
PACKERS CABIN
PACKERS CABIN

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Bedrooms Bedrooms

About Packers Cabin

Packers Cabin was originally built during the 1930s and served as the headquarters for the Forest Service packer who supplied lookouts and field crews by horse or mule pack trains. Today, visitors no longer need to hitch up a team of mules and trek for days to enjoy staying in the quiet, remote cabin within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The accessible cabin offers most items needed for a comfortable lodging experience, though guests will need to bring some of their own amenities to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Bedrooms Bedrooms
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly

Cabin Interior

  • Bedrooms
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C1, Loop: AREA PACKERS CABIN

🏠 Cabin
  • 10 guests
  • Pet Friendly

Site Details

Up to 10 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Pet Friendly
Accessible
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Reviews (12)

Review Summary

3.5
12 reviews
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Ashley M

Verified

May 23, 2023 • Stayed at: C1, Loop: AREA PACKERS CABIN

5

This little cabin is everything I had hoped for! It has no electricity, vault toilet...but the VIEW! The stars are PHENOMENAL! 11/10. It needs some paint and some brush/tree clearing after the last years winter storms but I loved it so much! It has a special place in my heart now! The cabin and restroom is accessible, but I will warn you from Loeb to the forest road is a 1 lane paved road, and the forrest road has some pretty significant pot holes/ruts, so your GPS will tell you it's about an hour from town, but plan on 1.5 hours as you won't be able to go 25 mph. I drove a mini van and I was just fine, but during rainy season I would recommend a truck or 4x4. There is a cute and sturdy tree swing, a great back porch, a cute little Koi pond with newts, and some amazing old growth that survived the fire. It's sad to see how much burned a few years ago, but the cabin held strong. Keep your ears peeled for the chirps of frogs in the nearby stream, count shooting stars, and turn off your phone. The only alarm you need here is the sun! Bring more water and wood than you think you'll need though as we almost ran out! The elevation is over 2,000 ft so if your a coastal person like we are you are more prone to dehydration and fatigue due to the higher elevation. But have fun and be nice to her because we're definitely coming back <3

Ashley M

Verified

May 23, 2023 • Stayed at: C1, Loop: AREA PACKERS CABIN

5

This little cabin is everything I had hoped for! It has no electricity, vault toilet...but the VIEW! The stars are PHENOMENAL! 11/10. It needs some paint and some brush/tree clearing after the last years winter storms but I loved it so much! It has a special place in my heart now! The cabin and restroom is accessible, but I will warn you from Loeb to the forest road is a 1 lane paved road, and the forrest road has some pretty significant pot holes/ruts, so your GPS will tell you it's about an hour from town, but plan on 1.5 hours as you won't be able to go 25 mph. I drove a mini van and I was just fine, but during rainy season I would recommend a truck or 4x4. There is a cute and sturdy tree swing, a great back porch, a cute little Koi pond with newts, and some amazing old growth that survived the fire. It's sad to see how much burned a few years ago, but the cabin held strong. Keep your ears peeled for the chirps of frogs in the nearby stream, count shooting stars, and turn off your phone. The only alarm you need here is the sun! Bring more water and wood than you think you'll need though as we almost ran out! The elevation is over 2,000 ft so if your a coastal person like we are you are more prone to dehydration and fatigue due to the higher elevation. But have fun and be nice to her because we're definitely coming back <3

Location & Directions for Packers Cabin

29279 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach, OR 97444 United States

Getting There

From Portland take 1-5S to US 199 South to Brookings. From Brookings, Oregon, take U.S. Highway 101 and turn onto County Road 784 (North Bank Chetco River Road). This becomes Forest Road 1376. Follow this Forest Road 1376 to the junction with Fore...

Nearest town

Gold Beach, OR - 51 mi

About over 1 hr (87 min) to downtown

Highway access

Packers Cabin is accessible via Interstate 5 to US Highway 199 South, then U.S. Highway 101 to County Road 784. The nearest major roads are approximately 25 miles away in Brookings.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Water is not available at this site.
  • Entry to the cabin is by combination lock. The combination will be included in your confirmation letter. Please call the Gold Beach Ranger District office at (541)247-3600 four days prior to your arrival to confirm your combination. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on weekends and holidays.
  • Please contact the Ranger District at (541)247-3600 prior to arriving at the cabin to check on any restrictions or conditions, such as fire or road closures, weather or storms that may affect the quality of your visit.
  • Pets are welcome at this facility.
  • All garbage and food must be packed out.
  • The cabin is a no-smoking facility.
  • Learn more about Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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