Fernow Cabin
Open for reservations through mid-November. Water system and indoor shower operational mid-May through mid-October. The cabin closes mid-week periodically for maintenance. High-clearance vehicle recommended as roads are not maintained for passenger cars.
Upcoming closures for Red Rock trailheads and day use sites
The following Sedona-area trailheads and day use sites on the Red Rock Ranger District will temporarily close for scheduled maintenance:Bell Rock Vista Trailhead — Monday, June 15, 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Encinoso Picnic Area — Monday, July 13, 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Courthouse Vista — Monday, Aug.…
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
Stage 1 fire restrictions for the Coconino National Forest are in effect as of 8 a.m. May 21, 2026.For more information about what fire restrictions entail on the Coconino National Forest, please visit the "Restrictions" page of our website.
Flagstaff-area camping and campfire restrictions in effect year-round
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for National Forest lands surrounding Flagstaff.
Kachina Village and Pumphouse Wash Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the Kachina Village and Pumphouse Wash area south of Flagstaff, between State Route 89A and Interstate 17, except within designated camping areas on Forest Road 237.
Lake Mary Restrictions in Effect
Camping, campfire and use prohibitions are in effect in the Lake Mary area.
C.C. Cragin Reservoir Vehicle and Swimming Prohibitions
Vehicle and swimming restrictions are in effect for the C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir.
Occupancy and Use Prohibition: San Francisco Peaks Alpine Tundra and Inner Basin Restrictions
Use restrictions are in effect for the San Francisco Peaks Inner Basin area.
14-Day Camping Limit in a Consecutive 30-Day Period
Coconino National Forest visitors are limited to a 14-day limit in any consecutive 30-day period.
West Sedona Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the area west of Sedona except within designated camping areas.
Verde Wild and Scenic River Special Restrictions
Restrictions regarding fire, occupancy, use and waste are in effect in the Verde Wild and Scenic River area.
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (Non-Permit Season)(October 2 - March 31)
Camping, campfire, glass container prohibitions in effect for the non-permit Fossil Creek season.
Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (Permit Season)(April 1 - October 1)
Camping, campfire, glass container prohibitions in effect for the non-permit Fossil Creek season.
Sedona/ Oak Creek Canyon Camping and Campfire Restrictions
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in place for the Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon areas.
Oak Creek Glass Container Prohibition
Glass containers are prohibited within 300 feet of Oak Creek except within a developed campground or picnic area.
About
Fernow Cabin offers an authentic backcountry lodging experience in a converted Forest Service guard station built in the 1970s to house wildfire crews. The three-bedroom log cabin sits at 6,656 feet elevation in a ponderosa pine forest on the Mogollon Rim, providing genuine isolation with no cell service. Inside, guests find beds with mattresses (two doubles, four singles), a kitchen with stove, oven, small refrigerator, and cookware, plus a wood stove for chilly nights. Solar-powered lights provide illumination since there is no electricity. Amenities include an indoor shower with hot water heater (operational mid-May through mid-October when the water system is active), a vault toilet a short walk from the cabin, two picnic tables, and a covered porch. Firewood and propane are provided. Guests must bring their own linens, towels, flashlights, garbage bags, dish soap, and cleaning supplies. The cabin is adjacent to Sycamore Canyon and Red Rock/Secret Mountain Wilderness areas, offering excellent hiking, mountain biking, and photography opportunities. Flagstaff is about 22 miles north, and the Grand Canyon is a two-hour drive northwest.
Directions
From Flagstaff, take Milton Road south and turn right onto historic Route 66. Turn left onto Forest Road 231 (Woody Mountain Road) at Woody Mountain Campground. Continue 21 miles on FR 231. At FR 231A, stay on FR 231 for less than a mile, then take the second right onto FR 231E/Fernow Draw. The cabin is a quarter-mile further on FR 231E.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| 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) 526-0866 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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