Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-250033
When Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin reopens
Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening 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 · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 179 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 71 open for online reservation · 108 reserved.
Where the open windows are
60.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 71 of 179 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online60.3%
Open site-nights71 / 179
Reserved (of online inventory)108 / 179
Weekday openings54
Weekend openings17
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 54 fall on weekdays and 17 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027February holds the most room. 17 of 28 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| PALISADES RANGER RESIDENCE CABIN | 71 |
This cabin currently has 71 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Jan 29, 2027
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Jan 29, 2027. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
71 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 15 2-night, 11 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 8 at site PALISADES RANGER RESIDENCE CABIN.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALISADES RANGER RESIDENCE CABIN | 20 ft | None | 71 | 13 nights | Sep 22, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 28, Nov 3, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 11, Nov 12 +59 more |
About Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin
Overview
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.
Recreation
The Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin is approximately one hour from Tucson, AZ, 18.4 miles up Mt. Lemmon. The cabin location provides access to a myriad of recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, birding, horseback riding, picnicking, sightseeing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and visiting historic areas. Fishing is also available at nearby Rose Canyon Lake. Winter sports are available at higher elevations, depending on snowfall; Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley in the Santa Catalina Mountains is the southernmost ski area in the United States.
Facilities
The Palisades Ranger Residence is a five-room cabin, suitable for up to four people. The cabin has a bedroom, dining room, living room, bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen. The bedroom has a queen bed, while the living room contains 2 full-size futons. The dining room has a table and four chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a propane stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator, pots, pans, utensils, dishes, and a coffee pot. The house has electricity, a propane heater, and running water.
While the cabin has amenities for comfortable lodging, guests do need to provide some of their own supplies, including food, sleeping bags, linens, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper, and garbage bags. Although electricity is available, it is recommended that guests bring an additional light source in case of emergencies.
Natural Features
The Santa Catalina Mountains comprise one of the "sky islands" in the Coronado National Forest. From the desert floor to the upper slopes of Mt. Lemmon, biozones vary from Sonoran desert to subalpine forest, with wildlife communities that are equally diverse. An extensive trail network offers opportunities for day and extended trips, with easy access to the nearby Pusch Ridge Wilderness.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous attractions are also available nearby, including: the Sky Island Scenic Byway (General Hitchcock Highway), Rose Canyon Lake, Mt Lemmon Ski Valley, The University of Arizona Mt. Lemmon Sky Center, the hamlet of Summerhaven, Arizona, as well as numerous hiking trails, and opportunities for photography and picnicing. Attractions within one hour's drive include Sabino Canyon Recreation Area and Saguaro National Park East.
1 monitored cabinRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 4
Getting there
Driving Directions: From northeast Tucson, take East Tanque Verde Road to East Catalina Highway. Turn left (north) on East Catalina Highway, which becomes the General Hitchcock Highway, for approximately 23 miles to Organization Ridge Road and turn left (just before Palisades Visitor Center). The cabin is located approximately 100 yards in on the right.
Tucson, AZ 85750520-749-8700
Auto TouringBikingFishingHikingMountain BikingRock ClimbingVisitor Center
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin?
Reservations for Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 71 of 179 tracked site-nights are currently open (39.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening 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 Sep 18, 2026 11:17 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 Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 15 at site PALISADES RANGER RESIDENCE CABIN. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin 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 Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin?
February 2027, with 17 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 28.
When is the next open date at Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Jan 29, 2027. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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