About Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Pet friendly
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- Cell Reception
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
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Reviews (61)
What Guests Are Saying
Kentucky Camp Cabin offers a remote retreat perfect for disconnecting and enjoying nature, with stunning views and rich history. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to meet fellow hikers and explore the surrounding area, although some recommend bringing insect repellent and being prepared for rustic conditions. While there are minor maintenance issues, including occasional mouse sightings, many guests find the cabin clean, cozy, and a great base for outdoor adventures.
What Guests Are Saying
Kentucky Camp Cabin offers a remote retreat perfect for disconnecting and enjoying nature, with stunning views and rich history. Visitors appreciate the opportunity to meet fellow hikers and explore the surrounding area, although some recommend bringing insect repellent and being prepared for rustic conditions. While there are minor maintenance issues, including occasional mouse sightings, many guests find the cabin clean, cozy, and a great base for outdoor adventures.
Review Summary
jeff s
VerifiedMarch 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Had a great time at Kentucky Camp and the surrounding environs. Fun to see and speak with some of the Through-Hikers on the Arizona Trail.
The beautiful surroundings of the Sonoita Hills are sooooo gorgeous.
The cabin had its own charmingly rustic atmosphere. The separate gravity toilet was in really wonderful shape and had no odor.
Mark, the caretaker, was really superb = present and congenial, but never hovering.
Highly recommended spot for someone(s) seeking peace and quiet.
Thomas F
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Great locale and clean.
John K
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Be sure you have a stove to cook on as the hot plate and micro are not up to the task.
The propane heater is easy to use, you just have to figure it out!
Have some water reserved as the system does freeze at night.
Bring paper goods if you are afraid of mouse shit and don't know how to do dishes.
JPK
Eva R
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
How many other ghost towns can you rent for an overnight stay?? Kentucky Camp is wonderful, historic, rustic, remote experience.
Christine F
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Cabin was as described. We brought all the suggested supplies (e.g. toilet paper) but discovered there were some in the cabin. We appreciated the reading material. Stove worked well to heat the living room and kitchen. Very enjoyable.
Jason V
VerifiedDecember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Great little place. Fun area to explore
Deborah M
VerifiedDecember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Kentucky Camp is one of my to go to places for quiet and peace. It never fails to deliver.
David G
VerifiedDecember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Come prepared with kitchen utensils and a portable camp stove would be useful items. Basically the place lacks a kitchen. The propane heater does not work and the tank is empty. There is one electric heater. If winter and cold, it would be desirable if the propane heater worked. This place is interesting history. Pretty tough to keep dirt free as there are many walls and or doors and windows that leak air. The Arizona Trail comes right through this location physically so you do have unexpected guests.
Corey C
VerifiedDecember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Winter time at 4400’ elevation with no heat, temps in upper 20s low 30s. Main propane heater in cabin not functioning. We brought along some space heaters which then tripped the electric circuit breakers. A very, very chilly night
Gary F
VerifiedDecember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: KENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Cabin was not as clean and organized as we thought it should be. Dirty blankets on the beds, probably used by pets before us! Lights didn't work at the toilet. Enjoyed the hiking on the trail. And loved the rocking chairs on the porch.
Location Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building
Address:
Nogales, AZ, 85621
United States
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.
Kentucky Camp is accessible via I-10, taking Exit #281 to Highway 83, which is approximately 21 miles north of the camp.
Latitude & Longitude: 31.7443 / -110.742
Elevation: 1567 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Access to the cabin is via a driveway & locked gate from Forest Service Road 163, accessible by passenger car. The house key is located in a lock box on the back door near the grill. The combinations for gate and the lock box are provided once a reservation is made.
- A cabin manual is located inside the cabin to answer specific questions during your stay as well as provide you with information on recreation opportunities in the area.
- Maid service is NOT provided. Before leaving, renters are expected to clean the cabin; this includes washing dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down countertops, and removing ALL trash.
- Guests MUST 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.
- A vault toilet is located nearby (less than 100 feet).
- Keep the building and grounds clean to deter squirrel, mice, rats, bears, and other wildlife from area.
- Cell phone coverage is usually available in the general area, but may be unreliable in the cabin.
- Pets are permitted in the cabin, but owners MUST clean-up after their pets.
- The house is located in a desert environment; please be aware that scorpions, snakes and other insects may be present at any time.
- The access road leading into the cabin is passable by passenger car, but high clearance vehicles are recommended.
- Off-highway vehicles are also only allowed on designated roads and trails.
- The cabin is a no-smoking facility.
- Reservation dates subject to weather conditions.
- This cabin does not honor Golden Passport Discounts.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
