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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
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
Mercedes W
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
It was much cuter than the photos. The porch in back was a piece of heaven at night we watched the stars at night and the Mountain Views were stunning. It made us feel cozy snuggled close to the Mountains. I am glad there is a fence we had Javalina come visit in the late afternoon. Bring your own bed sheets. The grill worked and toilets worked it wasnt super clean but we expect that. We cleaned before we left. Its right off the road and so you can walk across the road and take a stroll. We did some hiking near by. Lots of Birds and a quail lives near by in a bush. It was perfect for two of us. Shower felt great. It was windy one day so we stayed inside. Very Sunny. We will return. We saw and heard mice too.
Mark Gardner
October 13, 2022
This is a little 5 room cabin. The front door opens into one of the bedrooms. It may sleep 5, but they better be friendly. Not secluded, there are park volunteer RVs very close by. But the views and hiking are spectacular!
Cynthia B
VerifiedDecember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Love the location. Love the views. It was reasonably clean and we heard no critters in the roof/walls! An amazing place that our family enjoys very much. We are very grateful for this place.
Well stocked kitchen. Do not forget a can opener (maybe donate one?), trash bags and TP! Not the best lights if you want to read.
The is no phone service. Heavenly!
Cynthia B
VerifiedDecember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Love the location. Love the views. It was reasonably clean and we heard no critters in the roof/walls! An amazing place that our family enjoys very much. We are very grateful for this place.
Well stocked kitchen. Do not forget a can opener (maybe donate one?), trash bags and TP! Not the best lights if you want to read.
The is no phone service. Heavenly!
Timothy F
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2023 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Solid, efficient cabin; an excellent base for exploring the Eastern Chiricahua Mountains.
Timothy F
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2023 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Solid, efficient cabin; an excellent base for exploring the Eastern Chiricahua Mountains.
Johanna S
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2023 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Fantastic cosy cabin in one of the most beautiful places in the world!
Johanna S
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2023 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Fantastic cosy cabin in one of the most beautiful places in the world!
Alice R
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2023 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
The previous guests left the cabin nice and clean for us, we certainly did the same for the next people. Plenty of wood for the stove which was good because the week was very cold and the cabin is a little bit drafty. Beautiful location.
Alice R
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2023 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
The previous guests left the cabin nice and clean for us, we certainly did the same for the next people. Plenty of wood for the stove which was good because the week was very cold and the cabin is a little bit drafty. Beautiful location.
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
