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.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 8:17PM MST until August 9 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 817 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southeast of Hickiwan, moving west at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... San Simon, Charco 27 and San Simon West. This includes Route 86 between mile markers 63 and 83.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 8:15PM MST until August 9 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 815 PM MST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 12 miles east of Hickiwan to 15 miles northeast of Hickiwan, moving west at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Hickiwan, Ventana and Vaya Chin.
Flood Advisory issued August 9 at 7:27PM MST until August 9 at 10:30PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Pima County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 1030 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 727 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.8 and 1.3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Simon, Vaya Chin and San Simon West. - This includes Route 86 between mile markers 75 and 77. - 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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