Big Springs Cabin Site
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.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 7 |
Site guide
7 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Springs | 4 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 2 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Springs | 4 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 3 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Springs | 4 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 4 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Springs | 4 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 5 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Springs | 4 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 6 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Springs | 4 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 7 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | Springs | 2 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 15 ft |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Fredonia, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 36.6014° N, 112.3497° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 31.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Willow Canyon Outdoor ↗ | 32.1 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miBig Spring Lookout1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miBrow Monument1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Kanab Creek Wilderness begins about 6.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.9 miKanab Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 68,231 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Big Springs Ranger StationBuilding · Big Springs · 0.1 mi
- Big Springs Lookout TowerStructure · Big Springs · 1 mi
- Little Mountain Lookout TreeSite · Fredonia · 1 mi
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.
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.
Nearby
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Big Springs Cabin Site?
Sites at Big Springs Cabin Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Big Springs Cabin Site?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Big Springs Cabin Site have?
7 sites, including 7 cabins with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Big Springs Cabin Site?
The longest site here provides 15 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Big Springs Cabin Site?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Big Springs Cabin Site?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Big Springs Cabin Site?
Big Springs Cabins are located on Forest Road 22. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Big Springs Cabin Site?
Fredonia, Arizona. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Big Springs Cabin Site is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Jacob Lake Recreation Area (10.3 mi), Jacob Lake Group Campground & Picnic Site (10.6 mi, first-come), and Demotte (17.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby