Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building
Open year-round. Reservations through Recreation.gov required. Fire danger is currently Very High. Guests must bring their own food, water, sleeping bags, linens, towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags. No maid service provided.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 8:36PM MST until August 29 at 11:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 1115 PM MST. * At 836 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Vamori, Cowlic, Choulic and Coldfields. This includes the following Flash Flood Prone Locations... Indian Route 20 at Cowlic. Significant rain has occurred on the western slopes of the Boboquivari Mountains into the lower deserts from Topawa to the International Border. Expect significant and rapid rises on washes including the Vamori Wash. This will take some time for the flood wave to move down the wash, which will likely occur after midnight.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 7:48PM MST until August 29 at 11:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 1115 PM MST. * At 748 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Queens Well and Silver Bell.
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 4:49PM MST until August 31 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Tucson Metro Area, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Upper San Pedro River Valley Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley, Baboquivari Mountains, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An increase in moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 1-3 inches. Additional rainfall from the previous day and overnight activity will result in faster responses in normally dry washes, creeks and roadway dips. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building sits in the Santa Rita Mountains near Sonoita, Arizona, within the Coronado National Forest. The five adobe buildings originated as headquarters for the Santa Rita Water and Mining Company's gold placer mining operation from 1902 to 1906, later serving as a cattle ranch through the 1960s before the Forest Service acquired the land in 1989. The rental cabin offers a distinctive overnight experience steeped in regional history. The cabin features two twin beds, a twin bunkbed, and a full-sized futon, accommodating up to five guests. Amenities include electricity, propane heat, a small refrigerator, microwave, hot plate, coffee pot, dishes, utensils, cookware, and a dining table. An outdoor grill and picnic table are available. There is no indoor running water; drinking water is available from a hand pump, and a vault toilet sits less than 100 feet away. A solar shower stall and outdoor sink are provided, though guests must bring their own solar shower equipment. The surrounding area spans four life zones from Sonoran desert to Sky Island peaks, supporting diverse wildlife including white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and elusive mountain lions. Southeastern Arizona is considered one of the premier birding destinations in the country, with 15 hummingbird species and 36 wood warbler species. The Arizona Trail runs directly through Kentucky Camp, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails access nearby peaks including 9,453-foot Mt. Wrightson.
Directions
From Tucson, take I-10 east to Exit 281 (Highway 83 Sonoita/Patagonia). Travel south on Highway 83 for approximately 21 miles to Gardner Canyon Road. Turn right on Gardner Canyon Road and continue 0.9 mile to Forest Service Road 163. Turn right on FS Road 163 and continue approximately 5 miles to Kentucky Camp. Stay left and continue to the parking lot and gate marking the entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (520) 761-6000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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