Canelo Ranger Residence

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USDA Forest Service

Campground · USDA Forest Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) 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. Optimize your stay (3-minute video) Recreation The two rentable cabins at the Historic Canelo Work Center are a 90 minute drive from… 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… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10293120 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Coronado National Forest