Palisades Ranger Cabin Rental
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 32.4099, -110.7152
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is Palisades Ranger Cabin Rental free?
No. Palisades Ranger Cabin Rental charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Palisades Ranger Cabin Rental?
Located along the Catalina Highway adjacent to the Palisades Visitor Center.
Nearby
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
