The best camping near Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

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Painted Desert Ranger Cabin

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Holbrook, AZ
ATTENTION: If you do not have a lifted, high-clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle with locking differentials, and prepared for self-rescue with a winch, shovel, and rigging DO NOT BOOK THIS CABIN. The cabin sits at the end of an unmaintained, unimproved, dirt road that becomes impassible during winter snow events and summer monsoon rains! The Painted Desert Ranger Cabin is a backcountry, off grid cabin acquired by Ranger Ross in 2011. Ranger Ross lived in the cabin while he worked as a resource protection ranger at the Petrified Forest National Park. The ranger cabin is a rustic off grid cabin that offers no amenities. There is no concierge, room service, or continental breakfast. There is no linen service or fancy little bottles of shampoo. It does however, offer beautiful views of the Painted Dessert wilderness, quiet serenity, and amazing star gazing opportunities. All from the comfort of a cozy one room cabin with a queen size bed and a flush toilet. The ranger cabin sits on the border of the north wilderness area of the Petrified Forest National Park. There are great hiking and exploration opportunities right out the back door of the cabin.
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The best camping near Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site guide

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Learn all about the oldest trading post of the Navajo Nation when you visit this national historic site. Driving up to the post takes you back in time to when people had to come here to get basic supplies and all the gossip. The Rangers here are extremely knowledgeable. Learn about Native American art and get a real sense of history. Many of them have personal ties to the trading post, which adds to your visit, and you may be lucky enough to get an informal guided tour of the Hubbell family home.

This trading post is still active, so you can pick up some wonderfully unique artworks and gifts. Check out the beautiful jewelry, pottery, and priceless hand-woven Navajo rugs. You can really tell some spent hundreds of hours weaving them. The selection is superb, and if you've shopped for Native rugs before, you'll recognize some true deals here.

Because this is a functioning trading post, you can also stock up on groceries and other necessities to take back to your campsite. Hipcamp can help you find a great campsite on a high desert ranch or on a Zuni mountain. Pitch your tent with awesome views of a towering mesa, opt for a wooded campsite, or even some glamping.

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