Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building
Coronado National Forest — hiking
Location: NOGALES, AZ, AZ
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (61 reviews)
Season: May through October
Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters is located in the Santa Rita Mountains near Sonoita, Arizona in the Coronado National Forest. The five adobe buildings originally served as headquarters for the Santa Rita Water and Mining Company from 1902 to 1906. The facility also served as a cattle ranch from the 1920s through the 1960s.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups
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Historic five adobe buildings in Coronado National Forest near Sonoita offering a unique rustic cabin experience with access to hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers praise it as peaceful and ideal for travelers seeking a step back in time.
Wildlife alert: Jaguar, Black-tailed Prairie Dog, Collared Peccary, Red-headed Woodpecker, Five-striped Sparrow, Varied Bunting, Whiskered Screech-Owl, Greater Short-horned Lizard, Chihuahuan Hook-nosed Snake, and Regal Horned Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring food storage containers to prepare for rodents on site Gas stove heater keeps cabins warm during cooler months
Skip Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require a camp host on-site. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Kent Springs Cabin (NOGALES, AZ), Canelo Ranger Residence (Sonoita, AZ), Rock Bluff Group Site (Hereford, AZ), Calabasas (Nogales, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building
Cell signal at Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building (NOGALES, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters is located in the Santa Rita Mountains near Sonoita, Arizona in the Coronado National Forest. The five adobe buildings originally served as headquarters for the Santa Rita Water and Mining Company from 1902 to 1906. The facility also served as a cattle ranch from the 1920s through the 1960s.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Bring food storage containers to prepare for rodents on site
Gas stove heater keeps cabins warm during cooler months
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Tucson, take I-10 east to Exit #281 (Highway 83 - Sonoita/Patagonia). Travel south on Highway 83 for approximately 21 miles to the signed turnoff for Gardner Canyon Road. Turn right on Gardner Canyon Road and continue 0.9 mile to Forest Service Road 163. Turn right on Forest Service Road 163 and continue approximately 5 miles to the entrance to Kentucky Camp. Stay to the left and continue to the parking lot and gate that marks the entrance to Kentucky Camp. There are signs to Kentucky Camp
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coronado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coronado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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