Big Springs Cabin Site
Closed — Closed for the season. Reservations are typically available from May through October. The 2025 season ended October 13.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Effective Jan 1, 2026 - UPDATED - White Sage & Dragon Bravo Fires Temporary Area Closure
Saddle Mountain Wilderness, most of House Rock Valley within the North Kaibab Ranger District and some roads in the White Sage Fire footprint will remain closed due to ongoing flooding risk and other hazards.
Prescribed Fire Operations near Parks Dec 29-31
Fire crews on the Kaibab National Forest plan to conduct approximately 200 acres of prescribed pile burning north of I-40 in the vicinity of Parks today, December 29th, through Wednesday, December 31st.
Winter 2025/2026 pile burns on the Kaibab NF
The Kaibab National Forest is planning prescribed fire pile burns on up to approximately 9,000 acres on the Williams and Tusayan ranger districts and approximately 1,100 acres on the North Kaibab Ranger District, pending all required approvals.
State Route 67 closes on December 8 at Jacob Lake - North Kaibab Ranger District
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will be closing State Route 67 at Jacob Lake on the North Kaibab Ranger District the morning of December 8th for the winter season. ADOT typically reopens SR-67 mid-May.
Christmas Tree permits now available through Recreation.gov
Christmas tree permits for the Kaibab National Forest are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov beginning Thursday, October 9, and permit holders may begin cutting their trees on Saturday, Nov
Effective Oct 8, 2025 - UPDATED - White Sage & Dragon Bravo Fires Temporary Area Closure
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Kaibab National Forest will once again reduce the forest closure, reopening just over 7,000 additional acres of forest lands west of Highway 67 in the Murray Lake area where the Dragon Bravo Fire Incident Command Post was located.
Forest Road 354 on Kaibab & Prescott NF Temporarily Closed for Repairs
National Forest System Road (NFSR) 354 is closed for public safety due to flood damage and washed-out sections of the road, which lies on portions of the Prescott and Kaibab National Forests.
Firewood permits available 4/1 for Williams & Tusayan RDs, 5/1 for North Kaibab RD
Fuelwood permits will be available on April 1, 2025, for the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts, and on May 1, 2025, for the North Kaibab Ranger District. Permit sales and firewood collection will run through December 31, 2025.
Thinning operations near Whispering Pines (Williams)
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Holden Project west and north of Williams near the Whispering Pines community. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
Forest thinning operations near Parks
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Government Prairie project near parks. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
Camping/Campfire Closure within Proximity to Developed Sites
Camping/Campfire Closure within Proximity to Developed Sites
From Recreation.gov
Big Springs has reopened for reservations for stays August 28, 2025 - October 13, 2025, with a 2-night minimum stay required. Visitors are advised to be aware of traffic and other activities associated with the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires, as well as to stay up to date on current closures on the North Kaibab and surrounding lands.
About
Big Springs Administrative Center is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been used by homesteaders and the Forest Service since the 1800s. The cabin rental site consists of seven individual cabins available through Arizona's Rooms with a View program, featuring shared kitchen, dining hall, shower house, and common areas. The most abundant water source on the Kaibab Plateau runs down a limestone cliff and pools near these cabins, creating a lush environment surrounded by ponderosa pine and rolling hills. The site is located approximately 30 miles south of Fredonia on Forest Road 22 and about an hour from the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. It provides convenient access to the Rainbow Rim Trail, a winding 18-mile hiking and mountain biking trail offering stunning views from five scenic overlooks along the north rim of the Grand Canyon. The cabins are perfect for day hikes on the Kaibab Plateau or group retreats in the cool pines.
Directions
From Fredonia: Travel south on US 89A for 1.6 miles, turn right onto Forest Road 22 and follow for 27.6 miles to Big Springs Cabins site on the left. From Jacob Lake: Go south on Highway 67 for 0.3 mile, turn right onto Forest Road 461 and follow for 8.6 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 22 and follow for 6.7 miles to Big Springs Cabins site.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| kamran.mousavi@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (928) 643-7395 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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