About Portal Ccc House
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Site Details
Reviews (113)
What Guests Are Saying
The Portal CCC House offers a beautiful setting with excellent hiking opportunities and a well-stocked kitchen, making it a great base for outdoor enthusiasts. Guests appreciate the clean and comfortable accommodations, often highlighting the charm of the cabin and the stunning views. However, some concerns include the presence of packrats and mice, as well as a lack of comfortable seating and certain amenities, like a working grill. Overall, it remains a beloved choice for its rustic beauty and location.
What Guests Are Saying
The Portal CCC House offers a beautiful setting with excellent hiking opportunities and a well-stocked kitchen, making it a great base for outdoor enthusiasts. Guests appreciate the clean and comfortable accommodations, often highlighting the charm of the cabin and the stunning views. However, some concerns include the presence of packrats and mice, as well as a lack of comfortable seating and certain amenities, like a working grill. Overall, it remains a beloved choice for its rustic beauty and location.
Review Summary
Jan M
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
We love the Portal CCC HOUSE. Cave Creek hiking is great! The stars fantastic! However we HATE the packrats that moved in before we got there. We expected the usual remote, old cabin creatures. Unfortunately, their copious turds were in every drawer, over all plates and utensils, in the stove drawer, and behind the refrigerator. They had a comfy nest in one of the upper cupboards. They had freely peed along every wall in every room. We cleaned and bleached every surface. We thought we had conquered the resident wildlife….. Until they brought in their friends for a night party, banging the metal pans and cookie sheets. As they loped along the floor, we saw they were fat, furry, and larger than a size 8.5 fist. They even stopped to gaze at us as if WE were the intruders. We cleaned and stowed all our stuff in the car and left.
Jan M
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
We love the Portal CCC HOUSE. Cave Creek hiking is great! The stars fantastic! However we HATE the packrats that moved in before we got there. We expected the usual remote, old cabin creatures. Unfortunately, their copious turds were in every drawer, over all plates and utensils, in the stove drawer, and behind the refrigerator. They had a comfy nest in one of the upper cupboards. They had freely peed along every wall in every room. We cleaned and bleached every surface. We thought we had conquered the resident wildlife….. Until they brought in their friends for a night party, banging the metal pans and cookie sheets. As they loped along the floor, we saw they were fat, furry, and larger than a size 8.5 fist. They even stopped to gaze at us as if WE were the intruders. We cleaned and stowed all our stuff in the car and left.
Karissa J
VerifiedApril 18, 2026 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
CCC Portal House is beautiful! Has everything you need for a solid stay. Cooking utensils, pans, some basic spices available.
However, MICE PRESENT. lots of droppings everywhere and had to hide all food and trash in fridge. I’d much rather be camping outside… especially for the price.
Karissa J
VerifiedApril 18, 2026 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
CCC Portal House is beautiful! Has everything you need for a solid stay. Cooking utensils, pans, some basic spices available.
However, MICE PRESENT. lots of droppings everywhere and had to hide all food and trash in fridge. I’d much rather be camping outside… especially for the price.
Michael C
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Cabin nice and clean. Bbq was out of service. Be aware there is no couch or chairs other than 4 dining table chairs. There were two rvs parked close by the cabin. Great location, pretty. Busy road during daylight hours.
Michael C
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Cabin nice and clean. Bbq was out of service. Be aware there is no couch or chairs other than 4 dining table chairs. There were two rvs parked close by the cabin. Great location, pretty. Busy road during daylight hours.
Mark P
VerifiedMarch 13, 2026 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Very clean and beautiful setting. Main complaints were smoke alarms were taken out and on bedroom closest to front door did not have power. Checked circuit brakers but could not get to work
Mark P
VerifiedMarch 13, 2026 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Very clean and beautiful setting. Main complaints were smoke alarms were taken out and on bedroom closest to front door did not have power. Checked circuit brakers but could not get to work
Wendy M
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
This area of the Chiricahua Mountains is fantastic. Be sure to pack your hiking boots! The cabin was comfortable and clean. Only 2 issues: there was no electricity in the front room (ceiling light and outlets), however the wall heater worked. And, as mentioned by an earlier review, the outside grill is not operational.
Wendy M
VerifiedMarch 8, 2026 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
This area of the Chiricahua Mountains is fantastic. Be sure to pack your hiking boots! The cabin was comfortable and clean. Only 2 issues: there was no electricity in the front room (ceiling light and outlets), however the wall heater worked. And, as mentioned by an earlier review, the outside grill is not operational.
Location Portal Ccc House
Address:
Douglas, AZ, 85607
United States
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 to the town of Portal. Turn left on Forest Road 42 into Cave Creek Canyon; the signed gate to the Portal CCC House is approximately 0.9 miles on the right.
The campground is accessible via I-10, approximately 139 miles from Tucson to Road Forks, NM, followed by US 80 south for 28 miles to Portal Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 31.9009 / -109.161
Elevation: 1506 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Pets are NOT permitted inside or outside the cabin. Unfortunately, due to a history of pet owners inadequately cleaning up after their pets, pets are no longer allowed. Forest Service staff have limited time to complete weekly cabin cleaning. Cleaning service is not cost effective due to the rural location of the cabins. Eliminating the need to vacuum pet hair, neutralize odors, and pick up poop frees up staff time to cleaning cabin amenities and address repair needs.
- Access to the cabin is via a driveway on the east side of the facility, accessible by passenger car. The house key is located in a lock box on the front door nearest to the parking area. The combination for the lock box is provided once a reservation is made.
- A cabin manual is located inside the cabin to answer specific questions during your stay as well as provide you with information on recreation opportunities in the area.
- Cleaning service is NOT provided. Before leaving, renters are expected to clean the cabin; this includes washing dishes, sweeping floors, wiping down countertops, cleaning the bathroom & shower, and removing ALL trash.
- Guests MUST provide some of their own supplies including: food, sleeping bags, linens, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags.
- Please do NOT flush anything but toilet paper to prevent clogs or damage to the septic system.
- Keep the building and grounds clean to deter squirrel, rodents, bears, and other wildlife from the area.
- Cell phone coverage is usually available in the area, but may be unreliable in the cabin.
- The house is located in a desert environment; please be aware that scorpions, snakes, and other insects may be present at any time.
- Off-Highway vehicles are only allowed on designated roads and trails.
- The cabin is a no-smoking facility.
- Access is subject to weather conditions.
- This cabin does not honor Golden Age Discounts.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026