Lottery open to reserve Red Ives Cabin
February 7, 2012

The St. Joe Ranger District is now accepting applications for the lottery to select reservation rental dates for its popular Red Ives Cabin. Lottery applications need to be received by the end of February. Send applications to: St. Joe Ranger District, St. Maries Office, 222 S. 7th St. Suite 1, St. Maries, ID 83861.

 

“Due to the high demand for the Red Ives Cabin, we use a lottery system for cabin rental reservations to ensure everyone has a fair chance to reserve the facility,” said Wade Sims, St. Joe Ranger District Ranger. Although just 50 applicants can be selected, more than 400 applications were received for the 2011 season. Demand for this location is expected to be equally high in 2012.

 

How to Apply for Red Ives Cabin Rental Lottery

·       Lottery applications can be obtained from the Idaho Panhandle National Forests website by selecting the Red Ives Quick Link.

·       You can also pick up an application at the Forest Service Offices in St. Maries and Avery.

·       Lottery applications must be received or postmarked by the end of February. Mail applications to: St. Joe Ranger District, ATTN: Red Ives Cabin Rental, 222 S. 7th St. Suite 1, St. Maries, ID 83861.

 

Successful applicants will be notified by mail by the end of March. Cabin rental dates not booked through the lottery process will be available on a “first-come” basis and will be posted on the cabin web site the first week of April.

 

Red Ives Cabin Information: Red Ives Cabin will open for the 2011 season on Memorial Day Weekend – weather permitting – through September 30. The fee is $60 per night with a maximum stay of three nights. The capacity is eight people. It is located 86 miles southeast of St. Maries, Idaho on Forest Road 218. No pets are allowed.

 

The cabin features 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom, and covered front porch; propane stove/oven and refrigerator; hot water, flush toilet, and shower/tub. Propane/battery lanterns are provided for lights and there is a gas log fireplace for heat.

 

For more information about the Red Ives Cabin, contact the St. Joe Ranger District office in St. Maries at (208)245-2531

 

Don’t forget to check out the other rental opportunities on the St. Joe Ranger District!

 

Clarkia Bunkhouse: The Clarkia Guest Bunkhouse can accommodate up to 19 people making it ideal for groups and families. This is the only rental site on the IPNF available on a year around basis. Located close to the Emerald Creek Garnet Area the bunkhouse makes a great place to stay after digging for Garnets all day. Reservations can be made by contacting the St. Joe Ranger District at (208) 245-2531. Additional information can be found on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest web-site.

 

Surveyor’s Lookout: Surveyor’s Lookout is perched at 6,000' elevation on top of Surveyors Ridge. This 30 foot tower overlooks the spectacular Mallard-Larkins Pioneer Area, Snow Peak and the surrounding mountains. Snow Peak, Middle Sister and Mallard Peak Lookouts are still standing and can be seen from Surveyors. The lookout is available for rental from Mid-July to the end of September. Reservations are available through the National Recreation Reservation System located at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Additional information can be found on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest web-site, http://www.fs.usda.gov/ipnf