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About Fernow Cabin
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2026 Season availability
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001, Loop: FERNOW
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Reviews (58)
What Guests Are Saying
Fernow Cabin offers a clean, well-stocked space in a serene and beautiful setting, perfect for enjoying nature and quality time with family or friends. Guests appreciated the cabin's privacy, spaciousness, and dog-friendly environment, along with fun amenities like a grill, fire pit, and a rope swing. While the access road is bumpy, it remains manageable, and the cabin's charming features and nearby hiking opportunities enhance the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Fernow Cabin offers a clean, well-stocked space in a serene and beautiful setting, perfect for enjoying nature and quality time with family or friends. Guests appreciated the cabin's privacy, spaciousness, and dog-friendly environment, along with fun amenities like a grill, fire pit, and a rope swing. While the access road is bumpy, it remains manageable, and the cabin's charming features and nearby hiking opportunities enhance the overall experience.
Review Summary
Malav S
VerifiedMay 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: FERNOW
The cabin is very secluded and nearby to the Jenga rocks. It was very beautiful around the cabin and super quiet. Loves my experience there.
Steven T
VerifiedNovember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: FERNOW
The road in to Fernow Cabin did not seem as bad as some had said, although that always depends on grading. If you are coming from Sedona, Google Maps will try to route you off 89A to the West up a Forest Service road- I would advise against this based on the info I got from a local hunter and 2 visiting hunters that came that way from Sedona and said the road is very rough. Wooddy Mountain Rd (FR231) is your best option for nearly all vehicles. The cabin is pretty well equipped, but the coffee maker options are not great- bring your own French press, pourover, etc. The bed is really the major drawback- they need to replace the foundation and mattress on the lower level before it deteriorates further. If you are looking for things to do in the Guidebook, note that many of the page are from many years ago and some fires have gone through the area making the roads rougher and trails harder to navigate. Do your planning ahead of time before getting to the cabin. We went to Kelsey Spring Trailhead and taking the long way around was good, but the last 2 miles is VERY rough even with our Tacoma with A/T Tires and solid driving skills. There was Verizon LTE service near the cabin, not at the cabin... either hiking out to Rim (2mi) or sections of FR231, BUT we have a weBoost on the truck. Even with this- no service at cabin. We went in the offseason and had no running water, but it was a very enjoyable time and we did go well prepared for how basic and "off grid" the cabin would be and have a vehicle that is capable of exploring the roads around the area.
Steven T
VerifiedNovember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: FERNOW
The road in to Fernow Cabin did not seem as bad as some had said, although that always depends on grading. If you are coming from Sedona, Google Maps will try to route you off 89A to the West up a Forest Service road- I would advise against this based on the info I got from a local hunter and 2 visiting hunters that came that way from Sedona and said the road is very rough. Wooddy Mountain Rd (FR231) is your best option for nearly all vehicles. The cabin is pretty well equipped, but the coffee maker options are not great- bring your own French press, pourover, etc. The bed is really the major drawback- they need to replace the foundation and mattress on the lower level before it deteriorates further. If you are looking for things to do in the Guidebook, note that many of the page are from many years ago and some fires have gone through the area making the roads rougher and trails harder to navigate. Do your planning ahead of time before getting to the cabin. We went to Kelsey Spring Trailhead and taking the long way around was good, but the last 2 miles is VERY rough even with our Tacoma with A/T Tires and solid driving skills. There was Verizon LTE service near the cabin, not at the cabin... either hiking out to Rim (2mi) or sections of FR231, BUT we have a weBoost on the truck. Even with this- no service at cabin. We went in the offseason and had no running water, but it was a very enjoyable time and we did go well prepared for how basic and "off grid" the cabin would be and have a vehicle that is capable of exploring the roads around the area.
John B
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: FERNOW
Fernow cabin was everything we were looking for! Great location, excellent accommodations stocked with games, firewood and good times! Would return 100%! Not to mention just by, “Edge of the world” with some amazing views!
John B
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: FERNOW
Fernow cabin was everything we were looking for! Great location, excellent accommodations stocked with games, firewood and good times! Would return 100%! Not to mention just by, “Edge of the world” with some amazing views!
Marg G
VerifiedOctober 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: FERNOW
Cabin was very well supplied with more than we expected. Good dry wood supply and cleaning supplies. Loved the signage to the cabin since there are not many signs. Beautiful setting and so so quiet. Road in was very rough.
Marg G
VerifiedOctober 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: FERNOW
Cabin was very well supplied with more than we expected. Good dry wood supply and cleaning supplies. Loved the signage to the cabin since there are not many signs. Beautiful setting and so so quiet. Road in was very rough.
Meg N
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: FERNOW
Fantastic every time we stay. Such a gem!
Meg N
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: FERNOW
Fantastic every time we stay. Such a gem!
Cheri V
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: FERNOW
We love this cabin and being able to be "off the grid" but yet close enough to Sedona or Flagstaff should we want to go.
Location Fernow Cabin
Address:
5075 N. Hwy 89
Flagstaff, AZ, 86004
United States
Fernow Cabin is located approximately 20 miles south of Flagstaff on Forest Road 231. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. Roads are not maintained for passenger cars. From Phoenix, travel north on Interstate 17 to the junction with Interstate 40 in Flagstaff. Go west on Interstate 40. Turn right at the Flagstaff Ranch Road exit and continue to the stop sign. Turn right onto historic U.S. Route 66. Turn right at the Woody Mountain Campground, onto Forest Road 231 (Woody Mountain Road) and continue for 21 miles. At Forest Road 231A, continue along Forest Road 231 for less than a mile, taking the second right, onto Forest Road 231E/Fernow Draw. The cabin is a quater-mile further on Forest Road 231E.
From Flagstaff, take Milton Road south and turn right onto historic U.S. Route 66. Turn left onto Forest Road 231/Woody Mountain Road at the Woody Mountain Campground. Stay on Forest Road 231 for 21 miles. At Forest Road 231A, continue along Forest Road 231 for less than a mile, taking the second right, onto Forest Road 231E/Fernow Draw. The cabin is a quarter-mile further on Forest Road 231E.
Elevation: 2074 feet
23 mi drive to downtown Flagstaff (about 57 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Lock code for entrance gate and front door are included in the reservation confirmation letter; key to the toilet is in the cabin near the refrigerator
- No Walk-Up rental allowed. Reservations only, minimum of one day in advance of arrival.
- Electricity is NOT available. There are no electrical outlets in the cabin.
- Guests must bring their own water before mid-May and after mid-October
- Cell phone service is limited to non-existent in the area
- Suitable for 8 people; any group size over 8 people requires prior approval from Forest Service
- The cabin is closed to reservations mid-week for weekly maintenance and may be closed periodically for longer maintenance projects.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Be Fire Aware! Fire restrictions may be in effect during spring and summer months. Extinquish campfires completely and keep the fire inside the ring provided.
- Pets are allowed, provided that you clean up after your pet including pet hair on furniture. PETS CANNOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED AT THE CABIN
- High clearance vehicle recomended. Roads not maintained for passenger cars.
- Cabins are in high demand during peak season. Our volunteer staff restocks the cabin once per week. Renters are required to leave the cabin clean and in excellent condition for use by following renters.
- Firewood is provided for heating the cabin during cooler months. Guests should bring their own wood for outdoor campfires (allowed only in metal firepit).
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
