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.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 2:25PM MST until July 21 at 5:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Cochise County in southeastern Arizona... East Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 530 PM MST. * At 225 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Benson and St. David. This includes the following highways... Route 90 between mile markers 290 and 293. Route 80 between mile markers 293 and 299. Interstate 10 between mile markers 302 and 313.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:14AM MST until July 21 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Arizona including Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties. * WHEN...The Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through 10 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, dry washes, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The combination of ample moisture and an upper-level disturbance passing across portions of Southeast Arizona from the east today will result in widespread showers and thunderstorms...especially south and east of Tucson. These storms will be capable of producing heavy rainfall, with localized rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches. Given how saturated soils are across the area from storms over the past week, there is an increased potential that rainfall runoff to produce flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Marshall Gulch Area Closure
Marshall Gulch area closed during reconstruction of picnic area and trailhead
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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