Caldwell Cabin
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: ALPINE, AZ, AZ
Price: From $110 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Season: May through October
Caldwell Cabin allows up to six visitors to step back in time to a more rustic and historical era in eastern Arizona. Originally constructed in the 1920s, it was a one-room homestead, but the cabin was expanded around 1940, to include a bathroom, small bedroom and living room with a fireplace. Visitors can relax on the front porch and take in the scenic views, or head out for a day of nearby hiking, mountain biking or fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1920s cabin in Alpine, AZ offering a rustic getaway with scenic views and access to outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. The cabin accommodates up to six visitors and features a fireplace, bathroom, and front porch for relaxation.
Wildlife alert: Lobo Mexicano (Mexican gray wolf) present in area within 8km. Also American Elk, Least Chipmunk, and various bird species including Lazuli Bunting and Pygmy Nuthatch.
Insider tips for Caldwell Cabin: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Access via Forest Service roads 26 or 276 approximately 30 miles southwest of Alpine Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Caldwell Cabin if: Seeking hookups - no hookups available at this site. Traveling outside May through October - seasonal closure. Need multiple sites - only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Caldwell Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Apache Trout Campground (Springerville, AZ), Grayling (Pinetop, AZ), Rainbow (Az) (Pinetop, AZ), Brookchar (Pinetop, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Caldwell Cabin
Cell signal at Caldwell Cabin (ALPINE, AZ): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Caldwell Cabin allows up to six visitors to step back in time to a more rustic and historical era in eastern Arizona. Originally constructed in the 1920s, it was a one-room homestead, but the cabin was expanded around 1940, to include a bathroom, small bedroom and living room with a fireplace. Visitors can relax on the front porch and take in the scenic views, or head out for a day of nearby hiking, mountain biking or fishing.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Access via Forest Service roads 26 or 276 approximately 30 miles southwest of Alpine
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Caldwell Cabin is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Alpine, Arizona and is accessible via Forest Service roads 26 or 276. From Springerville, take U.S. Highway 180/191 to the town of Alpine. Continue south on Highway 180/191 for about 15 miles, towards Hannagan Meadows. Turn right on Forest Service Road 26, at mile marker 240, and continue approximately 11 miles to the intersection. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 24 and go approximately three miles to the junction of Forest Servic
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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