Fernow Cabin
Fernow Cabin is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 35.01639, -111.84972
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 928-526-0866
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Fernow Cabin
Overview Fernow Cabin offers a quaint, forested retreat near Flagstaff and Sedona, in central Arizona. The rustic, three-bedroom log cabin is a retired U.S. Forest Service guard station constructed in the 1970s to house firefighters during wildfire season. Now, it offers groups of up to eight people a unique recreation opportunity in a beautiful Southwest setting. The cabin can be accessed by passenger vehicle, however caution required for the last mile; high clearanance recommended. Roads are not always maintained after each weather event. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation The area is a hub for hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding. The cabin is adjacent to the Sycamore Canyon and Red Rock/Secret Mountain Wilderness areas, which boast numerous hiking trails. Bikes and off-road vehicles are only allowed on designated roads and trails. Flora, fauna and unique rock formations in the surrounding area also present excellent opportunities for photography. Facilities The cabin has running water from mid-May through mid-October. It also has an indoor shower, hot water heater, solar lights, a small dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms, a loft, wood stove and covered porch. It is furnished with beds and mattresses, dressers and a small dining table with chairs. There is no electricity available. If visiting before mid-May or after mid-October, guests must bring their own water
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell - One Stop · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 203 designated routes (383 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Flat Campground | Private campground | 6.3 mi | — | — |
| Pine Flat Campground West | National forest campground | 6.3 mi | — | Electric |
| Cave Springs Campground | Private campground | 6.4 mi | — | — |
| Cave Spring | National forest campground | 6.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Pumphouse Wash (FR 237) Dispersed Camping Area | Private campground | 7.6 mi | — | — |
| Manzanita. | National forest campground | 8.0 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.