About Fernow Cabin
Fernow Cabin offers a quaint, forested retreat near Flagstaff and Sedona, in central Arizona. The rustic, three-bedroom log cabin is a retired U.S. Forest Service guard station constructed in the 1970s to house firefighters during wildfire season. Now, it offers groups of up to eight people a unique recreation opportunity in a beautiful Southwest setting. The cabin can be accessed by passenger vehicle, however caution required for the last mile; high clearanance recommended. Roads are not always maintained after each weather event. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. The area is a hub for hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding. The cabin is adjacent to the Sycamore Canyon and Red Rock/Secret Mountain Wilderness areas, which boast numerous hiking trails. Bikes and off-road vehicles are only…
- Fees: Rental rate is $75 per night during Non-peak season 2026: April 24th - May 13th, and Oct. 14th - November 11th (no water) Rental rate is…
- Season: April 21 – November 14
- Managed by: Coconino National Forest Recreation, FS
- Where: 7 mi northwest of Oak Creek Canyon, AZ · 35.01639, -111.84972
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–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 6402 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Woodymtn_Barneyflat_Epocketlo | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 7.0 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 shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.9 mi
Water fill-up: 17.2 mi
Propane: 15.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Dispersed spot · 13 mi NW of Oak Creek Canyon 6.1 mi
- Pine Flat Campground West 6.4 mi
- Cave Spring 6.5 mi
- Pumphouse Wash (FR 237) Dispersed Camping Area 7.5 mi
- Manzanita. 8.1 mi
- Taylor Cabin Line Camp 8.2 mi