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.

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CAMP VERDE, AZ, AZ★ 4.5 (44 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

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:✕ Expecting hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ Water quality concerns — past review reported E. coli contamination with inadequate notification

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
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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: 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.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Sycamore Cabin cost per night?+
Sycamore Cabin costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sycamore Cabin open?+
Sycamore Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sycamore Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sycamore Cabin?+
Sycamore Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sycamore Cabin?+
Sycamore 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 Sycamore Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sycamore Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sycamore Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Sycamore Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4.5 (44)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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