Portal Ccc House
Coronado National Forest — hiking
Location: Douglas, AZ, AZ
Price: From $125 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (54 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The Portal CCC House is a five-room cabin located just west of Portal, Arizona. The fieldstone masonry cabin has been determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the few remaining structures from the 1930s-era Cave Creek Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) Camp. The CCC House was built to serve as the camp’s garage; the large vehicle entries were later filled in and the structure was converted to housing for a telephone switchboard and its operator.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1930s CCC cabin in the scenic Chiricahua Sky Islands area near Portal, AZ, offering hiking access and beautiful mountain views. Rated 4.6/5 stars by campers who praise the clean, comfortable setting on the edge of national forest.
Wildlife alert: New Mexico Black Bear, White-nosed Coati, Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake, Desert Spotted Skunk, and Eared Quetzal present in the area.
Insider tips for Portal Ccc House: Book early—federal campground with high demand Only 1 site available; this is a 5-room cabin rental, not a traditional campground Bring bedding or expect firm futon springs in backroom
Skip Portal Ccc House if: Seeking privacy—park volunteer RVs located very close by. Planning a summer visit without tolerance for heat—no air conditioning. Expecting seclusion—front door opens directly into a bedroom, not a typical cabin layout.
Best time to visit Portal Ccc House: Oct-May — Avoid summer heat; reviews note the cabin can get extremely hot at night with no air conditioning or evaporative cooler.. Dec-Jan — Verified camper stayed over Christmas and found conditions suitable despite some drafts..
Nearby campgrounds: Portal Bunkhouse (Douglas, AZ), Bonita Canyon Campground (Willcox, AZ), Half Moon Ranch (DOUGLAS, AZ), Shaw House (Pearce, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Portal Ccc House
Cell signal at Portal Ccc House (Douglas, AZ): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
The Portal CCC House is a five-room cabin located just west of Portal, Arizona. The fieldstone masonry cabin has been determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the few remaining structures from the 1930s-era Cave Creek Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) Camp. The CCC House was built to serve as the camp’s garage; the large vehicle entries were later filled in and the structure was converted to housing for a telephone switchboard and its operator.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
Only 1 site available; this is a 5-room cabin rental, not a traditional campground
Bring bedding or expect firm futon springs in backroom
Avoid summer heat; reviews note the cabin can get extremely hot at night with no air conditioning or evaporative cooler.
Verified camper stayed over Christmas and found conditions suitable despite some drafts.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 to the town of Portal. Turn left on Forest Road 42 into Cave Creek Canyon; the signed gate to the Portal CCC House is approximately 0.9 miles on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coronado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coronado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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