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.
Air Quality Alert issued July 3 at 12:16AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Flagstaff on Friday. This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. You are urged to car pool, telecommute, or use mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late in the day. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/flagstaff or call 602-771-2300.
Temporary Road Closure FR 171
Temporary road closure of FR 171 to motorized vehicles for maintenance activities.
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
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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