Cabin camping near Winslow, Arizona offers visitors access to the diverse Mogollon Rim ecosystem at elevations ranging from 4,850 to 7,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically range between 75-90°F during day and 50-60°F at night, with cooler conditions at higher elevations. Most cabin properties close during winter months when snowfall can make forest roads impassable.
What to do
Hiking trails: Canyon Point Campground features the Sinkhole Trail, a family-friendly route approximately ¾ mile each way. "It was very easy and only about ¾ of a mile each way with great tree coverage," notes a visitor to Sitgreaves National Forest Canyon Point Campground.
Fishing access: Several cabin properties sit within 5-10 miles of fishing lakes. "Mormon Lake area is very nice and secluded" according to a reviewer at Mormon Lake Lodge RV Park & Campground, while another visitor noted Long Lake offers "Pristine and usually unoccupied lake off the beaten path."
Stargazing: Clear skies at higher elevations provide excellent night viewing. The more remote cabins offer minimal light pollution for astronomical observation. The Painted Desert Ranger Cabin "offers gorgeous stargazing opportunities, and is right next to the Petrified Forest" according to visitors.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many campers highlight the maintenance standards at established cabin sites. "The bathrooms were immaculate! They were clean and fully stocked with paper products, a trash receptacle, and air freshener," commented a visitor at Canyon Point Campground.
Convenience to attractions: The location of Take It Easy RV Park earned praise for its proximity to town amenities: "Close to Walmart, Flying J, Standing on a Corner. Close to town and restaurant's within 2 mile diameter."
Temperature relief: Higher elevation cabins provide escape from summer desert heat. "Very nice park with lots of space, from private tent sites to RV with full hookups, fully equipped cabins, even a giant Wigwam to stay at," noted a camper at Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA, where temperatures average 10-15 degrees cooler than Winslow proper.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most cabin properties require advance booking, especially during summer. "Sites are large and spread out. Very quiet. Great tall pines for nice shade in Arizona summer," explains a Canyon Point camper, making it a popular destination requiring early booking.
Vehicle requirements: Some more remote cabins have significant access challenges. Long Lake Dispersed Camping requires "17 miles of dirt road from Highway to the lake and the last 7 are truly a challenge for anything other than a slightly lifted vehicle."
Amenities vary significantly: Cabin options range from fully equipped to extremely rustic. "The cabin was basically a gravel parking lot with picnic table," noted one KOA visitor, while another described Mountain Retreat in Heber: "You definitely cant beat the price and its nice that the rate includes water, electric and sewage."
Tips for camping with families
Look for kid-friendly amenities: Some properties offer dedicated children's facilities. "They have a pool, playground, small library, and a well stocked store," noted a visitor to the KOA, which also features special family cabins.
Consider shower access: After outdoor activities, shower facilities become important. "The best thing about canyon point is the fact that it's one of the other campgrounds that have showers available, that's a huge plus after a couple days of being outdoors," explains a visitor to Rock Crossing Campground.
Pack entertainment: Limited connectivity means bringing analog activities. "There is no wifi nor cable, not even anything available through an antenna. If you do camp here bring dvds," advises a Mormon Lake Lodge visitor.
Tips from RVers
Space considerations: Some cabin and RV sites offer limited spacing between units. Mormon Lake Lodge RV Park has sites that are "very tight and your neighboring camper is directly facing your front. You basically share your front space and picnic table."
Hookup availability: Check exact specifications before booking. Happy Jack Lodge & RV Park offers "large community" spaces with "pretty good size lots, lots of trees" according to visitors, but has limited additional amenities beyond the essential hookups.
Road conditions: Access to more remote cabins requires careful vehicle consideration. "Skip the first turn off to the right as that is the very narrow part of the lake and rather ugly," advises a Long Lake visitor about accessing remote cabin areas with RVs.
