Sycamore Cabin
Prescott National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: CAMP VERDE, AZ, AZ
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (44 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Sycamore Cabin provides a unique recreation opportunity and lodging experience for visitors to Prescott National Forest. In 1938, the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the cabin, which served as a residence for the district ranger and later, as housing for fire crews during fire season. The cabin’s capacity is up to eight people, however sleeping accommodations within the cabin are for six.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sycamore-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1938 Civilian Conservation Corps cabin in Prescott National Forest with capacity for up to eight people and well-maintained amenities. Google reviewers praised the cabin condition, furnished kitchen, and stunning night sky.
Wildlife alert: Black bears (American and New Mexico), coatis, Gila monsters, and Northern black-tailed rattlesnakes present within 8km. Also Summer Tanagers, Wild Turkey, and American Kestrels.
Insider tips for Sycamore Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Bring your own sheets, sleeping bags, and firewood RV permitted for up to 2 additional people beyond the 6 sleeping accommodations
Skip Sycamore Cabin if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available at this site. Water quality concerns — past review reported E. coli contamination with inadequate notification.
Best time to visit Sycamore Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted.
Nearby campgrounds: Clear Creek Campground (Az) (Camp Verde, AZ), Turney Gulch Group (PRESCOTT, AZ), Horsethief Cabin (PRESCOTT, AZ), Mingus Mountain Campground And Group Site (CAMP VERDE, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sycamore Cabin
Cell signal at Sycamore Cabin (CAMP VERDE, 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.
Sycamore Cabin provides a unique recreation opportunity and lodging experience for visitors to Prescott National Forest. In 1938, the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the cabin, which served as a residence for the district ranger and later, as housing for fire crews during fire season. The cabin’s capacity is up to eight people, however sleeping accommodations within the cabin are for six.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Bring your own sheets, sleeping bags, and firewood
RV permitted for up to 2 additional people beyond the 6 sleeping accommodations
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Phoenix, take I-17 north about 80 miles to Exit 268, the Dugas/Orme Road exit. Go east toward Dugas. You will be on Forest Service Road 68. Travel east 8 miles continuing past Dugas for half a mile and then turn right (south) at the "Sycamore A.S." (Forest Service Road 68F) road sign. Continue 1 mile to the cabin.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Prescott National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Prescott National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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