Sycamore Cabin

Overview

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Cabin

Fee

From $25 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

(928) 567-4121 DURNING OFFICE HOURS 0800-430 M-F

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sycamore Cabin, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Black Canyon TrailHike · 94.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 10.8 mi from camp

  A long-distance route starting near Emery Henderson Trailhead;Black Canyon Trail, maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

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• Become a Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot BARK RangerHike · 30-120 Minutes · 19.4 mi from camp

  Do you think your dog has what it takes to become an official Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot Bark Ranger? National Park Service

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• View Montezuma CastleHike · 30-45 Minutes · 19.4 mi from camp

  Visitors can view two cliff dwellings while visiting the park, Montezuma Castle and Castle A. National Park Service

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• General Crook Trail #130 (Incomplete)Hike · 20.4 mi long · 15.3 mi from camp

  A trail from Camp Verde AZ to Fort Apache AZ.

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Mountain biking

• Coconino LoopBike ride · 242.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 24.4 mi from camp

  The Coconino Loop seeks to highlight the best of Northern Arizona mountain biking. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Porcupine MountainPeak · 6,526 ft · 9.8 mi from campShow on map
• Verde ButtePeak · 4,314 ft · 16.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.