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The Portal Bunkhouse is a two-room cabin located one mile west of Portal, Arizona. Constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Bunkhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure is one of the finest remaining examples of river-cobble masonry construction from that era.
Cave Creek Canyon is located on the eastern slope of the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, about 2.5 hours from Tucson. It is world-renowned for its dramatic rock formations and diverse wildlife. Birding is exceptional year-round, and particularly rewarding during the summer months. Hiking and rock-climbing are also popular activities, and picnic areas dot the canyon for its many hikers.
The Portal Bunkhouse is a two-room cabin, suitable for up to four people. It has electricity, heater, and running water. The cabin has a bedroom with bathroom including a shower, sink, and toilet; and a kitchen with a dining area. The bedroom has a twin-over-double bunk bed and a single bed. A small dinette with seating for four is located in the kitchen, which is equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot. Pots, pans, utensils, and dishes are provided. Outside, guests will enjoy using the propane grill and picnic table for outdoor dining.
Although the cabin has amenities for comfortable lodging, guests will need to provide some of their own supplies, including food, sleeping bags or linens, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper, and garbage bags. It is recommended that guests bring additional drinking water, and a flashlight in case of emergencies.
The Portal Bunkhouse is located at the entrance to Cave Creek Canyon at an elevation of 5,000 feet. The canyon's soaring cliffs, with their caves and pinnacles, are often described as "Arizona's 'Secret' Grand Canyon." Cave Creek, a perennial stream, flows through the canyon nearby. The diverse wildlife that can be seen in the canyon include a stunning variety of bird species.
The Portal Bunkhouse is located approximately 1 mile west of Portal, Arizona. Attractions in the area include Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historical Park, historic Camp Rucker, the Geronimo Surrender sites, and the International Border and the border community of Douglas, AZ.
From Tucson, take I-10 east for 139 miles to Road Forks, NM. Turn right (south) on US 80 and drive 28 miles to Portal Road. Turn right (west) and drive 7 miles through the town of Portal. Turn left on Forest Road 42 for approximately 1 mile. The Bunkhouse is the rock masonry building just past the Visitor Information Center.
I stayed here one year ago and had an absolutely amazing! I've been making any excuse I can to come back and have trips planned soon for going.
Filthy!...I had driven two days to stay in this beautiful location...The cabin was filthy. The mattress cover had stains and hair all over it. The toilet was gross. There was food left in the kitchen and microwave, The heater was broken, I could go on...These are beautiful cabins that are not being maintained by the park service! I left and requested a refund....Uninhabitable!
My family of 4 stayed here last year for our Christmas getaway and it was amazing! The first morning my sister and I summitted the peak directly out from the cabins front door to see the sun rise and it was breath taking. The cabin is cozy two 3 rooms cabin. A sleeping space that sleeps 4, a kitchen with a sit down table and a standing stall shower. Not a whole lot to do in the area. Very secluded. Perfect to be close to nature nestled in the beautiful Chiricahua Mountains!
For being 88 years old, this 3 room cabin is decent. It has what you need. Table, 5 chairs, fridge and stove in the kitchen. In the 1 bedroom, a twin over double bunk and another twin, dresser, night stand, bench. The bathroom is small with a tube like shower stall. There are no maids, trash bags or linens. You have to clean the place yourself. There are cleaning products, mop, and shop vac. There are no washing machine, dryer, dishwasher or toaster. There maybe bees in the attic since we kept finding them in the cabin despite it being to cold for them to be outside.
The two room cabin was clean and well stocked with the essentials. Everything was on working order. The bed is very hard so you might want to bring a pad for extra cushion. We had a very pleasant evening here. Great location and very quiet.
