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Big Springs Cabins will be open for the 2025 season beginning May 29. Reservation procedures are different this year. Reservations are available checking in Thursday and checking out Monday, with a 3-night minimum stay required. Cabin reservations will be available through June 30 to start, and we anticipate making reservations available for more of the summer beginning in mid-June.

2025 reservations for Big Springs Cabins are available checking in Thursday and checking out Tuesday, with a 3-night minimum stay required. Cabin reservations are currently available through September 30.

Big Springs is temporarily closed due to the Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires.

Big Springs Cabin Site is located in the Kaibab National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Grand Canyon National Park and the scenic North Kaibab Trail.

Description

US Forest Service

Kaibab National Forest

Overview

Big Springs is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been used since the 1800s, first by homesteaders and later the Forest Service. The complex consists of seven rental cabins, dining hall, shower house, group kitchen, a historic office, and several administrative structures.

Recreation

Big Springs Cabins are located on Forest Road 22. This road provides easy access to scenic overlooks of the Grand Canyon and other points of interest on the forest. The site is a perfect base camp for day hikes or drives on the Kaibab Plateau and for group retreats in the cool pines.

Facilities

While Big Springs serves as an active administrative site for the U.S. Forest Service, the rental cabins available to the public are in a discrete location separated from the administrative structures. Individual cabins vary in occupancy from two to four people per cabin and include use of the shared shower house, fully furnished kitchen, dining room, and living room. There are toilets and showers on site, but not in the cabins. There are no laundry facilities. There are seven cabins. Cabins 1 - 6 each have two twin-size beds and one full-size bed. Cabin 7 has one queen-sized bed only. Please bring your own linens, blankets, pillows, towels, toiletries and food. An on-site host is present. Administrative buildings are not open to the public.

Natural Features

Big Springs is the most abundant water source on the Kaibab Plateau. Water from the springs runs down a limestone cliff and pools near the cabins. Nestled among lush vegetation and several ponds, the area is surrounded by ponderosa pine and rolling hills. A visit to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is an easy day trip from the cabins.

Nearby Attractions

The Big Springs Cabins Site is located approximately 30 minutes from the Fredonia, AZ/Kanab, UT area and is within a one-hour drive of several scenic overlooks on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 643-7395.

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Location

Big Springs Cabin Site is located in Arizona

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Directions

From Fredonia, AZ: 1.2 miles south of Fredonia on US 89A turn south onto FS 22. Stay on FS 22 for 27.3 miles until you see the Big Springs Cabins on your left. Pavement on FS 22 ends after 20.7 miles. Trip distance is about 28.5 miles. From Jacob Lake, AZ: Go south on AZ Hwy 67. Take the first right turn just past the visitor center to go west on FS 461 for 5.3 miles to FS 462. Continue west on FS 462 (right) for 3.1 miles to FS 22. Turn south (left) at FS 22 and continue 6.6 miles until you see the Big Springs Cabins on your left (east of FR 22). Total trip distance is about 15.0 miles. From North Rim Lodge at Grand Canyon National Park: Head north from lodge to main gate on Hwy 67. Proceed straight from gate toward Jacob Lake for 4 miles. Turn west (left) on FS 22 for 23 miles. Watch for signs. Cabins will be on the right. Total trip distance is about 37 miles.

Coordinates

36.6013889 N
112.3497222 W

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Reviewed Jul. 24, 2018

Good deal for families, solo travelers, and couples

The area is located between Zion and Grand Canyon North Rim. If coming from Fredonia (basically from Zion) you have about 6 miles of gravel road, but have 23 miles of gravel road between it and the North Rim. It’s not the smoothest gravel road I have been on, but I made it there going slowly in a sedan. I’d recommend a truck or SUV for the 23 mile gravel drive if possible.

you have to bring your own sheets and bathrooms and kitchen are in a shared area. A beautiful and peaceful place though!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Big Springs Cabin Site have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Big Springs Cabin Site has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Big Springs Cabin Site?

Big Springs Cabin Site allows vehicles up to 15 feet.

Are fires allowed at Big Springs Cabin Site?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Big Springs Cabin Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Big Springs Cabin Site have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Big Springs Cabin Site does have wifi.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Big Springs Cabin Site?

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There are 7 campsites at Big Springs Cabin Site and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts