A Home Away From Home
Luke Air Force Base Recreation Area at Fort Tuthill
Authorized DoD Cardholder Facility
WINTER UPDATE: Campground is currently open. Water has been shut off for the season. Electric sites are available.
FRONT DESK HOURS OF OPERATION
Reservations can be made by telephone only. There is no online reservation option.
SUMMER (Apr 1 – Oct 31)
Everyday 6:00AM – 10:00PM
WINTER (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
Sunday-Thursday & Federal Holidays 6:00AM – 7:00PM
Friday and Saturday 6:00AM – 10:00PM
About Us
A Getaway nestled within the Coconino National Forest
Fort Tuthill offers an idyllic retreat for families and friends seeking a getaway. Enveloped by the stunning Ponderosa Pine Forest and captivating mountain vistas, Fort Tuthill immerses you in boundless natural splendor. Our dedicated staff is committed to ensuring your stay is exceptional. Your time at Fort Tuthill promises not just a stay, but an exploration of wonder and discovery amidst nature’s grandeur.
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Accommodations
Explore our blend of rustic elegance, crisp air, and stunning landscapes at Fort Tuthill. Choose from an array of stays: lodge rooms, cabins, A-Frame lodges, Yurts, RV sites, or tent sites—all promising comfort and charm. Each accommodation boasts its own distinct allure, and our attentive staff ensures a memorable stay, no matter your choice.
Reservations
Active Duty – 11 Months in advance
All others – 6 Months in advance
Hotel Lodge Rooms
Multi-Family
Yurts (Seasonal)
Premium Cabins
A-Frame
RV Sites (Seasonal)
Standard Cabins
Pet Friendly Units
Tent Sites (Seasonal)
(NOV 1 – MAR 31)
(APR 1 – OCT 31)
Featured Unit
MULTI-FAMILY A-FRAME
Set up similarly to our A-Frames. This unit is ideal for a large family vacation or weekend gathering with friends and can accommodate up to 12 people.
- Two full-sized bathrooms
- Upstairs: 3 bedrooms (2 king, 1 twin + bunk bed)
- Downstairs: 2 pullout couches, TV, family room
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Spacious front deck with picnic table
- Fenced backyard, 2 grills, personal fire rings
Outdoor Adventure Program
Grand Canyon Rafting Experience
Three Day or Four Day Rafting Adventures.
Western Grand Canyon
All trips run in the western section of the Grand Canyon between Diamond Creek River Mile (225) and Pearce Ferry (280)
Seasoned Rafting Guides
We pride ourselves in executing safe, fun, and memorable outdoor experiences for our DoD community.
Experence of a Lifetime
All Fort Tuthill Outdoor Adventure trips are educational non-profit, work sharing programs. Your trip will be full of exciting terrain, breathtaking scenery, and amazing memories.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Acceptable ID’s are: DoD CAC Card, Retiree Card, Veteran’s Health ID Card with “Service Connected”, “POW”, or “Purple Heart” specified on their ID.
ACTIVE DUTY - Can make reservations 11 months in advance
Active duty personnel of any branch of service and their immediate family members. Branches include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and U.S. Coast Guard (must have valid ID card).
ALL OTHER SERVICE CONNECTED -Can make reservations 6 months in advance
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Retired military personnel (with pay) and their families, any branch.
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Medal of Honor recipients and their surviving spouses and family.
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Honorably discharged veterans with 100% service related disability.
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Reserve members of any branch or National Guard and their family members.
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Retired reservists of any branch and their families.
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US Naval Academy midshipmen.
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Cadets of the Army and Air Force academies.
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Officer candidates when in an active duty status.
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Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets and midshipmen, when on active duty during college vacation periods.
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DOD civilian employees (including NAF) and their family members in Alaska and Hawaii, all US Territories and Possessions,and foreign countries who are authorized to exchange privileges.
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Retired DOD civilians and their family members. DOD retired Civilians need to present a Real ID and retirement 2525 Form reflecting have MWR access.
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Military personnel of foreign nations and their families when authorized exchange privileges.
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Surgeons under contract to the military during the period of their contracts.
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Non-remarried surviving spouses of military personnel and their family members, and former spouses with identification cards (DD form 1173, Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card.)
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Commissioned Officers with the Public Health Service.
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Inprocessing Enlisted with paperwork-individuals, who have enlisted but have not received an ID card, must present paperwork.
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All National Guard active and reserve.
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Veterans with a VA Health ID Card (VHIC) which states “Service Connected” on it, may also reserve 6 months in advance.
Information
Facility Amenities
Free WiFi
Free WiFi is located in the main lobby 24/7
Bath House and Laundry
Playground
Horseshoes, Basketball Court, Sand Volleyball, Fire Pit
Free Parking
Coffee Shop and Bar
Draft beer, packaged beer, wine.
Recreation
Seasonal Tubing Hill, Bike Rentals, Full Ski and Snowboard Shop
Conference Room
Game Room
Gift Shop
Souveniers, Video rentals
Policies
Rules
Need to Know
- NO smoking on the property
- Quiet hours are from 2200 to 0800
Pet Policy
At Fort Tuthill, we welcome your furry companions to select pet-friendly units. To ensure a comfortable stay for all guests, please take note of the following guidelines.
Checkin & Checkout
- Check in is at 4:00 P.M and check out is by 11:00 A.M. (Lodge, A-Frames, Cabins & Yurts)
- Check in is after 12:00 P.M and check out is by 11:00 A.M. (RV and TENT SITES)
- A valid Military ID must be presented at check in.
Cancellation Policy
48 hours-notice to cancel or change your reservation.
Let the adventure begin with us
OUR MISSION
Discover • Relax • Recharge
56 Force Support Squadron’s (FSS) mission is to deliver customer-focused Services, generating resilient, mission-ready warfighters and strengthening families and communities.
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Phone
928-774-8893
Address
415 Battalion Rd Flagstaff, AZ 86001
visit@forttuthill.com
Employment
Fort Tuthill is currently hiring for multiple positions. Apply on USAJOB.GOV