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A-Bar-A Rv Park
(520)682-4332
(520)682-4332
17.43 miles NW
Arizona
Tucson
Most Recently Reviewed
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Latest Review Submited On
2014-07-09 22:51:13
25 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Tucson, Arizona
Camp Information
Sites
263
Date of Stay
May 2014
Latest Rate
$35
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
7 9 8 2 3 8 7 9 6 3
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2014
$35
We stayed one night nice staff easy after office check-in. Looks like they have recently combined this park with another and ongoing improvements are going on. Snowbirds had left so there were full-time folks there, very friendly and helpful. Easy drive to service's and looked to have many large pull-thru sites. Watch out if you're walking you're dogs; the grounds are clear, but just past the property line many Choa cactus. Yes my dog Jimmy got a face full of cactus needles the locals were very helpful and gave us a map to local vet. Happy ending, would stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2013
$28
We were very pleased with this campground. It was far enough from freeway and railways to not have any noise at night. The park was very clean, well maintained and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The on-site facilities were clean and in excellent condition. We will stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2013
$28
Nice park, secluded, and private. Gravel pull-thru with full hookups and adequate space, both in length and width. Picnic table at site. We were near the restrooms/showers/laundry room. Ladies' room clean with two toilet stalls and two shower stalls plus sink counter. A bit of a tight fit between toilet area and sinks and you must walk past this area to use the showers. Old, but clean. Husband said same about Men's area. Didn't use laundry facilities so can't comment. People in office friendly and helpful. Other campers friendly also. I wasn't able to use the park shower as they were doing some work and turned off the water, but when I peeked in I saw that it was clean, although old and obviously well used. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
January 2013
$40
This place looks nicer on the website than it does in reality. The sites were fairly tight and the permanent residents were not well maintained. They had a dog park but there were thorns there as well as thorns that blew in from the desert on the road. They had a rule against "dog pens" but we saw several residents with dog pens (they seemed like some of the permanent ones). We could not get their Wi-Fi to work, nor our Verizon to work. This place is well outside of town but has trains that go by all hours of the night. We will not be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
October 2012
$25
This is an easy in/out campground with pleasant hostess. Fortunately we arrived before noon when the campground is unattended. However, we stayed here in October, which is the OFF-season for them. The (High season) $38.00 price is used as the base of their Passport rate of $19.00. Their off-season rate is $25.00 and they charged me $25.19 with my Passport discount. Huh? The Passport discount is not even allowed during high season, but they use the high season price for computing their Passport discount for the off-season, which is the only time they honor the discount. Essentially there is no Passport discount. Wi-Fii repeaters cover the grounds, but were a poor excuse for Internet service. The download speed was 0.08 mbps and the upload speed clocked in at 1.40 mbps. Pathetic! It was completely unusable at times. Their premier sites are intermingled with work campers and permanent residents in 35-year-old units. This is the only source of 50amp service. I chose one of their 30 amp, 47’ pull-through sites (?) and the entire car was in the street and there was no room to park it. We have a 40’ motor home. The pool is a ‘bobbing’ pool, which is too small to do anything else in. Probably the only accurate representation of the park was their sign warning; never leave your unit at night without a flashlight due to the possibility of rattlesnakes warming on the asphalt. Oh, you also get the pleasure of paying the $.50 per night RV surtax as they are within the Tucson boundary. Not much, but a definite irritant and not the campground’s fault. It was not the rate, which upset me, but the misrepresentation of the Passport discount as applied, because they took advantage of Passport America and me. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2011
$25
We enjoyed this park. Though it is quite large, people were friendly. Great location, nice landscaping, clean restroom. Our site was a little noisy, but our smaller 5th wheel fit fine. Though not as much character as other parks we've stayed in, especially for our dog, we would recommend this park when visiting Tucson. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2011
$35
The office is only open from 9 till 12, so we did not see anyone to talk to. Left money in envelope. First site chosen had no electric service (wires dug up) so back to the office for another site. Pool was great. Laundry room looked OK, but we did not use. Site was fairly level and the roads were paved, so bike riding was good. Family RV parks in Tucson seem to be hard to find, so we would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2011
$44
Great dog park area, Helpful and friendly staff. Fairly easy in and out, just go slow easy. Quiet area close to everything. For a great side trip go to the top of Mt. Lemmon for the view and the Pima Air and Space Museum for the history. Would stop here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
February 2011
$44
Easy off/on I-10. Paved roads and level gravel sites. Good water pressure and voltage. Tight turns, narrow roads and sites hard to get into. Trees need trimming. Many seasonal and permanent guests. It is not on our return list. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
June 2010
$25
This is suppose to be a Passport America park, but when we checked in the price was $25 and so was the regular summer rate! When I questioned it, the clerk told me "Passport America is up to 50% off" and it is 50% off the high season rate". No where does passport say that! We felt totally ripped off and would never go back here. Lots of RV's being stored everywhere and a tiny pool. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
April 2010
$42
I normally stay at the fairgrounds but the fair was in its last weekend so I stayed at CCRV. This is a quiet park in a nice setting. I can only give it a 4 due to the rate of $42 based on a charge of $85 for two days and the "amenities". The park has too many seasonal and resident units that are run down. There are too many dog runs, swamp coolers and out buildings. The further to the back of the park you go, the more anything goes with some spots looking like a junk yard. Half of the park is off limits to pets. The wireless connection was weak to non-existent. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2010
$40
We stayed at Cactus Country (aka Adventure Bound) in Tucson for 2 weeks at the beginning of April. The location is way east of the main part of town and is nice if you want to get a desert feel. If you want the conveniences of home, it’s quite a drive, and I found traffic in and out of the city to be bad at times. The WiFi is only available in certain spots, and certainly not inside your RV in most places. We stayed on the Saquaro loop because friends of ours had dogs and that’s where the dog owners must stay. It would have been nice if the seasonals had picked up their doggie doo, but they’d send their kids to walk the dog and just leave the mess. They need to police this better. The garbage cans are a poor excuse for a true dumpster. They are nearly always full and it was tough to squeeze our larger trash bag into one: just put a couple of dumpsters on site rather than a dozen trash cans! I didn’t go to the pool because I don’t like soaking in other people’s juices, but our friends did. It was small but clean. You don’t really come to Tucson to be in the woods, but I found that Cactus Country had better foliage than most of the other ones in Tucson. You didn’t feel like someone just decided to use an old gravel parking lot to make some money. Kudos to the staff for making the park look nice, even with the number of seasonals on site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2010
$30
Very well kept little gem, just off I-10. Staff was very courteous, my kids loved the children's activities. Great location for taking in all Tucson has to offer; yet just far enough away to feel like you're in the country. We will return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2010
$40
We stayed here two nights as a break on a 1500-mile trip. We were on the outer edge so we had a great view of the mountains. The park was clean and was dog friendly. The exercise room was a nice break. Although 10 miles from Tucson, it was a nice drive to go to dinner. We had no problems and enjoyed the stay. The train wasn't very far and we heard it several times during the night. The staff was friendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2009
$24
This is our second visit. I've noticed improvements over the previous stay. The Wi-Fi now is very good (2400kb down/800kb up). The cable TV before was very grainy last year, but looks great now. There are roughly 70 channels. The location is handy for us. We will be back again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2009
$35
We stayed here one month. Overall a very nice experience. However, because of two problems, we will not return. The WiFi was never available at the north end (majority of sites) of the campground. We had to traipse up to the rec hall to get any reception. When queried, the staff blamed "all the big rigs and permanent residents running businesses out of their rigs". Wind and rain(?)were also blamed for poor reception. There was never an effort to deal with the problem! Secondly, the space between rigs is very tight. Rigs on alternate rows are backed-up to nearly touching each other. The beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and desert are completely blocked for those not lucky enough to be in one of the parks peripheral rows. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
February 2009
$20
The park is a good location outside of town. The activities other than the pool are mostly for seniors. There are a lot of trailers some are very old. Mostly a clanish group. At the free cookout there were a few of us told that there were "NO" hamburgers left and we were given hotdogs. When in fact they were saving the burgers for their friends. Tred water slowly with the management team as they will jump down your throat if you ask them for anything at all. I watched them shut down the laundry when people complained about three dryers not working when there were 6 dryers left and people needed them. That was the rudest thing I have ever seen. Okay to stay but be carefull. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2009
$19
Right of I-10. Limited pull throughs. Kind staff. Ample width on sites. Sites are gravel with room for your car. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2008
$36
This is a beautiful place to stay! Very quiet, only sound at night was that of the passing train in the distance. Check your cable connection, ours had a problem. We highly recommend it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2008
$35
The check-in staff was friendly, but unconcerned about the unavailability of Internet in the area I was parked. They advertise WiFi Internet, but it has never worked when I stayed there. Maintenance staff was very friendly. Overall quiet and friendly place, but I probably won't stay there again as I usually need Internet to keep up with my school work. Although the restroom facilities were old and tired, they were clean and everything worked. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2008
$22
A very clean park. Mostly has a park model park units but they really do accommodate RVer's. Easy pull throughs for big rigs. The staff are very helpful and friendly. This park has all the amenities a snowbird park would have and everything works! Sites were gravel and level. Park was at times little noisy from trains and jets but not enough to prevent us from coming back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2008
$22
This is an older park, off the 10 fwy. Very nice park, clean and well maintained. The employees are courteous and nice. The bathrooms well maintained and clean. Very quite park, it was not very busy when we arrived there, this was early Sept. You would never know not too far away is large shopping center. Grocery stores, restaurants, fast foods. We would stop here again to stay. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2008
$28
This park is in the desert outside of Tucson, far enough from the interstate and the railroad to be peaceful. The roads are paved, the sites are level gravel, there are some trees and several cactus gardens. The sites are quite wide, allowing you to angle an RV to increase the shade. The pool and patio area are quite nice and there is a covered area for shade. Quite a nice place to stay if you don't mind being 10-15 miles from the city. (ps - the April 08 review seems to be for a different park) We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2008
$24
OK, so we liked it. The sites were exceptional, with good space and citrus trees separating the sites. The roads are in great shape and wide enough to maneuver into a site. We did take advantage of all the amenities, WiFi was the only weak link we found. Having a restaurant on site was a plus. Not in the best part of town, but security was exceptional. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2008
$30
This was our first time in cactus country. Recently retired this was our first time in AZ. Unfortunately we only allowed ourselves two days here, to visit with friends. It’s just far enough from the expressway and Tucson to offer quiet evenings in a well manicured, paved road environment. Their amenities are limited but mother nature is their claim to fame. Reasonable price, good weather, and near enough to Tucson to fulfill your shopping and entertainment needs. What more could you want? We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2008
$30
Beautiful park just a few minutes outside Tucson. It is very quiet even though it can be seen from I-10. This is more like a neighborhood. Just a big family park, ashpalt drives. Very friendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2007
$30
This was an O.K. park, in the desert. Many sites appeared to be taken by long-term construction workers. If you get in the last row, you have a beautiful view of the desert. Hook-ups were convenient, wide spaces on the pull-thurs. Some train noise but not bad. Sites were graveled, and most not to level. Interior roads were good. Park was kept clean. Nice laundry. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
October 2007
$25
In our 4 month trip this year this was, without a doubt, the worst overall experience we had. As soon as we hooked up we noticed that our electric meter was showing poor power. Went to the office and was confronted by the nastiest people, one office staff and one maintenance man. He tested it with his meter and basically told us we were crazy. Thought maybe our meter was wrong so got changed to go to the pool-- which was being renovated and not usable(should have been mentioned when we made the reservations!) Tried to connect to WIFI and finally took the laptop to the office to show them that I could not access it. Again was told that it was just me, that no one else ever complained. They were so tired of me at that point they told me I could leave since nothing of MINE seemed to be working properly and they would give me a refund. I was waiting for mail forwarding and couldn't go anywhere. We will NEVER stay here again. There is absolutely no need to be that nasty to anyone. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
October 2007
$22
Located on the far southeastern edge of Tucson but with easy access to major roads, this is an OK park for a stopover or short stay. Lots of potential; large, gravel sites, good hookups, some shade, but the large number of long term/permanent residents with work trucks and outside storage detracts from the appearance. Free cable TV was poor. A personal gripe is that we try to stay at parks advertising wireless since we have a small business; this is another park where WiFi is advertised but doesn't work well if at all, and the management is indifferent (Oh, it never works when it is windy. Gosh, I guess it's windy here a lot). I'd rather pay for a vendor-provided service that works than a free system that doesn't. A large number of dogs in the park, some of which are tied and left during the day while their owners are off to work create noise. Don't think we'll stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$30
We stayed here for 2 months and loved it. Very simple, clean, no frills, but quiet and well run. Not far from I-10 for easy access to Tucson. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2007
$20
The park itself was well maintained, staff was friendly and the showers were clean. We were charged $3 a night extra for electric even though the weather was too cold to use out A/C. We also were charged a fee for pets even though we did not have any. They did fix the mistake as soon as we brought it to their attention. The pool was small and the one night it was warm enough to use the hot tub it didn't work. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2006
$22
Very nicely manicured park located about 15 miles from Tucson. Park is fairly remote, but this is a plus and the beauty of the park more than makes up for the driving required to go anywhere. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2006
$20
Beautifully landscaped desert park with easy I-10 access, but away from the city noise & traffic. Paved streets, wide level gravel sites with picnic table, many with mature trees. Mountain views & awesome sunsets. Occasional daytime air traffic, but very quiet at night. Nice, clean restrooms & showers with great water pressure. Big rig, family & pet friendly. Laundry, pool, hot tub, playground, dog walk & more. Cable & internet included; propane & some supplies available. Owners & staff were very friendly & helpful, suggested nearby restaurants & grocery. Great price, stayed 4 nights with pets & truly enjoyed it! I-10 exit 275, 1/4 mile north on Houghton Rd. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2006
$30
Very rural, quiet, close enough to on/off I-10. Friendly staff and RV'ers in general. A few park models, but mostly RVs. Dog friendly as long as you follow the rules. A place for horses, also. We loved it there, would go back in a heart beat. We stayed 2 months. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2004
$21
This park was one of the best parks we have stayed in on our travels. Although it was very hot on the day we arrived, there was a slight breeze throughout the park which made it bearable. The office staff was very helpful. The sites were large and roomy, with all hookups. The washrooms were very clean and roomy as well. The park itself was nicely landscaped and well taken care of. The roads were paved and wide and all sites had a cement pad. This is a Passport America participant. We would definitely stay at this park again and explore the Tucson area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Camp Information
Sites
13
Date of Stay
March 2014
Latest Rate
$35
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
10 9
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2014
$35
This small park a few miles south of Tucson is a unique experience. The owners are two of the nicest, most friendly and welcoming hosts we have encountered in our years of RVing. Quiet desert setting, great views of the surrounding mountains, and the loudest sound was the coyotes at night in the desert. The owner has spent years building everything in this park himself, from the iron fencing to the adobe walls to the "Tiki Bar/Patio with Waterfall". Free laundry rooms are provided with Tucson sunshine for drying. If you want a quiet place near Tucson and don't need swimming pools, exercise rooms (hiking in Tucson Mountain Park is only a couple of miles away), or bingo games, check out the Bar J. We will return every year! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2009
$20
This is a no frills park but we loved it. Very quiet, very clean, well maintained. Excellent management. We have Direct TV and a Verizon card for the computer, so we lacked for nothing. Laundry is free, no dryers because you can hang it out on their lines. Good old sunshine dry. The daily rate is an estimate as we are staying the whole season and pay the monthly rate. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Camp Information
Sites
237
Date of Stay
April 2012
Latest Rate
$38
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
7 1
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2012
$38
Expensive, and noisy. Seems like lots of snowbirds, most of whom were gone by now. Some of the residents were on their way out; many saying loud goodbyes at 7:30 am. Planes & road noise too. On the great side, the WiFi was really good and the staff was helpful. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
February 2011
$30
Not a lot offered, considering the high daily and monthly rates. Too many uncontrolled pets, yearly - settled in - residents, and tawdry around the edges, including 4 burned out RVs that were never removed. Plane noise from Davis Monthan AFB and train line just below. Pool and spa are small and not clean. We would not stay here again! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Camp Information
Sites
120
Date of Stay
May 2014
Latest Rate
$25
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
10 10 8 7 10 9 10 10 9 9
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2014
$25
We stayed here for 5 nights while attending a conference at El Conquistador. It was very convenient to the hotel and everything imaginable in the way of shopping along Oracle Road. The park is very quiet, and spaces are very far apart, so there is a lot of privacy. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2014
$25
Such a nice park so near Tucson. We stay here as it is convenient to our son's house. Price is great and area is kept clean. Spaces far enough apart that you don't "park" in a neighbor's space. Just wish parents would teach good camping courtesy to children, e.g., don't walk through another camper's site. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2014
$25
This is a great park with exceptionally nice restrooms and showers. The sites are spacious and there is plenty of room between them so you have some privacy. I loved the birding walk near the campground at the trailhead which was conducted by a knowledgable birder. The Nature Trail and hiking trails are great. We will be back! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2014
$25
Nice state park. Quiet and off the road but so close to everything you could ever need. Love the desert and the mountain vistas. Will be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2014
$30
We loved it here! The sites are spacious and the rangers and hosts are very friendly. We loved hiking right from the campground and watching the sunsets and the moonrises. There was good Verizon and ATT signal. The park is close to shopping and food when you want to get away. The only downside was that the dogs were only allowed on a few hiking trails because of the national forest land. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2014
$30
We loved this park! The volunteers are very friendly and informative. They must take a lot of pride in what they do. We saw them at the gate and on the trails. The restrooms and showers where the cleanest we have found yet. There are nice hiking and biking trails. Though you feel away from it all, you are close to a large shopping area for necessities or dining. We would recommend this park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2014
$25
Very nice, convenient, clean, well maintained park. Had a nice site with trees. Web site is most helpful and user friendly. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2014
$28
Love this campground, we were here in December and came back in January! Great hiking trails, easy access to shopping, Verizon Jet Pack worked well, friendly hosts and campground staff. Overall is a pleasant place to stay in the Tucson area if you want something different than a traditional RV park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2014
$30
Beautiful setting, close to the mountains and lots of hiking trails. Shopping center minutes away. Spacious sites, partly dry camping, partly electric/water hookups. There is a dump station. Showers and restrooms very clean. We would come back again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2014
$35
Beautiful state park. Gorgeous mountain views and lots of hiking trails. We were sorry to only have stayed 1 night, but we would definitely recommend it! A close bike ride to the shopping center for supplies. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2014
$30
We have been to over 160 RV parks; mostly private. I cannot remember ever giving out a 10 before. Maybe once, not sure. But this place deserves it for sure. The restrooms were probably the nicest we have ever seen - spotless and well appointed. Have never had so much space - about 30 yards to next site on one side and 50 or more to the site on the other side. Yes, you read that right. View of the Catalina Mtns out the back window. There is one downside but not truly RV park related to downgrade them on. The park has an equestrian section and you share the trails. You are told to pick up after your dog but horses / owners just leave their horse "used horse feed". Can make for messy hiking at times. We live only 45 miles away but will be back there a lot now, that we have found it. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2013
$30
We loved Catalina State Park. The volunteers working the entry gate were always friendly and helpful. The park is in a beautiful setting with mountains at close range. There are plenty of trees and birds, accentuating the natural surroundings we come to expect at a state park. There are a number of hiking trails close to the campgrounds offering different levels of difficulty. The park is close to the city (Oro Valley, a suburb of Tucson). On a few occasions, we cycled to an area with shopping, chain restaurants, and a movie theater. The bathrooms and showers were clean; there were plenty of them and never crowded. The sites were large and pull through sites were available. There was a book and magazine trade. The beautiful mountains that surround the park meant that the sun was slow to warm things up in the morning and the sunset was earlier than at other places. Without having fires, it made evenings come pretty early. We plan to return and would recommend this park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2013
$25
Lots of space, desert/mountain views. Check the web site for events on weekends; our 4 year old grandson had a great time. Every Saturday morning live animal exhibit (lizards and snakes, hands-on); afternoon and evening music program first Saturday. No cable, but strong 4G LTE and plenty of over-the-air stations. Several short hikes to Indian ruins and desert interpretive stations. Modern tile restrooms, immaculate. Well maintained - within minutes of checkout a camp host was on site raking. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2013
$28
What a gem! This is a very well maintained State Park, located in the beautiful Coronado National Forest, with friendly and helpful staff at check in. Roads are paved. The pad is paved and is wide long and level. Some are back in and some are pull through. Big rig access is good. Very quiet, plenty of space around the RV to park the towed, privacy, lovely shade trees, barbecue, picnic table, and incredible views of the mountains. The bathrooms are new and spotless. Pet friendly with lovely walking trails. Cell okay. Despite feeling as if you are miles from anything, food stores, restaurants and sight seeing are close by. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2013
$25
A beautiful desert campground. We camped in the B Loop and had water plus 50 amp electrical service. The campsites are well spaced, but for the most part there is little shade to be had. There are a number of walking trails, and the park is located very close to city services (grocery stores, restaurants, etc). Though the water pressure in the showers was low, the building itself was very clean, bright, and covered with ceramic tile. Verizon 4G LTE service was good. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2013
$25
Water and electric hookups, dump station available. Sites level and well-spaced, with gorgeous views of the mountain range to the east. Very clean bathrooms and large showers. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2013
$25
We stayed in the B loop of the campground and our site had a view of the mountains behind our trailer. The hook-ups were good, & even though there is no sewer hook-up, there is a dump station. Our site was level. The restrooms and showers were exceptionally clean. There are several hiking trails, and Saguaro cactus are on the hills all around. The view of the mountains is exceptional at sunset and sunrise. Across the highway from the park is a shopping center, but the park was very quiet during the time we stayed. We would stay there again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2013
$25
Nice state park with long level pull-throughs. We noticed that cleaners were at restrooms/showers almost continuously. Trash bins were clean and area was picked up. This park is directly across the highway from a shopping center but it feels like you are out in the open with the mountains right behind you. Trails available for hikes. We stayed during off season so didn't make reservations but I'm sure they are needed during winter months. We'd stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2013
$25
This park is north of Tucson set in the Santa Catalina Mts. Our site B 11 had the mountains to our back and it was stunning. The campground has two sections A and B, both have electric and water but A also has some primitive sites. It is home to 5,525 acres of desert plants. There is an Equestrian Center and bridle trails in the park and a number of hiking trails. There is a bird watching trail and an interpretive trail that winds around the Romero Ruins, the site of a Hohokam village occupied 500-1450. It costs $25 and if you reserve a site a $5 fee is added on. The bath house is one of the nicest we have seen in two months of traveling – new and clean. Very nice! There is a Wal-Mart right across the street from the park! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2013
$25
Our second stay here. Somehow it felt a lot quieter this time. Way less road noise than in December though our site was only 50 yards more away this time. However, this is a wonderful park to stay at and explore Tucson's attractions. Also the park itself has a lot to offer, like abundant hiking trails . The sites are paved and level. Hookups are in good shape and well located. There is a dump station on the way in/out. No Wi-Fi, but excellent Verizon coverage. The thing we missed most was some privacy between the sites (we were in the B section; A seems to be a little better). Otherwise excellent value for the money. Groceries are just minutes away, we rode our bicycles there. Definitely our place to stay again when in Tucson. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2013
$28
Great state park and was big rig friendly. Clean and well maintained. Friendly park staff. The site we had was a back-in, but lots of space with a view of the mountains. Dog friendly with lots of trails. Very close to Walmart and dinning. Check out on line first because this park gets booked up. Would love to return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2013
$25
This is a very clean and well maintained state park. Very little shade, but nice level sites. Restroom and shower was spotless. Campground B was the nicest. This is a very active park during the winter/spring so reservations well in advance is required. Otherwise, you will have to move around to available sites since you reserve a specific site when you make reservations. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2013
$15
Paved roads and parking pads, flush toilets, showers and two dump stations. We camped in the "Ringtail" overflow camping area, which is a large, graded-dirt parking lot adjacent to a tent area and covered group ramada for tent campers. Restrooms and showers are recent new construction and are the nicest facilities we have ever used in any campground, including high-priced RV resorts. Lots of hiking and horseback riding trails from trail heads that originate within park. Separate equestrian area available for those with horses. Park entrance is directly across the street from a shopping center and Walmart superstore. However, when in the park, there is no evidence that civilization is only about a mile away. Camping fees (as of 03/09/13): "Tent" sites (RVs OK, no hookups), $15. Electric & water only, $25. Day use (only entrance), $7. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2013
$25
Very nice staff, large sites, great views! Good hiking close by. A new reserve system in place, and we had to move after 1 night, so ask when you book if you are staying longer. Will return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2013
$25
Rated 9 only because it doesn't have sewer hookups, though there are dump stations on site. This park is gorgeous! Loop B has huge sites with good separation. Loop A has decent sites as well. Ringtail overflow campground with no hookups is not worth the price. Excellent trails close to camp. Excellent restrooms/showers in Loop B. Park is full during high season; the best perimeter sites would have to be reserved well in advance. We LOVED this park and WILL return! Good 4G Verizon signal. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2013
$25
Very nice state park with good pull through sites. The restrooms were clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2013
$25
We stayed here in a 45' RV and originally didn't consider the state park as an option because they generally don't take larger RVs. Our site was plenty large and it was probably one of the easiest places to maneuver. Our Verizon Wi-Fi worked really well. Lots of trails to walk dogs. No sewer connections so we used their shower and they were very clean. Just outside of the park is a new marketplace with restaurants, WalMart and other shops. If you ride a bike, this area is one of the better areas in Tucson to ride. You can only stay 2 weeks, but it would be nice if they offered a pumping service. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2013
$25
Nice level, paved sites. Great view on nearby mountains. In loop A most sites were well spaced and had a few mesquite trees around. Loop B was laid out like a commercial campground trying to maximize their real estate. Sites in loop B are close together with little privacy. Restrooms and showers were always spotless. We had reservations and arrived after hours and were advised to just go to our site and set up. Host came by the next morning with our permit. He was friendly and we never spoke to anyone from the visitor center. No Wi-Fi. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2013
$25
I have absolutely no complaints about this park. The volunteer staff were friendly. The location is great (in Oro Valley, near all the services we could have wanted). It's great to stay in a state park that's this beautiful and well-maintained. The sites were nice and level, wide, and peaceful. The setting is gorgeous. We stayed here for two weeks, and enjoyed the trails, the small camp store, and the very nice, clean bathrooms and showers. We will definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2012
$25
Clean, well maintained park. For elec/water hookups the price was $25;dry camping was $15. Close to gas/food/shopping/theater. Lots of trails for hiking and biking. Without satellite; TV reception is iffy. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2012
$25
Everything we read about this state park is true... great location close to Tucson, wonderful mountian views, and lots of hiking trails. We will definitely return here for a longer stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2012
$25
This state park is a nice find. We enjoyed everything about this park. Lots of trails and hiking around the park. Shower facilities were very clean. Even though a shopping center with a Walmart is across the main highway we still felt like we were out in the country. We will definitely camp here again and probably this winter during our travels. We stayed 7 nights in our travel trailer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2012
$25
This park is conveniently located close to shopping but also close to a highway with some traffic noise. The views are gorgeous. The sites are roomy and well level, easy to get in and out but provide no privacy though. The picnic tables are just ugly looking like rusty iron grid. The is no wifi or laundry available. Don't park on grass or you will get a letter from the host. Be aware there are cold pockets where the temperature falls way below freezing in winter. However it is a nice place to stay if it is not full. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2012
$25
Lovely place! Sites are long enough for our 39' fifth wheel and truck end to end. Nice spaces between rigs. Great hiking trails, with lovely views of the Catalina mountains. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2012
$25
Beautiful state park. Campground is large, sites are level and long, lots of room between you and your neighbor. Restrooms/showers are very clean. Good hiking trails. Beautiful sunsets. We stayed 5 nights and will return when in the area. The only reason I did not give it a ten is because of no sewer. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2012
$25
All previous reviewers comments are accurate. This is the third time we've stayed here. It is picturesque, quiet, and a wonderful place to stay while visiting Tucson. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2012
$25
Beautiful, quiet park with the mountains in the background. Sites are spacious and have paved pads and access. We saw lots of wildlife, including coyotes and jackrabbits within the campground itself. The park has numerous trails of different lengths. No sewer on site, but there is a convenient dump station at the park gate and at the campground entrance. Easy access. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2012
$28
Wow! Beautiful! You have to see the sun setting on the mountains to believe it. Large showers & restrooms could not be any cleaner. No sewer, but there is a dump station. Why stay in the city when the Arizona state parks are so amazing? We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2012
$15
This is an excellent park near the beautiful Santa Catalina mountains. Lots of hiking trails and a few geocaches to find. Be careful when making reservations online. I wasn't and ended up drycamping for most of our days here. The website is a bit confusing... We did check in with the ranger station for cancellations and had power and water a few nights, but it was a bit of a hassle to do so. Most of the folks there were friendly and competent. The showers and restrooms are clean and well-thought out. We'll be back for sure... Remember your hiking boots and poles for a real adventure. The flowers were amazing this year. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2012
$25
Arizona state parks does it again. We were truly amazed with how great this park was. Magnificent views of the Catalina's, nicely paved, roomy sites, immaculate bathrooms and showers, and lots of space in between sites. We really enjoyed ourselves here. Water and electric hookups but no sewer. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2012
$25
Lovely state park. Wide spaces, screened from neighbors, clean restrooms, utterly spectacular views of the Catalina Mountains. Only drawbacks are lack of wifi access (we're internet junkies) and onsite sewer connections--but this is typical of state parks. Fine hiking trails and saguaro cactus forests beyond description. The virtues of the park far outweigh the negatives, and we're looking forward to another stay here. Don't miss it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2012
$25
While this campground does not have a beautiful desert vegetation between each site (like Gilbert Ray does), it has many easy pull-though sites and spectacular views of the Catalina mountains directly next to the campground. While the mountain views and hiking trails can feel like you're miles away from civilization, within a mile or two, you can drive right out the park entrance and into a Wal-Mart parking lot, as well as access to any conceivable shopping or dining option along Oracle Road all the way down into Tucson. Great OTA TV reception and Verizon coverage here too. Reservations are a must at this park in the winter as it tends to be full every night with snowbirds. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2012
$20
Pros: Amazing view of Santa Catalina Mountain range right outside your window. There are multiple warm, clean showers centrally located. It has a good price. Lots of hiking trails with Saguaro cacti, pretty desert landscape. And it's close to shopping & a mall right across the street. Cons: Shower rooms were chilly. The hiking trails were crowded, full of horses and bikers, and the hiking trails had city noise and constant bang from a nearby gun range (though the park itself was quiet). We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2012
$25
Lovely setting just north of Tucson with numerous hiking and horse trails in a desert setting. Great area for birdwatchers. Excellent facilities, although the bathrooms are unheated and can be chilly during the winter. Be aware that nighttime temperatures can be in the 20s in January, 10 or more degrees colder than Tucson as the mountain area cold settles into the park. Plenty of over-the-air TV for those who enjoy that. Shopping, restaurants are just outside the park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2012
$25
The park is another example of Arizona at its best.. Hiking, great winter weather and clean affordable camp sites. Over the air TV is good for local and network programs. New shops available across from the park entrance for dining and shopping. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2012
$25
Lovely state park with very large sites, large, new bathrooms. Water/electric only; dump station. Lots of fairly easy to hike trails. Very quiet even when at capacity. Close to shopping. We would certainly return here. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2012
$25
Another one of those exceptional state parks to rave about. The view of the Catalina mountains and the hiking contained herein are worth the price of admission. Extremely quiet and laid back. No shade, but the mesquite trees interspersed throughout the park give an illusion of privacy. The showers are Spic-n-Span clean. There is a brand new marketplace across from the entrance to the park, with restaurants, sporting goods, and a super Walmart. Tucson proper is only 14 miles. Would stay here all winter if plans would permit. Oh, and did I mention the excellent hiking? We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2012
$25
Agree with the many previous reviewers who extravagantly praised this park. Wide, deep sites, water and electric but no wi-fi or TV. The mountain views and hiking trails are superb. The park website lists "mountain biking" as one of the activities, but there are no dedicated bike trails (you share with hikers and equestrians), and the trails are for technical riders only, not recreational riders. The bathrooms were the cleanest we have ever come across. They are kept in tip top conditions throughout the day by park volunteers. The bathrooms shine to the point of putting many decent hotel bathrooms to shame. Campers catch the spirit and are diligent about cleaning up the sinks after use. A large shopping center is located directly across Oracle Highway outside the park entrance. Shopping is convenient but not so close that it intrudes on the peace and quiet. We spent five days here, and they flew by quickly. We would definitely come back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2012
$25
My husband and I spent 9 nights at the park and LOVED it. The park is extremely nice with spacious, flat sites with a million dollar view of the Catalina Mountains. The restrooms and grounds are extremely well maintained. Hiking trails are right outside the campground and grocery stores, Walmart, etc are less than a mile away. No wi-fi, but we had great cell phone reception via Verizon. It is a wonderful birding area so bring your binoculars. The night skies are wonderful, and the location is quiet. This is a great find, and we will be back. Reservations are a must if you want to be sure to get a site. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2012
$25
Beautiful park, nice and quiet. Water and electric worked fine, fairly level paved sites, close to shopping and Tucson. Excellent hiking trails. Staff were very friendly. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2012
$25
Our second visit to this park which will be an annual event for us. We enjoyed the park very much last year and are back again. 2 week limit in 30 days is the only reason we're not here for a month. Park staff was very friendly. Made reservations online for site and ranger did not even want us to get out of rig. He made us passes, handed them through the window and said have a nice day. No daily fee on top of camping fee which is very nice. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2012
$25
Again: another extremely nice State Park. If you can do without a clubhouse and a swimming-pool, then State Parks remains an excellent choice for a quiet camp site close to nature. Shopping possibilities are really close by. Only regret. Golf courses are really expensive in this area, this time a year. But it would hardly be fair to blame this on this fantastic campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2011
$22
Loved this campground. It has large sites and beautiful views. Bathroom and showers were clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2011
$25
What a great park for cycling and hiking! Nice also to have a brand-new mall outside the gate. We walked down for dinner at the Olive Garden and a movie and walked back to the park. You will never know you are near a major city but everything is very close, but yet, so far away! As with all state parks, no sewer, but that allows turnover so everybody gets a turn in this beautiful park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2011
$25
This is a nice, scenic state park. Sites and loops are paved and level. The camping areas are on a very flat area of savannah grasslands with a scattering of mostly mesquite trees. The Santa Catalina Mountains provide the background. The layout was good, giving ample space between sites. We stayed at back-in site #A40 with water and electric. This site and adjacent site A38 had the hookups and picnic area on the same side. The other sites had the picnic area on the correct side, facing the RV passenger side. Each site has a picnic table and pedestal grill. There are no fire rings. Wood fires are not allowed at this campground. Loop A, which we prefer, has a more natural look where grass is tall. In loop B the grass is mowed, and the sites are in straight rows. This gives loop B more of an RV Park feel. Though both loops have plenty of trees, loop B has a more open feel. Showers and restrooms were clean. Showers were free and hot. They are on a timer. You push a button and get a couple minutes of shower at a time. The force of the water almost hurt. You can’t change the angle of the shower head. There are plenty of hiking trails. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2011
$25
Great large sites, wonderful views of the Catalina Mountains. This state park has good electricity and we had a good Sprint cell signal and good Verizon broadband signal. The restrooms were very clean and the campground is well maintained. Only down side, the staff and volunteers aren't really friendly. At the time we stayed here, it wasn't crowded, so there was no problem getting a site. It's a good place to stay while visiting Tucson. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2011
$20
Beautiful desert and mountains. Hiking trails, birding walks led by volunteers. Near to good shopping and Tucson. Now on a reservation system. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2011
$15
The new overflow lot allows you to queue up for the next available site. If necessary you can dry camp for $15 and be in the queue for the next morning. Great improvement from the old process where you had to line up at the gate and when the available sites were gone you had to go find another RV park and return the next morning and try again. Kudos to the staff/volunteers for a great job implementing this option. We stayed a week and witnessed the dedication of the hosts to move rigs into available sites as they opened. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2011
$15
This is a nice park, not far from Tucson. There are electric and non-electric sites and they do not take reservations. We arrived a little bit late in the day, and all of the electric sites were full. We took a non-electric and the camp host said that he would put our name on a waiting list for an electric site. He knocked on the door the next morning and said there was an opening. We decided just to stay where we were since we weren't going to be there much longer it would be more of a hassle to move everything. Overall, the campground has a really nice layout and great hiking trails. The views of the mountains are awesome! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2011
$25
Very nice park. Large open spaces with nice atmosphere. Shopping nearby. If you are visiting Tucson, it is out of the way and quiet, but a long trip to the heart of Tucson with a lot of traffic on the way, but otherwise this makes it nice in that you are in a secluded and quiet area away from the hustle and bustle. We were there when they had unusually cold weather in the single digits. It set a record and there was a lot of freezing so we really did not get to hike a lot of the park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2011
$25
Fantastic Park! Cleanest bathrooms and showers we've ever seen. Great hiking and birding and wildlife programs. Quiet, plenty of space for large rigs. No reservations but they do have an overflow area (no hookups) that they stage RVs waiting for openings in the campground. We look forward to staying here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2010
$25
Nice park -- dramatic Santa Catalina Mountains, quiet grounds, secluded, yet Wal-Mart Super center 1 mile away -- but several things to know and consider. No sewer hookups, and main dump station is only unlocked a few hours a day. Another dump seems to be always open but awkward to access. Minimal shade sites because trees are spindly and sparse. Over-the-air TV reception is limited to one station in English, local CBS. Park trails allow dog-on-leash (compared with California State Parks which mostly ban dogs). Signs around the park warn of RAIN: Campground access is via a road through a wash (riverbed) that, when it rains, can quickly fill with water and mud FOR SEVERAL DAYS. When that happens, there is NO access, not by RV, car, or foot. The campground doesn't flood, but everyone is stuck in (or out) because the road closes. The park warns that this happens several times a year. There will be no notice from camp management, so watch for rain, especially in the adjacent mountains. The park tells campers to have several days of food and supplies if trapped in camp, which also means be prepared to live somewhere else if already out of camp when the rain hits. During our 10-day stay, there was an overnight rain; it didn't seem like much, but two rangers spent the next day shoveling mud off the road through the wash (which didn't actually close that we know of). Scary, especially when we leave our dog in the coach while we venture out in the toad for a few hours. It's a serious situation: the park office has photos of Jeeps and RVs stuck in the wash, trapped or destroyed. Campground is several miles north of Tucson via slow SR-77/Oracle Rd, and several miles east of I-10 via slower 2-lane Tangerine Rd, so not ideal for quick stop. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2010
$25
Beautiful desert setting with the Catalina Mountains in the near background. This is our 14th park this trip and it is the best by far. The only 10/10 rating so far. The setting is desert but you are near shopping and great restaurants. The park must be new. The bath/showers were in excellent condition and very modern. The sites are extremely large and offset. Good DTV and Version signals. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2010
$25
This is an awesome state park! I am so glad that we found this place! It IS unbelievable that it is only minutes away from Tucson. And yes, it was great to have an In-And-Out so near by, and a Wal-Mart too. Who could ask for more? I agree that we would have given this a 10 if they had sewers, but the views were spectacular and the hikes were great! The bathrooms and showers were the best I've ever been in, very immaculate! This is a gem and we would camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2010
$25
This is just a wonderful state park. We stayed here 2 years ago and this time around it was as good as we remembered. There are large sites, outstanding views of the Catalina Mountains, interesting hikes out of the park, clean grounds and shower rooms, efficient staff. There is easy access to Oro Valley and Tucson, etc. It's a good place. One of our favorites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2010
$25
Another perfect stay at a great campground. I agree with the previous reviews that it would be a 10 if there was sewer, makes longer stays a pain to have to dump all the time. I would give the campground a 9.5 now since there is an In-And-Out Burger across from the main entrance!!! We will be back in the spring. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2010
$25
Wonderful park with large, well spaced sites, right in the foothills of mountains and yet only minutes from restaurants and shopping. Interesting, well marked trails for hiking. Would be a definite 10 if there were sewer hookups. We will definitely return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2010
$25
This is a wonderful place to stay. It's hard to believe you're only minutes away from the city. Very peaceful place. Spotless bathrooms and showers. Will definitely return. PS. Also a great place if you are into stargazing! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2010
$22
Let me begin by saying we parked in the Wal-Mart parking area and took our tow vehicle to look at the other parks in the area. We checked all of the rates, the amenities and decided to stay here. This place is wonderful! We paid $22.00 and was treated like royalty in every way. The site was perfect, had excellent power and the water was very fresh. Why spend $60+ per night when you can get the same things for $22? We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2010
$25
This park was well laid out because the sites are staggered, so your neighbor isn't parked right on top of you. Spotless bath/shower rooms are conveniently located. Paved park areas with natural landscaping, no sewer hookup but a dumping area is near by. Take a quarter with you to the restroom because there are high powered telescopes for viewing of the mountains. Quiet and peaceful, but near shopping area and restaurants. We will be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2010
$25
You'd never believe that right across the street from this park's entrance you'll find a Wal-Mart! Sites are nicely spaced and all have trees. Park is quiet and very scenic. Most of the pull throughs will easily handle 53'. Restrooms/showers are huge and spotless. Most people would be lucky to have showers like this in their home! Staff is knowledgeable and friendly, never overbearing. Easy hiking trails available in the park. Will stay there next trip to Tucson. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2010
$25
This is by far one of the best campgrounds around. The views are spectacular and the campground is large and very clean. The bathrooms are a work of art!! At least on the 'B' loop campground. Not sure about the ones in the 'A' loop. We will definitely be back as soon as we can. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2010
$25
This is a very nice state park with scenic views through out. It is handy to shopping and restaurants. There is good hiking here, and Saguaro NP is close by. The staff was friendly and helpful and the park was easy to get to. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2010
$25
The views are fabulous! The hiking is limitless, nice and peaceful. Wi-Fi card & cell works great. The only issue is that volunteers run the check-in and it was problematic getting back into the park each time. I would live there full time if I could. Super Wal-Mart just down the road, plenty of shopping. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2010
$25
This is a beautiful park and I will definitely come back. There are gorgeous hikes to do within the park, the park is quiet and the sites are large. The only reason this isn't a 10 is because there is no sewer hook up and the grounds aren't real well kept up, meaning there are a number of gopher holes and tall grass. I would recommend this park for its beauty. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2010
$15
I can't really add much to what others have already said. This is a great park close to all the urban attractions of Tucson, but isolated enough to feel like you're out in the wilderness. Plenty of trails to hike and bike or ride a horse. Beautiful scenery. The park advises that the entry road can become impassable due to flash flooding during heavy rainstorms. This time it rained heavily all during one night and the next day a raging muddy stream was pouring over the road making entry into or exit out of the park impossible. If heavy rains are predicted, you might want to consider leaving early or be able to be flexible! We weren't able to do some of the things we wanted to do in town for a day while crews cleared the road. The fee I give here is for a dry camp site. We'd definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2010
$25
We really enjoy this campground. Quiet is important to us and this place is pretty quiet at night. The hiking and scenery is great. Shopping is available right across the street and yet you feel you are out in the middle of no-where! The coyotes howl at night and the stars are beautiful. It is hard to get in during the month of February, probably because of the gem show. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2010
$25
In my opinion this is the best of the Arizona State Park system. Spacious sites separated by grass, rocks and mesquite trees makes it uniques for this area. So many Arizona parks are mostly cactus which, while pretty, are not very much fun when humans or pets brush against them. Located off highway 77 in Catalina, north of Tucson: this park has many different types of trails, good bird life, backs up against the mountains and is really beautiful. Campfires are not allowed here. The toilets/showers were spotless. This park really needs an overflow area. If the park is full, you will be turned away. Unlike other public parks whereby they will let you in at a reduced rate to await a site opening up, Catalina SP leaves the money on the table by sending campers down the road to some other place. There is so much space in the park, it is hard to understand why a parking lot can't be cleared to accommodate folks at $18 a night like others do. Oh well. Guess Arizona has lots of money. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2010
$25
We stayed here for almost 2 weeks; 2 weeks is the maximum camping stay allowed. The are only 2 downsides to this park. 1. There aren't any sewer hookups available, (however there are two dump stations). 2. Only CBS is available via a TV antenna. The bathrooms are really old, and the showers were clean, but a bit scary. There are several trails in the park which are easily accessible for walking or biking. There is plenty of wildlife including many different species of birds. The park is very quiet and private. There is a big shopping center with a Super Walmart and other stores just across the street from the entrance to the park. Very convenient! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2010
$25
This was a beautiful and well maintained campground. You could pick any site you wish and even move at any time if you feel like it. They don't assign you a specific site. The park is right at the base of a mountain and the views are spectacular (reminded us of Zion in UT). The sunsets are beautiful. This park is very close to stores and movie theater but you would never know it when you are at your site. I purchased a bicycle and was able to ride it from the store to the site with no problem. It was that close. The staff wasn't the warmest but they were quite informative. The showers and bathrooms were immaculate (no quarters needed for showers). This is a great location if you are spending time in Tucson. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2010
$25
The other reports are accurate with respect to the facilities. We have had a group rally here for the past 3 years and expect to return. I would give this park a 10 if it had sewer hookups, but for a stay of up to a week, it's an excellent choice. We'll stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2010
$25
This is one of our favorite campgrounds. Great space, great views. Very quiet, yet close to shopping and restaurants. Campground B hosts are top notch and really nice people. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2009
$20
This a great place to stay. The sites are huge by any standard. There are picnic table and BBQs at each site. There are bird everywhere. We can't wait to come back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2009
$20
You won't find a nicer state campground anywhere. I'll ditto the other reviewers regarding spaciousness. The only drawback is no sewer but if there was you would probably never have space available. There are nice accessible dump sites if needed and the 50 amp electrical is great. There are two separate campgrounds, Section A & Section B. "A" has a combination of electric and non-electric sites, whereas "B" has all electric sites. Lots of areas for hiking and bike riding just watch out for those slithery critters who also inhabit the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2009
$15
An excellent recreational vehicle base camp during the off season with a great rate. The State Park has a warning to campers about being trapped in the campground due to flash flooding, which may disrupt the entrance road. We did not experience any thunderstorms during our visit. The back-in sites offer more privacy and shade from mesquite trees. Various birds can be easily viewed from the campsites. Sites are leveled with 50 amp service. There is plenty of space between sites with a nearby excellent restroom provided with hot showers. We will likely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2009
$20
Beautiful desert-mountain campground. There are two areas, A and B. Campground B is newer, has excellent restroom and shower facilities, but a bit less shade than A. Campground A is older, generally has smaller sites, and the restroom and shower are on the small side. Showers are the type that have a timer button outside the shower, so it goes off after a couple of minutes. Also, the shower head is fixed, as are the amount and temperature of the water. The men's showers were needlepoint sharp sprays with very high pressure, to me. By contrast, Campground B was very modern, adjustable, and comfortable. Lots of room for handicap access in B. We had no problem getting a 42' motor home into sites in B, and it wasn't very difficult in A. I believe there's a 14-day limit when they're busy. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$20
This is a beautiful campground with the mountain views right outside your rig. The main drawback we found was having to fight the Tucson traffic to go anywhere. Most of the sights we wanted to see were either south or east of Catalina and you have to go through Tucson to get there. This was our first trip to the area and even though we liked the campground we would look for one on the south side of town on our next visit. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$20
Camping with a spectacular view of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Typical first come first serve state park. Lots of trails for riding bicycles or hiking. Bath/shower houses were very modern with tile walls and pine beam ceilings, very clean. Each campground area has a park host. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2009
$20
Nice state park with well spaced campsites. This is a good park to stay for a few days if you are in need of an urban location. There is every type of shopping one might need within a few miles of the park. It is strictly first come first serve and weekends are busy with local family campers. Early weekday arrivals are more likely to get a campsite. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2009
$20
We love this park; it is one of the finest we stay at. The only problem I can see with it at all is the dump station in the B loop is a real bottle neck which can only handle one rig at a time. If they would only open the dump site close to the exit of the park, I would be extremely happy. They have this dump which can handle two rigs at a time locked up tight. Everything else at the park is superbe, the hosts, the showers, the camp sites, everything. We will come back here again and again! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2009
$20
A favorite; the other reviews are right on. Big & beautiful! Serious hiking trails at the foot of the Catalina mountains. Bathrooms called the 'Taj Mahal' with good reason! Excellent. Large sites, lots of wildlife. A great oasis in the middle of the rapidly growing Oro Valley area. Very friendly (and fun) camp helpers. Gorgeous dry camping area also; we spent a few days there waiting for electric site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2009
$20
Nice park with good spacing between campsites. Good mountains views. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2009
$20
Hurray for Catalina State Park. We prefer State and National Parks over private RV parks and this is one of the best. Sites are large and the view of the mountains (especially from loop A) are just great. The park employees and volunteers were are polite. The bathrooms and showers were quite clean and had warm enough water. We visited in February and will return again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2009
$20
Very well run park. Very popular in Jan-Mar so get here early in the AM. Sites are assigned as they become available.Almost all of the sites are nice and big rig friendly with lots of room.No ground fires but there is a bbq grill. I've been travelling for 6 weeks on this trip, have stayed in 8 campgrounds and this is definitely one of the best. Good trails and bir watching. The views of the Catalina Mtns at sunset are great. Shopping of all types is available within a few miles, including a nice library facility. Ask at the check-in kiosk for info. Am exending my stay here tonight just to enjoy this nice place and all the things that there are to do in Tucson. Defiitely will stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2009
$20
Peaceful state park in Tucson with many hiking and biking areas close by. It is close to shopping too, right outside the park entrance. Park hosts were very friendly and met many other families here. Sites provide a large area of grass and picnic table and showers were clean with 3 stalls each. There is also a non-electric campground as part of the park too. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2009
$20
Excellent for an active family. We stayed in B loop in a great site for one week. Plenty of space between RVs. Asphalt site with grass/dirt surrounding the sites. Great hiking trails nearby. Good mountain biking also. Shower/bath facility in B loop is clean, new and well maintained. Beautiful views from all sites of Santa Catalina Mountains. Shorts and t-shirt during the sunny days but quite cold once the sun went down. Our water line froze on two nights. Wal-Mart and Olive Garden just outside the park boundary, but you won't feel the city once you are in the park, just the mountains and the Sonaran desert. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2009
$20
We camp here frequently. The sites are large and well spaced. Many sites have beautiful views of the mountains. The hiking trails into the Catalina Mountains range from short and easy to long and fairly strenuous. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2008
$20
This is a beautiful state park. I really love the mountains out the windows. There are lots of trails for hiking, the facilities are very clean compared to many state parks we have stayed in. Best of all as you leave the park and drive across the highway you are in the Super Wal-Mart parking lot. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2008
$20
A nice state park. Being in the desert, there are a number of prickly plants growing. I gave it an 8 due to the hookups being on the same side as the picnic table and charcoal grill. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
August 2008
$18
Only half the park was open and it was extremely HOT, over 100! Park overun with weeds and not very well maintained. Restrooms were clean and neat. Not much going on during the summer months when the temp is over 100. Will come back in the fall or winter time, might be better then. Lots of shopping around the area and all is new. New large Wal-Mart coming soon. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2008
$15
What a great place to spend a couple of weeks. I ditto what the other camper said in May 2008 about the park. There are two campgrounds A & B. "A" seems to be a little smaller with non-electricity sites and "B" has larger sites and all have 50 amp electric and water. Dump stations are convenient and overall the park is kept up very nicely. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2008
$20
We loved this place! Don't be concerned about its proximity to Tucson, you definitely feel like you are in the wilderness/desert here. The view of the Catalina Mountains from most sites is outstanding. There are great walking trails, some very informative for people not from the Southwest. The sites are large and most in the A Loop are relatively private thanks to the Mesquite Trees (remember this is the desert). The park itself is spotless, as are the bathrooms. This is a good place to stay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2008
$20
This is a beautiful park. Sites are large, easy to get in and out. Bathhouses are kept spotless. Convenient to shopping with any kind of services one might need within a mile and a half, yet you feel as though you are a million miles from civilization. Park has wonderful hiking and biking trails. We felt very fortunate to get into this park during Spring Break. Apparently, it stays very busy, with good reason. Any time we happen to be in the Tucson area, we will definitely come back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2008
$20
This is a beautiful campsite. The sites are large with a lot of space between sites. Very clean. There are so many different things to do and see in the area. Will come here often! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2008
$20
Outstanding location near town, and great hiking and biking! Modern bath house this all new stuff and spotlessly clean! The are no reservations allowed at this very popular campground so get in early and avoid school holidays. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2008
$15
Our third stay at this park and I like it better each time! This time we camped in a non-hookup site which I actually preferred. It was a pull through, easy to get in to, spacious with some privacy from neighbors and had a great view of the Catalina Mountains. The park is convenient to most Tucson attractions and has lots of trails of its own to explore. Would have stayed longer if time had allowed. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2008
$20
Excellent state park. Sites are well spaced allowing lots of distance between campers. Large pull throughs sites and park easy to navigate. Definitely Big Rig friendly. Beautiful views of the Catalina mountains. Restrooms very nice and clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2008
$20
Very nice State Park. The bathrooms were heated and very clean. It gets a 9 for a campground as a State Park but keep in mind it doesn't have sewer hookups or laundry facilities. The site are level for the most part and access is very easy. There are plenty of non-hookup sites you can dry camp in while waiting for a hook up site to open. During the rainy season, the road into the campground can wash out, trapping those inside or keeping those outside, out. We had to wait for 3 days to get into the park. The views are beautiful, there are several geocaches in the park and the walks are great. Local history and ruins were interesting. It is about 20 minutes from Tucson via surface streets. Go to the Botanical gardens when you're in town. The food at the cafe there was delicious and the botanical knowledge you'll gain is worth it. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2008
$16
Very nice campground and lots to see around Tucson. Nice clean restrooms and very friendly staff. Nice spacing between spots and pretty level. Will stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2008
$20
Very nice campground and friendly staff. Just wish we could have had a campfire, but it was still very nice. What a setting for a campground. We will be coming back. Also lots to see in the Tucson area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2008
$19
Since most AZ state parks don't use a reservation system, we were a little worried about getting a spot in this popular park. But, since we visited a couple weeks before the Gem Show in Tucson, we had no problem getting a campsite. We hear that it's difficult to get a spot during Gem Show time. The sites are spacious and the entire park is great. The bathrooms are very clean and the staff friendly and helpful. There is plenty of shopping close to the park, yet you don't feel at all like you're near an urban area once inside the park. As we brought an elderly dog with us, we didn't hike the plentiful trails, but we plan to next time. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2008
$20
Just north of Oro Valley on Oracle, this park is amongst the best in which we have stayed. The CG is quiet, with large, paved, and separated sites, each with a picnic table. Restroom facilities are spotless with good hot water showers. The park has a good dump station and the batwing gets Tucson channels. Verizon phone signal was two or three bars. The Oro Valley public library is close by for internet access. Rancher's Supply is just north in Catalina for a propane fill. We would stay here again for sure! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2007
$20
Very nice state park. The sites are very spacious and it's a good thing, because there are few trees in this desert setting to provide privacy. The showers are clean and have plenty of hot water. The hiking here is excellent, with trails for every ability. We hiked everything from the Birding Trail to the Romero Pools Trail and loved it all. Would definitely return here, but only in the cooler months. It was plenty warm even in November. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2007
$20
Excellent location just on the edge of Tucson. Sites are spread out with great views of the mountains at most. Loop A seems to have the better views/spread out sites, but only half of loop A has hook-ups. Loved the hikes we took right from the campsite. The Romero Pools hike is wonderful, but not easy (but we saw several seniors on the hike, so!) Very friendly people camped here, mostly families so it was quiet at night. I'm interested in returning in early spring to see the flowers, it was pretty dry in November (but weather was lovely). Have fun! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$20
We had intended to stay only two or three days but this is such a nice park and only a few miles from Tucson that we decided to stay for 2 weeks. This was one of the nicest state parks we have stayed in anywhere and was a reasonable price at $20 a night. No sewer but water and strong 50 amp elect. I watered a nearby Mesquite tree with gray water at night (don't tell anyone)so we didn’t have to dump frequently. The sites were paved and long with lots of space between. Some bare spots and dirt but lots of native plants and wildlife. We put out a bird feeder and went through about 8 pounds of seed in a week. We often heard owls and coyotes ant night. I will definitely return here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$20
Exceptional campground, well-maintained and secured. The views are spectacular. This one will be a 'for-sure' on my future trips to Tucson. While you're in the campground, it's peaceful and quiet. If you didn't know differently, you would never know that upon exiting the campground, you'll have access to all of the grocery and drug stores and strip malls you'll need for additional supplies. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2007
$20
We have stayed here many times. Great base for visiting Tucson. Beautiful hikes right from the park. Yes the hike to Romero Pools is strenuous but we seniors have made it several times. There is also a "loop" hike that is shorter and much less strenuous. The new section has 70 plus long pull though sites. Seem secluded, but you are only five minutes from shopping and restaurants. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2007
$15
Outstanding State park. Level, paved, spacious and private sites, many with electric and water. Lots of trees and other attractive natural plants. Gorgeous view of the nearby mountains. Lots of hiking trails available, although it was so hot during our brief stay that we were unable to take advantage of them. This is a very well-maintained park. Nicest bathrooms and showers we have seen in a State park. We would love to return during the cooler months. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$22
Recently expanded, this is a very nice State Park campground. Many sites have water and electric, and a dump station is available. Large sites with lots of space between them. There are a number of hiking trails throughout the park and adjacent National Forest. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2007
$15
Great place to stay while visiting Tucson. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$20
Great State Park. We stayed in loop B. The bathrooms were the nicest I've ever seen in a state park. The camp sites are very wide with a lot of space between sites. If you position your rig right you get great views. The parking area for your site was paved. Hiking was available right from the campground. Some people, however, were over-staying the 14 day limit, which wasn't being enforced. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2007
$20
Very wide sites in a very quiet area. Wonderful horse and hiking trails. Playground equipment. Beautiful view of the mountains. Wonderful wildlife for viewing. Sites include a grill and a picnic table. Interior roads are paved as well as the sites. No reservations accepted. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2007
$20
If you like the desert, it doesn't get any better than Catalina. Popular, (with good reason) we lucked in to a hookup site and stayed the entire 2 weeks allowed. The non-electric side is a little more private (wooded?) and there were a LOT of rigs waiting there for a hookup site. Great hiking, stunning views, very friendly staff. Horseback riding was big. Bathrooms were amazing, referred as the 'Taj Mahals'. It was a few miles south (downhill) of the park to excellent shopping, a couple miles north (uphill) to a laundromat. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2007
$20
Very nice park. Clean and orderly. Very quiet. Dogs allowed but not a problem with a lot of space between sites and campers here seem to control them well. Great views and hiking. Park was full by early afternoon on a Monday in Feb. Lots of birds. Loved the Arizona Northern Cardinals all around. Would certainly return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2007
$20
This is a large state park right on the outskirts of Tucson - and I mean right on the outskirts. Drive just a mile from the park and you are in the land of strip malls and housing developments. I hope the state has this land locked up tight because it is being surrounded by development. It makes for a rather unsettling approach to the park, but once you are there that is all forgotten and you can pretend you are really out in the wilderness - at least a little. There is a lot to do at this park -hiking, bicycling and birding or just relaxing. The staff at the Visitors Center can provide you with a good handout that describes all the trails. The campground itself is laid out pretty nicely with fairly good privacy between the sites. A previous review mentioned the system used in the Arizona state parks and I agree that it works well. You pay as you come in and they give you a tag to hang on your rig and/or your car and then you just go and pick out the site you like. It's first-come, first-served, but we had no trouble getting a spot mid-week. There are no sewer hook-ups, but there is a dump station. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2007
$20
This is a very nice state park with wonderful views and trails. I would have rated it higher if it weren't for the fact that an electrical transformer box, within the campground loop, buzzed so loudly at night that it was uncomfortable to sit outside. I mentioned this to the ranger, but she wasn't much interested as no one else had complained. Otherwise this is a great place to camp. It is close to good shopping and restaurants, although it's in a country setting. We put out bird feeders and got much activity in numbers and variety. TV reception is good with an antennae. What I appreciated most was that the staff took our $20 and turned us loose into the campground; we were able to pick which ever available site we wanted without having to report back, etc. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2006
$20
If you are looking for the usual resort type facilities then this is not for you. However if you like peace and quiet in a beautiful setting with lots of space between sites then you are close to perfection here. Great campground, hiking, biking, relaxing with wonderful mountain views. It doesn't get much better! Huge sites, paved pads are pull through or back-in, 50 amp service and water. No sewer but dump site was convenient and clean. Only slight down side, as a desert environment it can be a little dusty. We stayed 5 nights over Christmas in a 45ft motor home. Kudos to the State of Arizona for a great park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2006
$20
This is a State administered park just outside of Tucson proper and actually right inside a suburban area north of the busy city. Long graceful entrance taking you far away from the traffic and bustle. Big immaculate campground areas with huge sites and located beneath the wonderful vistas of the Catalina Mountains. There are separate areas for equestrian users, trails for mountain bikers and trails for hikers with a mix of easy to strenuous. If you like hiking or biking, this is a great place to be. Not too far away is the Biosphere 2 which makes for a good day trip. A little pricey for a state park but this one is almost as nice as the Oregon State parks which can't be beat. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2006
$20
Excellent campground, especially for the price. Tenters can get a non-elect. site for $18. They just built a new campground and it still fills up, even during the week, especially in February. Quiet and sites are well spread out. My neighbor was easily 75' away. Excellent mountainbiking and hiking trails from the campground. Even an equestrian center with barn and RV parking for the horse people. Nice location, just 8 miles north of Tucson and by far the most reasonable, quietest, and nicest campground for the money. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2005
$20
Great place to hike, bike ride and just relax and set up the hammock and read. We loved it and will be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Camp Information
Sites
154
Date of Stay
April 2014
Latest Rate
$25
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
4 3 5 1 5 10 4 2 3 4
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
April 2014
$25
It was a HOT day in April and the pool was not "balanced" and ready to open yet. Bathrooms and laundry were just OK. No atmosphere to speak of. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
March 2013
$34
Location is beautiful, but the park itself is in desperate need of some maintenance! Our camp site was covered in garbage and old dirty carpet. We lost water twice in our 7 day stay - thankfully we had water in reserve. If you travel with dogs be aware of the extra charges! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
July 2012
$28
The best thing about the park is that it is about 2 blocks off I-10, therefore little or no road noise. The park is old and poorly maintained. The hookups worked but the park had some malfunctioning CATV channels, unavailable. The Wi-Fi was not working. Showers and bathroom were somewhat clean but very old and somewhat dingy. The person who signed us in was abrupt and not that helpful, no eye contact. The essentials were there but the feel of the place was one of lacking updating. We would not stay here again unless it was the only place available in Tucson area. It felt like very low cost housing without maintenance. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
March 2010
$28
When we pulled into our site we noticed some real old trailers parked around us. After a few hours some weird guy comes out swearing and yelling at all the other campers. About 3 hours later our tied-up dog, was attacked by another camper's dog, looks like a little girl let her dog loose. After that, I packed up and left. My wife did not feel safe at this park. Pass this one by! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
February 2008
$31
If you're looking for amenities, this isn't it. Only w/e sites were available when we called, but that was OK for us. These sites are in 'overflow', which doubles as the dog walk area. This is OK except for a couple humans that didn't pick up after their pets. FHU sites looked pretty packed in, with barely room for slide-outs. Noise from trains and I-8 is not notable. Wi-fi is available, but my Verizon aircard had better speed and signal. No stores or restaurants nearby, but within fifteen minutes driving. A bit pricey for what you get, we won't stay again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2007
$25
Nice quiet clean park, with pool, family friendly, pet friendly, convienantly located off of I-10. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
March 2007
$31
We decided to save some money and stay at this campground because the others in Tucson seemed expensive. That was a mistake. Crazy Horse has narrow sites that are crammed together so closely that you can't open your awning. The pull troughs are short, so we had trouble parking our towed car out of the way. It is close to the interstate and an Air Force base, so it is noisy. If we return to Tucson, we will spend the money and stay at a nicer park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
January 2007
$30
Wifi doesn't work at all. Campground management totally indifferent. Their attitude is that it works sometimes and besides, it doesn't cost anything. Heated pool "heated" to 70 degrees when it is open at all. Pool usually not open. Rec Hall is locked except when some activity is going on. OK for overnight stay, but not much more. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
October 2006
$32
WiFi did not work most of the time. They said they were going to fix it, but that did not happen. The owners were not too pleasant to deal with. Seems to me that they could care less about the campers staying there. The sites were real close together. The sites were hard to get in if you had a big rig. We couldn't use our awnings. Lots of noise from the air base close by. If you had trouble with your rig and was late checking out they would charge you extra. The roads were in bad shape. Only plus was it is close to the interstate and shopping in town. The pool was closed most of the time. The clubhouse was locked most of the time. We will not stay there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
December 2005
$25
While Tucson is dusty, it seems that Crazy Horse has more than its fair share of dust. Roads are not paved and there is very little rock on the sites. Management seems to be indifferent to their guests. Sites are small, when my next door neighbor pulled in there was no room to put out an awning. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
2004
$22
This park worked for us as a base for seeing the area--conveniently located, close to Saguaro NP and quiet at night--but we didn't hang around much. Those traveling with pets are parked in a separate area, where NO ONE seemed inclined to clean up after their animal. I've never seen so much dog cr*p in one place in my life. I usually clean up behind the lazy ones, but it would have been a full-time job. Honestly, it was that bad. And watch out for the fuzzy chollas when walking the dogs; even when being very careful, at least one of ours picked up a hard-to-remove prickler every walk we took. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Camp Information
Sites
20
Date of Stay
March 2010
Latest Rate
$20
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
7 6
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2010
$20
This is an older trailer park with the empty spaces rented to RV's. No amenities at all. Pads are gravel with full hook-ups and concrete patio slabs. Some spots are partially shaded. Some are difficult to get into. Location is excellent: right in the middle of town. Price is the weekly rate. We stayed 2-1/2 weeks. Be advised that the park is sold and will be closing approximately 3/31/2011. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
December 2007
$13
This is trailer park with RV Spaces. Located at Grant & Swan it is conveniently located in the middle of town. Has a pool and no organized activities, which we appreciate. Rate is $399 a month and includes Electric. It ain't the Ritz, but it works. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Camp Information
Sites
421
Date of Stay
February 2011
Latest Rate
$34
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
1 1 1 10 9
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
February 2011
$34
Because the park recently discovered a felon in the park, they now require mobile home buyers and RVers staying a month at the monthly rate to pay $60/couple, in cash, and complete a four page financial application. Some of the information required is your social security number, photo copy of drivers license, mortgage history, employment history including current source and amount of income, bank and credit card account numbers, plus information on ALL vehicles, boats, etc you own. It goes on. Management could not assure that this information would be protected. Interestingly, I was told I could stay as long as I wish at the daily rate and not complete the application. That makes the felon argument sound a little absurd. I would never stay here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
January 2011
$34
We camped here for 2 years and loved everything about the park. However when we left in March 2011 we were handed a 4 page RV application and told we must complete it and give the $60 cash for a background check. The application asked for all personal info like SSN, Bank info, Credit card info etc. I called the Manager and she basically told me that it was private property and they could do anything they wanted to protect their permanent occupants. We paid all our bills on time and never created any fuss. We will NOT give this info to anyone and will no longer stay in this park. Daily fee is $34 or $1000/mo. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
January 2011
$20
I called to make reservations and was told there was a $30/per person credit application charge for anyone staying one month or longer because they had an felon in the park. Not only do I resent the $60 for the credit checks, but every credit check is a negative reflection on my credit report, and I have excellent credit. This is a warning to anyone who is considering staying at this park for one month or more. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2010
$33
The park is primarily a mobile home park, but RVs are welcome and are treated like long lost friends. There is a guarded security entrance, a guide to the parking site, and lovely shade trees all around. The park is exceptionally well maintained and very clean. The standards are very high for the mobile home sites, and there is evidence of pride of ownership everywhere. The park is set back from Ajo Way, and we heard no traffic noise at our site (350). In the distance we heard a faint train whistle, and overhead there were some commercial and military planes but not excessive. We plan to return to this park in the future. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2005
$28
This is a 55+ mobile home park but allow RVers under 55 to utilize sites that do not yet have mobile homes on them. They have a full activity schedule, clubhouse, library, pool, hot tub, and shuffle board and RVers are welcome to use everything. This is a very pleasant community and the grounds are very well maintained. We stayed for 5 weeks. This had one of the least expensive monthly rates in Tucson. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Camp Information
Sites
240
Date of Stay
April 2014
Latest Rate
$28
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
9 10 9 10 8 10 10 9 10 6
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2014
$28
They put the FUN in funky! From the first moments of check in, our stay here was wonderful, I'm not sure what I can add. The reviews are spot on about being unique, not a cookie cutter park for sure. If I were to spend months in Tucson, this would be the place. Soooo quiet at night. I'm so tired of trains in that area. We were there in April so wifi was fine. We would come back and stay longer. People there very friendly and not clique-y. I wish they had activities through May when we like to travel. Guess they are getting a nine from me ( hubbie gave them a solid 10) because sites are gravel, the soap was working in the bathroom, and not a hand held shower, but loved the cubbies in the shower. Many high end places lack shower shelving for shampoo, soap, etc. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2014
$16
Always a sad day when we leave Desert Trails. We have more friend here than we do in the sticks & bricks up North. This was our fifth winter (rate shown is monthly) and we have our regular site reserved for next year. Three best things about this park are friendly residents, lots of activities and entertainment, and easy access to miles of hiking trails. The park is a bit funky since it was built around an old water park. There were no long rows of RVs side by side and nice views out our back window. One of the quietest parks we have ever stayed in. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2014
$19
Internal roads are paved, sites are gravel and level, most are not spacious, some can be a challenge to get into, facilities worked well, electricity is included in the monthly rate, site was satellite friendly. Staff and residents were very friendly, park WiFi does not work well, T-Mobile cell service was good. The park was quiet. There are a large number of planned activities. Rate is based on the monthly rate for 50 amp. The trails behind the park are fantastic. We originally planned to stay a month and stayed 2. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2014
$18
This park is a little unusual which we found quirky and fun. Management is great and do a good job. There are so many interesting things to do you don't even have to go out and do the tourist thing--you can just stay there and relax and enjoy. Enjoyed the freebies Pericles throws in like free wine during Karaoke!!. We are coming back next year and stay longer. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2014
$19
This is a 40+ park. Rate paid is based on a one month stay. This is a quirky, rustic park. Wide variety of sites: some are tight and gravelly, some are large with beautiful desert landscaping, some are very public, some are fairly private. Lots of amenities including WiFi (slow), pool and hot tub, library, 3 laundry rooms, pool tables (4), scheduled activities including hiking, biking, crafts, and live music. Very friendly park. Folks like staying here and return year after year. Lots of birds. We got a slow but usable signal on Verizon with our Wilson Sleek 4GV booster. During the last week of our stay the noise from the nearby shooting range was almost constant. The very best thing about this park is the many miles of trails right behind the park. It is a bit of a drive to town for shopping, but the trail access and friendliness of the park makes it worth it! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2014
$32
This is our winter destination, it really is an excellent, full-service, pet friendly park. Very friendly helpful staff. Lots of activities such as hiking, biking, dancing, crafts, several different hobby groups, jam sessions, on-site food trucks twice weekly, frequent professional entertainment. All the amenities of a large city are easily accessible. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2014
$28
We came into Desert Trails RV Park for 3 nights and the next day changed to 1 week. We ended up staying 3 weeks and would have stayed longer except our spot was spoken for. There are lots of activities in the park and the entertainment brought in is very good. A meeting is held every Monday morning and the room is packed. A show of hands determines whether food truck or entertainers return as well as other decision making events. The park is itself as casual as the customers who love it here. Everyone is very friendly. The RV park is convenient to shopping, propane, Post Office, Casinos and Golf. Right out back and easily accessible from the park are trails and bike paths. Old Tucson and the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum are just "down the road". We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2014
$17
We stayed here for 5 weeks so the rate is monthly. They request that electric heaters not be used so we had an additional $60 in propane cost. Otherwise, the monthly rate includes tax and electric so its very reasonable. This an active RV park where there are a lot of activities sponsored by the park as well as by some of the guests. One of the advantages of this park is the proximity to hiking and biking trails right next door. No traffic noise and quiet nights were great positives. Its possible to have a site that is quite small or one that has vegetation and lots of room. This is not a "cookie-cutter" park. Unfortunately, our site was one of the smaller ones, but I'm not complaining because this park is a "hoot". There is always something to get involved in. Some of the facilities are well-used but not really a concern because the emphasis is on having a good time not trying to be impressed. I would describe this park to be like an old sweatshirt - a little worn but very comfortable. It's kind of like a summer camp for adults. We had a great time and will be back next year. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2014
$14
We found this park very welcoming and a great place to have fun. There are many snow birds here, and we found them both friendly and helpful. It is an easy few steps to the desert to enjoy the numerous birds and cacti. There is really great entertainment here as well as game nights etc. I would highly recommend for both long and short stays. This place will grow on you. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
December 2013
$21
Friendly park. Lots of activities. Wi-Fi sketchy however can plug in at several locations around the park. The hiking is good around the area. Biking not very good. Some spots a bit tight to park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2013
$17
Spending the winter here. The Office staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They will bend over backward to take care of you. The other RVers here are friendly and pleasant. It is an older park but kept up nicely! It used to be a water park. No tight rows of side by side RVs here! They allowed the desert to influence the shape of the roads and dividers, but some sites are close to your neighbor – just something to check on when locating a site. Nice views of the area mountains and the Sonoran Desert in all directions with walking/biking trails at the North end of the park. The owner is actively involved in the day to day happenings of the park. At the Monday morning meetings, he explains all the places-to-go and activities in the park and nearby Tucson. Park activities include sewing, Boccie ball, quilting, pot luck dinners, desert hiking, badminton, crafts, pool hall (4 nice tables), mountain biking, shooting club, Geo-caching, Blongo ball, camera club, aerobics, creative writing, horseshoes, Spanish class, line dancing, jam sessions, food trucks, card playing, bingo, scrabble, a nice library, TV room & others. The park provides professional musicians a few times a week at the recreation hall at a minimal price or donation. Free ice! We had fair-to-bad Wi-Fi and our Verizon Jetpack was not that great at our location but there are a few free DSL data ports in the pool hall and oasis buildings. This is one of the least expensive RV parks in the area when using their monthly rate ($16.50/day). There are more 30 amp FHU sites than 50 amp FHU sites and there are just a few electric & water only sites. The owner provided plenty of turkeys for the Thanksgiving and Christmas get together – all you have to provide is a pot luck plate for eight people – very nice! It will be interesting to see what else is provided this winter! Shopping and eateries are about 10 miles away. No noisy trains or highways but an occasional fighter jet flies over from the Air Force base in town. The Arizona/Sonora Desert Museum is only a few miles away. This is a fun/comfy park and we would definitely stay here again. The nightly rate is based on the monthly cost of $495. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2013
$28
We stayed before the snowbird season so lots of room available. Some of the amenities are a little tired looking, but functional. No office staff when we arrived, but we were able to self register. We appreciate the peace and quiet, listening to the coyotes at night. A cycling/walking trail leads into the desert. We stayed 3 nights and would come here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2013
$23
Rate shown based on the weekly rate. I've been coming to Desert Trails for 10 years and I think the park gets a little better each time I return. Not surprisingly, there were almost no other campers this time of year (July/August/September), and the staff were busy repairing, cleaning, upgrading bathrooms and laundries ... getting ready for snowbird season. This is not a typical row-and-column park. The sites are laid out to take advantage of native desert vegetation and topography. The sites are roomy and I've never had a problem with leveling. Interior roads are mostly paved; sites are gravel. Wi-Fi worked fine and everything was clean and well taken care of. Office staff, as always, was friendly and knowledgeable. They will bend over backward to take care of you. My favorite aspect of Desert Trails, however, has always been ... the desert trails. A trailhead in the park connects you to an extensive network of trails in Tucson Mountain Park, and they're great for hiking/running/biking. I've been full-timing since 2005, and overall, I'd put this park in my top two or three out of the dozens of parks where I've stayed since then. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
March 2013
$28
This park received good reviews from RV Park Reviews, but I'm disappointed. Very crowded and closely spaced sites. Plus, there seems to be no order to the sites. The roads curve, some sites at right angles to each other so the back window of your 5th wheel is looking into the side window of another. But, the staff and residents are very nice. Many residents are snowbirds and have been coming here for so many years. We do not rate higher for organized activities. But if that is what you like, then you would like this park. They have a recreation room with musical performances, jam sessions and pot lucks. There is an "Oasis" room which just seems to be a public living room with TV, coffee, sofas, etc. Heated pool and hot tub. Bocce Ball, miniature golf, (but that is not kept up: full of debris), craft class, quilt & sewing get togethers, aerobics, hikes to geo-cache. Most sites very close together. Our site was one of the nicer ones. A permanent structure on one side, natural fence behind and our truck in front made for a fairly private site & spacious site. (#52) There are several laundry buildings throughout park. The one I used felt like I was in a basement, but units seemed clean. Laundry line outside to hang clothes to dry if preferred. Pets are welcome: 2 dog limit. 2 dog parks, 1 for small and 1 for large. Dog park is enough for dogs to get a decent run and play. No waste bags provided. Water hose available. Outdoor dog wash. Wifi is Free with several connections throughout park. Worked decent. Verizon internet: worked great, good Verizon phone: 5 bars. AT&T phone: 4 bars. There is a book exchange. Nice building with books sorted nicely by author alphabetically. Small selection of DVD movies. Chairs to sit and read. There is Mail Delivery. Area/Town/Sights are about 10 miles from the main shopping, and 3 miles from small convenience store. Plenty of things to do in downtown Tucson. Drive 200 feet past Desert Trails to Justin Diamond's RV Park. No frills, but still FHU, larger sites, vegetation for a natural fence between sites, and cheaper. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2013
$16
Heading home after 4+ months here, our fourth winter and we are booked for next winter. All the positives are in previous reviews: friendly owner, friendly staff, friendly residents, lots of activities, great entertainment on site. Biggest plus for us is the direct access to BLM land and Tucson Mountain Park for hiking. Lots of nearby world class hiking trails in Saguaro National Forest as well. Arizona/Sonora Desert Museum is only a few miles away. Located west of the Tucson Mountains, but really easy access into downtown Tucson for cultural activities, restaurants, festivals, etc WiFi much improved this year, although it does slow down a bit during peak times due to bandwidth limits in the entire area, not just the park. The owner has worked hard to improve WiFi over the last few years. Nightly rate shown is monthly. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2013
$20
Can't Imagine a better park. Stayed six weeks and will be back. Hard to explain, but the ownership reflects the tenants and vice versa. We saw their ad. Said if half this is true we'll stay, all of it was true. Proximity to the desert and activities available made it "home". Hate to say too much for fear of losing our place. Can't imagine staying anywhere else. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2013
$19
We spent the winter here and enjoyed this park and the area. The sites are level and most are spacious. The utilities worked well, but we did have a neighbor whose surge protector burnt out. We can't say this was caused by the park, but we did have our power blink on off a few times. Just make sure you use a surge protector, like you should anyway. The WiFi can get pretty slow at times but works well most of the time. This park has a heated pool and hot tub but closes the hot tub early, 6 PM. During the winter months the owner brings in great musical talent twice a week, and there is some kind of activity going on everyday. The location is great because it backs up to some great regional and national parks with great hiking trails. The owner and other campers were some of the friendliest people we have met so far. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2012
$18
We stayed at Desert Trails for three months and loved the park. Friendly staff and great campers that have been returning for years. Tons of activities, pet friendly, and good times. We have made reservations to return for "2013-2014". We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2012
$28
We have spent 4 1/2 months at Desert Trails. This is our first year here, and we've re-booked to come back next year. This is a community based RV park. All the activities are geared for everyone's interests. Check out their website, but these are some of the activities not listed that take place; tai chi, aerobics/yoga, line dancing, creative writing group, painting class, square dance lessons, bingo, 2 hiking groups (easy and challenging), 2 biking groups (easy and challenging), games night, sewing club, karaoke, crafts, photo club, RV travel club. There is a terrific heated pool and large hot tub, exercise room, TV room, Rec Hall. The owner brings in live entertainment twice a week, and there's always a dance with live music every month. Pot luck lunch and breakfast, and park picnics. There's so much to do here we have to make the time to leave the park to explore Tucson and area. If you want a place where you can just sit in your RV and not get involved, don't stay here. There's plenty other places in town for that. Out here everyone is friendly. This is the best place for having fun. That's why we'll keep coming back. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2012
$19
We were a little concerned about space size and power as some had posted. Upon getting here, the sites are of a very good size and the power appears to be great. Yes, it is a different RV park in that it is not "cookie cutter" but that's what makes it so different and interesting. The people in the office and throughout the park are really friendly and it is so nice to not be invaded by Planes, Trains and Automobiles. The sky is so dark at night and the only noise is from the wild Donkeys and Coyotes. I think that if you are looking for a huge, cookie cutter park near an airport, train tracks, or freeway, this place isn't for you. If you like to see the desert scenery and couple it with hiking and biking in the area you will love it. Tucson is not always populated by the winter snowbird group but it has a lot to offer and this park is in a great location to see it all. The quiet here is deafening! Love it! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2012
$30
This place is off the beaten track. Lots of nice snowbirds. Party, bocce ball, horseshoes, lots of contests. The people are really welcoming and include newcomers. We parked in a nice long spot with plenty of room between. Managers are very helpful. Like it so much, we are going back this week on the way home. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2012
$16
We stayed here from October 2012 to end of January 2013. Rate reflects a monthly rate. All amenities listed on the web site were there and in good working order. It is a large area for the number of units, so it did not feel crowded. We joined all the activities and were accepted like we had been there for years. Unique to this park is the amount of live entertainment that is brought in, usually twice a week, plus a dance every week. We were made to really feel welcome and the people make this park what it is. Good Wi-Fi. No hidden fees. They have mail service. We would return without hesitation. Job well done by management. Monday morning doughnut meeting is a must. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
May 2012
$13
Rate reflects Passport America discount. I suppose this was a bad time of year to visit this park. Most of the amenities were closed as was the office. We never saw any staff while we were there and even paid by envelope for our site. Hookups all worked fine and the pool was open and unattended, but that was it. This looks to be a snowbird paradise but in the summer it's just a place to stop for the night. For the money I'd stay here again though. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2012
$16
This park has become our winter home. We have enjoyed the activities, the guests/residents, and the staff. The owners are very friendly and bend over backwards to make sure people enjoy their stay. There are so many activities that one cannot do them all. I would highly recommend the park to everyone I know. The one thing a lot of people complain about is Internet access. The owner has several DSL lines, and the local phone company cannot supply anymore. But there are several ports in various buildings where you can plug in direct to avoid the wireless overload, and they also provide the Cat 5 cables to do so. I don't know what else they could do. My wife and I look forward to our return, and plan on going every year. We cannot say enough how happy we are at Desert Trails. AAAAA++++++ We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2012
$12
Rate is monthly. Came to update my earlier review, which was good as the previous review is a bit unfortunate. This is one of the best and friendliest parks (owners and residents) we have ever stayed in, with a wealth of activities. We have been here since 12/1 and will be leaving the end of the month, this is our third winter and we have reserved the same site for next year. Most of the people here are snowbirds and as such staying for extended periods. Coming in during the peak season means the site selections are limited. One of the attractions of this park is the "funky" layout. There are roomy sites and smallish sites, the larger ones usually occupied for the season. It is not a "cookie cutter" Class A only resort. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2012
$15
Our rating would have been a 10 based on all the people and activities, but it lost points due to the inadequate power and wi-fi. People are not supposed to use electric heaters because the system isn't built to handle them, but they do anyway because it's not metered. We lost power 3 times due to system overload. And while there are multiple wi-fi hotspots, they are also overloaded most of the time. Regardless, we'll go back again next winter to a different part of the park, hoping for better services. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2012
$16
We came for a few days to try it out and stayed for four months. This is a really fun place, lots of activities including hiking, biking, geo-caching, photography, quilting, crafts, games, exercise, karaoke, live entertainment, and pot lucks to name a few. There is a hot tub, heated pool, billiards room, and library. The hiking trails at Tucson Mountain Park abut the property, so you can go hiking anytime without having to drive anywhere. If you are looking for a high-end fancy park, this is not the place. If you want a folksy, reasonably priced place to stay, where the owner really cares about his clients, you will like it here. There are so many extras. The owner provides cookies and coffee for all activities, donuts for Monday morning meeting which is a hilarious informational/comedy routine, birthday cake and ice cream once a month, wine and chicken wings for dances and other touches that make it special. It is an older park and the sites are an eclectic mix of small and larger sites but the owner really tries to help you choose a site that suits your needs. We never had any problems with our electric using 30 amp. We came on the 8th of the month and our monthly rate went until the 8th of the next month so we didn’t pay for any days we weren’t here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
January 2012
$16
We have stayed here for several years and have always been treated fairly until this year. We arrived after the first of the month and were required to pay from the first of the month. We are not going to pay for nights we don't stay in the park and feel it is unfair to treat us like that. We as many others have supported the owner and this park for many years and only want to be treated fairly. We like the park and all the activities it has. We do wish they would up grade the electric service as we have to reset breakers all the time. They need 50 amp at all sites along with cable TV. But we as many others in the park do not like having to pay for days we are not there. We hope the owner changes this before next year or we won't be back. Also we hope he trims the palm trees as we have seen them catch fire in May due to the heat. They are nice palm trees but certainly need trimming. We like the owner and his step daughter and hope he doesn't get to greedy. We come back each year because we like the park and feel we can be at home there. We as many others, hope that does not change or he will loose his steady business. Many others have talked about these same subjects so we hope this review will help. Just treat us fairly and we will be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2012
$15
We stayed here for 2 months. During that time we left our RV to go on a cruise. The office staff was very helpful in keeping an eye on it for us while we were gone. Owner and management were very nice. Lots of activities and entertainment. Sites are very tight and the park is rather old and "tired". We had a 30 amp site with only one plug at the post with no breakers. Our surge protector shut the power down a few times due to low voltage. The park has a pool and hot tub, well stocked library, mini-golf, and bocce courts. There are lots of great hiking trails in the desert accessible directly from the RV park. We did a lot of hiking on those trails and enjoyed it. Unfortunately, there is a shooting range nearby and the constant popping sound of the guns shooting every day was annoying. We probably wouldn't stay here again due to the age of the amenities and tightness of sites. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
January 2012
$22
We spent three days at this park in late March a year ago and had good impressions, enough to book a two week stay on this trip to the southwest. Office staff was extremely helpful and informative at check-in, but we made a rookie mistake by not checking out the site we were given before we paid. The park seemed to be full to capacity with many full time and long termers. First site we were given was three spots up from one of the rec halls, where a "jam session" was going on. We asked for a site farther away from this social hub and were assigned a site where the water and electric outlets were too far for us to connect. The site abutted a couple of permanent trailer homes which were about ten feet away. A dog at one of the trailers barked the entire time we were at that site. Finally we were offered a third site "close to the desert" (which this park abuts). This was another claustrophobia-inducing site and we went back to cancel our reservation. Too bad. Nice folks run the place, but it seems to be a combination of the relatively attractive rate ($22) and the bad economy that has attracted lots of work /campers and full time residents. We would not return to this park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2011
$29
Anyone that comes here and looks at 3 sites, and don't like those sites need to consider THE PARK WAS FULL. At that point you take what you can get. Then you can wait for another opening, as the office will be more than helpful is getting you moved. We come here every year, as do MANY others, so there must be something good here. As is said the owner and office staff are always very fun and friendly. We all know this is not a newer park, and has tight spaces, but we all help make room for others. Hopefully we can get back here next year. Al, from Michigan. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2011
$24
This our 5th year wintering at this park. It is a very popular park to spend the winter. Most of the residents are winter Arizonians and not work campers or folks that live here full time as the previous poster commented. It is an older park, that each year improvements are being made. It is family owned and operated, with a lot of activities to choose from. Winter residents are friendly and it has a "hometown" feel to it. Make your reservations early if you are planning to spend the winter! We will be returning! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2011
$17
Stayed for a month while exploring the area. Rate based on monthly stay. We loved the park and area. Far enough out of town to not be bothered by traffic but close enough for easy access to events. Lots of activities if you like. Wonderful walking/hiking trails right out the back of campground. Very environmentally friendly. Level sites with good Wi-Fi, power, water, etc. Probably the best thing about the park was the Monday morning coffee/donuts and informational session with the owner. He is definitely in the right business, he makes the whole stay worth while. Everyone in the park was super friendly. if we were going to spend the whole season in one area this is where we would choose to be. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2011
$28
An interesting rustic aged looking RV Park and good for a stay despite it's short comings. We prefer this RV Park during the off season when its not crowded. The sites are far too tight for our liking unless the adjacent sites are not occupied, which is certain the month of September and October. A number of improvements have been accomplished and in our opinion more are required. A power surge protector is a must to protect appliances of an RV. There is no circuit breaker on the utility box, which are small, rusted and appear to be left over from the water park days. The big plus here is the adjacent open Saguaro desert with miles of trails, the view and the terrific quantity of books in the library. We are not sure if we will come back to this RV Park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2011
$15
This is an old park that could use a few touch ups to help with the appearance. It is very clean and the staffer was always riding around cleaning up. The park is a bit off the beaten path so it was very quiet. The self check-in can be a little confusing so I suggest you take a site map and drive to the site you like. After setting up, return your paper work and payment to the self check-in box. The Wi-Fi was good but the TV antenna only got one English speaking channel. I loved the fact that this CG recycles. We had been hauling recyclables around for 3 weeks. The PPA rate was $14.50. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2011
$26
This was our second winter at Desert Trails and we will be back for the 2011-2012 season. The owner and staff are very friendly, helpful and go out of their way to make sure the whole park is looking great. Always something to do if you so choose, or you can go your own way. Have made many friends there and look forward to making more. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
March 2011
$34
We camped here approximately 3 weeks. Since this is an adult only park we indicated our daughter might fly out and bring her 3 month old son for a visit. We were told no, there were no exceptions. While disappointing we did understand the parks rules. Imagine my surprise when 2 teenagers showed up at the pool and later in the week someones grandson was here on spring break. I got the impression these campers were here every year and perhaps had an understanding. Regardless, my daughter cancelled her plan to visit. We also had a dog that constantly barked at everyone, nothing addressed with this long term resident either. If rules don't apply to everyone, then this is not a park we will ever stay at again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2011
$25
After reading some of these reviews, it's difficult to know where these people stayed (it doesn't sound like Desert Trails), or what the reviewers were looking for. My husband and I have camped and RV'd throughout much of this country, so we have some perspective. If you are looking for concrete pads with manicured lawns and a fancy pool, move on. But if you are searching for that “home away from home,” which means so much to Snowbirds, Full-Timers, or many adult travelers like us, then Desert Trails may be the special place that we and so many others have been fortunate to discover. We are retired and have been searching for five years for a place to call home during the winter months. No luck: until we happened on Tucson and Desert Trails, totally by chance. We planned to stay at Desert Trails for week or so, and we've been here for three months. We are now excited about returning next winter, and likely many winters to come. Most of the folks here feel exactly the same way. Why have we and so many others found Desert Trails special? To begin with, the setting is spectacular. The park is in the desert, with its own hiking trails that connect to the trails in huge Tucson Mountain Park. Though the city is only minutes away, here you can actually see the stars at night and hear nothing but coyotes yipping in the desert. More important, though, Desert Trails is a place where YOU matter. This is a family. The people here don't isolate themselves; there is a sense of camaraderie and friendship that we have not seen in any other park, public or private. All of this is the result of the extraordinary owners. Amazingly, they know the name of every person in the park, even if you've been here only a couple of hours. And no matter where the owner encounters you in the park, he'll greet you by name. Astonishing, until you just get used to being a real person in an RV park. Finally, there is so much going on here, it makes your head swim. We just had the enormous pleasure of listening to a concert by the Ellington Band from the Tucson Jazz Institute, brought to Desert Trails by the owners. They will be touring and competing in Europe this summer at the pinnacle of international competition. And this was just one of the dozens of monthly events and activities planned by people who care about the folks who choose to call Desert Trails home: for a night, a month, or for 5, 8, 10 or more winters. (We met one couple here for their fourteenth season). So, if you are looking for a park with fancy, high-end amenities (along with the high cost), skip Desert Trails. But if you are looking for a special place, where people are far more important to the owners than making a buck, then give it a try. You may decide to stay for a long time, and return again and again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2011
$26
We have been here the month of March and will be here for 2 more weeks. We have really enjoyed the park, the residents and the owner. Many resident lead activities ranging from crafts to geocaching trips, and shooting sports at a nearby gun range. A full calender of activities could keep visitors busy without leaving the park. Many miles of hiking trails that are well marked in the Sanoran Desert accessed by simply walking off the park road into a wash and out into the desert. One of the highlights of the park for us in the music both by bands.groups or resident lead hymn singing. Then on Monday morning at the coffee and donut time we are asked if a good time was had by all and would we like to see them back or not. The owned is a person with enough positive personality to make one wish to return just for the Monday coffee and donut time. Starts at 9 but if you are not there 30 min. early you might stand up. We will be back. While we have only been here one month we have seen changes coming with more work to happen this summer when most folks are not brave enough to be in this area of the country. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2011
$24
This an older RV park as stated by others. This is not a big corporation operation. It is run by the owner and his daughter with some part time help. The park is not glamorous, however it is very clean and well taken care of by the staff. This park offers a lot of entertainment, by the park and the residents. Very friendly staff and winter residents, who are always ready to lend a hand, should you need it. Pet friendly, with 2 dog runs. Quiet area and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Beautiful, night time skys. It has negative points, but all are over shadowed by the friendliness and the outstanding activities available to all. Our 4th season here and will be back!!!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2011
$25
Desert Trails is a rather old facility that once served a dual purpose. In the summer it was a water park with pools, water slides, and other water time fun. In the winter it was an RV park. Today, it's just a RV park. The old pools have been filled with dirt and the remaining water slides and other water park equipment has been left to deteriorate. The rec rooms, and other buildings that are still operational, are maintained to a basic standard but not glamorous. The RV parking spaces are very close together but are gravel and maintained to a normal standard that one might expect on a older RV park. The 12 mile distance from Tucson means that if you don't have transportation other than your RV, you will be very isolated. They do have a full calendar of things to do and see so if you are one that wants to stay for while and have something to do locally in the park, Desert Trails might be for you. The next time in the area we might try a different park, but would stay again if we couldn't get a bit closer to town. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2011
$22
This was a bit of a difficult park to rate. The park is a bit old but has been well taken care off. The sites are a bit packed together on a small gravel and dirt base. The people were very nice. The sites were level, but the sewer hook up was way in the back requiring a 2nd hose. We had a motorhome right behind us and close. However the price was right, and they had something planned for every day and evening. We were there a week ,and they had live bands 3 of those nights. There is no TV, and the wifi didn't work at our site. But, if you are looking for a place to spend the winter, have your own TV system and want a lot of things to fill your time this is a great park. It is located by Saguaro National park West, Old Tucson, and the Desert Museum. Lots of hiking trails next to the park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2011
$16
Terrific park for snowbirds. Outstanding owner, great entertainment and activities, friendly staff, good amount of space, very clean facilities. There are some drawbacks that keep us from giving a 10 (no cable/over air TV, about 25 minutes to good groceries), but this park has got to be at the top of your list if you’re going to be staying in Tucson. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
February 2011
$26
What others have said is for the most part correct. Except if you happen to be in a "V" space: really just overflow with hookups, nothing special here. As others have said, the WiFi is very weak. The bigger problem for the park, which I understand from a neighbor, has been a problem for many years: is the power. The 30 amp voltage varies continuously from 101 to 115 throughout the day. Totally unacceptable. Will not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2010
$19
We are full time RVers who stay at Desert Trails for about 4 months in the winter. Many activities, nice quiet park, nice people, and everyone is helpful. We look forward to returning every winter. Lots of hiking and biking. Life is good at Desert Trails. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2010
$29
After reading some of these reviews, it's difficult to know where these people stayed (it doesn't sound like Desert Trails), or what the reviewers were looking for. My wife and I have camped and RV'd throughout much of this country, so we have some perspective. If you are looking for concrete pads with manicured lawns and a fancy pool, move on. But if you are searching for that “home away from home,” which means so much to Snowbirds, Full-Timers, or many adult travelers like us, then Desert Trails may be the special place that we and so many others have been fortunate to discover. We are both 65+, and our kids are adults. We are from the Northeast, and we've been searching for five years for a place to call home during the winter months. We have traveled from Florida, across all the southern states, to the Southwest. No luck: until we happened on Tucson and Desert Trails, totally by chance. We planned to stay at Desert Trails for week or so, and we've been here for three months. We are now excited about returning next winter, and likely many winters to come. Most of the folks here feel exactly the same way. Desert Trails is a place where you matter. This is a family. The people here don't isolate themselves; there is a sense of camaraderie and friendship that we have not seen in any other park, public or private. All of this is the result of the extraordinary owners, they know the name of every person in the park, even if you've been here only a couple of hours. And no matter where this owner encounters you in the park, he'll greet you by name. Astonishing, until you just get used to being a real person in an RV park. Finally, there is so much going on here, it makes your head swim. We just had the enormous pleasure of listening to a concert by the Ellington Band from the Tucson Jazz Institute: brought to Desert Trails. They will be touring and competing in Europe this summer at the pinnacle of international competition. And this was just one of the dozens of monthly events and activities planned by people who care about the folks who choose to call Desert Trails home: for a night, a month, or for 5, 8, 10 or more winters. (We met one couple here for their fourteenth season). So, if you are looking for a park with fancy, high-end amenities (along with the high cost), skip Desert Trails. But if you are looking for a special place, where people are far more important to the owners than making a buck, then give it a try. You may decide to stay for a long time: and return again and again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2010
$26
We have stayed in this park twice and have found it to be excellent. The Wi-Fi is good and service is outstanding. We have never been treated so well. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2010
$26
Had a wonderful time here. The park is clean and well cared for. Lots of things to do inside and outside of the park activities. Shopping and restaurants only 15 minutes away. Nice weekly rate too. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2010
$26
Not much to add to what's already been said about this park. I've stayed here six or seven times over the years and it gets a little better every time I come back. Many sites and street segments have been re-graveled, with new landscaping to go with the already ample desert vegetation, and lots of improvements to the buildings. Overall, the park looks good. Thankfully, not much remains of the old water park days. The park's location out in the desert near Tucson Mountain Park is definitely one of its strong points. The quiet, star-filled nights are a joy, with no trains or city noise, and minimal traffic. Just you and the coyotes and owls. It's a reach to come up with negatives, but I'd say the Wi-Fi is under-powered for the number of sites. A few times it took an hour or more just to send a simple email. There's also a firing range nearby and when busy, the shooting noise can go on for hours. But this park's owners are as friendly and accommodating as any I've encountered in my years of full-timing, and what's that worth if you're staying for weeks or months? We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2010
$26
This is our favorite park after full timing for ten years. Charming and helpful owner, great residents, and a slew of activities. The only reason it's not a "10" is because the Wi-Fi can be a little slow: pretty minor with all the pluses! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2010
$26
This park is located 8 miles west of Tucson and very near the Sonoran Desert Museum and Tucson Mountain SP. It's an older, more established park with lots of vegetation. The site we had was wonderful as it backed up to vegetation, but we noticed many sites small and out in the open which didn't look appealing. The utility buildings look like they need some updating, but the staff was friendly. We liked that it was away from any highways and very quiet. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
June 2010
$12
We were here after all the snowbirds left and it was near empty. It is hard to rate it although I will say the pull through sites were pretty narrow. I could see where in peak season you would not have much privacy. It is in a rural area with great views of the mountains. It seems like it could be a bit dusty with no cement pads and all gravel sites and streets. In a good area to see the nearby sites. We would stay here again. The gal in the office was very friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2010
$27
We stay here every time we come through Tucson. Well kept and excellent back in sites. Great desert views. Cacti are in full bloom in May and June. Close to many great places to visit and see. Senora Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain Park, San Xavier Mission and Museum. Don't miss Desert Trails RV Park it is the best of the desert! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2010
$28
Pretty sloppy operation. We stayed in the park with friends. The first three nights we stayed for $14.00 through Passport-America. Several times we dropped by the office to get the weekly rate and no one was ever around, no one ever came by our rigs. When we finally did catch someone in the office, she wouldn't even talk weekly rate with us because we were a day late in asking! We tried to explain to her that we had tried several times the previous day. Spaces are rough with large rocks and uneven and the spaces are crammed together. Would not stay here again. Laundry was fine. No showers and only one bathroom. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2010
$24
We weren't quite sure what we would find at this place, that others described as funky and friendly. Once we arrived, we really liked it. We're not-yet-55, so our options in Tucson are limited. This "adult park" is a wonderful find. We spent a week here at the end of snowbird season, so the place was definitely thinning out. But, the people we met were the most welcoming and friendly we've found anywhere. The owners and staff go out of their way to make guests feel welcome. Even this late in the season there were still lots of activities going on. We caught one of the two entertainment groups during the week, and they were awesome! We had no trouble at all navigating our 40-footer to the spaces in back that border the desert. The views were fantastic! With desert trails just steps from our door, we found plenty to do during our stay. Tucson Mountain Park and the Desert Museum are wonderful places to visit nearby. Wi-Fi was a bit wonky, but we had 3G on our AT&T air card. This is an older, rustic park. If you want a sterile setting, head to Beaudry's. You won't even know you're in the desert there. We've said enough. Any more and we're afraid we won't be able to find a space here next winter. We'll definitely be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2010
$24
This is our 2nd stay at this park. The friendliness of staff was outstanding. Even when most snowbirds are gone for the year the park still provided a calendar with all activities and entertainment. The park is desert gravel but has plenty of vegetation of the Sonora Desert. All areas of the park are clean. This includes buildings and landscaping. Park is close to Old Tucson studios, museums and the Air Base. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. The parked provided WiFi but should be checked out by the provider. It showed low connectivity at all times. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2010
$26
I stayed 5 days at this rustic desert park. Very authentic desert setting. An excellent host: very helpful and friendly. All the facilities are maintained with fully functional appliances. The activities are well planned, hosted, varied and very entertaining. Quiet setting. There are many free-bees. The WI-Fi was good. I will return here. It's a very clean park with constant cleanup daily. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2010
$24
I hosted a rally at this park for eighteen motorhomes. I found the owner to be extraordinarily helpful. He handled all registrations and furnished a meeting hall for our functions. We were invited to all park activities, including Sunday Champagne Brunch and two evening concerts. For a rustic setting in the Sonora Desert, there are activities planned every evening. There are no grassy spots or shade trees or sites on a lake because this is Tucson, Arizona, in the middle of a desert. There is cactus, desert sand, warm winters and sometimes blowing dust. Welcome to sunny Arizona. We love it here! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
April 2010
$24
We attended a small rally at this park. The previous ratings notwithstanding, we found this park to be a dusty, run-down place whose owners display a very positive attitude. That attitude did not mitigate the dust and dirt, rickety old picnic tables and dilapidated buildings in this old water park. Traffic on the gravel roads create continuous dust. The meeting room assigned to us was musty, and dirty: most club members elected to congregate outside. Though 50 amp electric is available in a small area, the majority of sites were 30 amp without circuit breakers, the service connections at the rear of the site, requiring at least two sewer hoses in order to connect. Several WiFi access signals were available, and although there are several WiFi signals, (8 were listed) some with Excellent Signal Strength, the speed is very slow. We will not return to this dust bowl. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2010
$24
We loved this park and would go back in a minute. The spaces are tight and the WiFi is weak, but that's easily offset by the friendliness of the staff and guests. We've stayed in many parks and this one far exceeds them in the effort they make to entertain the guests. Has live music, dancing, trading library, comfortable lounge areas, dog run, dog wash, and many walking trails in the desert. If you'd like to try something a little offbeat, this is the place for you. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2010
$24
This is a great park. Would have received a 10 except the Wi-Fi was very poor in the RV. You could go to one of the buildings (rec hall or pool hall) and get a very good signal. Lots of activities, friendly hosts and guests. Best thing is location in the desert just South of Tucson. Hiking trails right from the park. FYI, no cable TV. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2010
$21
We now have a new favorite campground. Desert Trails is it! From the helpful, friendly greeting we received from the owner, to the many activities that we are not forced to take advantage of but did, to the friendly other RVers camping here, to the proximity of the park to so many attractions. We will definitely return here. The park sits in the desert at the base of Tucson Mountain Park and has miles of desert trails into it, and Saguaro National Park. We had plenty of room on our site. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2010
$14
Monthly rate. We stayed here for the month of January and half of February. We had to leave early due to a family illness. I expected to lose the balance of our monthly fee, but they prorated a refund! A nice campground with a great atmosphere, lots of activities and a really welcoming owner. He will most likely be greeting you by name within a few days of your arrival, in spite of having 240 sites! Really friendly atmosphere in the campground. A variety of sites without the structured "rows" of RVs like a lot of campgrounds, kind of a quirky layout. We have reserved the same site for December, January, February next winter. Wi-Fi was occasionally spotty and slow, but we think the failing is more due to capacity in the area as opposed to the campground itself. They do have several spots around the campground for direct plug-in access that seemed to work better. Pet friendly, and our site was next to the entrance to the dog play area so in spite of not have a dog of our own we got to visit with a lot of the dogs in the park. We loved Tucson and we loved this campground. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2010
$24
This is a difficult park to rate. Is it fun? Definitely! Is it funky? That too! If you're looking for the kind of place that's filled up with gold plated motorhomes all lined up in a row, this isn't the place for you. If you're looking for a park with nice scenery, lots of activities that you can partake in or not, access to miles of trails through the desert, great management and friendly fellow RVers, then this is the park for you. The sites at this park vary from large spacious spots big enough for a big rig to tiny shoehorn spots just right for a camper van. Everyone is welcome! We had to spend a few nights in the overflow dry camping area ($12 a night) which is quite close to a rather busy road, but then we were able to move to a full hook up spot for the rest of our stay. This park is showing its age and is a little rough around the edges, but we'd definitely stay here again. One of the most pleasant parks we've ever stayed at and one of the most unique! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2010
$24
We found Desert Trails on the internet and what a find! We stayed here 2 months and loved it. There is so much to do from organized activities on a daily basis to nightly entertainment to walks as long or as short as you like in the desert. The owner is definitely a hands-on manager and has a wealth of information available to you and is also entertaining. He makes sure you have all the information you need to make your stay all you want it to be. If in Arizona again, this is where we will be. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2010
$16
After five years on the road, this park gets our vote as the absolute winner! Backing up against Tucson Mountain Park, it boasts great hiking, mountain biking, and casual desert strolls with all kinds of birds, jackrabbits and desert flora for company. Every day is an adventure; there are a multitude of activities to choose from both in the park and around the area. Most assuredly, Desert Trails is such a hit due to the owner and his family who live on-site and genuinely care about the park and its guests. He and his terrific office staff set the tone for the warmth and welcoming shown throughout the park. This has to be the friendliest and definitely most fun park we’ve ever encountered, and it’s understandable that we’ve met people returning for their second, and even twenty-second year! One of the major highlights of this park is the fantastic entertainment. Thanks to the dedication of the owner toward making this park an unforgettable experience, twice a week we’ve enjoyed a wide variety of incredibly talented musicians and entertainers. The quality has been consistently excellent and the variety amazing; these evenings are the best! Desert Trails is a funky and fun park. Having been carved from the site of a now inactive water park, some of the remaining structures add to the uniqueness of this park’s setting. If you are looking for friendly and welcoming people, natural vegetation of the Sonoran desert, multiple choices of activities, fantastic entertainment, many volunteer opportunities and fun, then Desert Trails is a great choice for you. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2009
$24
If friendly, fun, and welcoming weigh heavily in your evaluation of a park, then you will understand why we rate this park 9 out of 10. We could hardly bring ourselves to leave! The park is desert gravel, but with far more vegetation than most that use this description. We found it very pretty, and worth taking lots of pictures. The owners are the most hospitable we have ever met. These people have got it right, and we salute their success in making this such a fun and welcoming park to visit. The shower and laundry facilities are a little old, but they are functional, and kept very clean. If they were updated, this park would get the first 10 rating we have ever given. We would return in a heartbeat, and would confidently send anyone here who asked us for a park recommendation the Tucson area. Would that we could find more like this one in our travels! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2009
$21
Stayed here for seven nights and found this RV Park to be sufficient for our needs. The place is nearly full with what appears to be long term snow-birders who are very quiet and friendly. The multiple activities must be the main attraction. There is something going on each morning, afternoon and evening. The facilities are functional but aged, in need of upgrading and have too much of a rustic, degrading appearance. The RV Park either started as a recreational water park or once incorporated the water park within the RV community. It is now abandon and looks terrible. One of the old chipped concrete swim pools is now a shallow fish pond. Sites are very tight and nearly all are back-ins on just dirt or gravel with no vegetation. A few sites like the one we had is naturally landscaped with the desert plants. The DSL Wi-Fi is excellent and fast. Desert birds are plentiful. For our site we had to endure some residential dog barking and traffic noise. Overall this is a good park that enchanted us on most days. We will stay next door next time. The rate shown is a weekly rate for a 30 amp site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2009
$27
Excellent value and a perfect location to visit Old Tucson Studios and the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museums. We requested one of the 50amp sites facing the Tucson Mountain and Saguaro National Parks. Were rewarded with a sumptuously long and wide site with spectacular desert, mountain views. All new and robust hook-ups. Easy cell phone, air-card and satellite TV reception. It's not a high polish, high roller, meticulously managed resort. (Those are fun too). However this park celebrates a can-do attitude of friendliness as it integrates the RVer into desert nooks and crannies within the park. Rating is a compromise. Pilot prefers wider access roads and was not impressed with the cluttered ambience. Co-pilot loved the new hook-ups, delightful front office team and strategically placed chairs along the desert trails to just sit with a glass of wine. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2009
$24
It is a very friendly and active park. It is not too big or overcrowded. There are too many activities to list but they cover all interests from hiking, biking, line dancing and other exercises to crafts, entertainers, games, dinners, jam sessions or creative writing. If you have a pet this definitely the place to be. The surfaces are mainly small gravel and the park has a unique shape. It is not your typical line everyone up in a row type place. It is maybe not the best place for people who like a manicured park. This one is in natural desert surrounding and throughout the sites. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2009
$27
This RV park is a real find for anyone who appreciates a small, friendly park with a laid back atmosphere. There are plenty of activities both at the park and in Tucson if that is your thing or you can hike or bike the namesake trails to your heart's content. The views are priceless. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2009
$24
10 years as a full timer. We've never been in a friendlier park or one with nearly as many amenities as this one. This is about our 5th time here. A full calender of events and really good (pro and semi pro) entertainers in the clubhouse. Excellent, high speed Wi-Fi. Free doughnuts/coffee on Monday and free soda machine in the craft room all the time. Pool, spa, pitch and putt, trails, birds, fauna. Craft and cooking classes. It just goes on and on. We LOVE this place and the folks who run it! Am I biased? You bet! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2009
$24
This is our 3rd year here. It is quiet, in the desert and very friendly. Easy to get around, even with a big rig like ours. Wonderful dog run for our JRT, he just loves it! Friendly, helpful staff and friendly folks, that make you feel like home! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2009
$27
We should have stayed next door. I was totally embarrassed to let anyone know I stayed here, no escorts to your site, tough to get around in a motor home, extreme low water pressure when half full. Just plain ugly park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$30
Quiet and peaceful. Birds and rabbits played around our sight. Wanted to stay in Jan and Feb but did not have 50 amp spaces. This is an old water park turned into a RV park. They have made a put-put golf course out of junk from the water park that was enjoyable to play. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2009
$27
This park is an interesting mix. It is quite far from the city so is quiet but is also a drive to any services and shopping. All of the park is gravel, roads wide and most back in sites are separated by large elevated logs. Lots of cacti and palm trees in the park for visual appeal but also an old empty pool (working pool is nice) and remains of a water slide are visible. That being said, staff is wonderful, park is clean and electric was stable although the park was sparsely populated as most of their snowbirds are not here yet. Wi-Fi worked at our site but did slow down even in a mostly empty park. There is no TV unless you have a satellite dish. Long term residents were especially friendly. The buildings are all well kept and the laundry (they have three) was great. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2009
$24
This is great campground. We have been coming here for 4 years and plan to spend many more years camping here. The people are very helpful and the park is well kept up. There is always something going on: craft classes, game nights, special suppers, entertainment Monday, Tuesday and Fridays. There are socials on Saturday nights. Most of the entertainment is free. It's also close to a lot of things to do in the area. We stay here anytime we are in this area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$20
I wintered at Desert Trails for five years and would have only minor complaints. I will confirm what others have noted: the owners of the Park are very helpful and accessible, and will bend over backwards to accommodate you. I had a couple of minor site maintenance issues and they were there in a flash to take care of it. In the office they just couldn't be any nicer or more helpful. I am an avid hiker and so the trail access into Tucson Mountain Park was very appealing to me. Plenty of birds and wildlife, as well. I also liked being away from the city, although obviously that also means you'll have to drive a ways for groceries or other shopping. In general, I would give good marks for the quiet, although San Joaquin Road seems to get busier all the time. There is also a shooting range nearby, and when it's busy (tournaments?), the non-stop shooting noise can go on for several hours. It's true the Park's buildings are older and there's nothing fancy about them, but they are in good repair and everything seems to work. The Wi-Fi quality is uneven. At times it was excellent, other times I could barely get a signal. This is a common complaint at many parks, of course. I rarely watch TV, so the lack of cable never bothered me much. My understanding was that the Tucson cable TV company hadn't wired the area in general, so the lack is not the fault of the Park. Lots of activities, as others have pointed out. If you get bored here, you're not trying. I would definitely return to Desert Trails. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2009
$14
This park is hard to rate. If you want peace and quiet, especially in the summer, this is the perfect place. You are away from Tucson and miss typical airplane, train, or highway traffic noise. And we had a great space next to some desert brush. The owner is a terrific guy and gives you a great orientation about places to go and things to see. His orientation was very helpful to us. But, the park does need some serious work; especially the water slides that need to be removed (since they are non-functional now). Nevertheless, I would stay here again, versus another park that is just next door, but very bare. Our rate reflects the CCUSA discount. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2009
$24
We chose this park based on the rave reviews by others, but were somewhat disappointed. It appears that it is the friendly owners and guests as well as the activities that make this such a popular place to spend the Winter. The park would benefit greatly by some demolition of the old water park buildings, more modern facilities and cable TV. Many of the sites are just unappealing bare gravel, but since most of the snowbirds had left, we were able to park in a very pleasant spot with lovely desert vegetation all around. Wi-fi reception was spotty and TV reception poor. We would probably try to find a park closer to the city if traveling through here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2009
$27
A quiet people and pet friendly park with lots to do. I rate this the best park we have ever stayed at with all the activities and friendly people. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2009
$27
The best part of the park is the people. Very nice group. Everyone friendly. Very pet friendly. Everyone seemed to have a dog. Lots of activities to do with the neighbors if you are interested. The one thing that was frustrating was the very slow wireless internet connection. Other than that, very nice campground. No highway noise. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2009
$24
We really enjoyed this park, probably more for the location than anything else. The bathrooms were clean, the staff friendly, and there were a lot of full-time residents who were very nice. We would definitely stay at this park again, and wouldn't mind staying for a longer period of time. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2009
$17
This is an excellent RV Park. It is located West of Tucson about 10 miles, so it really feels like you are not staying in a big city. Park is very pet friendly and there are lots of activities for the residents. The owner does an excellent job making you feel welcome. Excellent hiking trails adjacent the park. This is the first park we found in Arizona that includes electricity and Wi-Fi in there fee. The only draw back to the park is that some sites are close together, however we were fortunate to have a larger site and there was quit enough room. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2009
$17
This is a great RV Park. We have been coming here for 3 years and have enjoyed it every time. We travel full time and enjoy this park the best of any. They have activities everyday all season and information meetings with donuts every Monday. The desert trails are wonderful to walk or hike and maps are avaiable at the office. Many sites are close together but the nice people you meet here make it okay. We would like cable and 50 amp at our site but do okay without it. We would recommend this RV Park to anyone over 55. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2009
$24
This was our first long term winter outing and we spent 3 months at Desert Trails. There are so many activities to get involved in (or not) and the management is extremely friendly and accommodating. Rural setting away from the hustle & bustle of Tucson but close enough to shopping and restaurants. Many of the residents get involved in projects that improve the park. For example, volunteers created a miniature golf course & a croquet area in the middle of this former waterpark. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and have reservations for next season. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2009
$27
We really like this park because of the people who stay there. It is so friendly and alot to do there. It is not a 5 star resort but you would not be disappointed if you stayed there. The scenery is beautiful. We alway look forward to go back there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2009
$24
For my 1st RV park it couldn't have been better. Lots of activities both in and out of the park. Lots of music from jam sessions, mariachi, "Arvel Bird" fiddling, "Almost Willie", and much more. And it happens once or twice a week at least. Bingo, Blongo, and minature golf. If you get bored it's your own fault. The location in the desert on the west side of Tucson is also a plus. There is much to do and see in the area. Only downside, I don't think there we're near enough NASCAR fans. Everything else is covered. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2009
$20
This is one great park. It is an older park, but the owners are very special people, and the customers always feel very welcome, and most are ones that continue to return each year. A very active park, with MANY things to do For anyone in S/W AZ, this is the best park you would want to be in. This whole area is very interesting. We will return to this park. We paid monthly, so not sure the day rate. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2009
$21
Park is situated in the Desert just east of Tucson and you are just a short drive from many tourist sites. If you like activities then this is the place for you. All RVs are packed in like sardines and pull-throughs are at a premium. It is a bit far from the grocery store or shopping but it is easy to get around until you get on the I-10 which is undergoing major repairs. The desert trails are nice and the sunsets are excellent. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2009
$24
Great park, fellow campers, and owners. Lots to do. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2009
$24
We accidentally found this park on the net. We called and booked a week. We were here for one hour and changed our week to one month - then after two hours, changed it again to 2 months!! We were supposed to leave last week, but changed it again and added another week. We love this park!!! Besides not having to pay extra for EVERYTHING (electricity, ice, pop, coffee and donuts for the Monday morning meeting (certainly not mandatory), etc) are all included in the monthly rate. The owners are wonderful!!!! It is a very friendly park with lots of activities. You can keep busy all day with everything that is scheduled - or just sit back and do nothing but enjoy the weather if that is your choice. We have already made our reservations for next year. Yes, the sites are kind of close together, but due to the wonderful owners, the wonderful scenery, trails into the desert start right from the park, and everyone being so friendly, it doesn't matter that the sites are close. Some sites have more room than others. If you return year after year, your chances of getting a larger site increase greatly. If you like a park that looks like your suburban area at home and you are parking in your driveway (except for better weather) than this is not the park for you. If you enjoy cactus, great scenery, wonderful and friendly owners, tons of activities and even the chance to do a lot of volunteer work for great causes (like making dolls for hospitals and so many more, there are too many to mention) and friendly people, than this is the park for you. It certainly is the park for us. This is a very popular park (we met several people who have been coming here every year for 10 years), and I kind of hate to give them this glowing report and make it even harder for us to get in here - but the owners certainly deserve it! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2009
$24
As many activities as you want. Wonderful hiking near the RV park. Very friendly atmosphere. Camp owners make this park special. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2009
$24
Desert Trails is the friendliest RV park we've ever visited. The owners, are gracious, helpful, witty and fun. They encourage campers to participate in a variety of activities such as walking the interesting trails adjacent to the park, hiking, or playing games such as mini golf or blongo ball. Social events abound: potlucks, dances, performances by visiting musicians, and everyone is invited. Monday morning meetings provide an opportunity to meet new people and learn about activities and events: all with free donuts and coffee and plenty of humor. Without exception, Desert Trails is our favorite RV park anywhere! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2009
$24
Different sites to fit different needs. Not a herringbone style park. Activities include exercise group, biking, hiking, 18 hole mini golf, pool room, swimming pool, jam sessions, evening entertainment, games, bingo, performers, creative writing, crafts, and much more. Most pet friendly park I've ever stayed in. Spending all winter here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2009
$24
This the 4th winter we have spent here, and it gets better every year. Plenty of things to do and there is entertainment quite often. Staff is very friendly and helpful. This is one of the best parks in the country. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2008
$24
The residents here are an extremely fun, friendly bunch. Lots of activities-bingo, hiking and biking groups, 18 hole mini golf course, pool hall, table tennis, writing group, evening entertainment, potlucks, dances, karaoke, free coffee and donuts at weekly informational meeting. You won't be bored here!! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2008
$24
This is our second season at Desert Trails RV Park in Tucson, AZ. We look forward to coming back to this park again. We find it enjoyable and friendly. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2008
$24
We were pleasantly surprised by the entire experience of our stay here. The staff is available, and treats you as if your time spent here is of the utmost importance to them. The variety and quality of activities and entertainment offered is incredible. Just a few of the classes we participated in were line dancing, art lessons and creative writing. The entertainment ranged from good to fantastic. The other people staying here were really friendly and fun. We will definitely be back next year! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2008
$24
We "discovered" this park in Spring of '07 and were so impressed that we made reservations for Winter of 07/08 before we left. Now we're back for a 2nd Winter and are just as delighted. The lending library (books & DVDs) has been expanded, a new rec hall has been added, multiple wi-fi hotspots, no traffic noise, beautiful & extensive walking trails in adjacent desert, and the owners are the most friendly, congenial, and helpful we've ever met. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2008
$22
This is our second winter here and we LOVE it. Plenty of activities, friendly RV owner and family. Really knows how to treat people!!! We have a 40 ft MH and did not have a problem anywhere in the park. Folks here are like family!! Excellent dog run for our Jack Russell! He loves it and remembered from last year and was ready to go the minute we got set up. Plenty of hiking and birding in the area as well as beautiful sunsets! I highly recommend this park and as I have operated State Parks, I know what to look for!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2008
$24
There is a real sense of community at Desert Trails RV Park. Every Monday morning they have a meeting to discuss the activities that will take place that week. Some of the activities include hiking, bicycling, arts and crafts, poker, mini golf, line dancing, karaoke, and game night. There is something for everyone here including a heated swimming pool, hot tub, and hiking trails adjacent to the park. We decided to stay at Desert Trails after reading the other reviews on "RVparkreviews" and we are glad we did. Everyone here has made us feel at home and the owners know everyone by name. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2008
$27
Rate is for one night, taxes included. Weekly and monthly rates are available. This is the only campground we keep coming back to. We are now here for the season. Everyone is friendly and there are far more activities available than there is time to join in, including lots of wonderful pot luck meals. Monday morning information meetings are a hoot! We love being able to walk straight from our rig out into the desert with many miles of trails. If you like the desert this is an ideal location. There's plenty of room for the largest rigs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2008
$27
A very nice older park located right in the midst of the Sonoran desert, so there are certainly no freeway noises. Shopping and eating at major venues is an easy 20 minutes or less away. If you want something to do, there is no lack of activities. There is a weekly Monday AM meeting (which is well attended) with coffee and donuts to review weekly activities and make any important announcements or to answer any questions people might have. There is some kind of entertainment provided every week (sometimes more than one) and most are free or "pass the hat." The owners are very pleasant and seem to bend over backwards to accommodate people. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2008
$27
This was a very nice park, rustic on gravel with the sites clearly defined with no room to encroach on your neighbors site. We stayed 3 nights while we stocked up at Costco and did other shopping before leaving the area. Water pressure was very good and no electrical fluctuations that we run into frequently at other parks. No problems getting satellite reception and also had good cell and Internet reception. There were plenty of activities to keep most people occupied. We loved how quiet it was and the people couldn’t have been friendlier. This would have been a great place to have spent the winter if we already had not made plans to be elsewhere. If you don’t want to be located in the city with the traffic noise this is a great place. The I-10 freeway is torn up right now and the surface streets in the downtown area are very congested. We found that it was almost impossible to use our GPS to find businesses. GET A GOOD MAP and call businesses for their cross streets. This was a very pleasant park and we will stay here when in the Tucson area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2008
$24
Very pleasant experience. Activities are available every day. Really enjoyed Monday morning meetings, where owner provided information on all things happening in the park and surrounding area. Access from park into Sonora desert, with well marked trails. The owner, his wife and daughter are are always friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2008
$26
I came to this park, late July of 2008, it was only a dozen RV's here. The owner was pleasant and his wife very accommodating. Now it is December and I'm never leaving this place. The park is full now and the quests here are like a large family. The pot lucks, activities, entertainment, and the amenities are endless. Wife and I love it here. We are in site M-16. Drop by and say Hi. We will be here year round. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2008
$24
This is a nice park we spent a week there and enjoyed it very much. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2007
$32
This is a Snowbird/Permanent RV park with a 9 hole golf course. They have 10 premium pull-through sites for over-nighters that are located next to the office. WiFi is free in the lobby; cable TV; paved and level sites with full hookups. Restrooms were tiled and clean. All of the amenities you can imagine are here. Just off of I-8 at exit #115, a faint freeway noise. We stayed one night, would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2007
$19
Great park - quiet, close to things to see/do. Has fantastic walking trails adjacent to park. Fabulous sunsets!! Sites are narrow and it's a bit tricky getting in and out of park with a 40' motor home and toad. Waterpark closed permanently but is haven for owls and other birds. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2007
$22
This is the friendliest park we have stayed at, including staff and other campers. Overall sites are rather tight, but doable. Nice walking trails in the desert. Far from traffic and very quiet. One could hear the coyotes at night. Easy access to major attractions in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
January 2007
$25
Very friendly park and clean. Loved the wildlife seen here. Pet run. Lots of activities. Even though it is a waterpark in the summers the waterpark is being torn down for more campground amenties. Lots of hiking trails in the park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2006
$20
Great price, relaxed atmosphere, nice friendly rv'ers, Wireless internet, nice laundry room, Safe and remote, yet short distance to Tucson. WiFi is free We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2006
$21
We have stayed here before and we always come back. The staff is family and friendly. All gravel sites with some trees and lots of cactus. There are lots of activities and and the park is not full of park models. Most of the park is pet friendly and it borders a county park with lots of hiking trails. It's very quite at night with no trains or highways nearby. They have a warm swimming pool and a hot tub. We will come back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2005
$18
Park is rustic and blends in with the desert. The roads and pads are dirt and most sites require a fair amount of rig leveling. There are separate areas for pets and non-pets and pets are absolutely not allowed, even walk-throughs, in the non-pet areas. I let my cat out one evening and received a note on my windshield in the morning. Despite the apparent non pet-friendly atmosphere, I enjoyed the park and would visit again. It's ten minutes from Tucson and convenient to everything in the area, including the national parks. Some of the sites are fairly tight but mine had tons of room and privacy. Staff is friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2004
$21
This place is an RV park in the winter and a water park in the summer. It was oddly interesting to see the guts of an empty water park in November. It was a good base camp for Saguaro National Park and the Sonora Living Desert Museum (we loved this museum). The sites were level gravel and we did not feel overly cramped. Very easy in and out for our 30 ft class A. There was no one in the office when we arrived, but self check-in worked fine. Their rules tell you not to run electric heaters. Certain areas are pet-free. Another visitor advised us that the voltage was low but we did not measure a problem. There was construction near-by when we visited (another RV park is being built right next door), but it was not much of a problem. Sometimes a wait to get to the individual self-contained bathroom/shower but it was clean and private when you did. Small dark laundry. We'd stay here again if we were visiting Tucson in winter again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
February 2003
$17
Desert Trails was a pretty good place to stay despite it's low voltage electricity, small sites & close quarters. We stayed there in a 39' MH. Roads & sites were gravel & mostly level. It is in the desert with walking trails with lots of cactus. They had lots of activities & good entertainment in the winter season. They had 3 telephone lines for internet. It was a convenient location for visiting Saguaro Nat'l Park West, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson Mountain Park, Old Tucson Studios & Mission San Zavier Del Bac. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Camp Information
Sites
236
Date of Stay
February 2011
Latest Rate
$25
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
3
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
February 2011
$25
Encore/Equity Lifestyle Park. FULL OF TRAILER HOMES AND OLD "PARK MODELS". Several recently vacant sites. I believe they are really trying to bring this park back. One new building with one shower/rest room and laundry. Real nice pool and clubhouse. We have enjoyed two winters in Encore park in S Texas, but will not be using them when traveling anymore. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Camp Information
Sites
514
Date of Stay
November 2013
Latest Rate
$45
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 8 10 10 10 9 9 10 7 9
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2013
$45
This is a 55+ campground but more accurately is really 70 to 99 age group and yes, there is a 99 year old resident! Very well organized with plenty of activities for the long term resident. Everything is kept immaculately clean and staff is all very helpful and pleasant. There are more park models than RV spaces so be sure to call ahead during the busy season. We stayed in a patio site which was nice compared to the basic site with no table. When the park is full expect to be in very close contact with your camp neighbours, the good side to that is everyone we met was very friendly. The heated pool was the warmest we've ever experienced. The location is close to shopping but expect traffic noise, especially sirens every day and throughout the night. The campground is gated overnight and we felt safe at all times. The rate was pretty steep for a short stay even after the Good Sam discount but it covered a lot of activities we didn't take advantage of. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2013
$32
Previous comments are correct. I would return to this campground if in the area again. Also, it's the first campground I've been to that you can use the free Wi-Fi at full speed without any problems. Try and find some another place like that! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2013
$41
Real nice RV park. We camped in the RV patio area. There were trees, cement pads, table and benches made of tile and cement, and a parking area for truck on gravel. We used the dog run for our Lab; it was fenced and located behind the maintenance area. Laundry room was clean, and there were a great many machines ($1.50 wash/$.75 dry). There are rooms for sewing, billiards, and general meetings/potlucks/get togethers. There are shuffle board courts, pickle board area, bocce ball, golf driving area (net), library, and pool/hot tub. Real nice park all around - quiet and clean. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2013
$29
This is a mixed park model and RV park. The clubhouse offers numerous amenities, with an active wood shop, sewing room and jewelry making shop. The heated pool and spa were wonderful, well-maintained, and open most of the time. Many activities were available if you cared to participate, and both residents and guests were friendly and welcoming. The staff was also great. They were always willing to help and resolve any issues or questions. RV sites are available in the entrance rows and further inside the park. Seemed like the further in sites had more room for a tow vehicle and dolly. There are few pull through spots, but the staff helps to get you backed in to your assigned place. This resort is right in town, but was amazingly quiet. It's convenient to shopping and site seeing, but very secure with gated access for both foot and driving traffic. Everything is well maintained and clean, including restrooms, showers, public areas and streets. Great park! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2013
$41
We had a patio pull through site which included excellent cable, large patio area with table that was all concrete. Nice spacing between rigs and quiet. The pool was large and clean with plenty of tables and lounges around. Laundry and restrooms were clean and well maintained. This community is gated at night for security. Paved roads in the park are very nice for walking. Love to spend more time here in the future. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2012
$25
A great park! Lots of room and scheduled activities. Great facilities included laundry, pool game room, TV room, library, arts and crafts room, sewing room and more. Very friendly and helpful staff. Full hookups with concrete pads that are very level. A gated community with hiking, photography clubs and others that I am sure I did not find out about. Exercise classes and line dancing lessons. My only complaint was the Wi-Fi but we could go to the club house or computer room and get access without problems. A very nice place to stay but not a lot of shade so watch out for the summer heat! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2012
$22
We stayed here for 3 months in the winter. If you stay more than a month, the monthly rate will apply to additional days. My 6 days over a month were charged at the monthly rate. Rate reflects a monthly stay. One night on a patio site is much higher because of taxes. This is like staying on a cruise ship without the food or the ship. Cable is available on the newer Patio sites. You can get phone and cable anywhere in the park if you are staying for a while. There are pedestrian gates at the main entrance for getting in and out when the road gate is closed. This is a gated community. The residents of this place are very friendly and there are loads of scheduled activities. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2011
$28
For being such a large RV park, we were pleasantly surprised. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Our site was across the road from the maintenance guy's site and he was a wealth of information. He even let me use his grill and gave me a personal tour of the property. Sites were large and clean. Facilities were clean. There were many permanent residents who seemed to be quite satisfied with the park and management. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
May 2011
$31
Clubhouse, which includes showers, pool, laundry, etc. is wonderful! Sites are concrete slabs with no shade, generally. Lots of mobile homes- thought of it as "trailer town", and tons of concrete so hot, hot, hot! Although there is a nice dog area it is difficult to access after dark - the only time it was cool enough to walk - due to security fences. Convenient to shopping if you have a car. Would not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2010
$42
Courteous staff. Lot was small, and I don't see how large rigs would fit on the sites for transients. Great paved roads; clean rock sites. I received a code for the dog run, but there was no where to enter a code at either one. On one end you could go out, but the gate required a key. I could have walked and used the code for the vehicle entry, but I was not sure I would make it back before it closes. Close to a lot of services, but don't follow the GPS going out toward New Mexico. Very good for overnight or the week. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2010
$46
We stayed here a week and were pleased. There are many older park models, but everything seemed well maintained. There is a nice pool, hot tub, shuffleboard and many other amenities. We found the staff courteous and helpful. Maintenance was prompt in repairing a cable connector. The one thing we were not pleased with was the fitness center, which was cramped, tiny, and full of fumes from the laundry area. I suppose security might be an issue, but we weren’t aware of any problems. Those in the front office don’t seem to pay much attention to cars coming in the gate in the daytime, but the gate is locked at night. We paid extra to have an RV site with a patio—these sites are wider and have some shade. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
January 2010
$35
This is an older camp village with 70% park models. The bathrooms have been remodeled. There are security issues. The residents have petitioned the owners for more park security, but have been ignored. Some residents have lived here for over 25 years and have no voice in the operations of the park. Management has a bunker mentality: "We know nothing. Don't ask us anything. If you request services, you are the problem. If you request answers, we don't have any answers." Many residents are unhappy and some fear for their safety. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
March 2008
$35
This park has the snowbird facilities: pool, crafts, library,etc. but all dated, for a nice enough visit, plus a great location on the east side of Tucson. However, it's way overpriced, especially for an older park. And of course, 90% is park models and trailers. At least most of the RVs are grouped together, though a long walk from the clubhouse and all the good stuff. Prices run from $35-41 daily and $205-245 weekly, then they sock on a 12% tax plus a $1.50 a day charge that was never explained. They give you a big booklet about the park and Tucson, don't tell you much in advance (like how to use the locked pedestrian gate at night), and send you away. Ask for an escort if you want help backing up; streets are narrow for big rigs. W & E hookups are on wrong side of standard sites. Power is weak: my 30 amp was woeful, so used adapter for 50amp, which still spiked often and got barely 110v on hot days. Shower room was okay except the showerhead is very low; you have to stoop down a foot to get your hair wet. Large, busy laundry room. Residents seemed quite elderly and not particularly friendly. Office staff somewhat brusque; they don't really care about RVers. There are better, cheaper places to stay unless you need to be on the east side. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2007
$24
This park is located on the east side of Tucson on the Pantano Wash. It is within walking distance of services and restaurants, and is near the Old Spanish Trail bike route and Saguaro National Park. The park is very quiet and is devoted primarily to park models occupied by seasonal seniors, but RVers are welcome. RVers are concentrate the north area of the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$20
Great staff. Many activities and good location. Friendly people! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2005
$40
The location is excellent. The facilities are very nice. I would stay here on every visit to Tucson except it is too expensive. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Camp Information
Sites
130
Date of Stay
February 2014
Latest Rate
$20
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
9 9 8 9 8 10 8 9 8 10
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2014
$20
Excellent. Well spaced sites. Beautiful scenery. Massive hiking. Have been here twice. No showers available. Reasonable antenna TV. Cannot wait to go back. No reservations taken but if you come in early, they seem to always have plenty of room. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2014
$20
We stumbled into this campsite a few years ago and love it! Great views, quiet and an amazing ambiance. Close to Tucson and easy to get to as long as you don't take Gates Pass Road. The sites are nice and because you cannot make reservations and you can only stay a week. It makes for a nice group of campers interested in nature and not just a cheap place to party. If you like beautiful scenery and a great outdoors experience you will like this campground. I would have given it a 10 if they had showers. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2013
$20
This is a great park to experience the natural desert and enjoy a beautiful sunset. The gravel sites are nicely spaced with a few trees and paved roadways. There are some good hiking trails in the area and close to the Desert Museum. The only reason this was not rated higher is because the bathrooms could use some sprucing up and there are no showers!! You can only stay for a maximum of one week and be absent for two weeks before returning. We enjoyed our time at this campground. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2013
$20
We stayed here four days in October 2013. I last stayed here in 1979 in a tent and it has changed somewhat. The scenery is the same: gorgeous. We had probably the largest site in H loop. When we arrived we were surprised to see that A loop was closed. The C loop had sites closer together and got progressively more crowded as the week went by. The only negative thing I can say about Gilbert Ray is that they need to patrol the campground and enforce the noise regulations a little more closely on weekends. Two of our nights were on a Thursday and Friday and someone had a loud stereo playing which completely ruined the quiet desert atmosphere. The campground is patrolled by county sheriff's deputies, and they were not seen by us the entire time. So I have to recommend going during the week and leave the place to the locals on Friday and Saturday nights. The only other complaint I have is that the water pressure at the dump station for rinsing your tanks is non-existent, barely a trickle. This was not a problem for us because we were moving on to another campground in the area, however it be an issue for someone who was heading home and wanted to clean their waste tanks. Good AT&T cell signal at site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2013
$20
This campground is to the west of Tucson, you drive Kinney Road and then take McCain Loop Road (RV’s are not to drive the Gates Pass Road over the Mountains to Tucson). Just north of the campground is Saguaro National Park West. The campground is a County Park and it is set in the desert with the mountains in the distance and Saguaro’s throughout the landscape. There was a host at the check in booth that assigned us a site, but she would be leaving in a week then it will be self register only until next winter. The sites are laid out in three loops all with electric but no water. The views are beautiful from all the sites. Make sure you fill up with water before you come but there is a spot for filling up and also a dump station. Water spigots are all over this park about every three sites if you need water. There were bath houses (no showers) and recycling bins. There are a lot of places to hike and bike! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2013
$20
LOVE it! Surrounded by the peace & quiet of the desert, sites are spacious, clean, and well laid out. Limited service: 30 amp power, no water, no sewer, definitely no cable TV or Wi-Fi! But that being said, there are water stations throughout the park so you can refill, and there's a sanidump at one end of the park. We intended to spend 2 nights here, but were so enthralled by our surroundings, we stayed an extra 2! There's a limit on the length of your stay - 7 days max, and then you have to be gone for 7 days before you can return. There are tent sites, but oddly, no showers available in the park. Many attractions in the area: about 1.5 miles down the road, Old Tucson Studios. Also very close by, International Wildlife Museum & Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Your closest shopping for groceries, restaurants, etc. is about 20 mins away in Tucson's outskirts. But for the peace & serenity of this park, I'd drive twice as far! I'd definitely recommend this park, and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again - and again! We camped here in a motorhome. Yes, it's big-rig friendly! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2013
$25
Very pretty setting with great views of the Tucson Mountains and Avra Valley. Good proximity to the Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park and Old Tucson. Good privacy between sites because of the native desert vegetation. Got a little aggravated with the lady working the office. They want to assign a site, even though a bunch of them were available. She relented and let me pick a site then come back and register, but let me know she was doing me a favor. The access roads coming into the Tucson Mountain Park, in which the campground is located, are narrow and rough. Take it slow and it's no problem. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2013
$20
I'm rating this park a 9 because of its natural beauty. If I were rating based on amenities, it would be a 6. As mentioned by others, there are no 50 amp sites (only 30 amp), but that was not a problem for the time of year we were there. Sites are mostly gravel with some asphalt patches. Bathrooms were clean, but there are no showers. There is a dump station and a water fill station on the premises. Maneuvering around the park was relatively easy. The only thing I would suggest for big rigs is to not hook up your tow vehicle until after you have left the dump station area, as it can be a bit tight maneuvering around in that area. The lady in the office told us of a previous guest who had some difficulty maneuvering because he/she had their tow car attached. Although we didn't have our car attached, we did have to back up once in order to make it around one of the turns. There are trails nearby where you can walk with your pets, but you do need to watch for the cactus. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2012
$20
I would have given this park higher marks if it had water available at each site, but fortunately we had water jugs with us. Many of the sites are smaller and would be more suitable to tents or Class B's/small Class C's. We did find a suitable site that once in it, the site opened up where we had a huge space. The park is somewhat pet friendly - the only issue I had was finding suitable places to walk the dogs where they could do their business. It is a desert park and is mostly gravel and cactus. The restrooms were clean but had no shower facilities. As stated before, it's first come, first served with a 14 day limit. And it's close to the Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park West and Old Tucson. It's also easy to get to other must-sees in Tucson, such as Pima Air Museum. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2012
$20
We arrived late in the afternoon and the place was deserted. We put $20 in the envelope and found a beautiful site. This is fantastic; only one more truck camper arrived, and one can enjoy solitude and silence. This was by far the greatest campground during our round trip. Important: big rigs like our 39' can only approach from McKinney Rd as the pass on the west side is closed for vehicles more than 12,000 lbs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2012
$20
My favorite camping spot in Tucson! I stayed here 3 different times this past winter, and each time it was serene and delightful. While Catalina tends to fill up due to their reservation system and larger pull-through sites, Gilbert Ray always seems to have some availability if you have a smaller RV and can fit into some of their smaller sites (all are first come, first served). Sites only have electric, but there's a giant dump and water fill loop with multiple stations to make refilling a breeze. Just about every site has their own Saguaro cactus tree and a ton of other desert plants giving some privacy while still offering great vistas of the mountains and cactus forests surrounding the campground. The Desert Museum is a "must visit" next door, as is the National Park. Plan to stock up on food before you arrive as the nearest grocery stores are a 20 minute drive. OTA TV signals are also a bit more limited on this side of the mountain range away from Tucson, but Verizon cell signal is strong. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2012
$20
Love, love, love this campground. First come first serve: can stay up to 14 nights. Beautiful location, (although finding it the first time was a thrilling experience). They recycle just about everything (even batteries) which for us PNW'ners were excited to see. Quiet, no city lights to discourage star glazing and good hiking/biking trails. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2011
$20
I agree with most everything said about this lovely desert park. I love this place! Sitting near my rig a bevy of Gambel's quail came by and then a roadrunner jumped up on my truck's hood and looked into the window! In the winter, there are nature walks led by naturalists. Nearby is the Sonora Desert Museum. Don't accept plastic cards, but checks are OK. A 14 day limit. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2011
$20
Stayed one night. Nice space between gravel sites. Felt like I was alone in the desert. Showers would have been nice for the price, but I'd go back to further explore Saguaro NP. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2011
$20
We really liked this campground. However, it has only 30 amp electric at the sites. There are no water or sewer hook-ups in the campground. There are water spigots scattered throughout the park, but many were turned off for repair. We were lucky to get a very large site, some are rather narrow for bigger rigs. This campground is in the desert. We saw a coyote walk through our loop and heard them at night. Very natural setting with lots of birds among the cactus. Sites are generally level and gravel. Friendly and helpful staff. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2011
$20
I never give a "10" but this park comes close. Excellent sites with electric and if you are lucky, can get one with water really nearby. Sites are gravel but fairly level. Very well laid out and you don't feel cramped by your neighbors. This is a great campground for a base when visiting all the sights in the area. Plan on spending a few days here. Easy access to dump site and water. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. I can think of no negatives with the possible exception of very few restrooms and no showers. However, we never use them anyway so it was no handicap. Good Verizon signal and were able to get on the web with our blackberry, itself, and as a tether for our computers. Great place, highly recommend. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2011
$20
Glorious natural setting surrounded by mountains and saguaro cactus. Terrific staff. Very quiet and great star watching at night. As others have mentioned, electric only sites, but a nice water and dump site is centrally located. Great cell signals here (Verizon & AT&T), but crummy TV (only 2 channels). Grocery and shopping is about 10 miles away, so you must plan ahead. But still, whenever I'm in Tucson, it will be hard to stay anywhere else but here-- it's outstanding. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2011
$25
Great place, though the rules restrict stays to one week. Beautiful setting with lots of hiking. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2011
$25
This is a beautiful park in the middle of the Tucson Mountain desert. The biggest drawback is that you can stay only 7 days, then you have to be out 7 more days before you can come back in. But that's good, in the long run. There might never be an open campsite without that rule! The staff, including camp hosts, are all friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2011
$20
It was hard to tear myself away from this beautiful campground. It's located all by itself out in the desert west of Tucson, inside Tucson Mountain Park, and is undoubtedly the quietest park I've ever visited. No traffic or city noise, no hustle and bustle, nothing but the song of coyotes and the occasional hoot of a Great Horned Owl. You're about 30 minutes from downtown Tucson, but just a hop, skip, and jump from the Desert Museum and Old Tucson. And of course, there's great desert hiking all around the park. As previously noted, each site has electricity but no individual water or sewer, and no wi-fi (which kept me from giving it a perfect 10). There's a fine water/dump station, however, plus water faucets scattered throughout the park. If you savor peace and quiet, an unspoiled desert environment, and don't mind a little drive to get to town, this park is your place. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2011
$20
If you love saguaro cactus and mountain views, can live with electric hookup only (but with an excellent onsite dump/refill area), and the peace and quiet of the Sonoran desert, you'll love this campground. We explored all over Tucson during the days, but loved returning through Gates Pass in our toad to this lovely peaceful campground. And it has free guided desert walks at least twice per week. We won't camp anywhere else in the area - though there is, unfortunately, a one week maximum. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2010
$20
This was a great place to dry camp. It was very quiet, and had lots of space. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2010
$20
Incredible views, lots of hiking trails, and close to Old Tucson and Desert Museum. Take the Gates Pass Rd (not for RVs) and you are back in Tucson quickly. Water and sewer hookups are not that important given a seven day limit, we had plenty of water and grey/black storage left when the week was up. The staff does an excellent job of assigning sites based on size, not allowing small campers to tie up the larger sites. I wish more public campgrounds did this. We would have liked to stay longer than the seven days, but will have to settle for another week next year. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2010
$20
Gilbert Ray is one of my favorite campgrounds when visiting the Tucson area. The Tucson Mountain Park staff is friendly, helpful, and well informed about the roads, city, and the general area. Sites are not shaded in the conventional sense, but surrounded by well-maintained desert vegetation. They are spaced so that you have a feeling of privacy as if you are in your own little cactus cove. Although there are no individual water and sewer hookups at the sites, there is a large double dump station along with fresh water available inside the campground. You can hike the trail downhill to the Old Tucson tourist attraction, and the Sonora Desert Museum is just up Kinney Road from the campsite. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2009
$22
The campground has limited hook-ups, but it is located in a quiet area and is close to Tucson, Saguaro Natl Monument, Desert Museum and Old Tucson. We've stayed twice and enjoyed it both times. I would go back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2009
$20
Gilbert Ray is a Pima County Park and is located south and adjacent to the western Saguaro National Park in the Tucson Mountains. This campground puts you in the middle of beautiful Sonora Desert full of saguaro cacti, mesquite trees, Gila woodpeckers (the ones that nest in the Saguaros), hummingbirds and great views of the Tucson Mountains looking east. It’s a great campground and locale for exploring this fabulous area. The campground has electricity only (no water or sewer at the sites). However, each loop has several water spigots and restrooms (no showers on the premises), and there are dump stations as well. The campground roads are all paved and each site being gravel, so dust is not a problem. The cost is $20 for RVs and $10 for tents. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2008
$20
This is our second trip to Gilbert Ray. Stayed for a week last year and liked it so much we decided to return this year. Most of the other reviews are right on. If you have ever wanted to camp in the desert, this is the place! One morning we woke to 3 coyote at our campsite. What a treat! We also heard coyote almost every night. My father-in-law has been coming to Gilbert Ray for over 20 years and not much has changed – And that’s a good thing in this case! The views and sunsets from the Campground are unbelievable, and even more dramatic if you travel up to the look out at Gates Pass. Also if you travel over Gates Pass there is a new big shopping center with an Albertson Grocery Store. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Old Tucson are must stops. We also took a day trip to the Prima Air & Space Museum, which was well worth the time and money. I would have given a higher rating if they would have a playground or play area for kids. There is not much available at the Campground for children. . I also agree that the closing of A Loop is frustrating. You may want to make sure you tie down your awning as the wind can pick up pretty good in the afternoon. Verizon Wireless card worked OK for internet. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2008
$20
A little off the beaten path so do your shopping before arrival. Some of the access roads are a bit on the narrow side with some dips, so the trip in was a little slow. The campground is beautiful. Paved roads with gravel sites. 30 amp hook ups only. No reservations and 7 day stay limit. Gilbert Ray is located within Tucson Mountain park which adjoins the western section of Saguaro National Park. Close by are the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Old Tucson movie studios. Lots to do in very close proximity. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2008
$20
I almost hate to review this for fear that more people will discover it! No full hook-ups but other than that you would think you were in the middle of the desert. A wonderful campground. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2008
$20
This is the most beautiful option for RV camping in the Tucson area, set amidst the amazing Sonoran desert of Tucson Mountain Park with plenty of Saguaros. There is a 7-day limit. It is a short drive to the MUST SEE Sonoran Desert Museum, and the west section of Saguaro National Park. Ignore the directions to get to the park via I-10 to I-19 if you are coming from the Phoenix area. Use the roads from the Marana area exits instead. Note that RV's are not allowed on Speedway over Gates Pass, but once you are situated and can drive your toad or truck, that is a scenic shortcut into town. The camp has nice spacious sites with picnic tables. The most scenic loop is Loop A, but our experience is that they keep that loop closed until the other loops are full, which just drives us crazy. The best sites are around the perimeter, but most sites are fine. Larger rigs (over 30 feet) will have much less availability and selection. Hookups are 30 amp electric only. There is a dump station available and a water fill station. There are restrooms but no showers. Several taps are scattered around the park, so you may be able to fill up at those, but you cannot remain connected. We camped with friends here, and they were given a hard time. People complained that their dog barked inside their RV when they were gone and left notes on their door. Then they got a citation for putting bird food on a cactus, and then a lecture for leaving bird seed on the ground because a camp host once had a problem with pack rats when they left their coach vacant for a month. In contrast, we dealt with very helpful staff in the Visitors Center, which is only open during the peak winter season. We can recommend L'Il Abners steakhouse in Marana for amazing and reasonable ribs and steak, and the Tucson municipal golf course Crooked Tree near Marana which is very scenic, well kept, challenging and only $18 in off-peak times, one of the best values we've experienced for such a course. We loved the tram ride/hike up Sabino Canyon (no dogs) and riding our bikes around the Cactus Forest scenic loop in the east section of the National Park (also no dogs). The closest wifi was at a library about 20 minutes away on Ajo Pkwy. A great supermarket is Food City, Basha's Mexican-oriented market, across from the library. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2004
$18
This is a true desert campground in a beautiful setting. Most of the site are well spaced. The park has paved roads with gravel sites. Some sites can handle 40 foot rigs (maybe half). Electric is 30 amp. water is available near many sites. Many sites can reach a water tap with 100 ft of hose (you can hookup to fill, but can not remain hooked up). There is a large dump(2) station and separate water station(2). This park is on the west side just south of the Desert Museum and Saguaro National Park (West). Tents are allowed, some sites are tent only, but there are no showers. It is remote from shopping or restaurants, but the location is beautiful and so is the park. If it had full hookups it would be a 10 in my book, but you have to love the desert and be willing to do without the pool and other typical campground amenities. This part of the desert is full of Saguaros. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Camp Information
Sites
125
Date of Stay
March 2014
Latest Rate
$28
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 10 8 8 8 9 7 7 8 10
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2014
$28
We stayed here for 12 days following our return from Mexico. We had stored our RV here for the Winter. This is a nice quiet location on the edge of Saguaro National Park. We were back for our second visit and will return next year. Nice host and wonderfully landscaped park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2014
$19
We arrived here on Feb 3 expecting to stay for 10 days and ended up staying for 6 weeks. This RV park is located on the edge of the Saguaro West National Park which means you have excellent hiking trails right off the edge of the park. The howling coyotes were a magnificent desert experience. The office building was very nice, and they offered weekly activities such as music shows and hiking trips for a nominal cost. The campsites were gravel and level with a lot of room between spaces. The park has nice landscaping and is very well maintained. The office staff was very accommodating and worked hard to make our experience wonderful. The WiFi connection was OK at the campsite and great at the office. I can't say enough about the location. We are road bikers and found the proximity to the Tucson bike trails perfect to meet our needs. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2013
$19
This is our second time at Justin's, and it is just like we remember. The camp hostess continues to be a wonderful person. You have to be self-contained to stay here, and there are many folks who return annually who are quite friendly. This park was built with becoming a park model facility in mind, so the spaces are sizeable. Some of the sewer placements are a bit squirrelly, so be prepared to use two hoses in some places. The cost is all inclusive, and they ask that you do not use electric heaters/dryer. The Wi-Fi could use some work. It's not strong although there are several towers within the park, and sometimes there is no connection to the internet, but you can hit their router. Be prepared to run off a data card if you need reliable signal. This campground butts up against the Sonoran Desert, and you can access it from the campground. Don't miss it! Also, Tiny's Saloon is up the road, and they have the best wings. We talked about them for two years and were glad to see nothing changed with the recipe in this local hangout. You are a little remote at this campground, but I like to still feel like I'm camping even though we live in a 40' toy hauler, so it's worth a little driving for me to get to the grocery store, etc. Our friends stayed at other places locally, and they are packed in like sardines. No, thanks. Casino del Sol is just around the corner too if you're inclinced. As is, Wal-Mart and grocery stores - all within a 15 min drive. There's also a clay shooting range, as well as, pistol shooting ranges close by for your convenience. There's a great church, Holy Cross Church, in town too (Presbyterian PCA). If the weather chases us south again, this park will be at the top of our list! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2013
$20
Justin's has a real "in the desert" feel. It directly borders a 50,000 acre park with trails immediately available. The sites are large and level. The roads are paved, the sites gravel. There are no showers or restroom or pool, but there is full hookup and a laundry. It is very quiet as you are far from town. The views of the mountains are beautiful. Park in the back for best mountain views. There is a skeet shooting operation near enough that you can hear some faint popping, but it never bothers us. During February, it is very busy as there is a convention that month. Nothing very near (probably 8 miles for shopping), but the drive back and forth is gorgeous. Very near Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain Park, Old Tucson and the Desert Museum. This is our fourth winter here, and we love it. Regularly planned activities from October to April. Owners very nice. Rate based on month. They only accept cash or check. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2013
$20
Rate reflects Passport Am. Excellent park. No frills, but desert hiking trails behind sites in back. Large, level sites. Water pressure good. Hosts were friendly and helpful. Rabbits, quail, and coyote visited small fish pond for water. Could watch them from inside of coach. Quiet and relaxing. We stayed here seven days. Second time that we stayed here - would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2013
$28
We stayed here for 5 nights with our travelling companions, we in a 40 foot fifth wheel and they in a 40 foot motorhome. The pull through sites are large, all gravel but that is expected in the desert. Sites are level, no need for any leveling blocks here. The sites are so positioned that we were able to companion camp , ie park our rigs so that our exit doors were facing each other enabling us to set up our picnic tables and chairs etc in a central area. The owner is just delightful, very accommodating and provided us with quite a few suggestions on what to do in the Tucson area. We would definitely stay here again. One word of warning however, there is another RV park right next door so make sure you go past the entrance to this one, we got caught and had to do a drive through! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2013
$29
This is a no-frills park (no bathroom or showers), but there is laundry and a cheesy miniature golf course and enough roadway to ride a bike around the park. The real draw here are the hiking trails, right behind our rig and that it's nine miles to Saguaro National Park. The sites are big and the park is quiet, but it's about a 15 minute drive to downtown Tucson. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2013
$26
The lady who checked us in was fantastic. The sites were gravel and the roads were paved. Their wi-fi worked well. Verizion and MiFi worked well also. They are right next to Tucson Mt park, and there are great hiking trails right out from the park. Our rate reflects the Good Sam discount. The only down side I found with this place was that there was no shower, but with full hook ups it was no big deal. I'd stay here again. We got to watch the comet and a sliver of the moon without light pollution. It's quiet at night, but the price you pay is a moderate drive, 1/2 hr to get to services like grocery, downtown, and brew pubs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2013
$17
Rate is based on a one month stay. Sites are large. Best sites back up to the desert or a wash but are reserved for returning customers. All utilities are at the back of the site. Most folks had to use one or two extensions for the sewer hose to reach. Management is friendly and helpful and provides some weekly events for the guests. The best part was the trails right from the park that lead to Tucson Mountain Park. The worst part was the distance to any shopping...about 8 miles for groceries. Very quiet at night. Some noise from the nearby shooting range. Our boosted Millenicom/Verizon service worked pretty well. Did not try park Wi-Fi. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2013
$31
We loved this campground! We only could stay for three days. There are hundreds of geocaches nearby and the nearby desert trail that has a trail head in the campground is breath taking We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2013
$35
The park is owned and operated by two nice people. I did not have the pleasure of meeting the gentleman; however, the lady is a lovely woman who is warm, helpful, and friendly to everyone. The spaces are large and fairly well equipped with both back-in and pull through spaces available. They have 30 & 50 Amp electric and telephone access at each site for those who intend a longer stay. TV reception is poor in some spaces, and no cable is provided. They do offer WI-FI, but the reception was poor. They also have laundry facilities at the club house and have numerous activities, all of which are listed on the calendar at the front entrance of the club house. There are also many attractions close by. Propane service is provided by a dealer every Wednesday; you need to call a day or two prior and display their bright orange ad somewhere visible from the street. Over all this is a very nice park, and you will enjoy your stay. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2012
$20
Clean and quiet. Easy access to walking trails in the desert. Beautiful sunsets. Friendly people. Wi-Fi at the site was sporadic while we were there. There is no pool. There are no scheduled activities and the park is 'off the beaten path' so you have to be willing to drive miles to get to the pharmacy, supermarket etc. Stayed for a month and will be my choice for Tucson. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2012
$16
Great campground! Stayed here 6 nights on Passport America rate. Originally planned to stay only 4 nights, but the place was so nice and the staff and other campers so friendly, we extended our stay. Sites are very big, plenty of room to sit outside at night and enjoy the outdoors. One of the owners made sure we knew what events were planned while we were there and encouraged us to attend. We went to pizza night and the bonfire/hot dog feed. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2012
$16
The laundry room was clean. WiFi worked well. Owner was very pleasant, but not always available. The biggest negative were the gunshots that could be heard from the nearby shooting range--one day until 9:00 at night. The constant "pop, pop" got to be very annoying. That being said, the highlight was the amazing view of the desert. It was breathtaking. Price is Passport America. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2012
$13
We stopped here for a few days and managed to endure the Tucson heat. The place was obviously different then during our one month stay of April. Owner's and staff were not present as they were the later part of April. There were a few long term guest present and we selected one of the sites with the taller trees for some shade. We talked to a few of the other guests, and they too, have not seen anyone taking care of the place or the owners the past two months. Still, a great place in comparison to other Tucson RV Park, especially at the Passport America rate. The WiFi was working well and the laundry room was open. The clubhouse was closed as it was the end of April. It was nice and quiet except for a guest in a Park Model or onsite rental trailer who had a barking dog. We hope the place is open in the future so we can stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2012
$16
We stay here on our way in/out of Mexico. Rate is Passport America rate for off season. No facilities, must be self-contained. Hiking trails from the park. Nice big laundry. Quiet, remote, yet close to shopping to stock up. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2012
$15
Rate reflects PA. Very low-key park – in fact, no one in the office and payment is on the honor system. Honestly, based on prior reviews, we’re disappointed – loud area – all day we heard a neighbor’s dogs barking, kids screaming, adult man screaming at wife & kids, roosters crowing, etc…. Can hear the shooting range down the street (2 miles). Not sure where the level sites are I read about on previous reviews – we’ve got a lot of blocks under our tires. Park is clean, for most part – no trash. On phone, owner very friendly. Fine for one night while passing through, but next time we’re in Tucson, we’ll look for a different campground. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2012
$21
Our rate included Passport America for 4 nites. Park is located out a bit but close to Old Tucson Studio, Titan missile 22 miles and other attractions. Staff very friendly. Sites are level and you get good views of the mountains. Verizon cell and MiFi work good. No cable. Antenna not so hot. The park is clean and neat. We would stay here again We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
March 2012
$23
This was our third visit to this lovely desert campground. With a couple years in between, we immediately noticed how the park has matured from owner's care. One drawback to us is the remoteness of the location although that contributes to its ambiance, but makes for long drives into the city for services. As much as we like this park, it will be our last visit due to the owner's overt political rantings and blatant untruths scrawled on handwritten signs posted on their bulletin board.. Even if I don't agree, I always respect a persons right to their opinions and positions. But I think that has no place for one in the hospitality business. Such things are best left to personal conversations. It was very off putting and we will not return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2012
$28
Rate reflects weekly rate. Clean, quiet park adjacent to good hiking and cycling trails through the desert. Had premium site which was wide with some bushes separating sites. Reasonably level. Paved streets. Some activities available including twice a week guided hikes. Close to Old Tucson. Will return again when next in area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2012
$28
Very nice and quiet park bordering the Sonoran desert. Owners are very nice and accommodating. Sites are large with some plantings in-between. Gravel sites and paved roads. Wi-Fi was very slow. Really liked this park. This is a beautiful location fairly close to Tucson, but not too close! Would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
February 2012
$25
This is an "OK" park. The sites are narrow and seem to be parked on top of one another. Dirt and dusty. We pulled in about 8 PM and it was like lights out. Everyone was in bed and it was dark. Definitely a camp where everyone seems to turn in early...not our style. We will not camp here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2012
$25
Wi-Fi was slow except in the middle of the night. No restrooms or showers. But the connecting trails are amazing. Loved the hikes out back. Near to many great places (Desert Museum, Mountain Park, Gates Pass, etc.). We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2012
$19
Very much a Mom/Pop facility but that's part of the charm of this place. She makes the RV park. Very kind and gracious person. Rate reflects monthly stay: no tax, flat rate, water/50 amp included. You have to be self-contained. The sites are fairly level and very large: 2K square feet. Originally designed as a park model lot, the hook-ups can be far out of reach in some places. You have to maneuver your rig or have longer hoses to reach. Your rig sits on pea size gravel, and the rest of the "lot" is larger stone. You'll need an outdoor mat. The majority of the sites do not have a picnic table. There is a trading or borrow library. The park is remote. You will have to drive 8 miles to a decent grocery store on Valencia. This is where you'll find Wal-Mart too. The awesome thing about this park is it adjoins the Tucson Mountain Park. The saguaros are almost right out your backyard, depending on what site you get. There are a ton of trails leading out into the desert. The sites that adjoin the desert and/or golf view go quickly and are normally reserved for returning guests. This is a very easy park to maneuver a big rig. We are a 39' TT and had no difficultly moving around or parking it, as well as, having plenty of room to park the F450. Be sure to go to b'fast/lunch at Todd's at Ryan's airfield. Good food/great prices. Tiny's is a great place too: best wings we've ever had. Ask them to leave them in the fryer a little longer. Burger night is Thursdays. Great staff. If you need a ladies haircut, try the M Salon. It's a little pricey and a drive, but worth every penny: best lady only works Thursday & Saturday. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2011
$25
This park is a gem! HUGE sites! All utilities included in the rate. Super laundry. Paved roads. Fenced dog run. Great hiking trails through the desert, some are led. Coffee and doughnuts every Monday and bonfire every Saturday. Excellent Wi-Fi. Friendly, helpful staff. Would give it a 10, except there is no pool and no bath house. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2011
$16
Rate shown Passport America discount. Site was a mostly level and spacious gravel back-in. Utilities worked fine. No cable TV or any good TV channels off the antenna. Wi-Fi signal strong, but slow at times. Wired internet at clubhouse was much faster. My site (across from the clubhouse) was the start of one of the trails out in the desert. Great sunsets. Laundry was clean and worked well. Friendly host. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2011
$16
This is an excellent park, we stay here each year for the winter. What we enjoy the most is the excellent hiking trails which is adjacent to the park. The park has very good maps of the trails and are highly recommended as some people seem to get lost. I must say I was at the park when the previous writers husband got lost and the individual overseeing the park told her to call 911 as he is only 1 person and 30,000 acres is impossible for one person to search in, she called 911 and the sheriff found her husband at their RV. I personally feel that this should be noted as this is an excellent park and friendly staff who will go out of there way to make your stay the absolute best possible. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2011
$28
We never saw a staff person and dropped our money through a slot in the door. Seems October is still considered "off" season so no staff, which was inconvenient when my husband got lost in the desert and I needed someone to help me find him. The designated caregiver was rude when I asked him for help. A fellow camper loaned me her phone to call the Sheriff. Otherwise, the campground was clean, basic and very remote. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2011
$16
This is difficult to rate. Self check-in, as there is never anyone at the office. We chose a site in the rear, back-in, facing the desert and mountains. The sites are level, and very wide. All utilities worked fine. Within 1/2 hour of set-up, a Bobcat walked past our site. That was the highlight of the two days there. We were unable to hear coyotes at night, for all the neighborhood dogs barking. Someone close has geese, chickens and various livestock. We were woke up in the morning by a rooster. So much for a high desert atmosphere. Never found the vast library. All the amenities are next door at Desert Trails campground. While there are pretty paths leading into their park, signs state not to enter if you are not camping there. The park was a disappointment. Next time we will stay at Desert Trails. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2011
$16
The cost reflects Passport America rate. This park was a gem. Although there were no amenities, the back-in sites in the rear of the park were spacious and offered great views of the mountains with beautiful sunrises. Several desert hiking trails were within walking distance from our site. The hostess was friendly, professional, informative, and was usually in the office. We could hear the coyotes at night and watch quail and other birds during the day. The Arizona Desert Museum and Saguaro National Park were close by. We stayed 7 days and loved every moment. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2011
$27
This place struck me as a little weird. The "office" appeared to be someone's house and did not have a traditional reception counter. The office also did not appear to have any posted hours and it was just hit or miss to catch someone there. When I checked in, the lady starting telling me about her husband's (Justin) African guided tours that I could sign up for. One thing the campground directories don't tell you is that this place only takes cash or check. No credit cards are accepted. The campground itself has paved roads and is immaculately landscaped, so no complaints there. The sites appear to be all backins, which I just have never learned to do well with my fifth wheel. Once I finally got backed in correctly, the hookups were all at the far back end of the site. The sewer connection was out of range of my (15'?) hose. The WiFi access points were both visible to my laptop and had decent signal strength, but either their router was having problems or the access code I was given was wrong. Despite trying multiple times over several hours, I could not connect. Given that and the sewer out of reach, I relocated to another campground the next day. If you come prepared with cash or check, a long sewer hose, and don't care about WiFi, the campground is very lovely and very close to The Desert Museum and Saguaro National Park west section. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2011
$27
Streets are paved but sites are gravel. Most are fairly level. Hookups were very good. There are no amenities other than laundry here. No restroom/showers, picnic tables, cable TV or fire rings. If you need amenities the park next door (Desert Trails) is probably a better choice. We preferred Justin's because the sites next door were very small and you better like your neighbors. (We like space and a little privacy.) There were so many activities next door that it was almost too loud for us at times: so we liked that Justin's was quiet and peaceful. We could walk next door if we wanted to be social and hear noise, and then retreat back to Justins when we wanted quiet. Sites are very large (for Arizona standards), about 2,000 square feet and divided by nice mature plants. No tall trees (this is the desert) but not an issue for us since it was late winter/early spring and temps were moderate. We loved the beautiful views and the ability to find several desert trails right from the park. We actually liked the location. It is about 10 miles outside the city and about a 5 mile drive to get groceries, but you are surrounded by Saguaros and nature. (Plus most of the other parks that were closer to downtown didn't look too appealing) The owners are very friendly. The wife is SUPER sweet and goes out of her way to help you. We couldn't get Wi-Fi from our spot, but that didn't matter for us since we have our own internet source. If you depend on the park's Wi-Fi, a spot close to the office is recommended. They had a large row of pull throughs near the entrance, but most are back in spots. There are 3 or 4 back in spots near the office that can handle very big rigs (probably 70' deep), but the rest are only about 40-45' deep. There is plenty of room to put a trailer or tow dolly on the side on all spots and they do have a large storage area if needed. We loved hearing the horses and coyotes at night, it was fantastic! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2011
$16
Stayed 2 nights here. Located outside town so it's very quiet. Sites have very large rocks where coach sits and smaller in patio area. Beautiful views. Very nice owner in the office, but they don't open before 10:00 a.m. Everything about the park is just really nice and clean. The access roads are a bit of a roller coaster ride, typical Arizona. Rate is Passport America. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2011
$16
We enjoyed our week-long stay in this quiet, clean RV park. We had a large, fairly level site, excellent electric, very good WiFi. The nearby trails are great and the night skies are dark: a real plus. We could near coyotes at night. Nearby shooting range was NOT a problem. Laundry is clean, available 24 hours a day. We will stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2011
$16
This is a newer park a little far out of town, but close to the western/southern attractions. Huge sites very level on gravel. No picnic tables, no swimming pool, but very low price $27/day or PPA for $14/16. Owners are very nice. Heck of a deal for the price. Not an overnight park though. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2011
$14
Park was remote, far enough out of town that it was very quiet and dark. The sites were almost all back-in but big enough for easy maneuvering. Roads paved, sites gravel/dirt but very level. Office lady very nice, informative. No pool, no picnic table, no fire pit but near to casino if that's your thing. It is ours and it was a very nice, new, Native American establishment. We will stay at this park again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2011
$16
This is a nice park with very big sites and good utilities other than needing a lot of sewer hose. Park Wi-Fi worked well as did our Verizon air card. Cell phone service with AT&T and T-Mobile was strong. You can tell the owners take pride in the park. Too bad it's 9 miles out of town in the very stark desert which is either good or bad depending on what you like. If you are a hiker there are many well maintained trails to explore. This is a good place to stay between Las Cruces and Phoenix for a few days. The rate is Passport America. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2011
$28
This is a great little park on the edge of town. If you want a pool and daily organized activities, you'll want to be next door at Desert Trails. If you want space, nice sites, peace and quiet, and lovely walking trails in the desert: Diamond J is wonderful. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2011
$27
We are currently in the park and loving it. Made a reservation for 2 days with the thought of having a place to stay while we looked for longer term accommodations. We did look around and did not find a place we thought had any more to offer. The price for a month is half that of anywhere else and just as convenient to the attractions. The park is quiet, dark at night, clean and friendly. Meets all my needs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2011
$27
This is our 3rd winter visit to this excellent RV Park bordering public lands and Tucson Mountain Park. As with our previous stays here, we are extremely satisfied and find this a great place to stay during the annual Gem and Mineral Show. I have found the owners to be outstanding for their attempt to accommodate guests with the best possible site options. Not an easy task to accomplish when the place is full each night. We got lucky and were assigned to a premium site. The hook-ups are flawless, which was a good thing when the overnight temperature fell below twenty. Our site was wide and level. The terrific amenity here is the adjacent desert of Saguaro cactus. There are miles of hiking and mountain biking trails to enjoy. The website for this RV Park is outdated because the price has gone-up. Yet it is still a bargain in comparison to the places in the city of Tucson. We were able to use two Passport America nights and extended our stay by 10-days. The price reflects the weekly rate. We will return again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
January 2011
$17
Based on other reviews, we were looking forward to our month’s stay at Justin’s but immediately became disappointed when we saw our site. We had requested a premium site with a desert view. When we arrived we found that although we paid for a premium site, our view was of an overgrown wash, the sewage pumping station and vent pipes, and the RV storage area. Our site was not level and consisted of large, sharp rocks which were not only a tripping hazard but prevented us from putting down our mat lest it be torn to shreds. In addition to having to see the sewage equipment right in back of us, there was a persistent sewer odor. We complained and they did try, unsuccessfully, to fix it. In order to sit outside we had to continually move our chairs to get away from the smell. We could also smell sewage during our walks around the park, depending on which way the wind was blowing. The Wi-Fi from our site was unusable most days. We bought a wireless antenna and that helped us get email, but it was still unable to load many sites. The park web site states free Wi-Fi, but apparently that's only if you go to the clubhouse to use it. There are no showers or rest rooms. One pathetic park guest must have felt insecure being with these dangerous snowbirds, that he walked around the park with a huge automatic pistol and extra ammunition strapped to his waist. This felt intimidating and totally unacceptable to this kind of environment. On the positive side, our site was large, although not particularly attractive. The RV park borders Saguaro National Park, with well-marked trails into the desert and beautiful sunsets. The park is relatively quiet except for the sounds of shooting at the nearby skeet shooting range several hours each day. I doubt that we would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2011
$14
Rate shown Passport America discount. Site was a large gravel back-in. No washrooms or showers available. No cable TV, but a few local channels strong enough on the antenna. WiFi worked okay, but some dropouts. Access to extensive trail network. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
January 2011
$27
We made reservations for two weeks. We had heard fairly good things about this park, but we were very disappointed. First of all, we did not get the site we reserved since it was taken. The site we stayed in (#82) was not level. We had to use several blocks to level our RV. There are large rocks in the entire site, so it was difficult to set up a patio area because the rocks would damage our mat. Some reviews say they have replaced the large rocks in the park, but not in all of the spaces (including ours). They are difficult to walk on too. Our view was of a wash area (and not a pretty one) and the RV Storage Area. The shrubs in the sites need maintenance or replacement. To top it off, a sewer vent and the sewer pumping equipment was right behind us. When the wind blew (which was often), a disgusting sewer smell came right into our site. We did report the smell and the owners did try to correct it by putting a cover over the vent, but the smell was still there. Our site was considered a premium site and we paid a premium price. There is no way this space should be considered a premium site. The Wi-Fi was weak and we had to put up our long range antenna to use it. By walking the park, I believe the places along the desert would be much better. Some of them have fine gravel in their patio areas (but not all of them) and the view would be nice. On the positive note, the hiking trails in the desert are great and the sunsets here are beautiful. It is also very quiet here (except there were barking dogs nearby). We did stay here the entire two weeks, but would not stay here again unless we were promised a desert site. However, by experience, I am not sure you would get the site you were promised. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2010
$14
Large lots, very friendly staff, quiet park, some organized activities and park kept very clean. Close to nice desert hiking trails. Rate reflects Passport America. No showers and washrooms. Would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2010
$18
This quiet park is on the edge of the desert with a backdrop of mountains nearby. Hiking trails start from the back perimeter and stretch into nearby Tucson Mountain Park. The friendly owners organize a lot of social activities in the winter season. Sites are generously sized and partially screened by native/desert-friendly plants. AT&T phone and data service work well. Water pressure is a little low, electric is reliable and sewer connections are a long stretch at many sites. The price reflects the monthly rate. We look forward to returning to this park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2010
$27
This park is about 10 miles west of the city of Tucson. The scenery is great and the area is quiet. It is close to the Saguaro National Park West and the Sonora Desert Museum. We stayed in a pull through site in the front of the park so there was some road noise during the day. Sites near the back of the park are all back ins and really have an away from it all feel. No credit cards are accepted, but checks are. The sites are large and covered with course gravel which is rather hard to walk on. Our site was a bit off level but we were able to correct for it with leveling blocks. The water, electricity and sewer hookups work fine, but are placed at the back of the site. All in all it is a very nice park for views, nature and stargazing. Also the price is reasonable. There is no cable TV and the Wi-Fi did not work for us because of our distance from the office. Since we have our own Wi-Fi and a satellite dish, we were OK with these limitations. If you need Wi-Fi you might want to get a site nearer the office. We would camp here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2010
$29
WOW! All sites now have fine new gravel. Also has two WiFi systems and DSL at the clubhouse. New activities include a BIG dog run, mini golf, pitch and putt plus planned activities: December- March. Very neat and clean. Wonderful hiking trails. Has big 2000 square foot sites. Glad we came back: stayed here winter 09 and again winter 2010. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2010
$16
This is a fairly large park with numerous drive-through sites in front. The back of the park is adjacent to state park land with numerous trails. Roads are paved, but most sites are coarse gravel. The hook-ups are at the back of the site; there is no cable TV, but the Wi-Fi was good. The park is clean, well maintained, and quiet. We did not use the showers or laundry. Staff is helpful and friendly. The nearest stores (Safeway and Wal-Mart) are about 5 miles away on Valencia (near the casino). Highway 86 provides an easy way into Tucson proper. There are a number of attractions close to the park (Saguaro National Park West, Tucson Mountain Park, Old Tucson Studios, Desert Museum, etc). We would stay here again. The rate reflects our Passport America. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2010
$29
This is a Passport America location for 2-nights only. All payments in the park are cash or check. Very nice Arizona style park. This is a great winter location for many who take advantage of this option. Sites are gravel with some native landscaping. The owner will listen to guest’s suggestions and frequently incorporate them in the park, sometimes immediately. Location well out in the country provides a very quiet atmosphere. Nights are very dark and this has provided the conditions needed for astrological study at a local facility. The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is close where they have 100's of planes on display an in storage: a must for those who enjoy planes. Be sure to take the tram tour. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2010
$15
Really nice, clean park out of town about 10 miles. It's quiet, has big sites and friendly staff. A little inconvenient if you forgot something at the grocery, but so peaceful. You can see stars here. Not many written rules, they assume that you are adults and know how to behave. There are activities available, mostly hiking, pickleball, music jams, no pressure to join in. The internet is somewhat spotty, not working a few days. They have information about all the things to do in Tucson in the office: no end of attractions. Only negative comment: with all the beautiful natural landscaping, why the tacky plastic flowers "planted" all over the park??? We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2010
$28
The back portions looked very nicely kept. But we were in front row next to the street, fairly loud traffic all night & a large dog barked all night too. Wi-Fi was very poor. Only 3 channels available on the bat wing. There was no one answering phones or in the office to complain to. We left after one night, had planned to stay 3 nights. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2010
$28
This is a beautiful park that is kept up as well as any we have ever stayed in. The only reason for no 10: the garbage is way at the front of the park away from all RVs. Good for odors but difficult sometimes to simply walk the garbage to the bin. The owners treat you as special guests and truly care that you have a good experience staying here. Sites are large, level and well laid out. Electric service is at a good strong level. The park was always full when we were here but they will allow you to dry camp while waiting for a spot to open. We will definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2010
$14
Clean, quiet, newer modern campground with wider sites. If you like desert camping, this one is for you. A long way off the beaten path, but worth it for most. Management very friendly and helpful, but didn't stay long enough to get acquainted with others. Rate was Passport rate. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2010
$24
We found this park purely by accident and am very glad we did. The park is adjacent to the Saguaro National Park with all kinds of cacti and wildlife out our back window. It is so peaceful and quiet, every once in a while a military plane might fly over, no big deal. The owners are two of the nicest people I have met in our travels, they will do whatever it takes to make your stay the greatest. There are well marked hiking trails connected to the park, that take you through the Saguaro National Park. There are all kinds of activities during the winter months, not sure about the summer months, however if you're like me and enjoy the peace and quiet, activities are not needed. I just enjoy the tranquility of the park. We are full timers who plan to stay here annually. In my personal opinion you will not find a nicer park in Tucson at any price. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
January 2010
$22
If you want to be more out in the country, to have more spacious sites, AND a cheap rate, this place is great! Most of the Tucson parks sounded more like RV cities! I guess they have more "amenities" and activities, but we don't care about that stuff. This is about 10 miles outside of Tucson proper and is surrounded by cacti, critters, and hills. I'm grateful that the RV park, next door, was full! They look much more crowded there! One of the owners here, was very patient with me. As we were just starting our full-time RVing adventures, preparations took longer than we'd figured (and storms delayed us), and I had to keep calling and changing our expected arrival date. And then we ended up getting in 1 1/2 hours later than I'd told her we would (forgot time difference with San Diego) and in the dark. At first, I couldn't find anyone (office is in the back) and was afraid we wouldn't find a spot, but the other owner, (they're a couple) found us and got us set up temporarily for the one night. Phew! In the morning, we were moving into the long-term spot we'd been assigned, and some other folks showed up, claiming we were taking their spot! There was a little squabble as apparently these people had been promised the same space. We ended up moving right back to our "temporary" space. A little extra work for us, but no big deal really. And our spot is on the pavement, which may be a bit better when it rains tomorrow! So, while mistakes/misunderstandings happen, it all got worked out, and everyone had a space in the end! They have overflow boondocking spots close to the road. Other than that, all the spaces look good, with the ones at the back being adjacent to some park with tons of desert trails. They have an enclosed dog run, which is helpful since one of our dogs prefers to run free to "do her thing!" Also, I had read that there was large rock all over that was hard to walk on. I was a bit worried about that but have found it's not an issue. It's not that big or that bad, and they've put smaller gravel in parts as well. Overall, I'm just very grateful we found such a nice park. It's really what I'd had in mind, and that they were able to accommodate us, even with our changing itinerary! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2010
$24
An accommodating, pleasant and quiet RV Park west of Tucson for the 55 plus RVer. It's well away from urban areas and the typical city noise of Tucson. There is a natural landscape of desert trees, shrubs and cactus here with an open space corridor. Wide paved access roads lead to spacious level sites, which are composed of gravel. The sites have young trees and many border the saguaro cactus desert. The upper mountain view sites have terrific views of distant mountains. The full hook-ups function without flaw. The Wi-Fi is sufficient though it can be spotty at times with full occupancy. There is a laundry room, a small library, but otherwise facilities are lacking. Oddly, the pull-out side of the pull-through sites is not paved. Stayed here for nine nights in a motorhome. Look forward to returning here on our next RV trip to Tucson. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2010
$24
A good, clean place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Large sites are a plus. Laundry facilities are clean and reasonably priced. Doc and Christine make everyone feel very welcomed. Simple, usually one a day, activities for those who want to be included. This is an independent-style park for those who don't need their day-time hours filled with preplanned activities. A very good, multiple trail system just outside the park. No showers or restroom available, must be self-contained. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2009
$17
Rate reflects monthly rate, which was $529. I wanted the monthly rate of $479 but that only applies to the pull-throughs in the front of the park. Those sites are kept for overnighters even though they have a monthly rate?? So after several minutes of trying to understand this logic from one of the owners, who although very nice, was not very proficient in English, I agreed to pay the higher rate and stay in the back. The big advantage to the back is a much quieter environment and much nicer views of the surrounding mountains. They are all back in but extremely large sites and spacious roads make it easy even for me. The sites are all gravel, some of it fairly large but settled into the dirt well so not a problem. The Desert Trails RV is next door and a lot cheaper but extremely crowded. I thought it was a RV storage place by the way the campers were packed in. It was definitely worth the extra money to have a very large site and more privacy. Lots of trails behind the campground for hiking and biking and some of them connect to the Tucson Mountain Rec area. The campground is west of the city and somewhat remote but that is my preference. There is an every Wed. propane delivery, nice library, pool table, small dirt golf course and other activities. Lots of desert cacti and plants everywhere. There are no picnic tables at the sites. I had good AT&T and Verizon service. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2009
$14
We found the owners very friendly and told us where we could find close shopping and offered suggestions on things to see and how to get to them. Internet was very good. Stayed there on Passport America, definitely will go back and will let other RVers know about this park. Enjoyed being able to walk in the desert, also nice big sites. Park and laundry area very clean. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2009
$14
Excellent park with large gravel sites. The front row of sites are wide pull-throughs for travelers. The park is located about 10 miles west of Tucson. It is quite close to Old Tucson Studios and The Saguaro National Monument West and the Tucson Sonora Desert Museum (& zoo). Very nice owners on site. The stated rate was for Passport American members, 1/2 the regular nightly rate. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
November 2008
$25
This park is out in the desert and has trails all over the desert for walking. Very peaceful at night unless you are out in the front row like we were told to be. The rocks in the front border on being large boulders and make the sites very uncomfortable to use outside. Our small dog had problems walking and would refuse to walk in the rocks. We were next to the highway, and the traffic was steady most of the night. It really picked up at 6 AM for people going into Tucson. The campground does NOT have any bathrooms or showers. You must use your rig for all services. In our travel trailer that becomes somewhat of an issue, as our bathroom is small. The Wi-Fi was there, and I could connect, but there was no internet available. It was like the router wasn't connected to the access point. We did not have a connection the entire time we were there. Some of the folks close to the office did connect to a secondary router that was on a desk, but we were too far away to even see it. Questioning the owners wife was futile as she knew nothing about computers, and insisted that all was working fine. They only accepted cash or a check, no credit cards. I paid for three nights but pulled out after two as we were not happy without a bathroom or the internet. This could be a nice park with minimal improvements. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2008
$14
Loved this park! Landscaping was great. Off the beaten path. 12 miles west of downtown. It was just far enough out of the way of the big city, had a country feel about it. Quiet! Friendly residents. Self registration was a breeze. Simply filled out a small sheet of paper with some info, enclosed a check, picked my space, and put it all in an envelope in their basket on the porch. Never saw the owners once. The sunset behind the mountains was breathtaking. I really enjoyed staying here. It was nice to stroll around the grounds with my dog in the evenings. As a single female traveler, I felt completely safe there. Sites were spacious and I was able to pull my 36' rig with tow dolly & SUV right into my space with ease. Park is easy to navigate large rigs. I would definitely recommend this campground. I would like to return there when the weather cools. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2008
$12
The Passport America rate is a good reason for staying here. I would not stay at the regular rate. We paid an extra $2 for a site that backed on the BLM area. Lots of scenery and birds. The laundry was immaculate and reasonable. However, their Wi-Fi kept cutting out and contrary to an earlier reviewer, our Verizon card was not reliable at this location. The sites are very unlevel, and the large gravel is a sprained ankle waiting to happen. It was hard to find anybody in the office, and our bat wing antenna got poor reception on only a few channels. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
April 2008
$20
Nice country park southwest of Tucson. Takes Passport America April-Dec. Clean park, good views and nice & friendly owners. Only thing we didn't like is the large rock gravel they used at each site. Somewhat treacherous to walk on. However, we would return here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2008
$20
This park just opened and is in a beautiful desert setting in far west Tucson. Some sites back to BLM land with spectacular desert and mountain views. It is very quiet at night and the night sky is awesome. Sites are large, gravel with some pull throughs and some back-ins. Streets are paved. There are no restrooms or showers. There is a small laundromat with new machines very reasonably priced. We loved this park and our only complaint was the huge gravel the owner put on all the sites: it is a hazard to walk on. Activities are planned for the next winter season. The owner is trying to sell park models for set up in this park, something we hate to see happen. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2008
$17
This was a new park and we were very pleased with the way it was run and set up. The people running the place are most helpful and pleasant to visit with. We have no complaints with this park. We will stop back here on our way back East. We strongly recommend this park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2008
$22
This new park is still under construction, with sites still being developed. There are paved roads. The sites are rock that is hard to walk on, be careful. Most sites are very wide and there are trees between many of them. This park is about 10 miles from any shopping, but backs up to the desert so there are plenty of walking and hiking opportunities. The laundry room is small, with only one little table for folding clothes. There are 8 washers and 8 dryers. There are very limited recreational activities now, but they are building a putting green and a pickle ball court. They take checks and cash, no credit cards. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2008
$17
New park, still being worked on. Wide paved roads and large sites, with heavy gravel base, not comfortable to walk on. Rear sites butt up to desert and hiking trails with beautiful views of landscape and mountains. Quite a distance from city, but close to Desert museum and Saguaro National Park. Takes PA in off season. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2008
$20
This new park is yet to be completed. Sites are roomy, level, with a (large) gravel base. Roads are paved, an advantage when the wind blows. Views are expansive and there are extensive, well-marked hiking trails out the back of the park into Tucson Mountain Park. As this is the high season in Tucson, PA rates are not honored now, but daily ($20) and monthly $395 to $440, I think, including electric) rates are competitive. A laundry room is available, but lack of restrooms/showers and pool may be an issue for other campers. This will be a lovely desert park when it is complete and the plantings mature. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
December 2007
$10
Nice park out of the city by the Desert Museum and Old Tucson Studios. Long, wide, gravel sites. It is a fairly new park so it is under construction in the back but it doesn't bother you at your site. We belonged to Camp Club USA so we were able to stay for $10.00 per night for 7 days. Owners were friendly. Laundry room clean. Only 6 washers and 5 dryers. Advertised WiFi but it was not available. Verizon air card worked just fine. Closest shopping 6-8 miles away but if you want to sit down for a week, it is a nice place. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
December 2007
$11
This is a new park that is still being developed. The sites are gravel and are roomy. The roads are paved. There is a laundry room but no showers/restrooms. RV's with large rear windows may enjoy the view from the back-in sites at the back of the park. The rate reflects the Passport America discount. This park is a great value. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2007
$11
Our first week here was $77 based on Passport America Rate. We liked it so much we stayed an extra month. There are no washrooms, showers, pools, hot tubs etc. There is a laundry and a clubhouse. Library not set up yet. This park is brand new. There's rarely anyone at the office at this point. Sites are huge with paved roads although sites aren't paved. Sites with view more expensive. Fairly close to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Park located west of Tucson off Ajo Highway. We tend not to use the extra amenities that's why I gave it a high rating. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Camp Information
Sites
86
Date of Stay
March 2014
Latest Rate
$29
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
3 3 10 5
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
March 2014
$29
I stayed here for 2 nights to have my motorhome checked and repaired. The shower rooms were rundown but clean. Manager very friendly and helpful. But there is more to a park then just the manager and shower rooms! The permanent residents there think that they are better than those of us that are just there for a few days. I sat in my lawn chair and watched as the ringleader of the larger group put on a mask of concern while talking to the manager then as she was walking away with most of the group she tells them that "The fat Bitch needs to go". I would have returned to that park just because the manager was so nice but also because she promised to put me as far away from that group but she no longer works there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
January 2014
$14
Rate is Passport America. It is primarily a mobile home community with extremely narrow, level, gravel sites. Our 26' fifth wheel only just made it into the site. Office staff friendly and helpful. It is run down and in need of work..eg shower rail propped up, no ventilation in the bathrooms so hot and smell moldy due to the wet, dirty, old mop propped up against the wall you asked to use to wipe the floor after you. Cleanliness in the showers was passable, although fittings are old so the floor looks unclean. One electrical outlet post didn't work at all and the box lid was broken. The electrical outlet post that did work also had a broken box lid. We had broken sleep at night due to road noise, frequent emergency sirens passing and train whistles. We wouldn't stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2013
$25
We had a reservation, but arrived late in the afternoon and the office was closed. Two gentlemen relaxing outside the recreation room told us to just pick any empty space; which we did. We were to have dinner with friends and needed to freshen up. One of the gentlemen kindly let us use his key to the restrooms and showers. We only stayed one night and left early in the morning, but in the short time we were there, met some very nice people who called Miracle RV Park home. We were told that the park was the oldest in Tucson. It had a very nostalgic feel. Think Lucy and Ricky Ricardo on the road. Well kept, clean and quiet, with friendly folks. Very convenient to the University District and downtown Tucson. Not a good choice for behemoth RV's. But if your RV foot print is moderate, like ours, the Miracle RV Park is a great place to stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
December 2011
$13
Rate shown Passport America discount. Regular rate $25. Narrow park roads and short sites make this place limited to motorhomes less than 30 ft and even less if hauling a trailer. It took my neighbor a half hour to maneuver his fifth wheel into place. This park started back in 1941, so maybe that's the reason for the small sites. Most of the sites occupied by long term residents. Only a few sites have 50 amp. My site was a level gravel back-in with a concrete patio. Water and electric worked fine. I was unable to get a tight connection on the sewer drain, but no problem with smell. The cable TV is useless. I got three distorted channels off it. There were plenty of TV channels off the antenna. Wi-Fi had a strong signal most of the time, but cut out occasionally (usually at night). There is a clubhouse with a library. Office hours are limited. It took me three days to register. The only reason I stayed here was to be close to downtown Tucson. It's a 10 minute bus ride. I would recommend this park only to someone with a small rig who wanted to be close to downtown Tucson. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Camp Information
Sites
152
Date of Stay
March 2014
Latest Rate
$38
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 7 9 7 9 7 7 7 6 10
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2014
$38
We stayed here one night while touring Tucson. Its close to the attractions in the southern and western part of the town. Many seasonal and full time park models. Large sites and good space between sites. Staff was friendly. Accepts cash or check; no credit cards. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2013
$29
Check in was quick and easy. Site was level. Wi-Fi was sporadic at best. The airplanes beginning at 8:00 AM nearly drove us nuts. They vibrated our speakers loose! They were military jets, not commercial. For a 55+ park, people keep very late hours and are noisy when they return home. One particular car had speakers that must have been gigantic. The music was not 55+ type of music and it was very loud. We found within about 24 hours that the rules for dogs only apply to the short term or overnight visitors. The full time or permanent people are allowed to let their dogs roam free, deposit their gifts everywhere, and bark all night long. One night we heard gun shots that woke us out of deep sleep. No more sleep that night. We counted 14 shots. Other people staying here heard it and just like us, no one knew what to do. There is no security inside the park at night. The laundry room is in bad need of updating. The machines are way too small and people overload them so something is always in need of repair. After reading previous reviews, we felt we would be staying in a nice place. What a disappointment. This is definitely not a resort. It is a trailer park with a RV sites. We will not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
October 2012
$18
We have stayed at the park many times over the years and it's still one of the nicest campgrounds in the Tucson area. Sites are level, gravel, with concrete patios and nearly new picnic tables. The park Wi-Fi was being repaired when we arrived, but it was up and running before we left and it worked well. There is a large clubhouse with lots of activities during the season. Since it's on the Indian reservation, there are no taxes. Our rate is the Passport America rate, they recently joined the program. We won't stay anywhere else when in Tucson. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2012
$25
Nice park. Tons of activities. Friendly staff. Night gate person until 10 p.m. Nice concrete patio. Close to the airport but never bothered by planes. Would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2010
$31
Stayed a week and we were pleased. We were afraid of the noise from the jets taking off from the airport, but it wasn't really a problem. It was a clean, friendly, safe park with very fun and helpful people. We would stay there again! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2010
$31
I stayed at this park for seven weeks, and except for the Wi-Fi, had no complaints. The office staff were knowledgeable and helpful. I needed to make a few adjustments to my reservation while I was here, and they took care of everything very efficiently with a minimum of fuss and bother. All sites are back-in and long enough for big rigs. The streets are paved (and rather narrow, drive slowly), the sites are gravel, and each has a concrete pad and its own parking space, which is nice. The park is in a residential area two miles from the interstate, so traffic noise is minimal. The Tucson airport and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base aren't far, however, so there was sporadic jet engine noise from Air National Guard operations, which although it could be quite loud, lasted only a few minutes at a time and was only during daylight hours. The clubhouse has a nice library and crafts room. The swimming pool is indoors. There are two laundries (total ten washing machines), and when the park is full they are very busy. Now about that Wi-Fi: the park uses Tengo internet, which charges $15/week. I would say they have quite a nerve to charge anything for it. This is easily the worst RV park Wi-Fi I've yet encountered in five years of full-timing, by a wide margin. During my seven weeks, the signal went offline constantly, at any hour of the day or night, and even when the signal was up, it was abysmally slow. Many, many times I could not even send a simple email, and more than once, it went down for several hours. I was right across the street from the transmission antenna. I see complaints about Tengo in many reviews of different parks on this site, so it's baffling why any park would work with them. In the future, I will certainly take that into consideration when planning to stay at a given park. As a perfect example of what I mean, it took nearly 40 minutes to post this review, trying over and over. During that time, the Wi-Fi signal went completely dead twice. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2009
$25
Reflects a monthly rate. Nice park with some security. Sites are hard to get in and out of. Lots of activities. Park is in a very run down portion of Tucson but safe in the park. Tucson traffic is horrible! Interstate 10 is "still" under construction! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2009
$31
This is a decent RV park of about 165 sites surrounded by lots and lots of mobile homes. There are a few shade trees or you can be in sites with no trees if you need satellite. Sites are level and the staff was friendly. Watch out for the major bump coming out of the registration parking lot. I would have rated this park higher except for two things. The air force base and the national guard base fly a lot of planes and the park is about a half mile from the Tucson airport. Also, this park is definitely in a poor neighborhood. There is a wall about 4' high that runs along the park and next to a major through street with lots of vacant and poorly maintained houses along the street. I do not feel as safe here as I would if it were sited elsewhere. We will probably try another park when we return to the Tucson area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
January 2009
$31
This 55+ park is on the edge of the Indian reservation off I-19, accessed by a 2 lane road which has good/poor pavement but adequate. The interior roads are paved (with annoying speed bumps) and the sites are back in and graveled with a concrete patio and picnic table. There is no cable TV, but few trees to block satellite TV. They have Tengo wi-fi and a dial-up modem in the nice clubhouse. Air cards work well also. The absolute main drawback is the Air Guard flies F-16's from the end of a nearby runway. Early morning multiple take-offs will definitely get your attention! That is the reason for my low park rating. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
November 2008
$22
Very good park. Only drawback is that all sites are back ins. Great staff. Many activities. Very pet friendly. Verizon card for internet worked well here. Very convenient for visiting Tucson. We will definitely be back. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2008
$28
This is a nice park whose main drawback is its isolation at the south end of Tucson. However, there's no fat taxes to pay, and the $28 Good Sam daily rate is reasonable. It would be quiet down here except for the planes flying over from the AF base and city airport. Pretty indoor pool and spa, various classes. Efficient front office staff and parking crew to escort you to a back-in site on gravel. Dog walk area in dry wash, good laundry facilities. No cable tv but antenna works fine. Tengo wifi extra, of course. A decent place to stay and a better value than some other RV parks in area. Also good to see the RVs together, away from the mobile homes. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2008
$32
Very nice place. We have reserved for 3 months and would definitely return. This is a 55+ community. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Camp Information
Sites
400
Date of Stay
March 2014
Latest Rate
$20
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
5 5 2 6 3 4 8 7 6 7
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
March 2014
$20
Pros about this RV park are that it is convenient to I-10, level pull thru sites, big rig friendly and is reasonably priced. That said, it was not picturesque except the beautiful sunset. Sites and roads are gravel/sand/dirt. Sites are close to each other. We were taken to our site and the RV in the next site was using our side by side electric box. We tried plugging into their electric box and it didn't work,so had to move to another site. I'm not sure how well the park is maintained. It is not a place to spend much time, but OK for a quick overnight stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
January 2014
$20
We were heading to a county campground west of Tucson and stayed here for the night. This is simply a big dusty parking lot. With so much space it's hard to believe that they would stick everyone inches apart. Probably great if you are there for an event but as far as camping goes it is very claustrophobic. The lady in the rv office was very nice and someone escorted us to our site. They are very concerned that you park within some posts they have set up so that they can pack in another several hundred rv's The surrounding areas has everything motorized you can imagine. They have oval race car tracks, drag strips, go-cart race tracks, remote controlled air plane areas, and several shooting ranges. Fortunately for us we didn't have any problem with noise but we were there mid-week. They advertise free wifi but you have to go to the office to get it. When I called to see what the password was they said you "probably" can't get it from the campsite. Bottom line is it's ok for an overnight stopover but I wouldn't spend much time here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
November 2013
$20
I realize you shouldn't expect much from a county fairgrounds, but I believe this one is worse than most. Giving it a "2" is stretching it. It's just a big ugly dirt/gravel field with old dilapidated hookups. The list of complaints is long, beginning with the previous tenants of my site who didn't pick up after their dog. The WiFi didn't work at all. I was warned at check-in that it "might" not. Well, that's stating the obvious. There are showers in the horse barn, but I think washing horses is about the only thing they're good for. They're absolutely filthy, heavily mildewed, and believe it or not there is gang graffiti painted on the walls and light fixtures. Be prepared for drag racing next door on weekends (all day long), with people practicing at all hours. If you happen to be here during a dog show, you can expect non-stop barking all day long. In other words, it can be very noisy. In fairness, though, these events are the things the fairgrounds exists for ... it's not for the RV park. Still, you should be forewarned about what to expect here. The park has good access to I-10 on the far southeast side of Tucson, about a 20-30 minute drive to downtown. There are no restaurants or shopping nearby. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
February 2013
$20
This is a big gravel parking lot with RV hookups. It is a decent park, people were nice. The showers and restrooms were over in the fairgrounds area. It was a bit of distance to them from the RV area. They were old and I wouldn't say they were cleaned daily but I have seen worse. There were restroom buildings closer to the RV area but they were being repaired & I don't know if they had showers in them. Great area for dogs. Lots of open space to let them run free. We stayed here for a couple of nights and we would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
January 2013
$20
This is a big parking lot, not gravel but more like hard pan dirt. They do have some grass sites but for smaller rigs. Great place to walk your dog on their huge grassy field. There were several full timers staying here. Very friendly check in folks and the price was right. There is nothing very close to the fairgrounds, but we stayed here to run over to Saharita to see the Titan Missile site which was very worthwhile. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
November 2012
$20
Stayed here for one night, good for short term. Sites are dirt,very dusty and typical fairground/animal smells. Flies were wicked!! Staff were very nice and friendly. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2012
$14
This is a great place to base camp if you're wanting to explore the south and eastern sides of Tucson. Always plenty of sites available (except in April when they close for the county fair). An easy on/off if you're driving a big rig and need a quick overnight. Also, an exceptional deal if you need to stay a week or more (only $100/wk for full hookups!). Camp hosts were very friendly and brought my UPS packages directly to my campsite. It was usually very quiet most days/nights, but weekend events at the fairgrounds or motor speedway could pose a bit more noise and activity at times. Great Fry's grocery store about 5 miles away. Easy access to the National Park and Catalina Highway up to Mt. Lemmon. Also great super-authentic Mexican restaurants in South Tucson. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2012
$14
If you are not looking for a lot of frills this is a good park central to all attractions of which there are many. Biggest complaints would be no laundry facilities and unreliable Wi-Fi. Lots of room for pets, walking, or running. Very quiet at night except for odd airliner overhead which were not very loud. Rate based on weekly stay and is all inclusive. Most sites 30 amp electric. No cable but lots of channels on antennae. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2011
$15
This is a no frills RV park that is in association with the fairgrounds. The sites are either scattered around or out in a large gravel parking area. But the price is right. We were lucky enough to get a site in a more shaded area. We did ask for a picnic table and one was delivered in a few days. The WiFi is very weak however, and spotty. What is fun is that you can go to any of the events they might be having at the time and not pay to park. While we were here, they had a gun show and an RV show along with horse events (some flies). The fairgrounds are out of town quite a ways and has no laundry facilities. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2011
$20
Large park with pull through sites. Good for a few nights but wouldn't recommend for long term stay. Friendly staff. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
February 2011
$20
Daily and weekly RV park rates in the Tucson area are very expensive. We saved 50% by staying here instead. Also, all the other RV parks I called were either full or reserved for 55 plus. This park is only 1/3 full right now. You can also receive your mail here. The location is maybe 15 miles south of town, but only a mile from the freeway so its a quick drive. About 6 miles to a grocery store, and convenient to the National Park. You will be in a dirt site, and the wind can really stir up the dust. But I can't say the private RV parks in the area are any better. Hookups are ok, but 50 amp is very limited, you will probably get 30 amp. Most people here need a sewer hose extension because of the setup. They only have tiny trash cans for the RV'ers which are usually overflowing. Also, showers and bathrooms can be a considerable walk. The showers are in the horse barn. Could not pick up a WiFi signal from our site. There is a cantina onsite, and they even sell beer in the RV park office. I think this would be a great place for kids, pets as there is lots and lots of room to walk around the grounds or picnic. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
January 2011
$20
This is a place to park your RV with hook-ups, and that's about all. Sites are narrow - I could touch my slide and that of my neighbor at the same time, and we both kept our shades drawn so we wouldn't be watching one another. Sites are dirt and rock and dusty, though they are level. It was a squeeze to park the truck. Our site backed up to a row of bushes, but most sites are out in a barren field - no trees, no plants, just dust and dirt. Jets from the air force base fly over head, though not at night. The check-in/reservation system is abysmal. They are still using pencil and paper and directed us to sites that were occupied, weren't big enough for our rig, etc. They were pleasant, but truly clueless, and the process took forever with folks stacked up trying to check in. There are no amenities whatsoever. I would stay here if I had an event at the fairgrounds, but otherwise look elsewhere. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2010
$20
We found out about this park from friends. What a surprise. Very nice place and very quiet. Great places to walk our dog. We are staying for a week since the weekly rate is $100 for 50A service. This has turned out to be a gem of a place to stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
November 2010
$20
This park can be fine for a few inexpensive if draconian nights while in the Tucson area, but it depends to a large extent on the activities going on in the fairgrounds at the time. You'd do well to check the event schedule first. Google "Pima County Fairgrounds." I stayed almost a week, and all but the last day were fine. That's when exhibitors at a weekend dog show began arriving, and within a matter of hours, I found myself surrounded by rigs and portable kennels crammed full of dozens of no doubt valuable show dogs, all barking loudly and non-stop. After an hour or two of that, I hitched up and hit the road. But assuming no such high noise event is going on, this park is an ok, utilitarian stop in your travels. It's otherwise quiet, the Wi-Fi works well, and the rates are low: $20/night or $100/week. Cash or check only. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
May 2010
$14
We wintered here from Dec to May. The daily rate reflects a monthly rent of $400 with free electric. A single night is $20. This is a no frills place. The showers are by the livestock barn. You will probably have to move from one site to another depending on events if you decide to winter here. The staff is friendly. The closer to Thurber Hall, the stronger the Wi-Fi. The RV sites are closed during the fair: April 15 through April 25. We will be back here next year. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
February 2010
$14
The price reflects the weekly rate of $100. Most area commercial parks seem to have outrageous prices so we were happy to find this park. Spaces were not too close when compared to commercial parks in the area. We stayed here for 2 weeks to explore the Tucson area. There are several RV parking areas in the fairgrounds. The westerly area has FHUs. The power (30A only) fluctuates and drops below 110V at times. Wi-Fi is open and strong. Sites are light gravel and get muddy when it rains. Staff was efficient and do take reservations. Some campers stay here to attend activities at the fairgrounds so there are often vehicles moving before dawn. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2009
$20
Stayed for 3 nights. We very seldom use pools, TV, etc. at fancier parks and don't want to pay for that stuff. Not at all fancy but quiet and a good operating base. Office staff very pleasant and helpful. Sites are level. Park is clean and cared for. Only 4/5 others there when we were; however, would not want to stay there if it was crowded. Sites are stacked on top of each other. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
June 2009
$20
Stayed at the campground to attend a drag race, so the noise wasn't a problem for me. The fairgrounds are surrounded by multiple racetracks, shooting range, model airplane field so there is a potential for noise. As mentioned in other reviews this is a good overnighter without much in the way of services. On the weekends the RV office is closed so it is on the honor system. Since the office was closed there was no way to get access to the WiFi. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2009
$20
I'm not reviewing this as a resort destination but as an overnighter or a place to hookup, do your laundry, go grocery shopping, etc. The area we were in had pine trees and a grass field. There are hookup sites in different areas of the fairgrounds, some with shade and others out in the open. We found this to be a great stop over and have used it as such in the past. Most of the rv parks in the area are over priced this time of the year and we never use the pool, club house or any of the other facilities. The water pressure was great, power didn't fluctuate and the site was relatively level. Shopping wasn't too far away and I like the book exchange in the RV office. We found the lady in the office to be very friendly and helpful. We will continue to use this as a pit stop. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2009
$15
Spaces are not marked, just large field. Pet policy was not enforced, neighbors dog left present right in front of our cargo door. We had staff move trash can away from our front door. No trees to block satellite. Not hard to get in and out with big rig. Closed during special events so check calendar or call ahead. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
February 2009
$20
The Fairgrounds are quite large - they have some full hook-up sites, some with water & electric only, and of course, some dry camping. The fee is $20/night for full hook-ups, and a weekly rate of $100, so if you’re staying for 5 days, you might as well stay for a week. Overall the place is typical of fairgrounds – not the cleanest, but reasonably priced and easy access to area attractions. They do have free wifi, which works on-and-off. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
November 2008
$20
We stayed here two nights over a weekend while we visited friends in the south Tucson area. Parking here was a pleasant experience for us as there were no events going on this weekend, therefore I'm giving a 3 rating. However, if there are any kinds of events going on, particularly drag racing, this has the potential of being a very annoying place to stay. The sites are just spots in a large dirt field but relatively clean and level. We had full hookups, but many sites are just water and electric. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Since there were no events going on, we had full access to the entire fairgrounds which was nice for carefree, quiet walks with the dog. If we'd had bikes we could have of ridden all around the large complex. Before considering camping here surf to "pimacountyfair" to check on events. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
March 2006
$17
This is a good choice for anyone looking for a less expensive alternative to the private parks in Tucson. Sites are located at several different areas of the fairgrounds. Our site was #160, one of about 100 at our location. Sites and roads are gravel, level and big rig friendly. It is really like a big parking lot. The fairgrounds is a multi-purpose facility. There were drag races (noisy) while we were there, but it was quite by bedtime. There was also a livestock show. There are few amenities. That didn't bother us since we don't use pools, laundrys, showers, restrooms, playgrounds, etc. It is conveniently located on the southeast side of Tucson. From I-10, Exit 275, go one mile south on Houghton Road. Turn west on Brekke Road to the RV Entrance. Watch for the signs. The telephone number is 520-762-9100. We will stay there again when we are in Tucson. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2006
$16
We pulled in and parked only to find out the next day they were doing time trials at the speedway which is also part of the fairgrounds. It's a very quiet area far enough off the highway but make sure you find out if the speedway will be active. Water pressure and power was great, manager escorted us to our site and was very helpful with area information. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2005
$16
This is a great place for a few days especially when something is going on at the Fairgrounds. We were there during a horse show and something was always going on. It was quiet at night though and the stars were fabulous. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Camp Information
Sites
180
Date of Stay
March 2014
Latest Rate
$31
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
8 9 7 10 10 8 4 8 8 8
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2014
$31
Very laid back with a mix of long term and one-night guests. The Good Sam discount and weekly prices are good. The pool is nice, although we wished there was a playground or grassy area for kids. The park is right next to the great bike/walk path that continues for miles in both directions, great for the dogs. The spots are close together. The laundry rooms are clean and modern, didn't use the bathrooms or showers. The construction on the bridge is now done, so the park is easy to access. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2014
$34
Nice place. They finished the construction on Interstate 10 and it's now easy on and off to the park. Being close to the freeway, we heard no road noise. Restrooms were clean. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
February 2014
$40
We were here during the Tucson Gem Show period, so were somewhat surprised when they took our reservation (3 days before). When we arrived, they were only able to squeeze us into a small space--good thing we weren't over 30' and we weren't towing. Stayed only the one night, but the camp seemed quiet with a mix of full-time and part-time (bordering on long-term since it was Feb in AZ). New road construction (freeway overpass) makes it tricky to get into. Staff was pleasant, but somewhat harried because they were starting to use the overflow for "reserved" folks like us. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2014
$36
Clean and friendly, except for the inconvience of the current road construction. Pet friendly. We would stay there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2014
$30
Although this park was a little hard to get to due to construction, it is was well worth the effort. The grounds, laundry, bathrooms, everything: was spotlessly clean and well cared for. The interior streets are paved and there is "pea" gravel to park on. We stayed in the overnight pull through area and it was all "pea" gravel. Don't wear shoes with any kind of cleat on the bottom or a tread that the gravel can get stuck in or it will be carried into your unit from your shoes. The staff was friendly and helpful. There are several park models and long term (seasonal) units, all attractive. No old junkie units. Although the park sits up against the interstate, we had little noise to bother us. Heard a distant train at night but nothing to bother. For a park this size, there were 14 washer and dryers and a nice CLEAN area to fold with an ironing board available. Basically this is an adult park. No area for childrens play equipment, but there were a few children around. Nice pool and hot tub area with shaded patio and tables to relax. Community activities too. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2013
$28
This is great location for shopping. Was a bit noisy outside, but was quiet inside the 5th wheel. Road construction caused a little confusion while trying to travel around the area since we are new to area. Construction is scheduled to be completed very soon. Park is very clean and professionally run. WiFi worked good. We will return and spend a few nights on our trip back west. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
December 2013
$29
This park's best feature was their convenience to downtown Tucson. It's in a location that is hard to get to right now due to construction and it's right next to the freeway, close to a train so it's a bit noisy. The people who checked us in were very friendly, our rate reflects the discount they gave to artists participating in the 4th Avenue Fair. They are right next to a walking / biking trail. Their Tengo Internet was very slow and we gave up using it after the first hour and used our JetPack. We did appreciate the hot tub each evening, we were working and on our feet all day so that was a nice convenience. Our biggest issue with this park was the actual site. Due to a palm tree on one side and the placement of the water / electric pedestal and the location of our 4 slides, we had to have our 5th wheel positioned very precisely which put our truck's front wheels on the curb. When it came time to hitch / un-hitch the curb and the very thick gravel in the site made it very difficult. If we stay here again, I would request a site without trees, one that hadn't just been graveled with 6 inches of gravel and one of the sites that wasn't in the front row with the weird curb issue. In the unhitching process we did end up with our blocks / landing gear slipping in the gravel a bit which caused the hitch to damage our almost new toolbox that sits between the hitch and the tailgate, so we weren't happy about that at all. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2013
$28
Friendly staff who go out of their way to be helpful. Weren't sure how long we were going to stay, they offered to refund any nights we did not use. Asphalt interior roads with flat and level gravel sites. Quiet and clean. 2 laundry rooms: very clean with working equipment. Wi-Fi is TengoInternet. We were recommended to Prince of Tucson by Merrigans Arizona Road-Runner RV repair who did an excellent job fixing the rig. Due to some interstate exit construction, call for easy directions to get to the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2012
$21
Pull throughs are OK if no one is in opposing site. Pool is nice. A lot of road construction. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2012
$28
This is a pleasant park in Tucson right off highway 10. There is road noise, but it's not unreasonable. It's a simple park and it's pretty standard for AZ RV parks in that rigs are parked pretty close together and the park is pretty plain. However, it's clean, there are handy lights at the sights, the cement pads and picnic tables are in great shape. Staff is really friendly and helpful. You Pay For The WI-Fi with Tango net. We used our Verizon air card and it worked great. We'd stay here again if we're passing through. Currently there is some construction going on in the park, but it didn't bother us nor did we notice it. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
April 2012
$28
This park is really not good. There is a hole in the middle of the park due to road renovation. They start working at 7:00 am. The train is very close and it goes by often especially at night. It is close to I-10 so there is noise from traffic, trucks jake braking, and around 8:30 pm the smell from the sewer is really bad. The folks from the office are nice but that can't make up for the noise, smell, and chaos of whats going on. We stayed here for 4 days in a motorhome and don't suggest you do the same. Also, this park is Good Sam and has a "9" rating. I think Trailer Life's rep was high when they reviewed this park! Just another reason to check RV Park Reviews, cause you can't depend on Good Sam. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
March 2012
$28
We had stayed at this campground several years ago. The spaces were small but reading the ratings in the TL Directory we thought improvements had been made. Although, the ADOT construction can't be included in the review, the sewer smell, proximity to the freeway and again the small spaces can and should be included. We will not stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
February 2012
$36
Massive construction is going on nearly 24/7 right through the middle of the RV park as well as nearby highway. Construction vehicles often clog the interior park roads making it impossible to move cars let alone Class A RV's. I suspect when it is all finished this will be a great place but until then, it is a nightmare. The staff and facilities are A+++ but they could not make up for the construction mess. Like camping on the Panama Canal during it's construction. To date, this is not a big rig friendly place. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
August 2011
$28
Easy off and on I-10. Friendly staff. Lots of monthly residents,all of whom we met were friendly. Paved interior roads,gravel sites. Place is a bit tired. Real issue was the trains. They run non-stop, and there must be a grade crossing nearby, as the trains sounded their horns all night long. I would not stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2011
$15
I stayed here for a month and was very satisfied. Staff was friendly and helpful, site was small but adequate, good location, train nearby but didn't take long to get used to it, loved the pool and usual quiet. Couldn't beat the price. Will definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2011
$28
This park was right off I-10, it was easy to get into gravel site, that was about 4' clearance between units with slides out, privacy was not a issue for us. The laundry and showers were excellent, clean and tidy. They did offer lunch on Wednesday $, and activities in recreation room. It had a pool that was open and the park was great for the 3 nights we stayed. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
January 2011
$22
This park has very good access to and from the freeway, but it is adjacent to the frontage road so there is road noise. The sound barrier wall really does help reduce the noise. The internal roads are paved and each site has a concrete patio, paved parking pad and picnic table. The park and facilities are clean. We had excellent help backing into our site. However, we were along the sound barrier wall so it was a bit tight in and out. Plus it was noisy. The adjacent vacant land and walk along the Santa Cruz river is good for dog walking. We probably wouldn't stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
January 2011
$32
Have lived here going on three years. The owner and staff are very helpful and friendly. (Don't tell anybody; they even have a sense of humor). The entire time we have lived here, it has been safe and enjoyable. Yes, there is a freeway and the train noise, but this place is second to none. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
December 2010
$30
Not a AAA member. The spaces are way too small, can barely open your front door. There is no dog run, no cable TV, and no internet. The nightly rate is too much for what you get. They were nice though. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2010
$31
Pulled in late without a reservation. Easy self-service without reservation. Nice facilities. Extremely friendly staff. They worked with us with a late check out only charging $10 for a few extra hours to do laundry and shower. Given the fact that most parks are 55+ in the entire state, this park welcomes all. Pets are welcome and easy access to walk them. With this, it was wonderful! I recommend this park to others. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
November 2010
$34
The park was okay and the staff was nice but the visit was spoiled by the aroma of a nearby sewage plant, trains horns all day and all night, and road construction behind the park. A very unpleasant and sleepless experience. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
September 2010
$29
This park is primarily a park with permanent residents and it appears to me that the permanent residents do not make you feel welcome. The pet walk is a joke since you have to walk a half mile just to get to it, if you are on the opposite end of the park. The pool and hot tub need some much needed work. The noise from interstate 10 and the railroad are unbearable not to mention the smell from the sewage plant next door. The park staff need an attitude adjustment when we were told to clean up pet urine? I asked if they were kidding: they were serious. Get real people. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2010
$30
Despite the fact the campground is near the expressway, it was a great park. Very clean and well cared for. Nice pool, great restrooms. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
May 2010
$23
The negative comments in previous reviews are valid to some extent. There is a sewage treatment plant but we never smelled it, the pet walk is across the street but we don't have pets, there is some traffic noise and the train comes by at 5:30 in the morning. That being said, this is a park of semi-permanent (permanent?) residents that is in an urban environment. It is clean and offers all of the normal amenities and has perfect facilities for those that want an easy off-on one or two (or more)night park at a very reasonable price. We have stayed here twice, once last year for a week and this time for five days and would stay here again. Just keep in mind that they call themselves a RV PARK, not a resort. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
September 2009
$28
This place was a joke. The man behind the desk didn't have any money to make change. He said we could pick up our change in the morning. Together we came up with the correct funds. The electrical connections were past their prime. My husband cut his hand opening the box. Basically this was pretty much a dump. There was a strong sewer smell. There was a train beside the campground but that didn't bother me. We would not stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
August 2009
$23
This park is the biggest joke I have seen and experienced. To begin, their website states they are pet friendly, however one of the very first signs you see when you enter the park notes: all pets must be walked out of park, across street on county property which consists of broken glass. This is an area where homeless people live. Needless to say it's not safe or pet friendly! The office staff has a serious attitude problem and are not friendly. We were in the very back, backed up against their storage lot. The entire time we were here, we did not feel safe because the RV's in storage were broken into at least once a week. Everytime my dog barked during the night I felt like I needed to get up and check my property out. Also had police choppers flying over all the time chasing criminals. The electricity hookups were still World War II aluminum wiring which has caused numerous problems. The owners refuse to update. There are a couple of positives. The club house is nice and there's a nice pool and hot tub. Also, the park is next to interstate 10 and a major, busy 24/7, east-west railroad track. They have a sound barrier wall but it does not work very well. Would not recommend this park to anyone. We stayed for 2 months until we could find something else. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
January 2009
$29
Park is very tight, we had to wrestle our 43' into a so called pull through and ended up scratching the side of our coach. Electric hook up is so so as we went through 4 boxes to finely get service. Would not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2009
$25
Some of the pull-through sites are way too tight but overall the park is fairly clean. Again slight smell of sewer certain times of day but I'm noticing this more and more with older parks (20year plus). If I was just passing through I would stay at the casino, but we were here during the Gem show which probably limited our pick of sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
December 2006
$25
Nice place but somewhat cramped. Close to freeway and very busy RR tracks. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
December 2006
$28
We stayed here for three months and would not recommend this park. We had $1000 worth of bicycles stolen with cable cutters from our front yard and the police refused to come because it was too small of a crime for Tucson. The sewage treatment plant sends a horrible odor into the park if the wind is blowing right. The train and highway noise is constant. The spaces are cramped. I have had two neighbors lose major appliances after plugging into the parks electrical system. Also, there is no security and this is not a nice neighborhood. The positives are the place is cheap and I have great neighbors. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2006
$28
We stopped here for a couple days while checking out some of the sites around Tucson. The staff was friendly and helpful (except the late night clerk when we checked in). The bathrooms were very clean as was the park in general. The location is just off the freeway which is a blessing and a curse. There is the constant noise of the traffic, but the worse part is the trains. Every hour day and night a freight train cruises by on the other side of the freeway and blasts the horn as it goes through an intersection. However if you have played hard during the day, then you can sleep right through it. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
March 2006
$26
No cable, bad smell in the area, train noise, people don't pick up after their dogs, dog walk area outside park, narrow sites, only 30 amp, older campground. (We used 2 pull through sites to accommodate our size.) Very convenient to Saguaro NP, downtown Tucson, paved streets in camp, helpful staff, common rooms & pool area nice. Based on weekly rate ($180 incl tax). We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
January 2006
$27
The park is clean and the staff is somewhat friendly. The sites are like being packed into a sardine can. You are informed by staff and signs, that if you are assigned sites in the middle of the park, you can not open slides, have grilling, chairs or anything out side of your rig. Sites are too narrow. Also, they have the nerve to charge for WiFi. What's up with all of these parks that are so cheap that they nickel and dime us to death. Get with it. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2005
$na
Stayed Oct 2005 - Jan 2006. Nice park but the train crossing noise is sometimes unbearable. The trains come through every 20-30 minutes. The park is also downwind from a sewage treatment plant that needs updating. The odor is unmistakable. Location is convienient to most everything in Tucson. Park is clean and well maintained. Spaces are a bit close together, but not bad. Management is unfriendly, but the women in the office are nice. Summer monthly rate was $295 +elec, winter $450 +elec. I would probably look for somewhere quieter next time I'm in Tucson. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2005
$28
Gravel lot with hookups. Primarily a fulltimer park or a winter Snowbird park. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2005
$24
This is our second time visiting this park. Very accommodating staff, made you feel right at home. Park is clean and gravel at sites is raked after occupant leaves. The only petty thing is that dumpsters are far away. Freeway access is easy to get in/out of the park, making this place stress free when arriving. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2005
$29
Train tracks near by, but only heard a trains before going to bed. Heard none the rest of the night. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
March 2005
$27
Overnight stay, easy to find, paved roads, gravel site, plenty of room for slide, a bit tight for backing 30' TT, pull through site reserved was not available on arrival. Friendly snow birds all around. Didn't hear any noise from freeway. Would stay again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2004
$23
This is one of the nicest parks I've been in. Very friendly and helpful staff. Wide sites are great for those with multiple slides. The pull through sites are long enough to accommodate a long wheelbase tow vehicle with a long trailer and still have room to spare. Very family oriented park but surprisingly quiet, even though it is next to the freeway. Easy access to and from the park on the north end of the city make this an ideal place to stay. Will make this park one of our must stay places. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Camp Information
Sites
460
Date of Stay
February 2014
Latest Rate
$41
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
9 4 9 4 9 9 7 2 6 9
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2014
$41
This is a good location on the southeast side of Tucson. The park is about 90% park models with the remaining sites for seasonal and short-term stays. Some sites gravel, others are paved. The library is well-stocked, but for in-park loan only. It does not have a take-one, leave one policy which would be my only complaint of this park. Many daily activities, entertainment, and even a small weekly farmers' market make it a good place for seasonal stays. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
February 2014
$51
Good Sam 2014 rated this place a 10-10-10. We wanted to see what the baseline was for an excellent RV park. Tengo Wifi is a joke. You will get a connection for about 2 minutes after which you can forget it! The front office provides you with Tengo's phone number and instructs you to call them. This is a complete waste of time and is passing the buck. Very disappointing. Showers & toilets are spotless but the hot shower is tepid at best. If this is the best Good Sam can recommend, we have a problem. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2013
$29
It was our first experience in one of these 55+ parks mostly catering to seasonal guests in park models. So far, we liked it. Staff & management was very friendly and helpful. Park roads are all paved and well maintained. Sites are 45' x 35', backup in, on gravel with a concrete pad in the middle for your table and chairs, truck/vhc on the left, RV to the right. All hookups you need and working. Wi-Fi sometimes got a bit slow in the evening and morning. Clean restrooms. Plenty of things to do like tennis, lawn bowling, horse shoes,whirlpool, pool, woodworking shop, sewing room, library, and plenty more. Pricey on a daily basis. Weekly rates with Good Sam or Passport America are reasonable for what they offer. We liked it, can recommend it and will return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
May 2013
$22
The nightly Passport America discount rate is very reasonable. The resort is beautifully landscaped with most of the park catering to residents living in permanent park models. However, this campground only has back-in RV sites. RV sites are small and difficult to back in. Definitely not big rig friendly. We will not be coming back here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2013
$26
Beautiful, clean, and some of the friendliest staff anywhere. Nice pool and laundry facilities. Indoor jacuzzi. Spaces are wide enough, but the palm trees make it a little tough to back into (otherwise I would've rated this park a 10). Lots of activities. Nice dry wash to walk the dog (no burrs). With the Passport America price you can't go wrong. We'll stay here again when passing thru Tucson. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
December 2012
$32
We stayed at Rincon East in Tucson. Beautiful park with lovely landscaping all around. Most of the park is for snowbirds and permanent residents living in park models, but several people came over to talk with us and tell us about the park. The office was welcoming. Despite what a previous review said, they are fine with dogs. Just pick up after them and walk them outside the gate. Just like any other park. We stayed in the row next to the gate so it was not an issue and even if we were farther away, its a short walk. The sites are even concrete and easy to navigate assuming you can back up your rig. I would like to come back and stay for a longer time to take advantage of the numerous activities they offer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2012
$36
A nice park with mostly park models. The RV area is by the road which made it easy to walk your dog. The sites were tight, but did have landscaping and some shade. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
April 2012
$25
Do not bring a dog or a kid to this park no matter what they tell you on the phone. I called for a reservation and stated I had a small dog less than 3 lbs. Lady said that was fine. When we checked in, dogs are not allowed anywhere in the park. Only in your coach. Each street is marked with a "no dogs allowed" sign. You are not allowed to walk them down the street. You have to take them out the gate and walk them in the weeds and stickers with the snakes. Children are not allowed to go into the recreation hall for any social function, or the pool when they visit. Sites are too short for a 39 ft motor home. When I called for a reservation, I gave the size of our coach. When we attempted to back in, we had to push the back of the rig against a fence (that backed up to a major road) and the front door only opened a foot before it was stopped by a palm tree. Park is pretty to look at, but it is not worth the rules and regulations or the price. I would not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
January 2012
$40
While this is an excellent park for snowbirds staying for the winter, it's too expensive for short time stays. There's all kinds of things to do if you stay the winter, but the clubs are already formed so that it feels just weird coming in for a few days. The place is big. We expected cable given the high price,but did not get it. Wi-Fi was good. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
November 2011
$19
This is a big 55+ park model community with a few nice rows in the front for RV's, and scattered sites throughout the park among the park models for longer term RV stays. It is a quiet, gated community with a card/code to get through the gate. It is a little older, but has nice amenities. Nice swimming pool, indoor spa, auditorium for entertainment, good library, pool tables, card room, sewing room, wood shop, fitness room. Restrooms/showers and laundry room nice, and clean. Our site is on the far west side since we are staying 5 months, we've been here one month. Their Wi-Fi does not work well at our site, but works excellent at the pool/mail room/library area. Our air card works well at our site. Sites are adequately sized and fairly level. There is a wash outside the park on the east side for dog walking, and if you cross the wash, there is a nice paved walking trail on the other side. I am enjoying my stay, there is lots to do in the park and in Tucson. The rate is averaged over a 5-month stay. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
May 2011
$25
This is a great park. A little out of the way but not bad. Makes a great base camp for exploring the area and Tombstone. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had cable TV at our site and the WiFi was excellent. The only reason this park did not get a 10 rating was that there was a dog barking across the street that barked 24 hours a day. However the park has no control over that. Would stay here again. The night rate is CampClubUSA. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2011
$38
This is a very nice park. We were greeted by very friendly people, who gave us a wonderful tour of the park before we decided to stay. The sites were clean, good size and paved. I would recommend this park and would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
January 2011
$22
When we made a reservation, they told us we qualified for an "Internet Special" rate, if we'd take a site that didn't have cable hook-up available, which was fine with us. They even gave us the number of the site in the back pet area which looked fine. When we arrived, we found we'd been moved to the first space by the front gate, which was noisy with the gate opening and closing from about 6AM until after 11PM. We had to walk our dog out the front gate in the "wash" area of a dry creek bed, with no security and there were neighborhood people who took their dog off leash out there so it was very unsettling. We were not allowed to walk the dog though the park to the back pet walk, which it turned out was also out in the wash and not very secure either. Overall nice park, clean facilities, pretty close quarters, but definitely not pet friendly. We moved as soon as we found a park with a better and more secure pet walking arrangement. Will not return to this park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2009
$46
This campground is not out style. Sardine can is how the place is packed. It has beautiful facilities, but if you like views and space forget it. If you have a dog don't come here. All dog walking is outside the park. This park is for people who want to stay a while and do crafts, etc. If you don't have pets and just want to see the local sights it would be okay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2007
$20
This park is a 55+ park located on the east side of Tucson near the Pima Air Museum (off I-10). The staff were very friendly and accommodating when determining where to place our rig. We were originally assigned to a site in the back of the park (due to our Camp Club USA discount?) but when the volunteer saw that it would be a tight fit, we were directed to the front of the park where there were several open spaces (we could also take our dog out the front gate and not need a key as required in the back). Each site has a palm tree and street lights are frequently spaced. A nice stone table and benches are at each site. Mostly park models but also many trailers and motorhomes also. A gated community and very quiet. Lots of activities available; we were invited to attend the Christmas dinner. We will return to this park and their friendly citizens. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Camp Information
Sites
1083
Date of Stay
April 2014
Latest Rate
$51
Hookups
Electric
50amp
Water
Sewer
Wireless Internet
Cable TV
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
Big Rig Access
Waterfront Access
Shade Trees
Pool Access
Pets Allowed
Tents Allowed
Family Friendly
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
9 9 10 6 10 9 9 9 9 10
Clean Restrooms (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Clean Showers (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2014
$51
This very large park has everything. The people are friendly and things are slow at this time of the year. Our site was gravel and we had neighbors which made things tight. Unless you are going to use the activities, the price is too high. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2014
$22
Nightly rate based on monthly rate. We spent 4 months at this resort and loved our time there. We have been at this resort a number of times before but never for more than 2 months. The owner has done, and is continuing to do, improvements to the resort including resurfacing the tennis courts, opening up a Gift Shop, painting murals on a number of the amenity/public rooms, to name just a few. This summer we have been told that 4 new pickleball courts will be constructed bringing the total to 8. This is the friendliest park we have ever been to. There are so many things to do, all for very little or no cost including ceramics, pottery, lapidary, silversmithing, games, numerous exercise/fitness classes, etcetera. The bicycling from the park is the best anywhere. You can exit the pet gate and be right on the Santa Cruz River paved pedestrian/bike path. The city is now constructing the missing piece of this trail that will mean over 30 miles of paved bike trails without the need to ride on city streets. The park brings in first class professional entertainment and a ticket costs no more than $12. We will definitely be back next winter! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2014
$23
This is a true RV resort with every amenity one can imagine. I have been here for 2 months of what will be a 3 month stay. I was especially interested in the two reviews that gave this park a 6 and a 4 rating. One major complaint was the park Wi-Fi service. It did slow down a bit as the winter snowbirds arrived. So did my Verizon air card. But, for a free service that was included with the rent, I have been pretty impressed with the quality of service. Each site has an area to park your RV, a nice large concrete patio, and a space to park your tow vehicle or towed. The park has an attractive covering of pea gravel in all areas occupied by temporary visitors. Why would someone expect lush landscaping in the desert southwest? But, if grass is what you are looking for, there are 6 grassy courtyards and each one accommodates 4 RVs. One review seemed to complain about the pet rules and their strict enforcement and then remarked about the several great fenced dogs parks. There are 3 fenced dog runs – one each for small, medium, and large dogs. Many visitors that are not pet owners are very pleased that there are pet rules and that they are enforced. The interior roads are paved and well-maintained. The entrance, both inbound and outbound traffic lanes, are gated and the security building is manned until 10:00. After that, you used your magnetic card. The park is located at the west edge of Tucson where the traffic is somewhat lighter but shopping, dining, and other business areas are nearby. The park is beautiful with hundreds of majestic palm trees throughout the park. The park models and common areas have attractive plantings of cactus and other desert flora. The restrooms and showers are in individual private rooms. Check out the web page for photos and more details. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
January 2014
$28
Park is half mobile homes and half RV. Staff is friendly except for one who was very rude. Lots of activities including walkers and bikes everywhere! Monthly rate is quoted with electric extra at $.14 per kilowatt. The Wi-Fi is terrible. I had to go to the office five days in a row and was told to call internet providers directly which I did. Was told by them to purchase a wireless antenna for better reception. Been here two weeks and still have major Wi-Fi problems! Pets are permitted only in certain areas and believe me you will be told if you step past the area. But they do have several great fenced dogs parks. Seems like a lot of regular repeat visitors. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2013
$30
This is a very nice park with well designed sites. A very friendly staff. It is gated as well. Good roads inside. Very good showers and restrooms. We have stayed here longterm for several years. Many activities available. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
April 2013
$22
In our opinion, this is one of the best RV Parks in the Tucson area. It's well located with easy access to stores, gas stations and local attractions. The people in the park - both residents and employees -- are extremely friendly and inclusive. There are lots of activities and amenities available along with classes and organized group events. You can participate as much or as little as you want. We've enjoyed coming here the last 2 years and intend to return again next season. The rate above is based on a monthly rate. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2013
$43
Great spot for crafts, events, and gatherings. Level sites with gravel. Cement patios. Some quad type sites around a square of grass. Lots of park models, but nice ones. Stayed for a couple weeks. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2013
$22
Rate based on monthly stay, but does not include taxes or electric. Great park, and it's huge. There are many activities to keep one busy, especially during snowbird season. Park is big rig friendly. Most sites are gravel and back-ins, but there are sites along the perimeter of the park that are paved pull-throughs. All sites have a picnic table and concrete patio. Park is divided into pet and non-pet sections. There are lots of park models. There is a fenced area for dogs, as well as an agility course. Park internet was okay. Verizon slowed at peak times. There are at least two laundry facilities and they are cleaned several times per day. There's a clothes line if you prefer to hang your clothes to dry. As a few others have mentioned, this park is located close to Tucson International Airport and Davis Monthan Air Force Base. Therefore, there is some air traffic noise occasionally. We'll definitely return to this park. Check out the park's website for all they have to offer. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
February 2013
$30
We stayed for almost three months and loved everything about the park. From the people at the front gate to the office and maintenance people, everyone is friendly and wonderful. The sites are gravel with concrete patios, everything is kept very clean. The park has a separate area for those who have pets, which makes it nice for those who do not! If you so desire there is something for everyone, almost to the point of never having to leave the park, but there are so many things to see and do in Tucson, you might want to venture out a few times! Also, right out the back gate of the park is a wonderful paved walking/biking trail that I might add leads you over to a great shopping area. We had a great stay and have already booked our spot for 2014! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2013
$21
Rincon Country West RV Resort is a perfect park in Tucson for rigs of all sizes and plenty of room for towed vehicles and other toys. The price of $21 per night is the rate for our one month stay. I extended a few more days and I got the monthly rate for those days too. That is how it should be but many times is not the result. When we arrived I told them I have a 38 foot Monaco with a motorcycle lift holding my Triumph and our CR-V tow car. I explained I used my motorcycle for my Patriot Guard Riders armed forces veterans' missions. I always tell the office staff about my motorcycle and I’ve never been charged for an extra vehicle which I really appreciate. I stayed in space 1104 and the only thing I would do differently is ask for a North facing site instead of South. My power awning was broken so no awning in 80 plus weather everyday and facing South is not good, but at the end of the day I’ll be returning to Portland golden brown! My fault not their fault and if I had been willing to move I am real sure they would have given me another site. There is a beautiful pool and 2 spas and lots of room at the site, wonderful friendly people and great water pressure so you’ll probably want to have your pressure regulator ready. I was leaving Easter Sunday so I went to pick up a package at the RV Post Office on Good Friday; However, the post office closed early that day, but another person retrieving his mail from his box, spoke into his mail box and asked if anyone was in the post office to help me. As it turns out the post master lady was still there and retrieved my package. This is what you can expect at Rincon Country West…Fellow RVers that are helpful and resort staff of the same helpful mindset. If I didn’t have 6 kids in Portland Oregon I’d live here full time! Finally I want to make sure I mention all the activities for your enjoyment. Trust me this is the tip of the iceberg. One day there’ll be an Indian food truck, next day German, next day Mexican, next day something else. At night there will be concerts, free movies or some other entertainment. All day long there are classes and camaraderie for all people covering virtually every hobby. You can partake in as much as you wish or as little. The office staff and the big rig friendly layout of the RV park make this the perfect place to stay in Tucson and I can’t wait to visit next year! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
January 2013
$25
After reading the reviews about this park "being the best in AZ", we were thoroughly disappointed. The sites for RVs are nothing more than a gravel parking lot with hookups. There was a concrete pad with a picnic table, but the rest was gravel. No landscaping. The vehicles accompanying the RVs on the lots next door were parked right next to my RV. Not a pretty view. And the Wi-Fi absolutely does not work! If you have an Apple iPad, you have to go the office and they enter some sort of authorization. (This is not written anywhere. Just find out after complaining to the office when the Wi-Fi would not work!) Even with the authorization, we could never get on with our iPad. My laptop could not log on either or would constantly be bumped off. I rented a router ($120 deposit) from the office. Again, the offer was only made after I complained. The router helped somewhat, but mostly the Wi-Fi did not work. We were also parked across from the dumpster which was constantly full. With the windy conditions, trash and recyclables were blowing onto our site. Maintenance never came to clean up the trash. Bathrooms were nice, but there was only one wash house for the RVs. Showers were always full! Same for laundry room. The park is located on the flyway for both the Tucson International Airport and the nearby military base. Extremely noisy! I would not stay here again or recommend it! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
December 2012
$23
Rate is based on monthly rate of $675. We have stayed at this park on 4 separate occasions and love it. The people are very friendly and there is so much to do here you need never leave (nor do you want to). Amenities include lapidary, ceramics, woodworking, wood carving, wine tasting, library, shuffleboard, pickleball, bocci, dancing, and much more! The sites are a good size all graveled with concrete patios. The park is close to lots of shopping, including a new Costco, huge theater complex,and restaurants. The park just installed fiber optic cable throughout the park and put in Wi-Fi hotspots at the pool and laundry rooms. Wi-Fi is free and it works very well. We think this is the best park in Tucson and possibly all of AZ. We will definitely be back again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2012
$20
This park will honor Passport America for 5 nights and we decided it was an economical way to see what one of Tucson's major "over 55" snowbird resorts was like. It is a very clean park and the staff were very friendly at check-in. However, this is by no means an "RV Resort"; at least 3/4 of it is park models placed depressingly close to one another. The RV spots are mostly by themselves and are completely barren (gravel and concrete only) except for the "premium" pull through sites which are located around little grass common areas. Although this may sound nice, we found the privacy to be lacking since you and your neighbors all sit outside facing the common area and it's difficult to have any real privacy from one another. The park's security is good which is important because it is located in an unappealing part of the city with few decent restaurants or stores. The park also sits under the landing and takeoff patterns for the airport and the local AF base. This afternoon, F-16's were taking off and the sound was deafening at times. The good aspect of a park like this is that during the winter season they do have lots of planned activities for snowbirds, if you like those sorts of things. That's not our cup of tea so this park pretty much left us cold. This is not where we would want to spend the winter. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
April 2012
$43
Only got this high a mark because of the grass squares in the dog area. A motorhome can be parked around the squares and the grass is used by the four RVs around the square. Quite a nice idea and all others should use this as it does not take up more space than a 4 pull-through spots. Low marks are for the gravel rest of the park and the park models forever in this park. The park model people are very unfriendly and very un-dog people. To buy a park model you must not have a pet and only a few spots are pet allowed. You can not even walk your dog in an area bigger than a couple blocks in this huge park. I can not believe that an RV park rents to RVs and puts park models in the same area. The park models were nearly empty this time of year so it has to be a money reason. There is no nice area in Tucson for RVs with a dog. Gravel everywhere. If you water grass it will be green and grow. I wish there was something nice here like Indio, Las Vegas, Naples, etc. Instead gravel is what you get. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
April 2012
$55
It was like visiting a little city. We had a bit of a wait at the gate, registering after the office was closed, with paperwork and the like. We got a Good Sam discount (10% off the $55 rate). Friendly doesn't even come close to every single person we encountered. Didn't use any of the many facilities (just an overnight stop), but did take a photo of the garden railway. Safe, clean, and top notch. No noise at night. The pull-through sites are arranged in groups of four around square lawns. That could be fun if you're vacationing with other RVers. Wi-Fi is TengoInternet and was fine. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2012
$41
This place was amazing. I swore I would never give a "ten" then I stayed here. The bathrooms are private, tiled and spotless. The laundry rooms are huge efficient, well lit and spotless. The park security has a continuous wall and a secured gate, no one that doesn't belong here will be here. The palm tree lined streets are great and there is a large presence of full-timers and snowbirds. There are activities like bingo that all are invited to. I would definitely return here, if and when I travel through Tucson. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
February 2012
$22
The rate reflects the monthly rate of $639. We have stayed at this park on 3 previous occasions and love it. The staff, residents, and campers are all very friendly and there is so much to do that if you want you need never leave the park. They have 4 pickle ball courts, 2 tennis courts, wood carving, lapidary, woodworking shop, ceramics and clay studio, library, wine tastings, and live professional entertainment plus many other events. They have drying lines at two of the laundries which I love. The washrooms are spotless as are all of the other facilities. I am glad that for monthly guests departing in March they now offer the option to extend your stay and pay just $22.50 (including tax) per night. For the first time we were able to take advantage of this offer and glad it was available as the weather on the day we were due to depart was terrible and we couldn't have left. I highly recommend this park to anyone wanting to visit the Tucson area. There are a ton of things to do in the park and area so even if the weather isn't great you won't be bored. We camped here in a Motorhome.