Shaw House
Shaw House is temporarily closed. In April of 2026, the Shaw Fire caused damage to the external utilities and nearby buildings. Repairs and visitor safety assessments are ongoing. (09/10/2026) Is a cabin rental the right fit for your group? Shaw House is a stone masonry cabin located in East Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of the Coronado National Forest. The house is nestled in a dramatic landscape of canyons and rock formations offering guests to the area a unique lodging experience.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shaw House | Back-in | 100 | 10 / 2 |
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 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
Shaw House is an eight-room residence, suitable for groups of up to 10 people. The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a dining room and a kitchen. The master bedroom has a queen-size bed; the second bedroom has two twin-over-double bunk beds, and there is a double-sized futon in the third bedroom. The living room contains two full-sized futons, and several end tables. Both bathrooms have showers, sinks, and toilets. The dining room is furnished with a table and seating for six. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, pots, pans, utensils, dishes, and coffeepot. The house has electricity and running water. Outside, guests will enjoy using the propane grill and picnic table for outdoor dining. The cabin also has a screened in porch. Although the cabin has amenities for comfortable lodging, guests do need to provide some of their own supplies, including food, sleeping bags, linens, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Although electricity is available, it is recommended that guests bring an additional light source in case of emergencies.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Coronado National Forest |
| Booking | Additional cabin rental information. |
| Fees | $150 per night. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Tucson, take I-10 east to Exit #318 (Dragoon Road). Turn right onto Dragoon Road and travel for approximately 10 miles to the Cochise Stronghold Road. Turn right on Cochise Stronghold Road and travel for approximately 6 miles to Ironwood Road. The paved road dead ends at Ironwood Road.
| Nearest town | Pearce, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 31.9312° N, 109.9617° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedDouglas Piles Rx
37 mi from the campground · 46 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 23.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 57.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miCochise Horse Trail1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.7 miCochise ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miStronghold Nature ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.3 miMiddlemarch Canyon2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.5 miSlavin Gulch3.6 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- J.H. Smith Grocery Store and Filling StationBuilding · Dragoon · 8 mi
- Our Lady of Victory Catholic ChurchBuilding · Pearce · 8.4 mi
- Pearce General StoreBuilding · Pearce · 8.4 mi
Natural features
Shaw House is surrounded by the rugged beauty of East Cochise Stronghold. The sparsely wooded Dragoon Mountains form a protective rampart of granite spires, sheer cliffs, balanced rocks and boulders, which were once the refuge of the Apache Chief, Cochise. The area is abundant with wildlife, including white-tailed and mule deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, and squirrels. Bats, black bear, Coati, foxes, ring-tailed cats, bobcats, and mountain lion find habitat in the area as well, but are more often seen in the twilight and nocturnal hours.
Recreation
With rugged granite formations, wooded slopes, seasonal streams, and an amazing variety of plants and wildlife, the Cochise Stronghold area is a popular recreation destination. Long considered a haven for rock climbing and bouldering, the area features backcountry and protected routes ranging from one to seven pitches in length, and from 5.6 to 5.12 in difficulty. Most approaches are 30-60 minutes in length, although there are a number of known areas that are easily accessible from the roads. Nearby trails also provide excellent hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities. There are signed interpretive trail for both natural and cultural resources at the nearby Cochise Stronghold Campground.
Nearby
The Shaw House is located approximately ten miles west of Sunsites, Arizona. Attractions in the area include the Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, the Amerind Foundation, and the Willcox Playa.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shaw House?
Sites at Shaw House are reservable on Recreation.gov. Additional cabin rental information. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Shaw House?
$150 per night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Shaw House?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Shaw House open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Shaw House have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Shaw House?
Both bathrooms have showers, sinks, and toilets.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Shaw House?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Shaw House?
With rugged granite formations, wooded slopes, seasonal streams, and an amazing variety of plants and wildlife, the Cochise Stronghold area is a popular recreation destination. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Shaw House?
Pearce, Arizona. The Shaw House is located approximately ten miles west of Sunsites, Arizona.
Source: Getting there
What if Shaw House is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cochise Stronghold Campground (0.7 mi, first-come), Bonita Canyon Campground (36 mi), and Walnut Grove Campground (36.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby