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Fort Tuthill Coconino County Park Campgrounds: Traveller Reviews

I-17 Exit 337, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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Ventura, CA
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“In need of a renovation”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

We stayed in a cabin for two nights and in an A frame cabin for a week. The cabins were built in the mid 80s and they are in desperate need of a major renovation. They are comfortable enough but they are certainly not 5 star accommodations.

The pros - The night-time views of the sky are fantastic, you can clearly see the milky way. It is very quiet and peaceful during the week, a little more noisy during the weekend when families with young kids tend to stay. It is centrally located, the Grand Canyon and Sedona are all within 70 miles driving distance. The campgrounds are a few miles from downtown Flagstaff where there are good restaurants and tourist attractions. The heaters work very well and kept us warm at night. The beds are newer and were comfortable to sleep on. We liked having the full kitchen so we could cook our own meals when we wanted to, eating out all the time is expensive.

The cons - The toilet in the A-frame would not flush properly unless you held down the handle for the duration of the flush. There was a large soft spot right in front of the sink. I worried about falling through every time I stepped on it. I would not say the cabins are spotlessly clean when you walk into them. The walls are rough and therefore hard to clean, that would explain all the toothpaste spots on the walls. The only toilet is downstairs and the floors squeak wherever you walk.

They advertise the A-frame as being able to accommodate six. There are two bedrooms, one with at queen bed and one with two twins. The other bed was a pull-out sofa in the living room area. Not really a comfortable option for two more adults.

My wife and I & the other couple we shared the A-frame with liked the rustic setting and were willing to overlook all the shortcomings. Otherwise I would recommend staying at a hotel in Flagstaff.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Arizona
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great experience and value!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

We stayed in an A-frame in November 2011 and paid $85 per night. There was plenty of room for the 3 of us and the adjacent hotel lobby had free coffee and hot chocolate. Great price considering the cost of Flagstaff hotels and only 5 minutes from town. The quiet, peaceful setting made for a nice time.

Everything was clean, and the heater worked good!!

The A-frame had a TV, shower, full kitchen, and bedrooms upstairs. It was very nice and just what we were looking for and we can't wait to go back.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rancho Penasquitos
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Dirty...won't be back”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

They have options on ways to stay - campground, A-frame, cabins...etc. - we stayed in the Hotel.
Not what I would expect for the military.
Dirty Towels.. so glad I packed my own.
Mildew in the shower.
Stains on the carpet and bedding.
So glad we were able to leave and spend the end of our trip at a friends home.
I had stayed there a few years ago and I don't remember it being like this...and imagine the rates have actually gone up substantially...very disappointed.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Great Campground - Rustic - Water, no electric”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2010
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This is a great rustic campground, with nice pines and lots of places to walk. The camp hosts were very nice both times we were there, Oct 08 and Sept 09. We stayed at the last weekend of the year in order to attend the Flagstaff Science Week both years. There are sites with just water and sites with water and sewer, but no electric on any. You can run generators, but it's great that most people didn't when we were there. The quiet is awesome! There is also nice little museum right by the campground as there used to be an active base here. This campground is located just south of Flag, west of I-17, with the airport to th east. Great location, easy to buzz into town, but quiet and remote for relaxing.

It's a little tight for bigger rigs, but the camp hosts were helpful in situating us. We have a 35foot Class A with one slide out. There was a Boy Scout Campout going on in the campground this year and there was plenty of room and the noise was nicely muffled by the pines. :) Just a hint of revellie here and there. :)

This campground is part of a larger facility - it's about 400 Acres, but part is military and part is public. I don't know where the other person stayed in Cabins - I think she's referring to the Air Force Recreation Side, but that is only available to DOD personnel.
Public Camping: http://www.coconino.az.gov/parks.aspx?id=410
Air Force Hotel and Camping: http://www.forttuthill.com/policy.html

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
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Sierra Vista, AZ
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice cabin in Flagstaff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2007
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We stayed in a cabin. My husband had stayed in one before so we knew what we were getting. The outside is very cute and rustic looking but the inside is kind of "linolium." We stayed in a one room accomodation which had one queen bed and pull out sofa. It also has a kitchen with small 'fridge, two burner stove, microwave, and all the kitchen equipment. Of course there is a bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower. No daily housekeeping is provided and we liked that. there is a picnic table and charcoal only grill right out the door (you provide the charcoal). Extra linens and towels are provided. The area is just beautiful and I expected, but didn't see, elk to walk right up to the back window.
The facility at the check in lobby is great - there are two levels, one with a fireplace, guitar to play, lots of books on the area, and a little shop that stocks a few food goodies, beer and wine, and some souvenier stuff - available 24 hours! The staff was very helpful and friendly. There is an ampitheater just a few yards away and we loved the concert we went to. There is also a clothes washing facility so you can the laundry if you stay more than a couple days. There is a nice fitness facility as well (although you really don't need it with all the hiking and other activities in the area). There is an equestrian facility also on the grounds. Very nice and for the price it is a bargain! I think we paid about $70 a night for the cabin - it sleeps four but it was only the two of us. There is also a hotel facility in addtion to the cabins .There are also "yurts" which are pretty cool - literally - no heating or cooling and no running water, but we didn't stay in those so I can't speak to that. There is also a campground which we have stayed in before and it is also lovely - in the very tall pine trees and very quiet and peaceful There are some cabins which are clearly larger but I didn't peak inside to what they are like.
There are also bike rentals on premises which is very nice - a great trail system starts here. So - I give it an overall YES for families and groups to come and have fun for not much money.

Stayed September 2007
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