About Caldwell Cabin
Caldwell Cabin allows up to six visitors to step back in time to a more rustic and historical era in eastern Arizona. Originally constructed in the 1920s, it was a one-room homestead, but the cabin was expanded around 1940, to include a bathroom, small bedroom and living room with a fireplace. Visitors can relax on the front porch and take in the scenic views, or head out for a day of nearby hiking, mountain biking or fishing. The cabin can be accessed by driving approximately 30 miles southwest of the town of Alpine. Some of the roads are gravel. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. A short drive takes visitors to the Black River Mainstream Trail, which is great for hiking. The Black River is a popular fishing area for trout anglers. From the cabin, guests can watch the sunset from the front porch, dine by…
- Fees: $110 a night
- Managed by: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, FS
- Where: 15 mi southwest of Alpine, AZ · 33.74639, -109.36917
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River | Horse | 0.4 mi | 17.6 mi |
| Bear Creek | Horse | 1.6 mi | 0.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Buffalo Crossing 1.8 mi
- Campsite · 17 mi W of Alpine 2.7 mi
- Buffalo Crossing Campground 3.1 mi
- Horse Springs Campground 3.3 mi
- West Fork Campground 3.9 mi
- Raccoon Campground 4.3 mi