Openings · last 7 days
6
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233169
When Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building reopens
Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 133 open for online reservation · 49 reserved · 1 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
27.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 133 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online27.3%
Open site-nights133 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)49 / 182
Weekday openings86
Weekend openings47
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 86 fall on weekdays and 47 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 24 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| 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 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | 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 cabin is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 133 |
This cabin currently has 133 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
133 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 15 2-night, 13 3-night, 8 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | Yes | 133 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +121 more |
About Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building
Overview
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. The Forest Service acquired the land in 1989 and it has since become an ideal location for guests seeking a unique lodging experience, rich in mining and ranching history.
For a more detailed look at Kentucky Camp's history and facilities, please click here
Recreation
The area has popular hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails which range from gentle walking paths, to steep, strenuous trails leading to the top of 9,453-foot Mt. Wrightson and other nearby peaks. The Arizona Trail runs through Kentucky Camp. Two-track and dirt roads are available for off-highway vehicle travel around Kentucky Camp; however, off-highway vehicles may not be ridden within the site's boundaries. Birders congregate in southeastern Arizona as it is touted as one of the country's most revered birding areas. With fifteen species of hummingbirds, 36 species of wood warblers, and over 256 documented bird species, the area is a birder's paradise.
Facilities
This facility consists of a cabin and headquarters building. The cabin can accommodate up to five people, and is equipped with two twin beds, a twin bunkbed and a full-sized futon. The kitchen has basic amenities including a small refrigerator, microwave, hot plate, coffee pot, dishes, utensils, cookware, and a table and chairs. Outside, there is a grill and picnic table for outdoor dining. A vault toilet, stall for solar showers, and an outdoor sink are located on site. Please note: Tent Camping is prohibited within the site boundary of Kentucky Camp.
The cabin has electricity and propane heat, but no indoor running water.
Guests MUST bring their own food, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper, solar shower, and garbage bags.
Natural Features
Spanning four life zones and several ecosystems between the Sonoran desert and the "Sky Island" mountain peaks, the area surrounding the camp and cabin supports abundant and biologically diverse plant and animal communities. Mountain peaks, high desert grasslands, and seasonal streams provide diverse habitat for the area's abundant wildlife. White-tailed and mule deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, and squirrels are commonly seen, along with numerous bird species. While black bear, Coati, foxes, ring-tailed cats, bobcats and mountain lions are more elusive.
Nearby Attractions
Numerous attractions are available nearby in Madera Canyon. Attractions within a one-hour drive include the Mining Museum, Titan Missile Museum, Whipple Observatory, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, San Xavier Mission, the Amerind Foundation, and Tumacacori National Historical Park.
1 monitored cabin1 with hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 5
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 from Highway 83.
Nogales, AZ 85621520-281-2296
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building?
Reservations for Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 133 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (72.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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 16:19 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.
How often do new openings appear at Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings at Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building in the last 7 days, 6 over 30 days and 6 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building?
January 2027, with 24 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 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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