Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-250019
When Portal Bunkhouse reopens
Portal Bunkhouse's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 170 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 132 open for online reservation · 38 reserved.
Where the open windows are
22.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 132 of 170 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online22.4%
Open site-nights132 / 170
Reserved (of online inventory)38 / 170
Weekday openings74
Weekend openings58
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 74 fall on weekdays and 58 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027February holds the most room. 28 of 28 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no cabin is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Thursday has no online availability; individual Friday and Saturday nights remain open. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| PORTAL BUNKHOUSE | 132 |
This cabin currently has 132 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 20
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
132 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Portal Bunkhouse, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 10 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 8 at site PORTAL BUNKHOUSE.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTAL BUNKHOUSE | 20 ft | None | 132 | 40 nights | Nov 2, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 27, Nov 28, Nov 29 +120 more |
About Portal Bunkhouse
Overview
The Portal Bunkhouse is a two-room cabin located one mile west of Portal, Arizona. Constructed in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Bunkhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure is one of the finest remaining examples of river-cobble masonry construction from that era.
Recreation
Cave Creek Canyon is located on the eastern slope of the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona, about 2.5 hours from Tucson. It is world-renowned for its dramatic rock formations and diverse wildlife. Birding is exceptional year-round, and particularly rewarding during the summer months. Hiking and rock-climbing are also popular activities, and picnic areas dot the canyon for its many hikers.
Facilities
The Portal Bunkhouse is a two-room cabin, suitable for up to four people. It has electricity, heater, and running water. The cabin has a bedroom with bathroom including a shower, sink, and toilet; and a kitchen with a dining area. The bedroom has a twin-over-double bunk bed and a single bed. A small dinette with seating for four is located in the kitchen, which is equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot. Pots, pans, utensils, and dishes are provided. Outside, guests will enjoy using the propane grill and picnic table for outdoor dining.
Although the cabin has amenities for comfortable lodging, guests will need to provide some of their own supplies, including food, sleeping bags or linens, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper, and garbage bags. It is recommended that guests bring additional drinking water, and a flashlight in case of emergencies.
Natural Features
The Portal Bunkhouse is located at the entrance to Cave Creek Canyon at an elevation of 5,000 feet. The canyon's soaring cliffs, with their caves and pinnacles, are often described as "Arizona's 'Secret' Grand Canyon." Cave Creek, a perennial stream, flows through the canyon nearby. The diverse wildlife that can be seen in the canyon include a stunning variety of bird species.
Nearby Attractions
The Portal Bunkhouse is located approximately 1 mile west of Portal, Arizona. Attractions in the area include Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historical Park, historic Camp Rucker, the Geronimo Surrender sites, and the International Border and the border community of Douglas, AZ.
1 monitored cabinRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups1 shadedMax party 4
Getting there
From Tucson, take I-10 east for 139 miles to Road Forks, NM. Turn right (south) on US 80 and drive 28 miles to Portal Road. Turn right (west) and drive 7 miles through the town of Portal. Turn left on Forest Road 42 for approximately 1 mile. The Bunkhouse is the rock masonry building just past the Visitor Information Center.
Douglas, AZ 85607(520) 364-3468
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-250019 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-250019 · Portal Bunkhouse · Douglas AZ6 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Portal Bunkhouse?
Reservations for Portal Bunkhouse are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 132 of 170 tracked site-nights are open (77.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Portal Bunkhouse?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Portal Bunkhouse in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 6 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Portal Bunkhouse?
10 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 19 at site PORTAL BUNKHOUSE. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Portal Bunkhouse fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Portal Bunkhouse?
February 2027, with 28 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 28.
When is the next open date at Portal Bunkhouse?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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