Portal Bunkhouse
Open year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is noon. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov up to six months in advance. Access is via combination lock with code provided after booking.
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About
The Portal Bunkhouse is a historic two-room cabin constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, one mile west of Portal, Arizona. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the structure represents one of the finest remaining examples of river-cobble masonry construction from that era. The cabin sits at 5,000 feet elevation at the entrance to Cave Creek Canyon, often called Arizona's 'Secret' Grand Canyon. The cabin accommodates up to four people and features electricity, running water, and heating. The bedroom contains a twin-over-double bunk bed and a single futon, while the bathroom includes a shower, sink, and toilet. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and all cookware, utensils, and dishes. A propane grill and picnic table are available outside. Cave Creek Canyon is world-renowned for birding, particularly during summer months. Nearby attractions include Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historical Park, and historic Camp Rucker. Guests must bring food, sleeping bags or linens, pillows, towels, drinking water, toilet paper, and garbage bags.
Directions
From Tucson, take I-10 east for 139 miles to Road Forks, NM. Turn right (south) on US 80 and drive 28 miles to Portal Road. Turn right (west) and drive 7 miles through the town of Portal. Turn left on Forest Road 42 for approximately 1 mile. The Bunkhouse is the rock masonry building just past the Visitor Information Center.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 364-3468 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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