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About Portal Ccc House
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Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Site Details
Reviews (116)
What Guests Are Saying
The Portal CCC House offers a lovely location with stunning views and a comfortable, well-stocked cabin, making it a great base for exploring the Chiricahua Mountains. Many guests appreciated the clean and maintained facilities, as well as the ample kitchen amenities. However, some reported issues with rodent activity and limited seating, which could detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
The Portal CCC House offers a lovely location with stunning views and a comfortable, well-stocked cabin, making it a great base for exploring the Chiricahua Mountains. Many guests appreciated the clean and maintained facilities, as well as the ample kitchen amenities. However, some reported issues with rodent activity and limited seating, which could detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Robert A
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Really enjoyed our time at the cabin. Very relaxing with great hiking near by.
Robert A
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Really enjoyed our time at the cabin. Very relaxing with great hiking near by.
MURRAY M
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Very cool place! It is obvious the USFS [ dept. of ag. ] doesn't spend any money on upkeep. Daylight through and around doors. Wind comes in around the rattling windows. Grounds around cabin are in total abandonment. The cabin itself is very cool. Cave Creek is very cool.
MURRAY M
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Very cool place! It is obvious the USFS [ dept. of ag. ] doesn't spend any money on upkeep. Daylight through and around doors. Wind comes in around the rattling windows. Grounds around cabin are in total abandonment. The cabin itself is very cool. Cave Creek is very cool.
Paulo Q
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Non-citizen here: I am amazed that a government agency is able to provide such great accommodations in such a wonderful place. U.S. public lands are no doubt one of the great treasures of the country and this cabin in Cave Creek Canyon is proof of it. Thanks!
Paulo Q
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Non-citizen here: I am amazed that a government agency is able to provide such great accommodations in such a wonderful place. U.S. public lands are no doubt one of the great treasures of the country and this cabin in Cave Creek Canyon is proof of it. Thanks!
Judith A
VerifiedDecember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
The area is lovely. The scenery rivals Zion Park. We came for the serenity and escape from electronic devises. We hiked to Sunny Flats and back. We took a day trip to Cloverdale. The cabin is snug and well-equipped for cooking. You do need to bring your own linens, towels and toilet paper.
Judith A
VerifiedDecember 28, 2020 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
The area is lovely. The scenery rivals Zion Park. We came for the serenity and escape from electronic devises. We hiked to Sunny Flats and back. We took a day trip to Cloverdale. The cabin is snug and well-equipped for cooking. You do need to bring your own linens, towels and toilet paper.
Ricardo d
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
It is a very peaceful and quiet place. We had deer come visit us in the morning.
The cabin was not at all clean when we arrived. We spent the whole afternoon cleaning. Please clean up before you leave.
There are two stores and restaurants in the area. You will need to drive there. Both places had very pleasant people working there.
We hope to be back soon.
Ricardo d
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
It is a very peaceful and quiet place. We had deer come visit us in the morning.
The cabin was not at all clean when we arrived. We spent the whole afternoon cleaning. Please clean up before you leave.
There are two stores and restaurants in the area. You will need to drive there. Both places had very pleasant people working there.
We hope to be back soon.
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.
Elevation: 1506 feet
62 mi drive to downtown Douglas (about 1 hr 8 min)
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: September 9, 2026
