Jumpup Cabin
Jumpup Cabin provides a unique opportunity to stay in a historic cabin as part of Arizona's Rooms with a View cabin rental program. Since the 1900s, Jumpup Cabin has been used by ranchers as well as the Forest Service, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With a panoramic view of Kanab Creek Wilderness, the cabin sits on the edge of Jumpup Canyon. From the front door you take in a wide open expanse of red rock descending into canyon walls below, lined with juniper, pinyon, yuccas, sage and cliffrose.
With an elevation of 5,500 feet and a predominantly southern exposure, this site is hotter and drier than many other areas in the forest. There is no water at the cabin site, but a short 0.25-mile hike down the Ranger trail will take you to Lower Jumpup spring, a perennial spring connected to a holding tank.
Jumpup cabin is located at the trailhead of Ranger Trail #41, a 17-mile trail that winds through Kanab Creek Wilderness. Hiking this area is popular in the spring and fall months, but is discouraged during the hottest summer months. Water is scarce and some route-finding is required.
For more information on Jumpup Cabin and to make a reservation, go to recreation.gov.
For a story map on of the Kaibab National Forest cabin rentals go to the KNF Cabin Rentals.
To see more photos of Jumpup Cabin, along with other images of our cabin rentals, go to "Kaibab Cabin Rentals" Images Album.
PORTIONS OF THE NORTH KAIBAB RANGER DISTRICT ARE TEMPORARILIY CLOSED DUE TO THE DRAGON BRAVO FIRE -
Reservations
Make Reservations HereGeneral Information
Cooking & Heating: A small wood stove is available; you will need to provide your own wood.
Seasonality: Weather conditions on the Kaibab plateau can vary greatly between seasons, be prepared before heading out.
Weather Information: Please visit the National Weather Service (NOAA)
- Please do not bring wood onto the forest from other locations outside the local area.
- No RVs please.
- Do not block trailhead access for other visitors.
- No camping outside the cabin.
- No pets permitted, except service animals.
Overnight Use:
$60 per night
$60/night + recreation.gov reservation fee
For fees and reservations go to www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777. All bookings are subject to a one-time $8 reservation fee.
Contact Name: North Kaibab Ranger District
Contact Phone: 928-643-7395
Address: 430 South Main Street, P.O. Box 248, Fredonia, AZ 86022
Phone: 928-643-7395
Hours: Open M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - North Kaibab Ranger District: Permit sales may be periodically unavailable in June due to staffing - we apologize for the inconvenience. To check availability , call 928-643-7395, or call/text 928-660-3913 (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.585167
Longitude: -112.547137
Elevation
5,500 feet
Directions
From Fredonia (approximately 42.6 miles):
- Depart Fredonia travelling south on US Highway 89A for approximately 1.6 miles,
- Turn right onto Forest Road 22 and follow for approximately 22.9 miles,
- Turn right onto Forest Road 423 and follow for approximately 5 miles,
- Continue straight onto Forest Road 427 and follow for approximately 2.2 miles,
- Turn right onto Forest Road 236 and follow for approximately 7.3 miles,
- Turn left onto Forest Road 423 and follow approximately 3.7 to Jumpup Cabin.
From Jacob Lake (approximately 31.3 miles):
- Head south on US Highway 67 for approximately 0.3 miles,
- Turn right onto Forest Road 461 and follow for approximately 8.6 miles,
- Turn left onto Forest Road 22 and follow for approximately 8.8 miles,
- Turn right onto Forest Road 447 and follow for approximately 3.9 miles,
- Turn right onto Forest Road 427 and follow for approximately 0.2 miles,
- Turn left onto Forest Road 234 and follow for approximately 8.5 miles,
- Turn left onto Forest Road 423 and follow approximately 1 mile to Jumpup Cabin.
Kanab Creek Wilderness Access Map
Road Advisory: All roads to Jumpup cabin are generally suitable for passenger cars during ideal weather conditions. However, roads are impassible in snow or deep mud. Carry a spare tire, tire repair kit, air compressor, and tow strap. Be prepared for worst-case contingencies! To find updated road conditions visit the Arizona Department of Transportation website at www.azdot.gov.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Pit toiletWater
Potable water is not available at this site.
No water available at this site.