Garden Grove RV Park

We booked Garden Grove RV Resort in Sierra Vista for three months, but after two months we made the decision to leave early because we no longer felt safe or comfortable staying there. During our stay, there was a major law-enforcement incident at the park involving Sierra Vista police, a SWAT team, and a helicopter. That alone was extremely unsettling. There was another law-enforcement incident involving park personnel the following week. After everything that happened, we did not feel comfortable remaining at the park. There were also many ongoing problems with the condition and management of the campground. For a park with more than 100 RV tenants, we observed only one garbage container available for residents. Around a number of sites, there were household items and other belongings left outside, and many sites appeared to be occupied by long-term residential campers. The interior roads were also in very poor condition. There were large washed-out areas and deep holes where we had to almost come to a complete stop to get through them safely. With a motorhome or other low-clearance vehicle, there is a real concern about scraping or damaging the underside of the vehicle. Another major concern was enforcement of the park rules. In our experience, many of the posted rules did not appear to be consistently enforced. One of the rules requires dogs to be on a leash. My husband was walking our two Labrador retrievers, both properly leashed, when an unleashed dog ran toward our dogs. Their leashes became wrapped around my husband's legs, causing him to fall hard. He severely injured his arm and was bleeding. This was especially upsetting because we were following the park's leash rule. The rules also state limits on the number of vehicles allowed at a site and prohibit tow dollies, yet we saw multiple sites with additional vehicles and tow dollies. Our neighbor had three vehicles parked so close to our Class A motorhome that at times we could not properly open one of our basement storage doors. Another site had what appeared to be a portable carport along with numerous vehicles. Our biggest issue was not simply that rules existed— it was that, from what we personally observed, they were routinely ignored or inconsistently enforced. We have traveled extensively and stayed in many RV parks. We understand that no campground is perfect, but we expect reasonable maintenance, enforcement of basic safety rules, and an environment where guests feel secure. Unfortunately, that was not our experience at Garden Grove RV Resort. We gave up the final month of our three-month reservation and left because our safety and peace of mind were more important than staying for the time we had already paid for. Based on our personal experience, we would not stay here again.

Watch I’ll get kicked out for telling the truth Karen’s complaining about every tiny little noise. Have an electric drum set with HEADPHONES. The only way you can hear it from outside is if you walk right up into my trailer and I have no one near me. It’s literally tapping noises on rubber. Also I’ve been here three years. Never had an issue until a few Karen’s moved in and think they run the place Did I mention she pulls into the empty lot next to me in a tiny car to back into her spot JUST so she can look into my windows to see if I’m using my soundless drums ( literally tapping) so she can complain. Her dogs and her husbands truck makes more noise than I do. I keep to myself. I don’t cause problems I pay my lot rent usually early and never late. This “woman” has made it her business to mind mine. The rules in the park are quiet times from 10pm-8 am I never broke those rules. Ever. But apparently the rules only apply to others. I’m across from the bathrooms and am constantly woken up or bothered by strangers parking in the empty lot next to I’m pretty confident that when I went outside to do yoga her husbands eyes were wandering a bit and this is why this Karen has it out for me. That’s ok. Will be finding another place to go very soon. Somewhere that allows you to walk heavily in your own trailer and allows normal noises. Ya know. One that follows their own rules. Was told absolutely no noise can come from my trailer. Anyone that’s ever been in a trailer knows you can hear a neighbor fart in Their bathroom next door. I have no one next to me and picked the worst spot in the park next to huge electrical things so no one wants to be there. It obstructs the view and it’s ugly. I did this on purpose so no one would want the spaces next to me and no one so far has. She had the audacity to say some people have jobs. “Lady” and I use this term very loosely. I have a bachelors in behavioral psychology and my husband works his ass off for a company that does a lot for this community You know nothing about me except I drum do yoga (which apparently pisses you off as well) and I have pink hair. Judge much. Next time you reach out to complain about tapping noises come on over I know all the mental health facilities in town because they all have tried hiring me (I don’t need to work sorry) maybe they can point you to a good psychiatrist that can work out why you’ve decided that because you’ve been here two months you can run the place and why you’re so insecure that even me doing yoga outside is triggering for you. You claim “some of us need to work” I’m sorry that you’re jealous that I don’t need to My tapping cannot be heard unless you walk up to my door basically. I use headphones. If anyone wants to come here and have any fun in any way shape or form go elsewhere. I’ve literally been told no noise but theirs trucks running all night. Cars using lots next to me to park who don’t live there and codes for the bathrooms that are handed out to everyone and rarely changed hence needing to protect yourself while in the shower. Men have wandered in multiple times while I was in the women’s room and women have also walked in when my husband was in the men’s bathroom. Btw proper camping etiquette is to NOT walk through or park in empty lots. They make the rules according to who they like and don’t like. Ive kept to myself. When it came to my attention that my acoustic was too loud I was fine with that. I got a electric set with headphones. You literally only hear tapping if you are right up to my door Read your own rules. Quiet hours are 10 pm -8am and I rarely drum anytime other than daytime hours. And they made a huge mistake getting rid of the last camp host Steve. Jealous wives who can’t stand someone doing yoga And I’m sorry Karen that you have to work insinuating that I’m some loser who is uneducated . I have a bachelors in psychology. And my husband takes such good care of me I don’t need to work. I’d give four stars when Steven was here. He actually cared and looked out for the residents and their safety.