Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Coronado National Forest · Nogales, AZ

Kent Springs Cabin

Kent Springs Cabin is located in the Madera Canyon Recreation Area, 15 miles southeast of Green Valley, Arizona in the Coronado National Forest. Located in an area boasting unique natural features and historical sites, the secluded and private cabin is an ideal location for guests seeking relaxation and recreation although less than an hour from Tucson.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 sitePets okFires ok
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Back of the cabin from deckLarge back porchLiving room, Kent Springs CabinBack bedroom with access to the deck.
Photos courtesy of FS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Cabins with electric1
This cabin is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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SiteEntryShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
Kent Springs CabinPull-throughPartial8 / 2YesYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite Kent Springs Cabin is listed accessible

With 1,500 square feet of indoor space, including two bedrooms, one full bathroom, two living rooms, and a fully-equipped kitchen, the Kent Springs Cabin accommodates up to 8 people comfortably. It also has a large deck overlooking a creek, and parking is available on site. Sleeping accommodations include a queen bed, a twin over double bunk bed, a roll-away single bed, and a double futon couch. The kitchen is equipped with an electric range/oven, refrigerator, and microwave. There is a large dining table with benches, and a fireplace in the large living room. The cabin is largely barrier-free to provide access to more visitors. Although the cabin has several amenities, guests must also provide some of their own supplies, including food, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, a first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Kent Springs Cabin40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.50 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.36 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.15 inches of precipitationApril: 0.55 inches of precipitationMay: 0.32 inches of precipitationJune: 0.32 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.87 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.34 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.96 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.11 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.11 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.06 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 50.2°F averageFebruary: 52.2°F averageMarch: 57.7°F averageApril: 63.0°F averageMay: 70.8°F averageJune: 79.7°F averageJuly: 80.0°F averageAugust: 78.3°F averageSeptember: 76.3°F averageOctober: 67.8°F averageNovember: 58.0°F averageDecember: 49.2°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Santa Rita Exp Range, 3 miles from the campground at 4,300 feet, station USC00027593 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 21 inches a year.

Getting there

From the intersection of I-10 and I-19 in Tucson, travel south on 1-19 about 35 miles to the Continental Road exit (Exit 63) in Green Valley, Arizona. Turn left (east) onto Continental Road and go approximately 1 mile to the junction with the Madera Canyon/White House Canyon Road.

Nearest townNogales, Arizona
Coordinates31.7179° N, 110.8728° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Please note that the indoor fireplace is not maintained for use.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗15.5 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗30.8 mi
Outdoor gearBass Pro Shops ↗32.3 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Kent Springs
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.3 mi
    Super Trail
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 0.4 mi
    Old Baldy
    4 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 0.4 mi
    Madera Nature Trail #88 ↗
    3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 0.5 mi
    Bog Springs Connector
    0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Carrie Nation
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Mt. Wrightson Wilderness, which overlaps Coronado National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Kent Springs Cabin is located in the heart of Madera Canyon within the Santa Rita Mountains. Spanning four life zones and several ecosystems between desert and mountain peaks, the area has become a well-known "sky island," supporting abundant and biologically diverse plant and animal communities. The area supports a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed and mule deer, rabbits, wild turkeys, and squirrels. Black bear, Coati, foxes, ring-tailed cats, bobcats, and mountain lion are more elusive. Sixteen species of bats have been recorded in the canyon. It is recommended that visitors wear appropriate clothing and use insect repellent; July through October is chigger season.

Recreation

Madera Canyon hiking trails are well-known throughout the Southwest, and vary from paved, accessible trails and gentle walking paths to steep, strenuous trails leading to the top of 9,453-foot Mt. Wrightson. Madera Canyon is also touted as one of the country's most revered birding areas. With fifteen species of hummingbirds, the Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, the Flame-colored Tanager, 36 species of wood warblers, and over 256 documented bird species, the area is a birder's paradise.

Nearby

The cabin is located less than a half-hour from Green Valley and within an hour of Tucson and Nogales, Arizona. Attractions within an hour drive include the Mining Museum, Titan Missile Museum, Whipple Observatory, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, San Xavier Mission, historic Tubac, and Tumacacori National Historical Park.

Guidebooks for Arizona

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Kent Springs Cabin?

Sites at Kent Springs Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Kent Springs Cabin?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Kent Springs Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Kent Springs Cabin?

Yes, pets are allowed at Kent Springs Cabin. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Kent Springs Cabin?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Kent Springs Cabin?

Site Kent Springs Cabin is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Kent Springs Cabin?

FCC coverage maps show T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Kent Springs Cabin?

Madera Canyon hiking trails are well-known throughout the Southwest, and vary from paved, accessible trails and gentle walking paths to steep, strenuous trails leading to the top of 9,453-foot Mt. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Kent Springs Cabin?

Nogales, Arizona. The cabin is located less than a half-hour from Green Valley and within an hour of Tucson and Nogales, Arizona.

Source: Getting there

What if Kent Springs Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bog Springs Campground (0.7 mi, first-come), Calabasas (25.3 mi), and White Rock Campground (25.8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby