PORTAL BUNKHOUSE

Overview The Portal Bunkhouse is a two-room cabin located one mile west of Portal, Arizona. Constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Bunkhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure is one of the finest remaining examples of river-cobble masonry construction from that era.

5 hours from Tucson. It is world-renowned for its dramatic rock formations and diverse wildlife. Birding is exceptional year-round, and particularly rewarding during the summer months.

Hiking and rock-climbing are also popular activities, and picnic areas dot the canyon for its many hikers. Facilities The Portal Bunkhouse is a two-room cabin, suitable for up to four people. It has electricity, heater, and running water.

The cabin has a bedroom with bathroom including a shower, sink, and toilet; and a kitchen with a dining area. The bedroom has a twin-over-double bunk bed and a single bed. A small dinette with seating for four is located in the kitchen, which is equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot.

Pots, pans, utensils, and dishes are provided. Outside, guests will enjoy using the propane grill and picnic table for outdoor dining. Although the cabin has amenities for comfortable lodging, guests will need to provide some of their own supplies, including food, sleeping bags or linens, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper, and garbage bags.

It is recommended that guests bring additional drinking water, and a flashlight in case of emergencies. Natural Features The Portal Bunkhouse is located at the entrance to Cave Creek Canyon at an elevation of 5,000 feet. " Cave Creek, a perennial stream, flows through the canyon nearby.