Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations through Recreation.gov. Inclement weather may temporarily limit or prohibit road access to the cabin.
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a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.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
The Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin sits at the Palisades Administrative Site in the Santa Catalina Mountains, accessed via the scenic Catalina Highway approximately 20 miles northeast of Tucson. This rental cabin accommodates up to four people and includes a bedroom with queen bed, living room with two full-size futons, dining room with table and seating for four, a bathroom with flush toilet, and a fully equipped kitchen with propane stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, cookware, dishes, and utensils. The cabin has electricity, a propane heater, running water, and an enclosed front yard. Guests need to bring their own food, sleeping bags or linens, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper, and garbage bags. An additional light source is recommended for emergencies. Renters are expected to clean the cabin before departure, including washing dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, wiping counters, and removing trash. The location provides access to extensive hiking trails, the nearby Pusch Ridge Wilderness, Rose Canyon Lake for fishing, and the Sky Island Scenic Byway. The Santa Catalina Mountains feature diverse biozones ranging from Sonoran Desert to subalpine forest. Nearby attractions include Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley, the University of Arizona Mt. Lemmon Sky Center, Summerhaven, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, and Saguaro National Park East. Cell phone coverage is limited. Pets are permitted but owners must clean up all waste.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| 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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