Jumpup Cabin
Kaibab National Forest — hiking
Location: Fredonia, AZ, AZ
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Since the 1900s, Jumpup cabin has been used by ranchers as well as the Forest Service, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site consists of a historic two-room cabin, shed and composting toilet.For facility specific information, please call (928) 643-7395.Jumpup cabin is a rustic log structure with an open concept, divided into two distinct areas. A main living and cooking area which has a table and chairs, wood burning stove (the sole source of heat) and a small kitch
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups
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Historic cabin listed on the National Register of Historic Places with access to the 17-mile Ranger Trail through Kanab Creek wilderness. Highly rated by campers who praise its beauty and unique character.
Wildlife alert: Puma, American Bison, Great Basin Rattlesnake, Desert Spiny Lizard, Common Side-blotched Lizard, and Ladder-backed Woodpecker documented in the area.
Insider tips for Jumpup Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site High-clearance SUV or truck recommended for access road (Forest Road 447) Water is scarce in the area; bring adequate supply
Skip Jumpup Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You plan to visit during summer months — hiking discouraged due to heat and water scarcity. You have a low-clearance vehicle.
Best time to visit Jumpup Cabin: May-October — Campground operating season. Spring and fall months are popular for hiking, though summer hiking is discouraged due to heat and scarce water..
Nearby campgrounds: Big Springs Cabin Site (Fredonia, AZ), Jacob Lake Recreation Area (Fredonia, AZ), Demotte (Fredonia, AZ), Ponderosa Grove Campground (Kanab, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jumpup Cabin
Cell signal at Jumpup Cabin (Fredonia, 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.
Since the 1900s, Jumpup cabin has been used by ranchers as well as the Forest Service, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site consists of a historic two-room cabin, shed and composting toilet.For facility specific information, please call (928) 643-7395.Jumpup cabin is a rustic log structure with an open concept, divided into two distinct areas. A main living and cooking area which has a table and chairs, wood burning stove (the sole source of heat) and a small kitchenette with a wash tub.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with only 1 site
High-clearance SUV or truck recommended for access road (Forest Road 447)
Water is scarce in the area; bring adequate supply
Campground operating season. Spring and fall months are popular for hiking, though summer hiking is discouraged due to heat and scarce water.
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Getting there →
From Fredonia: Travel on 89a towards Jacob Lake approx. 2 miles then turn right on FR22. Continue to the intersection of Forest Road 447. Turn right on Forest Road 447 and continue for approximately four (4) to the junction of Forest Road 234. Turn right onto Forest Road 427 and continue for a quarter mile (.25) miles to the junction of Forest Road 234. Turn left on Forest Road 234 and continue for approximately nine (9) miles to the junction of Forest Road 423. This route is long and windy, be
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kaibab National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Kaibab National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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