Description

Caldwell started as a one room cabin constructed around the 1920's from hand hewn logs. The original chinking still remains. Around 1940 expansion of the bathroom, great room with the fireplace and a small bedroom was added. It provides individuals to step back in time to a more rustic and historical era. Pets are allowed in the cabin but are not allowed to be on the furniture. This is in the Mexican Grey Wolf recovery area so keep close watch or restrain your pet. Please clean up after all your pets. Practice tread lightly and stay on designated roads complying with regulations applicable to your vehicle. The cabin has running water from approximately May to October. Inside the cabin there are solar lights, a propane stove, kitchen sink and a propane refrigerator. There is a Murphy bed in the kitchen, (original cabin) kitchen table with four chairs and a bench, a queen size sofa sleeper in the great room, a game table with four chairs, fire place, and a propane wall heater. Bathroom consists of a commode, and small sink. Small bedroom holds one bunkbed and a full size closet. Kitchen supplies include pots, pans, utensils, dishes, stove, coffeepot and can opener. On the porch there are two Adirondack chairs with views of the open meadow. There are two family size picnic tables and a fire ring in front of the cabin. Lawn chairs are nice for the summer time. Cell phone coverage in this area is limited. Caldwell Cabin is located approximately 30 mils southwest of Alpine, Arizona and is accessible of FRD 26 or FRD 276. Caldwell cabin sits at 8,000 ft in elevation. Supplies you need to bring: Sheets, blankets (or sleeping bags) for one double sleeper sofa and one single bunkbed (two beds) pillows, flashlights, towels, garbage bags, warm clothes, dish washing liquid, dish towels. Bring an ax for splitting firewood, matches and newspaper for the fireplace. Pack out all foods and trash when checking out of cabin. Cabin has no electricity or phone and all appliances and lighting are run on solar or propane.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Accessible Ramps All Terrain Vehicle Beds & Foam Pads Bird Watching Broom & Dust Pan Dishes & Tableware Drinking Water Fireplace Firewood Fishing Flush Toilet Group Fire Ring Hiking	Horseback Riding Mattress Mountain Biking Parking Photography Picnic Tables Pots & Pans Propane & Cooking Stove Restroom Scenery Table & Chairs Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
Fishing Hunting	River Access Sightseeing

Fire built in the cabin's fireplace must be completely extinguished and cold to the touch before leaving the cabin for the day and before checking out of the cabin at the end of your reservation. Often the summer season brings fire restrictions on National Forest Lands where this cabin is located. When such restrictions are in place, information will be posted at the cabin for your convenience. If a Forest Closure is implemented, this cabin will also be closed. Check with the reservation service about the refund policy in this event. There are no housekeeping services. Guests are required to clean up after themselves while staying in the cabin. This includes washing dishes, sweeping, wiping down countertops, etc. Cleaning supplies are provided. Lights need to be turned off, doors locked and heater turned down before departure. This cabin's water is hauled in from potable water source. Please be conservative with water use at this facility in order to keep costs down and do your part to conserve this resource in this arid region.

Getting There:

Caldwell Cabin (AZ)
PO BOX 469
Alpine AZ 85920

Directions (From Springerville): Take US 180/191 into the town of Alpine. Continue on US Highway 180/191 heading south towards Hannagan Meadows approximately 15 miles. Turn right on FRD (Forest Service Road) 26 (mile post 240) Follow FRD 26 approx 11 miles until it comes to a "T". Turn right onto FRD 24 and go approximately 3 miles to the junction of FRD 25 and FRD 276. Turn left and go approximately 1.5 miles to FRD 25H turn left. Proceed approx. 1 mile on the 25H road until you see the sign "Caldwell" turn left to the gate Open gate with the key provided with the combination to the cabin. Keep the gate closed and locked at all times. All Forest Service roads are gravel. Directions (from Clifton): From the town of Clifton head north on US Highway 180/191 approximately 55 miles. The road is paved and is extremely curvy gaining 4500 feet in elevation. Caution should be taken and plan for slow driving. Three hours from Clifton to the first turn off is recommended. Vehicles longer than 40 feet are not allowed on this lower portion of US 180/191. Turn left on mile post 240 which is FRD 26. Follow FRD 26 until it comes to "T" Turn right onto FRD 24 and go approximately 3 miles to the unction of FRD 25 and FRD 276. Turn left and go approximately 1.5 miles to FRD 25H and turn left. Proceed approx. 1 mile on the FRD 25H road until see the sign "Caldwell: and turn left to the gate. Open the gate with the key provided with the combination to the cabin. Keep the gate closed and locked at all tines. All Forest Service roads are gravel.