Shaw House

Coronado National Forest — hiking

Location: Pearce, AZ, AZ

Price: From $150 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (29 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Is a cabin rental the right fit for your group? Shaw House is a stone masonry cabin located in East Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of the Coronado National Forest. The house is nestled in a dramatic landscape of canyons and rock formations offering guests to the area a unique lodging experience.

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

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

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

Shaw House is a unique stone masonry cabin in the Dragoon Mountains offering dramatic canyon and rock formation views. The location provides excellent hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities with year-round climate control.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Painted Redstart, Five-striped Sparrow, Mexican Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, Prairie Rattlesnake, Coachwhip, and Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake present in the area.

Insider tips for Shaw House: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Wildlife viewing is excellent — reviewers reported seeing many white-tailed deer in the area

Skip Shaw House if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You require multiple camping sites — only 1 site available.

Best time to visit Shaw House: Year-round — Air conditioner/heating climate control unit makes Shaw House a year-round destination.

Nearby campgrounds: Half Moon Ranch (DOUGLAS, AZ), Bonita Canyon Campground (Willcox, AZ), Reef Townsite Group Area (Hereford, AZ), Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits (TUCSON, AZ).

Cell Phone Coverage at Shaw House

Cell signal at Shaw House (Pearce, 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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Pearce, AZ, AZ★ 3.9 (29 reviews)From $150/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Is a cabin rental the right fit for your group? Shaw House is a stone masonry cabin located in East Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of the Coronado National Forest. The house is nestled in a dramatic landscape of canyons and rock formations offering guests to the area a unique lodging experience.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsFlush toilets
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Showers

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 need hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ You require multiple camping sites — only 1 site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Wildlife viewing is excellent

reviewers reported seeing many white-tailed deer in the area

Best: Year-round

Air conditioner/heating climate control unit makes Shaw House a year-round destination

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: White-tailed Deer, Painted Redstart, Five-striped Sparrow, Mexican Jay, Red-tailed Hawk, Prairie Rattlesnake, Coachwhip, and Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake present in the area.

Location

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(520) 364-3468· Coronado National Forest
Getting there →

From Tucson, take I-10 east to Exit #318 (Dragoon Road). Turn right onto Dragoon Road and travel for approximately 10 miles to the Cochise Stronghold Road. Turn right on Cochise Stronghold Road and travel for approximately 6 miles to Ironwood Road. The paved road dead ends at Ironwood Road. Turn right on Ironwod Road and travel for approximately 4 miles.The Shaw House is the large rock house located off to the left of Ironwood Road behind a locked gate.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • 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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Shaw House cost per night?+
Shaw House costs $150 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Shaw House open?+
Shaw House is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Shaw House have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Shaw House?+
Shaw House is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Shaw House?+
Shaw House 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 Shaw House?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Shaw House is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Shaw House open, and what are check-in times?+
Shaw House is open Year-round. 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
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$150 /night★ 3.9 (29)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Reef Townsite Group Area

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From $45/night

Saguaro National Park Wilderness Permits

TUCSON, AZ

From $8/night

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