Wanderlust World Wanderlust World In addition to the Grand Canyon and Sonoran Desert, Arizona is home to 193 mountain ranges. Although most mountain ranges are relatively small and short, the White Mountains and San Francisco Peaks are quite extensive and feature many mountain getaways. Be sure to reserve your getaway in advance since most resorts and cabins book very quickly, even in the winter months.
The White Mountains are located in northeastern Arizona, and there are several cabin getaways available for families, couples, or groups. The Aspens Cabins are located in the town of Greer, Arizona, surrounded by the White Mountains and very secluded. The cabins, located on the Little Colorado River, offer nearby fishing, hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. Most of the cabins have Internet access and phones.
The Aspens Cabins
P.O. Box 70
Greer, Arizona 85927
(866) 735-7232
theaspenscabins.com
Mountain Meadows Cabins is located in Payson, Arizona, just under the Mogollon Rim. The cabins are in Gordon Canyon and feature access to seven lakes and five creeks. Activities include hunting, fishing, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Rates start at $100 per night, with six available cabins.
Mountain Meadows Cabins
1075 E. Ranch Rd.
Payson, Arizona 855411
(928) 478-4415
mountainmeadowscabins.com
Buck Springs Resort, located near Pinetop-Lakeside, in the White Mountains, is ideal for those who love the outdoors but also like being close to a city or town since it is very close to shopping and dining. Choose from three-bedroom townhouses or one-bedroom cottages. The resort is also close to Hon Dah Casino and Sunrise Park Skiing.
Buck Springs Resort
6126 Buck Springs Rd.
P.O. Box 130
Pinetop, Arizona 85935
(800) 339-1909
buckspringsresort.com
The Arizona Mountain Inn is located near the Coconino National Forest and features views of the San Francisco Peaks. The Inn, which offers both cabins and bed and breakfast rooms, is just south of Flagstaff off of Interstate 17. The Arizona Mountain Inn is only 85 miles from the Grand Canyon. Activities include hiking, biking, ping pong, horseshoes, and volleyball.
Arizona Mountain Inn
4200 Lake Mary Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(800) 239-5236
arizonamountaininn.com