Canelo Rental Cabins
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Hours
- Check in: 3:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 31.5519, -110.5165
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the Canelo houses were once home to the Sierra Vista Ranger District operations.
From the USFS.
Is Canelo Rental Cabins free?
No. Canelo Rental Cabins charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Canelo Rental Cabins?
From Tucson: Follow I-10 W and AZ-83 South to Membrillo Lane in Santa Cruz County (69.1 miles) Turn L on Membrillo Lane Look for the brown Coronado National Forest sign, the Canelo Ranger Residence is the second, larger cabin on the left. From Sierra Vista: Follow AZ-90 N NS az-82 W to Upper Elgin Road in Santa Cruz County (21.9 miles) Follow Upper Elgin Road, Elgin Canelo Road, and AZ-83 S to Membrillo Lane (17.8 miles) Look for the brown Coronado National Forest sign, the Canelo Ranger Residence is the second, larger cabin on the left. From Patagonia: Head northeast on AZ-82 E/Naugle Ave (12.6 miles) In Sonoita at the intersection, turn R onto AZ-83 S (17.1 miles) Turn L onto Membrillo Lane Look for the brown Coronado National Forest sign, the Canelo Ranger Residence is the second, larger cabin on the left.
Nearby
- Kentucky Camp Cabin & Headquarters18.8 mi
- Kent Springs Cabin Rental23.9 mi
- Half Moon Ranch Cabin Rental42.8 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
