Apache Maid Cabin
This rustic forest cabin is located at the eastern base of Apache Maid Mountain, just two hours north of Phoenix and near the popular red rock canyons and outdoor recreation opportunities of Sedona, in central Arizona. The cabin provides several amenities, providing a comfortable stay for up to six people. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Maid Cabin | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 6 / 3 | Yes | Prime |
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 | 20 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The facility is a small, 520 square-foot cabin that can accommodate up to six overnight visitors. It has one bedroom with bunk beds and a roll-away bed, a living room with a futon couch, and a kitchen and dining room. All the beds have mattresses. The kitchen has a propane stove with dishes, pots and pans, but no refrigerator. The building is also equipped with a propane heater and has limited solar-supplied overhead lighting system with wall switches in each room. The cabin does not have any available outlets. Visitors must bring their own food and potable water for drinking, cooking and cleaning, bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows and/or sleeping bags), towels for the kitchen, weather appropriate clothing, dish soap, flashlights and an axe for splitting wood at the outdoor fire pit. Users must clean the cabin and pack out all food and trash before leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Phoenix, travel north on Interstate 17 to exit 306 (Stoneman Lake Road/Forest Road 213). Go east on Stoneman Lake Road for approximately 6.5 miles, to the junction with Forest Road 229. Turn right onto Forest Road 229 and go 4.5 miles to Forest Road 230.
| Nearest town | Sedona, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 34.7113° N, 111.5205° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedNewman Piles Rx
22 mi from the campground · 751 acres
- PrescribedNewman 2 Piles Rx
22 mi from the campground · 723 acres
- PrescribedD2 Vincent Rx
36 mi from the campground · 2,258 acres
- PrescribedD2 Dye Rx
40 mi from the campground · 5,246 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | The Hike House ↗ | 17.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Little Dealer Little Prices ↗ | 45.8 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Nearby Stoneman Lake, Beaver Creek and Sedona offer numerous recreation activities and cultural attractions.
- 14.7 miStage Stop Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 2.1 miApache Maid ↗8.7 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
This campground sits inside Coconino National Forest.
- inCoconino National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,000,952 acres
- 4.5 miWet Beaver Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 6,178 acres
- 9.9 miMunds Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 18,109 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.
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Natural features
The facility was originally constructed in 1909 by Charles Babbitt and served as a ranch house for cattlemen, then later as a U.S. Forest Service ranger station. It has been restored to its historic character. The cabin is surrounded by the shade of a ponderosa pine forest and is just south of the Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile slope that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation. The cabin sits at 6,382 feet and has summers that are characteristically sunny, warm and dry, with the occasional afternoon thunderstorm.
Recreation
The area is a hub for outdoor recreation. Although there are no trails immediately around the cabin, countless hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are located within an hour drive. Closer to the cabin, anglers can fish for northern pike, yellow perch and sunfish at nearby Stoneman Lake, one of the few natural lakes in Arizona. Bird watchers can delight in watching for migratory waterfowl and summer songbirds from the shoreline, and families can enjoy an afternoon of picnicking.
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 Apache Maid Cabin?
Sites at Apache Maid Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Apache Maid Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Apache Maid Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Apache Maid Cabin?
The longest site here provides 20 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 pets allowed at Apache Maid Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Apache Maid Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Apache Maid Cabin?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Apache Maid Cabin?
The area is a hub for outdoor recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Apache Maid Cabin?
Sedona, Arizona. Nearby Stoneman Lake, Beaver Creek and Sedona offer numerous recreation activities and cultural attractions.
Source: Getting there
What if Apache Maid Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Clints Well Campground (15.9 mi, first-come), Double Springs (16 mi, partly first-come), and Long Valley Group Campground (17 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby