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NRSO |
| description |
Big Springs Administrative Center is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been used by homesteaders, and later the Forest Service, since the 1800’s. The complex consists of an historic office, dining hall, shower house, group kitchen, seven residential units, and several administrative structures (Closed to the Public). |
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From Fredonia, AZ, head south on Forest Road 22 for 20 miles until the pavement ends. Continue on FR 22 for 6.7 miles of unpaved road to Big Springs Administrative site on your left (east of FR 22). |
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While Big Springs serves as an active administrative site for the U.S. Forest Service, rental cabins available to the public are in a discrete location separated from the administrative structures. Individual cabins vary in occupancy from two to four people per cabin and includes use of the shared shower house, fully furnished kitchen and dining hall. There are toilets on site, but not in the cabins. There are no laundry facilities. There are seven cabins; each cabin has two twin-size beds and one full-size bed. Please bring your own linens, towels, and pillows. |
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BIG SPRINGS CABIN SITE |
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121740 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=121740&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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There is no cell phone service at this location. A cabin manual is located inside the main dining hall to answer visitor questions and provide guests with area information. These are very old historic buildings; please treat the facility carefully to prevent further wear. These rental cabins are next to an active Forest Service administrative site. Please be considerate while sharing this property and understand that you do not have access to the administrative area.. This is an active Forest Service administrative site. Please be considerate while sharing this property and understand that you do not have access to the administrative area. Prevent the spread of pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org There are seven cabins; each cabin has two twin-size beds and one full-size bed. There are toilets on site, but not in the cabins. Bring your own linens, towels, and pillows. There are no laundry facilities. Parking is limited to two vehicles per cabin; RV’s aren’t permitted to park inside cabin area. Pets not permitted, except for service animals. There is no host at the cabins. There is no firewood provided. |
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The Big Springs Administrative Site is located approximately 30 minutes from the Fredonia, AZ/Kanab, UT area and is within a one-hour drive of several scenic overlooks on the north rim of the Grand Canyon |
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The most abundant water source on the Kaibab Plateau runs down a limestone cliff and pools near these cabins. The area is a working Forest Service administrative site, but the cabins are located discretely at the far end of the site. Nestled among lush vegetation and several ponds, the area is surrounded by ponderosa pine and rolling hills. |
| recreationDescription |
Big Springs Administrative Site is located on Forest Road 22, which provides easy access to scenic overlooks of the Grand Canyon and other points of interest on the forest. The site is a perfect base camp for day hikes on the Kaibab Plateau, or for group retreats in the cool pines. |