Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin
Open seasonally from late March through early November, weather dependent. Check-in at 2:00 PM, check-out by 12:00 PM. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Fire danger is currently very high but no fire restrictions are in effect.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 4:49PM MST until August 31 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Upper San Pedro River Valley Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An increase in moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 1-3 inches. Additional rainfall from the previous day and overnight activity will result in faster responses in normally dry washes, creeks and roadway dips. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 9:38PM MST until August 30 at 9:30AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 930 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry washes. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 934 PM MST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms fell in the middle and upper reaches of the Vamori Wash this evening. This will cause small stream flooding. Rises in the Vamori Wash could be sudden, but the flood wave will slowly travel downstream. - This includes the following streams and drainages... San Simon Wash, Hali Murk Wash, Chukut Kuk Wash, San Luis Wash and Vamori Wash. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Cruz and Kupk. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Camp Creek Fire - Trail Closure (updated)
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public and firefighter safety due to wildfireactivity associated with the Camp Creek Fire. Order 01-10-D04-004-S-26 superseeds Order 01-10-D04-0003-S-26.
About
The Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin is located within the Palisades Administrative Site in the Santa Catalina Mountains, 20 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona. Reached via the Sky Island Scenic Byway (Catalina Highway), the drive takes visitors through multiple biozones from the Sonoran Desert floor to dense forests at 8,000 feet elevation. This five-room electric cabin accommodates up to four guests and includes a bedroom with a queen bed, living room with two full-size futons, dining room, full bathroom with flush toilet, and a fully equipped kitchen with propane stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, cookware, utensils, and dishes. The large enclosed front yard features a picnic table, fire ring, and propane grill. Guests must provide their own food, sleeping bags or linens, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper, and garbage bags. Maid service is not provided; thorough cleaning including dishes, floors, countertops, and bathroom is required before checkout. Cell coverage is limited. Access is via keypad entry with a lockbox for the house key.
Directions
From northeast Tucson, take East Tanque Verde Road to East Catalina Highway. Turn left (north) on East Catalina Highway, which becomes the General Hitchcock Highway, for approximately 23 miles to Organization Ridge Road and turn left (just before Palisades Visitor Center). The cabin is located approximately 100 yards in on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 749-8700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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