Established Camping
Portal Ccc House
Portal Ccc House is located near Douglas in the Coronado National Forest, featuring rugged terrain with a mix of desert and forest landscapes. Temperatures in the area can reach highs of around 90°F and drop to lows near 30°F, depending on the season. Visitors can explore the nearby Chiricahua National Monument and Cave Creek Canyon, both offering unique geological formations and hiking opportunities.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Coronado National Forest
Overview
The Portal CCC House is a five-room cabin located just west of Portal, Arizona. The fieldstone masonry cabin has been determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the few remaining structures from the 1930s-era Cave Creek Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) Camp. The CCC House was built to serve as the camp's garage; the large vehicle entries were later filled in and the structure was converted to housing for a telephone switchboard and its operator. While the historic appearance has been maintained on the exterior, the interior was remodeled to provide modern amenities for visitors.
Recreation
Cave Creek Canyon is located on the eastern slope of the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, about 2 1/2 hours from Tucson. Cave Creek Canyon is world-renowned for its dramatic rock formations and diverse wildlife. Birding is exceptional year-round, and particularly rewarding during the summer months. Hiking and rock-climbing are also popular activities, and the canyon has numerous picnic areas along Cave Creek for hikers.
Natural Features
The Portal CCC House is located at the entrance to Cave Creek Canyon at an elevation of 5,000 feet. The canyon's soaring cliffs, with their caves and pinnacles, are often described as "Arizona's 'Secret' Grand Canyon." Cave Creek, a perennial stream, flows nearby.
Nearby Attractions
The Portal CCC House is located approximately one mile west of Portal, Arizona. Attractions in the area include Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historical Park, historic Camp Rucker, the Geronimo Surrender sites, and the International Border and the border community of Douglas, Arizona.
Location
Portal Ccc House is located in Arizona
Directions
From Tucson, take I-10 east for 139 miles to Road Forks, NM. Turn right (south) on US 80 and drive 28 miles to Portal Road. Turn right (west) and drive 7 miles to the town of Portal. Turn left on Forest Road 42 into Cave Creek Canyon; the signed gate to the Portal CCC House is approximately 0.9 miles on the right.
Address
DOUGLAS RANGER DISTRICT
1192 W. SADDLE VIEW ROAD
Douglas, AZ 85607
Coordinates
31.900872603 N
109.160856021 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups