Directions to Cabins on Strawberry Hill


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Our driveway’s GPS Coordinates are N34,24’39.4″ W111,29’28.4″

Directions from Sky Harbor Airport/East Valley:

Take the AZ-202-LOOP EAST towards TEMPE to HWY-87/COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE. Turn LEFT onto COUNTRY CLUB DR., which becomes Arizona Highway-87 (also known as the Beeline HWY).

It is approximately 90 miles to Cabins On Strawberry Hill from the airport. For reference purposes when you pass by the Fort McDowell Casino on the left, it will be about a 1 hour drive from there to our driveway, assuming you drive at the speed limit. You will see the Mazatzal Casino on the right as you enter Payson. Drive straight through Payson. Continue on through Pine (15 miles north of Payson) and then another 3 miles to Strawberry. Highway 87 enters the village of Strawberry while descending a hill. Hwy 87 makes a sweeping bend and then begins climbing Strawberry Hill. We are about 1000 feet further on your left. You will see our sign on the hill. Continue about another 500 feet. Our driveway is about 10 feet before the yellow “No Passing” sign on your left, just South of mile marker 271. If you pass our driveway, it is about three miles before you can safely turn around.

Because of daily wildlife migrations travel 1 hour around sunset and around sunrise requires extra caution. The elk, deer, turkey, javelina, and other animals tend to migrate during these time periods to eat and drink.

Directions from Scottsdale:

Proceed to the corner of Shea Boulevard and Highway 87 (Beeline Hwy). Turn left onto Hwy 87. For reference purposes when you pass by the Fort McDowell Casino on the left, it will be about a 1 hour drive from there to our driveway, assuming you drive at the speed limit.

You will see the Mazatzal Casino on the right as you enter Payson. Drive straight through Payson. Continue on through Pine (15 miles north of Payson) and then another 3 miles to Strawberry. Highway 87 enters the village of Strawberry while descending a hill. Hwy 87 makes a sweeping bend and then begins climbing Strawberry Hill. We are about 1000 feet further on your left. You will see our sign on the hill. Continue about another 500 feet. Our driveway is about 10 feet before the yellow “No Passing” sign on your left, just South of mile marker 271. If you pass our driveway, it is about three miles before you can safely turn around.

Because of daily wildlife migrations travel 1 hour around sunset and around sunrise requires extra caution. The elk, deer, turkey, javelina, and other animals tend to migrate during these time periods to eat and drink.

Directions from the North West Valley:

Take I-17 north to the Verde Valley (approx 67 miles from the 101 interchange). Take the Highway 260 exit. Turn right onto Highway 260. You will drive about 36 miles on highway 260 until you come to a stop sign. Zero your trip meter or memorize your odometer reading. Turn right onto Highway 260/87. Proceed south exactly 7.3 miles from the stop sign. Our driveway on the right (West) side about 100 feet past Mile Marker 271. Our resort will be the first private land on the right that you encounter. (Note as you descend the rim there are some very sharp corners, please follow the posted speed limits on these corners).

Because of daily wildlife migrations travel 1 hour around sunset and around sunrise requires extra caution. The elk, deer, turkey, javelina, and other animals tend to migrate during these time periods to eat and drink.

Directions from Tucson:

3 choices include going through Globe along the back side of Lake Roosevelt to the Beeline Hwy and up through Payson, Another choice(less preferable) is up I-10 to I-17 through Phx then north to Camp Verde (listed above). Our recommended route is to take I -10 north towards Phx. Exit onto the southern portion of Loop 202 and head Eastbound. Take the Loop 101 Northbound towards Tempe. Take the northern portion of the Loop 202 and head Eastbound. Exit at HWY 87/ Country Club Drive. Turn left onto Hwy 87. For reference purposes when you pass by the Fort McDowell Casino on the left, it will be about a 1 hour drive from there to our driveway, assuming you drive at the speed limit.

You will see the Mazatzal Casino on the right as you enter Payson. Drive straight through Payson. Continue on through Pine (15 miles north of Payson) and then another 3 miles to Strawberry. Highway 87 enters the village of Strawberry while descending a hill. Hwy 87 makes a sweeping bend and then begins climbing Strawberry Hill. We are about 1000 feet further on your left. You will see our sign on the hill. Continue about another 500 feet. Our driveway is about 10 feet before the yellow “No Passing” sign on your left, just South of mile marker 271. If you pass our driveway, it is about three miles before you can safely turn around.

During weekends of the summer months you may want to consider going through Mesa all the way around the Loop 202 to avoid the heavy traffic along the Loop 101. It adds a few miles to your trip but may be quicker if you are traveling during rush hour and there is heavy traffic on the Loop 101 and the Bush Highway. If you live in east Tucson, you may want to consider driving through Florence Junction and Globe.

Directions from Flagstaff/Grand Canyon:

Because of daily wildlife migrations travel 1 hour around sunset and around sunrise requires extra caution. The elk, deer, turkey, javelina, and other animals tend to migrate during these time periods to eat and drink.

From I-40 West: Take 195B Exit north to Flagstaff. Take the immediate Exit 341, McConnell Road. Go left on McConnell to the first light, Beulah. Go left on Beulah and follow it underneath I-40 and turn left onto Lake Mary Road. Take Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) past Lake Mary, Mormon Lake to its end at Clint’s Well. Turn right onto Highway 87. Drive about nineteen miles south. Our driveway is on the right (West) side about 100 feet past Mile Marker 271. It will be the first private land on the right that you encounter.

From I-40 East (Flagstaff): Take Exit 195 north to Flagstaff. Go left at Forest Meadows which is your first light. Go left on Beulah and follow it underneath I-40 and turn left onto Lake Mary Road. Take Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) past Lake Mary, Mormon Lake to its end at Clint’s Well. Turn right onto Highway 87. Drive about nineteen miles south. Our driveway is on the right (West) side about 100 feet past Mile Marker 271. It will be the first private land on the right that you encounter.

From Hwy 180 (Grand Canyon): go towards downtown Flagstaff. Make a right onto Route 66. Follow Route 66 under railroad tracks and stay on South Milton. Go south through Flagstaff and turn right on Forest Meadows which is the last stop light before leaving Flagstaff. Turn left at the next light which is Buelah. Follow Buelah underneath I-40 and turn left onto Lake Mary Road. Take Highway 3 (Lake Mary Road) past Lake Mary, Mormon Lake to its end at Clint’s Well. Turn right onto Highway 87. Drive about nineteen miles south. Our driveway is on the right (West) side about 100 feet past Mile Marker 271. It will be the first private land on the right that you encounter. Estimated drive time 2.5 to 3 hours. You can also go down I-17 and then across 260 into the Verde Valley from Flagstaff but it is a MUCH longer drive to Strawberry than taking Mormon Lake Road.

Directions from Prescott:

Go west on State Route 69. In the small town of Dewey turn left onto Cherry Hill Road. Take Cherry Hill Road to Interstate 17. Go north on I-17. Take the “General Crook Trail” exit (Exit 285). Turn right off the freeway off ramp. Go about 2.6 miles to and take the right fork to the stop sign. Turn right onto Highway 260. You will drive about 29 miles on highway 260 until you come to a stop sign. Zero your trip meter or memorize your odometer reading. Turn right onto Highway 260/87. Proceed south exactly 7.3 miles from the stop sign. Our driveway is on the right (West) side about 100 feet past Mile Marker 271. It will be the first private land on the right that you encounter. (Note as you descend the rim there are some very sharp corners, please follow the posted speed limits on these corners). Drive time is 1.5 hours. A scenic (longer) alternate (3 hour drive) route is to take State Route 89 north to S.R. 89A. Go through the “Ghost” town of Jerome, then to Cottonwood and then Camp Verde. Follow the directions from Camp Verde above. Note the scenic alternative route from Prescott is a windy mountainous three hour drive as compared to the direct route 1.5 hours drive.

Directions from Sedona:

Go south on S.R. 179 to I-17. Take 1-17 south to the SR 260 exit. Turn left from the freeway off ramp onto Highway 260. You will drive about 36 miles on highway 260 until you come to a stop sign. Zero your trip meter or memorize your odometer reading. Turn right onto Highway 260/87. Proceed south exactly 7.3 miles from the stop sign. Our driveway is on the right (West) side about 100 feet past Mile Marker 271. It will be the first private land on the right that you encounter. (Note as you descend the rim there are some very sharp corners, please follow the posted speed limits on these corners). Drive time is about 75 to 90 minutes.

Directions from Winslow:

From I-40 East (Winslow): Exit onto Highway 87 south in Winslow. Take 87 south to Strawberry approximately 69 miles. Our driveway is on the right (West) side about 100 feet past Mile Marker 271. It will be the first private land on the right that you encounter.

Because of daily wildlife migrations travel 1 hour around sunset and around sunrise requires extra caution. The elk, deer, turkey, javelina, and other animals tend to migrate during these time periods to eat and drink.