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
Kasey S
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Cave Creek Canyon is always awesome, so our stay was excellent. The cabin itself was comfortable and warm.
Our only complaint and why I didn’t give 5 stars is that the cabin smelled of cigarette smoke when we arrived and the place was in need of a good cleaning.
Kasey S
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2022 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Cave Creek Canyon is always awesome, so our stay was excellent. The cabin itself was comfortable and warm.
Our only complaint and why I didn’t give 5 stars is that the cabin smelled of cigarette smoke when we arrived and the place was in need of a good cleaning.
Richard Hastings
December 30, 2021
Clean and comfy place on the edge of the national forest and Chiricahua Sky Islands. Stayed over Christmas '21. Somewhat drafty. The flat futon-bed in the backroom is more springs than padding, some of the dishes and coffee cups need to be replaced due to chips, and the bathroom sink faucet has a constant leak. No bottle opener and not enough glassware. Otherwise, plenty of wood available for the fireplace, appliances and gas grill worked like a charm for our Christmas Ribeyes and baked potatos. Found some nice board games in the bunkroom. Wall heaters had a learning curve, but worked well enough. Did not have the secluded feel due to camper trailers parked particularly close by. For four people, we were not crowded and enjoyed our stay.
Sheri L
VerifiedDecember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Beautiful setting. Nice cabin/house and a comfortable stay for a week. A beautiful setting, did I say that already? Nice people in the visitor's center. Rangers were nice and helpful delivering firewood. Nice hiking trails and a beautiful setting!!!
Sheri L
VerifiedDecember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Beautiful setting. Nice cabin/house and a comfortable stay for a week. A beautiful setting, did I say that already? Nice people in the visitor's center. Rangers were nice and helpful delivering firewood. Nice hiking trails and a beautiful setting!!!
pandora p
VerifiedDecember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
we really enjoyed our stay at5 the house. it was very clean and the rangers were very helpful. I recommend taking fire wood to use in the stove as it is kind of hit and miss with that. our dogs also love it there!
pandora p
VerifiedDecember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
we really enjoyed our stay at5 the house. it was very clean and the rangers were very helpful. I recommend taking fire wood to use in the stove as it is kind of hit and miss with that. our dogs also love it there!
cynthia b
VerifiedNovember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Cave Creek Canyon is beyond gorgeous! We have been blessed to stay in this cabin several times in the last 3-4 years. Our Thanksgiving stay this year was lovely. The cabin was clean when we arrived, which was much appreciated. We brought firewood and enjoyed the wood fire stove in the living/dining area. There was a leak in the sink of the bathroom which we reported. The views from back are humbling and the stars at night from the front almost seem fake. Bring hand soap and cleaning supplies. One of the best cabin's ever!
cynthia b
VerifiedNovember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Cave Creek Canyon is beyond gorgeous! We have been blessed to stay in this cabin several times in the last 3-4 years. Our Thanksgiving stay this year was lovely. The cabin was clean when we arrived, which was much appreciated. We brought firewood and enjoyed the wood fire stove in the living/dining area. There was a leak in the sink of the bathroom which we reported. The views from back are humbling and the stars at night from the front almost seem fake. Bring hand soap and cleaning supplies. One of the best cabin's ever!
Ricardo d
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
It is a very cozy and nice place to stay. We had the wood burning heater on most of the night, which was a delight.
You should bring your own sheets, blankets, toiletries, matches, and anything you want to cook. It has a full kitchen, which is nice. They also provide a propane grill out back, if you plan on using it. No cell service or internet, which, in my opinion, is the best part.
I can't wait to return.
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