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About Portal Ccc House
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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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
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.
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.
ANNE W
VerifiedNovember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
the little house is lovely. It was very clean, well-equipped, fantastic views and location. We had driven the dirt road over the Chiracahuas (ijn a sedan) and were so happy to arrive and have lunch on the back porch. Nice nature walk down the way; glorious sunset and sunrise. Lighting in the house could be brighter (hard to read). The wood stove warmed us up. Cave Creek is a hidden gem.
ANNE W
VerifiedNovember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
the little house is lovely. It was very clean, well-equipped, fantastic views and location. We had driven the dirt road over the Chiracahuas (ijn a sedan) and were so happy to arrive and have lunch on the back porch. Nice nature walk down the way; glorious sunset and sunrise. Lighting in the house could be brighter (hard to read). The wood stove warmed us up. Cave Creek is a hidden gem.
SARA V
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
The Cave Creek Canyon is astoundingly beautiful. The cabin is wonderfully rustic and yet has everything you need for a civilized stay. Hot water, all utensils, comfortable beds, fridge/stove/micro. The cabin sits right at the entrance to the Canyon across from a running creek. Each day brought amazing sunrises and brilliant sunset skies. Easy trails all around and tougher hikes a short drive away. We didn't need the heater at all or use the woodburning stove, nights were mild. Cozy but spacious enough for all the adults to stretch out. All the plumbing worked well :) Would have liked an enclosed yard to let my pups off leash for a few minutes but it was no big deal.
SARA V
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
The Cave Creek Canyon is astoundingly beautiful. The cabin is wonderfully rustic and yet has everything you need for a civilized stay. Hot water, all utensils, comfortable beds, fridge/stove/micro. The cabin sits right at the entrance to the Canyon across from a running creek. Each day brought amazing sunrises and brilliant sunset skies. Easy trails all around and tougher hikes a short drive away. We didn't need the heater at all or use the woodburning stove, nights were mild. Cozy but spacious enough for all the adults to stretch out. All the plumbing worked well :) Would have liked an enclosed yard to let my pups off leash for a few minutes but it was no big deal.
James W
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Everything was as advertised. The cabin neat and clean. I would definitely stay again.
James W
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: Portal CCC House, Loop: PORTAL CCC HOUSE
Everything was as advertised. The cabin neat and clean. I would definitely stay again.
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