Canelo Ranger Residence
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.
Reservations
General Information
The Canelo Ranger Residence is a six-room residence, suitable for groups of up to 7 people. The house has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a dining room. One bedroom has a queen-sized bed. The other bedroom has a twin bed and a 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 a 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.
Year-round
Check-in: 3 PM and Check-out: 12 PM
Overnight Use:
Group Site: $125 and $175 per night
Pets are NOT permitted inside or outside of the cabin.
Unfortunately, due to a history of pet owners inadequately cleaning up after their pets, pets are no longer allowed. Forest Service staff have limited time to complete weekly cabin cleaning. Cleaning service is not cost effective due to the rural location of the cabins. Eliminating the need to vacuum pet hair, neutralize odors, and pick up poop frees up staff time to clean cabin amenities and address repair needs.
Contact Name: Forest Supervisors Office
Contact Phone: (520) 378-0311
Address: 4070 South Avenida Saracino, Hereford, AZ 85615
Phone: (520) 378-0311
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 31.55185258
Longitude: -110.516512
Travel Considerations
Access to the cabin is via a driveway on the north side of the facility, accessible by passenger car. Please DO NOT DISTURB the private residences at the end of the road and those down the driveways on the right before the cabin. The roadway must remain clear. Park in designated areas and not on the roadside.
The public is advised that the Ranger Residence occurs within an active Forest Administrative Site. As such, you might see Forest and/or Ranger District employees in the area or working at the adjacent buildings. Please ensure your vehicles are parked under or in close proximity to the covered car port, not in front of the adjacent garages, and are not blocking Membrillo Lane.
Parking
For cabin rental users only.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Flush toilet(s)Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
For cabin rental users.
