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About Portal Ccc House
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
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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
Jill P
VerifiedApril 15, 2025 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
The CCC house was perfect for us. It has two Queen beds and one single, all comfortable (you bring all bedding and pillows). The kitchen had more amenities than I was expecting but no can opener. You might wasn’t to bring your food if you are thinking about preparing any meals. There are a couple of very small stores with limited choices. It’s a magical place and I feel lucky we were able to soak it all in for a few days!
Laurie K
VerifiedMarch 11, 2025 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
We loved Portal and staying at the CCC house. It was fun exploring and using the cabin as a base. We were impressed by how well stocked the cabin was and that there was hot water!!! The microwave was broken but everything else worked fine.
Laurie K
VerifiedMarch 11, 2025 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
We loved Portal and staying at the CCC house. It was fun exploring and using the cabin as a base. We were impressed by how well stocked the cabin was and that there was hot water!!! The microwave was broken but everything else worked fine.
thomas d
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
it was great having wood stove, please install it in more cabins
thomas d
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2025 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
it was great having wood stove, please install it in more cabins
Jason V
VerifiedDecember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Beautiful setting with great views. Lots of wildlife
Jason V
VerifiedDecember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Beautiful setting with great views. Lots of wildlife
Andrew O
VerifiedNovember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Easy to find and load-in. Clean and neat and everything worked.
Andrew O
VerifiedNovember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Easy to find and load-in. Clean and neat and everything worked.
Amy M
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Overall, we had a good stay. Excellent location, comfortable beds, adequately-equipped kitchen (BYO knife, like most rentals). Camping wasn't an option due to physical needs and the cabin worked well for us. Some notes for those who prefer a less rustic experience: The cabin currently has 2 beds (double or queen) - no bunk, no futon, no easy-chair. The only seating is the dining room table/chairs. All the bulbs were out in the front bedroom (which is also the main entrance to the cabin), so we used camping lights. Pay attention to the note about cleaning: guests are not just expected to sweep and take garbage out - they ask that we scrub the bathroom, mop, etc. Instructions in the cabin say they "try" to have a professional cleaner once per month. That said, the cabin was clean when we arrived and we did our best to leave it in the same condition. I can imagine not being so lucky if you stayed after the wrong group. The folks who staff the adjacent visitor center are fantastic, but they are not responsible for the cabin, so there isn't anyone onsite to assist.
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
