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2026 Season availability
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CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
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Reviews (18)
What Guests Are Saying
The Horsethief Cabin is well-maintained and located in a beautiful area, offering excellent fishing opportunities, as evidenced by catching two largemouth bass quickly. While the kitchen was somewhat lacking in plates and silverware, and there were minor housekeeping issues, such as dirt on the bed, the overall experience was enjoyable and manageable. Guests reported no mouse sightings or other critters, adding to the positive stay.
What Guests Are Saying
The Horsethief Cabin is well-maintained and located in a beautiful area, offering excellent fishing opportunities, as evidenced by catching two largemouth bass quickly. While the kitchen was somewhat lacking in plates and silverware, and there were minor housekeeping issues, such as dirt on the bed, the overall experience was enjoyable and manageable. Guests reported no mouse sightings or other critters, adding to the positive stay.
Review Summary
Jason V
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
The cabin was in great condition. A bit sparse on plates, silverware and bowls. Adequate pots and pans. Great fishing!!
Jason V
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
The cabin was in great condition. A bit sparse on plates, silverware and bowls. Adequate pots and pans. Great fishing!!
Carlie O
VerifiedJune 1, 2025 • Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
We read years worth of reviews about mice, we did as instructed and set all six traps with peanut butter, but we did not see one mouse the whole time we were there. That being said, we did keep the kitchen light on when we slept that night just as a further deterrent. My favorite part was reading the book. Someone had generously gifted to the cabin, ranch trails and short tales by Claire Cordes. Pretty cool read, especially since you are in the heart of the storytelling. The bed was covered with dirt, but we did bring our own sleeping bag, but perhaps a little more housekeeping prior to guests would be nice. Beautiful area though, the cabin is extremely rustic, but things were manageable. We were happy we stayed. Additionally, there were no other bugs or unwanted critters anywhere to be found as previously posted by other guests. You do have to fill pots to fill the toilet tank to get it to flush, but again they had pots available so it was manageable. Caught two largemouth bass in about five minutes down at the lake.
Carlie O
VerifiedJune 1, 2025 • Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
We read years worth of reviews about mice, we did as instructed and set all six traps with peanut butter, but we did not see one mouse the whole time we were there. That being said, we did keep the kitchen light on when we slept that night just as a further deterrent. My favorite part was reading the book. Someone had generously gifted to the cabin, ranch trails and short tales by Claire Cordes. Pretty cool read, especially since you are in the heart of the storytelling. The bed was covered with dirt, but we did bring our own sleeping bag, but perhaps a little more housekeeping prior to guests would be nice. Beautiful area though, the cabin is extremely rustic, but things were manageable. We were happy we stayed. Additionally, there were no other bugs or unwanted critters anywhere to be found as previously posted by other guests. You do have to fill pots to fill the toilet tank to get it to flush, but again they had pots available so it was manageable. Caught two largemouth bass in about five minutes down at the lake.
Megan R
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
If I could give this experience zero stars, I would. We ended up sleeping in our car and never actually got to stay in the cabin. Here's what happened:
The confirmation letter you receive upon booking states: "A four-digit code included in the confirmation letter will gain access at the entrance gate, and the cabin." There is no other instructions whatsoever about how to gain entry to this cabin.
We arrived just before 7pm as it was starting to get dark. We followed the instructions in the confirmation letter and used the code to open the gate and drive up to the cabin. The instructions seem to indicate access is one thing, not multiple things. The one sentence seems to indicate either the gate code is the only lock thing or perhaps there might be another lock code on the door. Well, we got to the door and it was an old fashioned key lock, and it was locked. There were tons of signs around the door. No shooting signs, ranger phone numbers, but no cell service, but nothing explained where or how we might unlock this door. We looked around and couldn't figure it out. No cell service, getting dark, rough roads, we just decided to sleep in the car. The next day when it was light again we found a lock box on the side of the cabin hidden behind a gutter. In it was the keys to get in the cabin. This should have been made clear in the instructions in the confirmation letter as well as on signage around the front of the cabin. How are we supposed to know we are looking for this thing, and where, without ANY indication whatsoever. Better instructions on the confirmation letter are very much needed!
Megan R
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
If I could give this experience zero stars, I would. We ended up sleeping in our car and never actually got to stay in the cabin. Here's what happened:
The confirmation letter you receive upon booking states: "A four-digit code included in the confirmation letter will gain access at the entrance gate, and the cabin." There is no other instructions whatsoever about how to gain entry to this cabin.
We arrived just before 7pm as it was starting to get dark. We followed the instructions in the confirmation letter and used the code to open the gate and drive up to the cabin. The instructions seem to indicate access is one thing, not multiple things. The one sentence seems to indicate either the gate code is the only lock thing or perhaps there might be another lock code on the door. Well, we got to the door and it was an old fashioned key lock, and it was locked. There were tons of signs around the door. No shooting signs, ranger phone numbers, but no cell service, but nothing explained where or how we might unlock this door. We looked around and couldn't figure it out. No cell service, getting dark, rough roads, we just decided to sleep in the car. The next day when it was light again we found a lock box on the side of the cabin hidden behind a gutter. In it was the keys to get in the cabin. This should have been made clear in the instructions in the confirmation letter as well as on signage around the front of the cabin. How are we supposed to know we are looking for this thing, and where, without ANY indication whatsoever. Better instructions on the confirmation letter are very much needed!
Daniel B
VerifiedNovember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
We loved the isolation of this cabin.
Daniel B
VerifiedNovember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
We loved the isolation of this cabin.
Anthony B
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
The Cabin was Perfect
Anthony B
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: CABIN, Loop: HORSETHIEF
The Cabin was Perfect
Location Horsethief Cabin
Address:
Prescott National Forest
Prescott, AZ, 86303
United States
From Phoenix, Arizona: When traveling Northbound on I-17 take the Bumble Bee Exit 248 and continue North on the dirt road, taking Forest Road (FR) 259 to Crown King. From Crown King, take (FR) 259A south for 0.5 mile to the junction of 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 5 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area. The cabin sits adjacent to the Horse Thief Lake Rd.
Alternate route from Flagstaff, Arizona: Traveling Southbound on I-17 take Exit 263, turn right and proceed towards a roundabout and merge onto Hwy 69 North towards Prescott for 2.4 miles until turning left on to Spring Ln. in Spring Valley. Continue down Spring Ln. for 0.7 Miles until you get to Duffers Dr. turn right onto Duffers Dr. The road will become unpaved, continue to travel for 1.4 miles until you get to the intersection of Duffers Dr. and S. Antelope Creek Rd. and turn left and drive for 23 miles until arriving to Crown King, Arizona. From Crown King, take (Forest Rd) 259A south for 0.5 mile to a junction with 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 5 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area.The cabin sits adjacent to the Horse Thief Lake Rd.
From Prescott, Arizona: From Downtown Prescott travel South on State Route 69 for 31 miles until you arive to Spring Valley, Arizona and turn right onto Spring Ln. Continue down Spring Ln. for 0.7 Miles until you get to Duffers Dr. turn right onto Duffers Dr. The road will become unpaved at this point, continue to travel for 1.4 miles until you get to the intersection of Duffers Dr. and S. Antelope Creek Rd. and turn left and drive for 23 miles until arriving to Crown King, Arizona From Crown King, take 259A south for 0.5 mile to a junction with 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 5 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area. The cabin sits adjacent to the Horse Thief Lake Rd.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.1614 / -112.293
Elevation: 1832 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
- Use the four-digit code from your confirmation letter for access to the gate and cabin.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Vehicles & parking
- Prepare for a rough road that may require 4-wheel drive and high clearance vehicles, taking over an hour from Highway 17.
- Only use off-highway vehicles on designated roads and trails.
Safety & rules
- Always keep the gate closed.
- There is no reliable cell phone coverage at the cabin.
- Smoking is not allowed inside the cabin, and outdoor smoking must adhere to seasonal fire restrictions.
- Fireworks, including sparklers, are strictly prohibited on National Forest Lands.
Cancellation policy
- Your reservation dates may change due to weather conditions.
Pets
- No pets are allowed in the cabin.
Wildlife & food storage
- Avoid attracting bears by not leaving food or garbage outside or in your vehicle; pack out all food and trash before leaving.
Site capacity
- You may stay a maximum of 14 days within a 30-day period in Prescott National Forest.
Fires & fuel
- Only use charcoal for grilling on the fire pedestal grill to avoid damage.
- To prevent pests, use locally sourced firewood and burn it on-site.
Amenities
- For more information, visit the Prescott National Forest website.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
