Apache Maid Cabin

We stayed for two nights around August 24, 2022. Yes the cabin is rustic. Which is a nice way of saying very simple. There are solar powered ceiling lights. The outside motion detector light did not work nor did the similar light in the latrine located outside the cabin. Laterns were provided but we used our own. There were several daddy long leg spiders in the cabin which we picked up and moved to the outside. There were plenty of pots, pans, plates, utensils and dish soap. There is an outside sink for washing dishes with a drain to a below ground tank. The stove and oven are propane powered. The stove required matches to light so bring a lighter or matches. There are two large picnic tables outside but only a small, worn table inside. This arrangement is fine unless it is raining. The upper bunkbed in one room has side rails to climb up but this climb may not be appropriate for an adult. The futon was comfortable to sleep on in a sleeping bag. The lower bunk bed was also comfortable. The area is very quiet, secluded, and well forested. There is a creek to the south of the cabin that was flowing due to recent rains. This worked out perfect for us as a monsoon-season alternative to tent camping. There was wood for a campfire (which would require some splitting). The drive to the cabin is passible with a standard passenger car in dry weather. Due to recent rains, about a mile of the four-mile dirt road segment was particularly slick and difficult. For us, there was no cell phone service once we got off the paved road (pavement extends eight miles from I-17). Stoneman Lake is now non-existant. It is full of reeds and grass. We saw elk near sunset a couple miles from the cabin. There is room for a parked camper or RV near the cabin. In dry weather, this would be a great place for a family or group of friends. But if there is rain, the quarters could be a little tight in an hours-long rain. We had rain for several hours one day.

Yes there is a stove. The problem is that it is covered with signs to not use. We were glad that we did not have a monsoon problem while we were trying to cook on the BBQ on the deck.

Me and my wife had an amazing weekend at apache maid cabin.

This is a very private cabin in an area that is fairly easy to drive to. I have stayed at several of these forest service cabin, and this is one of the best, in my opinion. The cabin was clean and well cared for, and the surrounding area was truly beautiful. I would stay here again.

The whole area was recently cleaned and firewood was left for us. The cabin is cozy and well stocked. This was a really wonderful experience and we will be back!

The cabin was clean and very comfortable. It is very primitive, the property is beautiful. The nearby outhouse was immaculate and not unpleasant to use. We brought all of our anticipate cleaning supplies and were pleasantly surprised there was a bunch of left behind cleaning supplies in the cabin.

The cabin was larger than I expected. The immediate grounds were spacious and very well maintained.

The cabin was in excellent condition. The land around the cabin was very clean and spacious.
The BIG problem was the people constantly (and I do mean constantly) riding their ATVs. The noise, the dust, and the inability to enjoy the forest was a BIG bummer. We found it hard to go for walks beyond the gate. The scenery was beautiful, but difficult to take in with the traffic. We understand the desire for such an activity, but it was not regulated. There was noise and traffic all night long.