Canelo Ranger Residence

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Canelo Ranger Residence

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5,000 ft

Price

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Booking

Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

No Pets

ElectricShowers

Opens Coronado National Forest site

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Canelo Ranger Residence
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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Canelo Ranger Residence

Canelo Ranger Residence

31.5518, -110.5165

Nearby places
Sonoita (~15 miles northwest)
Parker Canyon Lake (13 miles south on Highway 83).
Nearby supplies
Sonoita (closest stores, amenities, and gasoline).

Best Time to Camp at Canelo Ranger Residence

Perched at a comfortable 5,000-foot elevation, the Canelo Ranger Residence enjoys that sweet spot of Arizona weather—pleasant conditions throughout the year that make any season perfect for your visit. Whether you're seeking a summer escape from the desert heat or a mild winter retreat, this historic hideaway delivers.

Best
Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

5,000-ft elevation yields pleasant summer conditions per overview (comfortable AZ weather).

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    About Canelo Ranger Residence

    Step back in time at the Canelo Ranger Residence, a lovingly restored 1932 historic bungalow nestled at the base of the rolling Canelo Hills. This National Register gem, known locally as the "Big House," offers two bedrooms of authentic Southwestern charm at 5,000 feet elevation, just 15 miles southeast of Sonoita in Arizona's picturesque oak grassland country.
    Historic bungalow-style lodging (rental cabin/residence) at the Canelo Work Center; not described as a tent, RV, primitive or group campground. Two rentable cabins are noted at the Historic Canelo Work Center.

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    The area around the Canelo Ranger Residence offers outdoor recreation including hiking on nearby sections of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, birdwatching and wildlife viewing in biodiverse oak woodlands and grasslands, and fishing and boating at nearby Parker Canyon Lake. Visitors may also enjoy scenic drives and visiting vineyards in the Sonoita-Elgin area.
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    Last updated March 8, 2026
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