Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin

Cabin, lookout or rental

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Coronado National Forest Fees: $125 per day. Reservations: Reservations only. Visit Recreation.gov. Additional cabin rental information. Overview The Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin is located within the Palisades Administrative Site in the Santa Catalina Mountains, 20 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona. The cabin is reached via the East Catalina Highway, which becomes the General Hitchcock Highway, a historic and scenic drive that takes visitors through multiple biozones from the Sonoran Desert to the dense forests at 8,000 feet elevation. The cabin has indoor plumbing, electricity, a full kitchen, furniture, beds and an enclosed front yard. The cabin is available from late March to early November depending on the weather. Recreation The Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin is approximately one hour from Tucson, AZ, 18.4 miles up Mt. Lemmon. The cabin location provides access to a myriad of recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, birding, horseback riding, picnicking, sightseeing, mountain biking, rock… Getting there: Driving Directions: From northeast Tucson, take East Tanque Verde Road to East Catalina Highway. Turn left (north) on East Catalina Highway, which becomes the General Hitchcock Highway, for approximately 23 miles to Organization Ridge Road and turn left (just before Palisades Visitor Center). The cabin is located approximately 100 yards in on the right. Phone: 520-749-8700 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250033 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Coronado National Forest

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