Half Moon Ranch
Closed — The cabin is currently closed. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov and are subject to weather conditions.
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:
Target Shooting Refuse Restriction
Possessing or storing any refuse for the purpose of target shooting with a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc).
Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure
No camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires allowed in Bear Wallow Riparian Area
Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources from environmental degradation.
Alcohol Closure
The purpose of this Order is to comply with the Arizona and New Mexico state law and to restrict underage consumption of alcoholic beverages to provide for public health and safety.
14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and to mitigate impacts on sensitive plant and wildlife species.
Tanque Verde Falls Camping Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources in the Described Area.
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
The twin-spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species and a State of Arizona protected reptile.
SVRD Rec Shooting Closure Order 03-05-03-23-010
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.
Olson Cabin Closure 03-05-05-22-030
Olson Cabin Permit Area is located on the west side of Forest System Road 4458 and approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the junction of Forest System Road 4458 and Forest System Road 639.
About
Half Moon Ranch is a seven-room ranch-style house rental located in East Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of Coronado National Forest, approximately 1.5 hours east of Tucson. Situated at 5,000 feet elevation in a dramatic canyon, the house is surrounded by the rugged beauty of granite spires, sheer cliffs, and balanced rocks that once served as the refuge of Apache Chief Cochise. The property accommodates up to 9 guests and features two bedrooms (one with a queen bed, one with twin and full beds), two full bathrooms, a living room with two double futons and wood stove, a dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, and refrigerator. The house has electricity and running water. The property includes a barn and corrals that can accommodate up to six horses or mules (certified weed-free feed required). Outside amenities include picnic tables for outdoor dining. Guests must bring their own linens, sleeping bags, pillows, towels, dish soap, toilet paper, and garbage bags. The cabin is no-smoking and pets are not permitted. Access is through a locked gate with combination lock, and the house key is in a lockbox. The area around Half Moon Ranch is considered a bouldering and rock climbing paradise, with backcountry and protected routes ranging from one to seven pitches in length and from 5.6 to 5.12 in difficulty. Most climbing approaches are 30-60 minutes. The location also offers excellent hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Nearby attractions include Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, the Amerind Foundation, and historic ghost towns including Gleeson, Dos Cabezas, and Courtland.
Directions
From Tucson: Take I-10 east to Exit 318 (Dragoon Road). Turn right onto Dragoon Road and travel approximately 10 miles through the village of Dragoon to Cochise Stronghold Road. Turn right on Cochise Stronghold Road and travel approximately 6 miles to Ironwood Road. The paved road dead ends at Ironwood Road. Turn right and travel approximately 3 miles to the first creek crossing. The entrance to Half Moon Ranch is on the left just beyond the crossing. High clearance vehicles are recommended.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| kmakansi@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (520) 364-3468 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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