No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Canelo Ranger Residence continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 131 open for online reservation · 50 reserved · 2 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 76 fall on weekdays and 55 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October holds the most room. 29 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Canelo Ranger Residence | 131 |
This site currently has 131 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 10 3-night, 6 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site Canelo Ranger Residence.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canelo Ranger Residence | Not recorded | Yes | 131 | 27 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +119 more |
About Canelo Ranger Residence
Overview
The Canelo Ranger Residence is a single-story, two-bedroom bungalow at the base of the Canelo Hills approximately 15 miles southeast of Sonoita, Arizona. The building, also known as the Canelo "Big House", was constructed in 1932/33 and served as the home of the District Ranger for surrounding National Forest lands, then part of the Huachuca Ranger District. The facility is located in an oak grassland at approximately 5000' elevation, with generally pleasant year-round weather. The building was renovated in 2023 with new bathroom fixtures, kitchen appliances including an electric oven, and a heating and cooling system. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Please note that pets are not allowed inside or outside the cabin.
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Recreation
The two rentable cabins at the Historic Canelo Work Center are a 90 minute drive from the Tucson metropolitan area just south of the Sonoita Plain at the edge of the Canelo Hills. The area is appreciated for its scenery, biodiversity and rural pace. It located between the community of Sonoita and Parker Canyon Lake. The area offers excellent hiking, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, fishing and boating at Parker Canyon Lake, and the Arizona National Scenic Trail. After a morning on the trail or at the lake, check out the nearby vineyards in the Sonoita-Elgin area!
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Facilities
The Canelo Ranger Residence is an six-room residence, suitable for groups of up to 7 people. The house has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, kitchen, and dining room. One bedroom has a queen-sized bed. The other bedroom has a twin bed, and full-sized futon. There is a double-sized futon in the living room. The bathroom has an easy-entry shower, sink, and toilet. The dining room is furnished with a table and seating for four. The kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, pots, pans, utensils, dishes, and coffeepot. The house has electricity and running water. Outside, a small patio is available. Although the cabin has amenities for comfortable lodging, guests do need to provide some of their own supplies, including food, sleeping bags, linens, pillows, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Although electricity is available, it is recommended that guests bring an additional light source in case of emergencies. The Forest Service is unable to provide firewood and propane for the outdoor grill at this time, but guests are welcome to bring their own.
Natural Features
The Canelo Hills are a low mountain range that serve as a connector between the Huachuca Mountains to the east and the Santa Rita Mountains to the west, both higher ranges among Southern Arizona's famed "sky islands". The Canelo Hills offer a beautiful backdrop of rolling, rocky terrain punctuated by riparian areas, oak woodlands, and grasslands. The region is considered among the most biodiverse in the country.
Nearby Attractions
There are several attractions nearby on the Coronado National Forest including Parker Canyon Lake, located 13 miles south on Highway 83. The lake has a marina, campground and boat ramp. Just beyond the lake is access to the Arizona National Scenic Trail. The trail can also be accessed near Canelo Pass. To the north, the Sonoita-Elgin area is home to numerous vineyards and tasting rooms. The closest stores, amenities, and gasoline are located in Sonoita.
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Getting there
ATTENTION – ROAD ACCESS CHANGES – (4/28/2026) Former access to the Canelo Cabins using Membrillo Lane has changed and restricted public access from crossing private land. A newly constructed public access route has been constructed to access the Canelo Cabins. The new access route is located 0.6 miles to the west of Membrillo Lane on HWY 83. GPS navigation services may take a while to adjust to the change and direct you in on Membrillo lane Signage along HWY 83 for the Canelo facilities, at the time of writing this, are still in their original location as we work with ADOT to modify the signs. From Tucson: Follow I-10 W and AZ-83 South to Membrillo Lane in Santa Cruz County (69.1 miles) Turn L on Forest Road 4623, located just past Whispers Horse Ranch. FR 4623 is 0.6 before Membrillo Lane Continue on FR4653 for approximately 1.1 miles to reach the Cabin. From Sierra Vista: Follow AZ-90 N NS az-82 W to Upper Elgin Road in Santa Cruz County (21.9 miles) Follow Upper Elgin Road, Elgin Canelo Road, and AZ-83 S to Turn L on Forest Road 4623, located just past Whispers Horse Ranch. FR 4623 is 0.6 before Membrillo Lane Continue on FR4653 for approximately 1.1 miles to reach the Cabin. From Patagonia: Head northeast on AZ-82 E/Naugle Ave (12.6 miles) In Sonoita at the intersection, turn R onto AZ-83 S (17.1 miles) Turn L on Forest Road 4623, located just past Whispers Horse Ranch. FR 4623 is 0.6 before Membrillo Lane Continue on FR4653 for approximately 1.1 miles to reach the Cabin.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Canelo Ranger Residence?
Reservations for Canelo Ranger Residence are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 131 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (71.6%), though availability can change. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Canelo Ranger Residence?
10 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site Canelo Ranger Residence. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Canelo Ranger Residence?
October 2026, with 29 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Canelo Ranger Residence?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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