Horsethief Cabin

Cabin, lookout or rental

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Horsethief Cabin is situated in a clearing of Ponderosa pines at an elevation of over 6,000 feet in the Bradshaw Mountains of the Prescott National Forest. The original cabin was built in 1939 as quarters and a staging area for Forest Service crews charged with protecting the southern end of the Bradshaw Mountains against wildfires. The cabin was remodeled and modernized over the years, but eventually fell into disuse by the 1980s. The historic structure now enjoys a second life as a rental cabin, providing a unique recreation opportunity for visitors to the Prescott National Forest. To make reservations select the date range on this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general cabin question contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at 1 (928) 443-8000. Recreation Anglers will appreciate the short hike from the cabin to Horsethief Basin Lake, stocked with largemouth bass,… Getting there: From Phoenix, Arizona: When traveling Northbound on I-17 take the Bumble Bee Exit 248 and continue North on the dirt road, taking Forest Road (FR) 259 to Crown King. From Crown King, take (FR) 259A south for 0.5 mile to the junction of 52. Take FR 52 southeast for about 5 miles to the Horse Thief Basin Recreation Area. The cabin sits adjacent to the Horse Thief Lake Rd. Alternate route from Flagstaff, Arizona : Traveling Southbound on I-17 take Exit 263, turn right and proceed towards a… Phone: 1 (877) 444-6777 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234077 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: US Forest Service

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