Established Camping
Spring Valley Cabin Bunkhouse
Spring Valley Cabin Bunkhouse is located in the Kaibab National Forest near Williams, Arizona. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperature variations, where summer highs reach around 80°F and winter lows can drop to 20°F. Nearby attractions include the Grand Canyon National Park and Bearizona Wildlife Park, offering opportunities for exploration and wildlife viewing.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Kaibab National Forest
Overview
The Spring Valley Cabin and Bunkhouse offer a peaceful retreat with spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks, quiet solitude, wildlife viewing opportunities, and access to nearby cross country ski trails. All just minutes away from the City of Flagstaff and an hour from the spectacular Grand Canyon National Park. This year-round getaway can host up to 17 people between the cabin and adjacent bunkhouse. The facility can be accessed by vehicle, however, drive-in access may be limited in wintertime snowy conditions and may require entry by cross country skiing or snowshoeing. Forest Road 74 is not maintained during winter and may be closed during heavy snowfall. The distance from the winter parking area to the cabin is one mile. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Please monitor winter road conditons here on the Forest Service's Spring Valley Cabin webpage .
Recreation
With miles upon miles of national forest and park lands to explore, visitors have no shortage of outdoor activities from which to choose. The cabin is adjacent to a cross country ski trail, which provides access to the cabin when the roads are covered in snow, and an area for snow tubing is nearby. Hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking are very popular in this area, and there are plenty of trails. Visitors might be lucky enough to spot wildlife such as elk, mule deer, wild turkeys, javelina, coyote and numerous birds and raptors that live in the area.
Natural Features
The structures are located at an elevation of 7,320 feet, overlooking a wide meadow and is nestled beneath mature ponderosa pines. The cabin was constructed in 1917 as the residence for rangers who worked at the guard station. The bunkhouse served as the office. It is still occasionally used as a field station for U.S. Forest Service employees. Winter brings a mix of sun with cold temperatures and occasional winter storms. Summer temperatures are relatively pleasant, but weather can very. Visitors should come prepared for changeable mountain weather, cold nights, thunderstorms and snow from fall through spring.
Nearby Attractions
Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim is a must-see attraction just over an hour away. The nearby town of Williams and the city of Flagstaff have numerous restaurants, hotels, gift shops, grocery stores and cultural attractions.
Fee Info
Guests reserving the cabin for groups of 1 to 10 people will only have the cabin reserved, for $165/night. For reservations with groups of 11 to a max of 17 people, the bunkhouse will automatically be included in the reservation for a rate of $215/night. Please note there is an additional $8 reservation fee.
Location
Spring Valley Cabin Bunkhouse is located in Arizona
Directions
From Flagstaff, follow Interstate 40 west for about 30 miles and take exit 178 at Parks. Proceed north one-tenth of a mile and turn left onto Old Route 66 for about a half-mile. Then turn right at the Old Parks Store onto Spring Valley Road/County Road 141 and continue to the intersection of Forest Road 76, just past milepost 8 (pavement ends just before reaching milepost 6). Look for the Spring Valley Cabin sign. Turn left on Forest Road 76, and proceed less than a mile. The cabin will be on the left.From Williams, travel east on Interstate 40 for about 14 miles and take exit 178 at Parks. Follow the directions above to the cabin.
Address
742 S. CLOVER RD
Williams, AZ 86046
Coordinates
35.3569444 N
111.9583333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Fires
Contact
General Info
Reservations