Apache Maid Cabin
Open for the season May through September. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Check-in is 2:00 PM, checkout is 11:00 AM. During fire restrictions (Stage 1 or 2), outdoor campfires are prohibited but propane devices remain allowed.
Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 12:19PM MST until June 30 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and relative humidity 7 to 18 percent. * WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 6:45PM MST until June 29 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity values from 6 to 20 percent. * WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
STAGE 2 - Temporary Road Restrictions for Fire Danger
In association with Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, specific forest roads in the area of the San Francisco Peaks, Marshall Lake, and Pumphouse Wash are closed to motorized vehicles.
About
Apache Maid Cabin offers a unique overnight experience in a piece of Arizona history. Built in 1909 by Charles Babbitt as a cattle ranch house, the cabin later served as a U.S. Forest Service ranger station before being restored and opened for public rental. The 520 square-foot structure sits at 6,382 feet in the shade of ponderosa pines, just south of the Mogollon Rim. The cabin accommodates up to 6 overnight guests with a bedroom containing a bunk bed (double on bottom, twin on top) and a rollaway bed, plus a futon couch in the living room. The kitchen includes a propane stove with dishes and cookware but no refrigerator. Propane heating keeps the cabin comfortable, while solar-powered overhead lights provide limited illumination with no electrical outlets available. An outdoor vault toilet is located approximately 50 yards from the cabin. Guests must bring all potable water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning, as well as bedding, towels, food, flashlights, and an axe for the outdoor fire pit. A propane grill and picnic tables are available outside. The cabin is accessible by passenger car in good weather, though high-clearance vehicles are recommended and 4WD is required during inclement conditions. Stoneman Lake, Beaver Creek, and Sedona's red rock country are all within an hour's drive.
Directions
From Phoenix, travel north on I-17 to exit 306 (Stoneman Lake Road/FR 213). Go east on Stoneman Lake Road approximately 6.5 miles to the junction with FR 229. Turn right onto FR 229 and go 4.5 miles to FR 230. Veer right, continuing on FR 229 approximately a quarter-mile to the intersection with FR 620 (Apache Maid Lookout). The cabin gate is at this intersection on the left. Access is through a locked gate; combination codes are provided in the reservation confirmation. High-clearance vehicle recommended; 4WD required in inclement weather.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 282-4119 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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