Kendrick Cabin
Kendrick Cabin offers groups of up to 10 people the chance to experience spectacular mountain views, numerous hiking and mountain biking trails, and several cultural and historic attractions of the Southwest region. The rustic, three-bedroom masonry and wood cabin is a retired U.S. Forest Service fire guard station constructed in the 1960s. It lies just minutes from downtown Flagstaff and about an hour from the world-famous Grand Canyon National Park. Kendrick Cabin is located approximately 22 miles north of Flagstaff. The site is open from mid-April to mid-November. There is no electricity available and running water is provided only during peak season.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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Site guide
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| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 500 | Gravel | 10 / 5 |
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 | 40 ft |
| Fees | Rental rate is $75 per night during Non-peak season 2026: April 17th - May 14th, and October 15th - November 11th (no water). Rental rate is $125 per night during Peak Season 2026: May 15th - Oct 15th (potable water, shower and flush toilet) |
The multiple-room, two-story cabin is equipped with a solar lighting system, propane stovetop range, small refrigerator, dining area with a table and chairs, and a wood stove. Furniture includes two futon couches in livingroom, one double bed in the downstairs bedroom and two twin beds in each of the two upstairs bedrooms. Kitchen supplies include pots, pans, utensils, dishes, a coffee pot and can opener. A grill, campfire ring, picnic table and bathhouse with a flush toilet and shower are located outside, not far from the cabin. The cabin has an accessible ramp to the front porch, providing wheelchair access to the main floor of the house and one bedroom. The cabin provides running water from mid-May to mid-October; at other times, users must bring potable water. After October 15th the bathhouse will be closed and visitors must use the vault toilet outside. Due to higher elevation (8,200'), the water may be turned off by October 1st, if early season freezing occurs.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Interstate 17 or Interstate 40 in Flagstaff, follow signs to Highway 180 toward the Grand Canyon. From Flagstaff, drive approximately 20 miles north on Fort Valley Road/Highway 180 and look for the Watchable Wildlife Trail on the left and a roadside chapel on the right.
| Nearest town | Flagstaff, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 35.4222° N, 111.7379° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The bath house and the path from the house to the bathhouse is not wheelchair accessible.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedKendrick Park Piles Rx
2 mi from the campground · 17 acres
- PrescribedWalker Hill Piles Rx
11 mi from the campground · 725 acres
- PrescribedWalker Hill 2 Piles Rx
13 mi from the campground · 356 acres
- PrescribedCy26 Wrd-Northside Piles Rx
14 mi from the campground · 165 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 ↗ | 15.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Peace Outfitters ↗ | 16.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.7 miKendrick Park Watchable Loop1.3 mi trail
- 4.1 miBismarck Lake1 mi trail
- 4.2 miAbineau2.4 mi trail
- 4.5 miBear Jaw2.8 mi trail
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
Kachina Peaks Wilderness begins about 4.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.1 miKachina Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 18,720 acres
- 4.8 miKendrick Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,664 acres
- 5.1 miCoconino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,000,952 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
- Fern Mountain RanchBuilding · Flagstaff · 4.8 mi
- Kendrick Lookout CabinBuilding · Pumpkin Center · 6.2 mi
- Homestead, TheBuilding · Flagstaff · 13.6 mi
Natural features
The cabin is located at an elevation of 7,910 feet, in the scenic Kendrick Park area at the base of the 12,000-ft. San Francisco Peaks, the remains of an old volcano. From the facility, visitors have wonderful views of the peaks, Kendrick Mountain and the surrounding forest, as well as the night sky on clear nights. The area is home to elk, deer, antelope, fox, coyotes, mountain lions, numerous birds and other animals.
Recreation
The Flagstaff area is a hub for hiking and mountain biking in warmer months and skiing in the winter. Dozens of trails are within a short drive of the cabin, including the scenic Kendrick Mountain Trail and several trails on the San Francisco Peaks. Bikes and off-road vehicles are allowed only on designated roads and trails. Families and photographers can enjoy a morning or evening walk along the Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Trail, which is adjacent to the cabin. Hunting is also available in many nearby areas within the Coconino national forest.
Nearby
The nearby city of Flagstaff is a popular stop along historic U.S. Route 66 and offers plenty of restaurants, museums, shops and an astronomical observatory. Guests can also drive 58 miles to the Grand Canyon National Park's scenic South Rim.
Guidebooks for Arizona
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Kendrick Cabin?
Sites at Kendrick Cabin 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 Kendrick Cabin?
Rental rate is $75 per night during Non-peak season 2026: April 17th - May 14th, and October 15th - November 11th (no water). Rental rate is $125 per night during Peak Season 2026: May 15th - Oct 15th (potable water, shower and flush toilet)
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Kendrick Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Kendrick Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Kendrick Cabin?
The longest site here provides 40 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 Kendrick Cabin?
A grill, campfire ring, picnic table and bathhouse with a flush toilet and shower are located outside, not far from the cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Kendrick Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Kendrick Cabin?
The Flagstaff area is a hub for hiking and mountain biking in warmer months and skiing in the winter. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Kendrick Cabin?
Flagstaff, Arizona. The nearby city of Flagstaff is a popular stop along historic U.S.
Source: Getting there
What if Kendrick Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lockett Meadow Campground (7.9 mi, first-come), Bonito Campground (11.5 mi, partly first-come), and Oleary Group Site (12.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby