Fernow Cabin

Coconino National Forest Recreation — hiking

Location: FLAGSTAFF, AZ, AZ

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (27 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fernow-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Fernow Cabin is a secluded, rustic three-bedroom log cabin retreat near Flagstaff offering a unique stay in a beautiful forested setting. Campers consistently praise it as a cozy, private getaway with excellent amenities including a full kitchen and wood-burning stove.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also mule deer, long-tailed weasels, American goshawk, and Arizona mountain kingsnakes documented within 8km

Insider tips for Fernow Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand High-clearance vehicle recommended for the last mile on Forest Road 231; roads not maintained for passenger cars Wood-burning stove provides heat during cold nights; firewood available for purchase

Skip Fernow Cabin if: You have a low-clearance passenger vehicle — high-clearance strongly recommended. You need hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Fernow Cabin: May - October — Campground operates seasonally during this window only.

Nearby campgrounds: Pine Flat Campground West (Sedona, AZ), Cave Spring (SEDONA, AZ), Manzanita. (SEDONA, AZ), White Horse Lake Campground (WILLIAMS, AZ).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fernow Cabin

Cell signal at Fernow Cabin (FLAGSTAFF, 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.

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FLAGSTAFF, AZ, AZ★ 4.7 (27 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You have a low-clearance passenger vehicle — high-clearance strongly recommended✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand

High-clearance vehicle recommended for the last mile on Forest Road 231; roads not maintained for passenger cars

Wood-burning stove provides heat during cold nights; firewood available for purchase

Best: May - October

Campground operates seasonally during this window only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain lions present in area; also mule deer, long-tailed weasels, American goshawk, and Arizona mountain kingsnakes documented within 8km

Location

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Fernow Cabin is located approximately 20 miles south of Flagstaff on Forest Road 231. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. Roads are not maintained for passenger cars. From Phoenix, travel north on Interstate 17 to the junction with Interstate 40 in Flagstaff. Go west on Interstate 40. Turn right at the Flagstaff Ranch Road exit and continue to the stop sign. Turn right onto historic U.S. Route 66. Turn right at the Woody Mountain Campground, onto Forest Road 231 (Woody Mountain Road) and co

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coconino National Forest Recreation fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Coconino National Forest Recreation before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Fernow Cabin cost per night?+
Fernow Cabin costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Fernow Cabin open?+
Fernow Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fernow Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Fernow Cabin?+
Fernow Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Fernow Cabin?+
Fernow Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fernow Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fernow Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fernow Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Fernow Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$75 /night★ 4.7 (27)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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