Magee Rangers Cabin
Campground · Idaho · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Coeur d'Alene National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 60 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 2,998 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Magee Ranger's Cabin is a fully furnished 2-story cabin in the center of the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District. Guests can imagine themselves as forest rangers when sleeping in the old ranger's quarters, and enjoying the superb views and convenient access to prime recreation trails.The Magee Cabin was constructed in 1922 as living quarters for the Magee District Ranger. The cabin along with several buildings at the site are on the National Register of Historic Places. These buildings may occasionally be occupied as temporary housing for Forest Service employees working in the vicinity.
Recreation
Nearby trails include the Independence Creek Trail System, with 34 miles of trails suitable for hiking, motorcycle riding, horseback riding and mountain biking.Teepee Creek is a tributary of Idaho's South Fork Salmon River and is open to fly fishing with popular catches including cutthroat trout and brook trout.
Facilities
The log cabin has a front porch and is located near a public picnic area. It sleeps six guests, with a full-size bed downstairs and four single beds upstairs. Amenities include drinking water, propane stove, refrigerator and heater. Two portable propane lanterns are available, but guests should bring their own propane.
Items to bring include propane for lanterns, bedding, flashlights, food, a first aid kit, matches, insect repellent, towels, dish soap, dish towels and washcloths. Visitors should also bring a splitting maul, axe or bow saw for collecting firewood, plus charcoal and lighter fluid to start campfires.
There is an UNHEATED shower and toilet available in the warehouse that is approximately 200 ft. from the rental. A detailed walking map is available in the cabin.
Natural Features
Magee sits at an elevation of 3,000 feet along the Teepee Creek in the heart of the Coeur d'Alene Mountains.Nearby Attractions
The nearest telephone is about 25 miles away and the nearest grocery store is about 32 miles away in Prichard, ID.The facts
- Season: Memorial Day – Labor Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 60 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: AREA MAGEE RANGERS CABIN
Site types
- 1 Cabin Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Magee Rangers Cabin
Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA MAGEE RANGERS CABIN | Cabin Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 6 |
Getting there
Access #2: From the Ranger Station in Coeur d’Alene, drive east on County Road #268 (Fernan Lakeshore road) for 5 miles; this road enters the Cd’Alene National Forest and climbs up into the mountains on Forest Road #268. Forest Road #268 is a paved two lane road that you will follow for 7 miles to Fernan Saddle. Continue on paved road which is Forest Road #612 (paved then graveled good quality two lane) and follow it 11 miles to Forest Road #209 past Honeysuckle Campground. Cross bridge and turn right (south) on Road #209 for 5 miles to its junction with Forest Road #422. Turn left (north) and travel 14 miles on Road #422 toward Magee. Road 422 is a fair quality graveled road that is mostly two lanes but in places narrows to 1-1/2 lanes with turnouts; use caution and go slow. The road is suitable for automobiles. Turn right at Forest Road #6310, Magee Cabin will be on your left. Travel time from Coeur d’Alene is around 1-3/4 hours.
47.84444, -116.25222 · 47°50'40.0"N 116°15'8.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 8.4 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 4.9 | 8.3 | 8.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Magee Rangers Cabin
- Can you reserve a site at Magee Rangers Cabin?
- Yes, Magee Rangers Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Magee Rangers Cabin have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Magee Rangers Cabin?
- 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Also listed by
Magee Rangers Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Magee Rangers Cabin's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $100 per night.
Restrictions:
- Dogs are not allowed in any of our cabins, lookouts or historic recreation areas that are available for reservation.
Camping near Magee Rangers Cabin
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- Devil's Elbow Campground 11.4 mi · Campground
- Honeysuckle Campground 12.6 mi · Campground
- Kit Price Campground 12.6 mi · Campground
- Coeur d'Alene River Area 13.5 mi · Facility
- Berlin Flats Group Campground 14.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 208-664-2318
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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