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FERNOW CABIN

AZ · Coconino National Forest Recreation

FERNOW CABIN is generally hard to book. Difficulty holds fairly steady across the 6 months we have reservation data for. The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
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  5. May9
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Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 water hookups
  • 1 RV sites
  • Max RV length 40 ft

Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Fernow Cabin?

Rental rate is $75 per night during Non-peak season 2026: April 24th - May 13th, and Oct. 14th - November 11th (no water). Rental rate is $125 per night during Peak season 2026: May 14th - October 13th (potable water and shower).

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is