Overview

Beaver Creek A-Frame is located on the St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests in the heart of the Bitterroot Mountains. It is only a few miles from the St. Joe Wild and Scenic River and the historic Red Ives Ranger Station. The area is well known for its abundance of outdoor activities, such as site seeing, hiking, ATV/UTVing, fishing, and hunting. There is no cell service in the area.

Facilities

Beaver Creek A-Frame is a rustic cabin. The cabin is furnished with only a picnic table and woodstove. It is 1900 sq. ft with an upstairs, 2 decks, and covered outside cooking area. There is a small creek in close proximity as well as a vault toilet. The cabin can fit eight people. 

Natural Features

Beaver Creek A-Frame is located on the Beaver Creek Drainage which is heavily forested, rugged, and remote.

Recreation

ATVing, UTVing, hiking, hunting, fishing, berry picking, site seeing. 

Nearby Attractions

Historic Red Ives Ranger Station, St. Joe Wild and Scenic River, Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area, Snow Peak WMA. Closest towns with amenities are St. Regis, MT (approx 39 miles) and Avery, ID (approx 40 miles). There are also many miles of nonmotorized and motorized trails in the area. 

Important Notices

• Call the St. Joe Ranger District - Avery Office @ (208) 245-4517 prior ro arrival to verify access code.

• FOLLOW ALL POSTED RULES

  • Check in: 2:00 pm. Check out: 11:00 am.
  • No smoking in building
  • Pack out all trash
  • Cook and wash outside
  • Firewood is not provided
  • Clean and close up cabin windows and lock doors prior to departure

• Pets allowed - Pets must not be left alone in A-frame. All animal waste around cabin vicinity must be picked up.

• The A-frame has only baisc furnishings (four twin size bed frames upstairs, a wood stove, two tables, bench and chairs, outdoor wash basin, outdoor picnic table, broom). Bring necessary camping gear such as- sleeping pads/cots, sleeping bags, cooking gear, lanterns, etc. 

Available Activities

• Fishing - Fishing
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Off Road Vehicle Trails - Off Road Vehicle Trails
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Berry Picking - Berry Picking
• Hiking - Hiking
• Hunting - Hunting
• Off Highway Vehicle Trails - Off Highway Vehicle Trails

Directions

<p>From St. Maries, ID - Highway 50 (St. Joe River Rd) east approx 76 miles to Red Ives Road 218 - approx 8 miles on 218 to Beaver Creek Road 303 - 3 miles to cabin</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 208-245-2531

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