Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse
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 trails. All just minutes away from the City of Flagstaff and an hour from the spectacular Grand Canyon National Park. This getaway can host up to 17 people between the cabin and adjacent bunkhouse. 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 conditions here on the Forest Service's Spring Valley Cabin webpage.
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Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Gravel | Full | 17 / 3 | Yes |
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
| Max vehicle length | 22 ft |
| Fees | 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. |
The facility is made up of two buildings, and can accomodate ten people at the main cabin and seven in the bunkhouse. The cabin has a living/dining area, a side room with a woodstove, a bedroom, a restroom with flushable toilet and shower, and a kitchen with drinking water and plenty of kitchen supplies (i.e. propane range stove, refridgerator, microwave, and dishes). The cabin can sleep up to ten people and has an arrangement of three bunk beds with twin sized mattresses and two futon couches. Electric/propane heaters are available for use. The bunkhouse offers three bunkbeds with twin size mattresses and one full-size futon couch, available to sleep up to seven people, and a small woodstove. Located outside is an enclosure for firewood, picnic tables, grills, and a vault toilet. Guests must bring their own food, bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets and/or sleeping bags), bath and kitchen towels, garbage bags, warm clothing, dish soap, and flashlights, amongst other necessities. Upon check out, the facility must be cleaned, and all food and trash removed prior to departure.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Williams, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 35.3569° N, 111.9583° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The facility can be accessed by vehicle; Forest Road 74 is not maintained during winter and may be closed during heavy snowfall.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Wrd-Northside Piles Rx
4 mi from the campground · 165 acres
- PrescribedWalker Hill Piles Rx
8 mi from the campground · 725 acres
- PrescribedWalker Hill 2 Piles Rx
10 mi from the campground · 356 acres
- PrescribedKendrick Park Piles Rx
12 mi from the campground · 17 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 ↗ | 19.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Peace Outfitters ↗ | 20.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Little Dealer Little Prices ↗ | 57.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
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.
- 14 miDogtown Lake Picnic Site ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miSpring Valley Connector B0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miSpring Valley Connector A1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miSpring Valley Mtn. Bike ↗7.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
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
Kendrick Mountain Wilderness begins about 5.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.1 miKendrick Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,664 acres
- 6.6 miCoconino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,000,952 acres
- 13.6 miKachina Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 18,720 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
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On the National Register nearby
- Abandoned Route 66, Parks (1921)Structure · Parks · 6.7 mi
- Abandoned Route 66, Parks (1931)Structure · Parks · 6.8 mi
- Kendrick Lookout CabinBuilding · Pumpkin Center · 7.2 mi
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.
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 the Spring Valley Trail System, which provides access to the cabin when the roads are covered in snow. Hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking are very popular in this area, and there are plenty of trails. Kendrick Mountain Wilderness is nearby and provides several trailheads and entry points into designated wilderness. 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.
Guidebooks for Arizona
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- Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New MexicoMike White and Douglas Lorain, 2016Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse?
Sites at Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse?
The longest site here provides 22 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 Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse?
The cabin has a living/dining area, a side room with a woodstove, a bedroom, a restroom with flushable toilet and shower, and a kitchen with drinking water and plenty of kitchen supplies (i.e.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse?
With miles upon miles of national forest and park lands to explore, visitors have no shortage of outdoor activities from which to choose. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse?
Williams, Arizona. Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim is a must-see attraction just over an hour away.
Source: Getting there
What if Spring Valley Cabin & Bunkhouse is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Kaibab Lake Sites And Group Areas (12.4 mi), Dogtown Lake Campground And Group (13.7 mi), and White Horse Lake Campground (17 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby