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
Roberta H
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
The house wasn't clean. Whoever rented before us obviously had a dog with long white hair. I swept the house after we arrived but didn't think to shake out the mattress covers or hang them in the sun, and I should have. My husband and I both woke up with flea bites the second morning of our stay, and one of the bites on my leg became infected. The flea was a carrier of a mycoplasma. The infection resulted in months of illness as it was a bacteria that is not common for humans and difficult to diagnose. The experience cost me in time spent with an illness and expense of medical care.
I will stick with AirBnB and other house rentals where I know that we are renting a place that is cleaned regularly. The cost of the cabin in Portal was not that much less than a house rental through other online sources - for a few extra dollars I get to know that I am not putting my health in the hands of another renter who does not clean up after themselves or their pets.
Linda Castor
September 24, 2018
Cave Creek Canyon is stunning! So much to see and do. The town and townsfolk of Portal are charming. Stop by the Visitor Information Center for local history, hiking maps and recommendations for activities. Get the latest on bird sightings and see a cool exhibit of specimens of snakes you are likely to see in the area. A true Oasis in the desert!
Tristan Herwood
January 8, 2018
An amazing place to bring the family and stay a few nights in the beautiful scenery of Cave Creek Canyon. One Queen futon, one twin bed with a single bed above it bunk bed style and a smaller futon was recently added. Full kitchen with stove, microwave, cutlery and crockery. Beautiful view of the rocks throughout the day.
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
