About Jumpup Cabin
Since the 1900s, Jumpup cabin has been used by ranchers as well as the Forest Service, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site consists of a historic two-room cabin, shed and composting toilet. Jumpup cabin is located at the trailhead for the Ranger trail, a 17-mile wilderness trail that winds through Kanab Creek. Hiking this area is very popular in the spring and fall months, but is discouraged during the hottest summer months. Water is scarce and some route-finding is required. Jumpup cabin is a rustic log structure with an open concept, divided into two distinct areas. A main living and cooking area which has a table and chairs, wood burning stove (the sole source of heat) and a small kitchenette with a wash tub. There is no electricity, running water or propane. Lanterns and cooking supplies are provided. The second room is a bunk room with two sets of…
- Managed by: Kaibab National Forest, USFS - Kaibab National Forest
- Where: 23 mi southeast of Kaibab, AZ · 36.585, -112.54694
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger | Hiking | at camp | 26.2 mi |
| FR 201 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 10.5 mi |
| Tmr Camp Spur Added 5/20/2013 | ATV road | 0.4 mi | |
| Gooseneck | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 4.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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.Stargazing nearby: Pipe Spring National Monument (Dark Sky Park), 26 mi.
Camps nearby
- Indian Hollow Campground 9.2 mi
- Big Springs Cabins 11.4 mi
- Deer Creek Campsite 13.3 mi
- Crazy Jug Vista Campground 13.6 mi
- Upper Tapeats Campsite 14.5 mi
- Lower Tapeats Campsite 15.4 mi