Kentucky Camp Ghost Town
Pima County, Arizona31.7369, -110.7286
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Coronado National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 15 miCorona de Tucson, AZ
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec10 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 9.1 miHelvetia
Kentucky Camp, in Pima County, Arizona, is a ghost town. It was founded in 1905. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Kentucky Camp. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Corona de Tucson, AZ, about 15 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tucson, AZ, 30 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Helvetia9.1 mi northwest
- Alto12 mi southwest
- Salero13 mi southwest
- Total Wreck14 mi northeast
- Canelo18 mi southeast
- Harshaw19 mi south
- Pantano20 mi northeast
- Twin Buttes23 mi northwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Forest: Coronado National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Coronado National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run August to May, judging by NOAA normals from Sonoita. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Sonoita station (USC00027990), 5.8 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Pima County, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.73694, -110.72861 |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Protected as | National Register of Historic Places (NRHP 95001312) |
| Also known as | Kentucky Camp, Arizona |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6392190 · Wikipedia article · NPS register file |
Questions
Where is Kentucky Camp ghost town?
In Pima County, Arizona, at 31.7369, -110.7286. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Corona de Tucson, AZ, about 15 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tucson, AZ, 30 miles away.
Can you visit Kentucky Camp?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Coronado National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Kentucky Camp?
Mild months here run August to May, judging by NOAA normals from Sonoita. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Kentucky Camp?
Yes. Helvetia (9.1 mi), Alto (12 mi), Salero (13 mi), Total Wreck (14 mi).
