RV camping near Cornville, Arizona offers visitors an accessible desert base with access to numerous natural attractions. Located at approximately 3,300 feet elevation, Cornville sits in a transition zone between desert lowlands and higher pine country, creating moderate temperatures compared to Phoenix and Tucson. During summer months, overnight temperatures typically drop into the 70s while daytime highs can exceed 100°F in July and August.
What to Do
Creek access: Thousand Trails Verde Valley offers direct access to the Verde River. "River access is available at site C which we stayed at and our furbabies loved it! Sedona is only 45 mins from here so an even bigger two thumbs up!" notes Rebecca N.
Hiking trails: Many parks connect to nearby wilderness areas. "If you like hiking, this is right next to the National Forest with a trailhead right in the Park," explains Scott about Sedona View RV Resort.
Wine tasting: "A short walk across what the property will find you at Alcantara Winery. It was the perfect place to end our day of exploring the area," says Kaysha R. about nearby vineyards accessible from some camping areas.
Nearby historic towns: "Jerome is just up the hill. Looks like if you had a shuttle car you could probably float the river to or from camp," shares Matt L. about Rio Verde RV Park's convenient location for exploring mining towns and historic areas.
What Campers Like
Shaded sites: Zane Grey RV Village receives high marks for its mature trees. "Lots of trees, great little hiking trail down the Clear Creek. Friendly folks working and staying there," writes Laurie S.
Swimming options: Pools are a popular amenity during hot months. "This place was spotless. Beautiful walkways that were lit up it felt like you were walking through an upscale neighborhood at night. Pool and a dog run which is always a plus," notes Julie F. about Distant Drums RV Resort.
Evening atmosphere: "They have a pool, spa, miniature golf, off leash dog area. Only down fall was fire ants. With the lake of rain in the area the ants were all over. The river is nice a small hike from the camp," reports Fawn C. about evening activities.
On-site entertainment: "We love this campground! We have camped here around 5 times and always had a great stay. They have a pool and hot tub, mini golf, playground, pickle ball court, clubhouse, and lots of crafts and activities for the kids!" shares Mstwister E. about Verde River RV Resort.
What You Should Know
Highway proximity: Some campgrounds sit near major roads. "They acted like I was an idiot for not going to our assigned spot, even though we did not know where that was and demanded we moved. The location is close to I-17 which has its pluses and minuses. Easy to find and get around, but truck noise throughout the night when you attempt to sleep," reports Katy R. about Munds Park RV Resort.
Seasonal considerations: Temperature differences between summer and winter are significant. "We stayed in the A section. We had a nice spot and an easy walk to the pool. Next time we want to check out the H section as they seem to have more trees and less light at night," suggests Michael M.
Pet policies: Most parks accommodate pets with specific areas. "Very dog friendly and they even have a dog park, and 'office' dog. I would rebook here again we had such a lovely experience," Christina R. notes about pet-friendly facilities.
Reservation requirements: "Next time we will do our best to get there as early as possible (noon is the earliest to check in)...as the spots are first come/first serve. At registration they will give you a map and highlight which spots are open," advises Michael about the check-in process at Verde Valley.
Tips for Camping with Families
Kid-friendly activities: Verde Ranch RV Resort offers multiple recreation options. "We took advantage of the laundromat which was great. Too cold to use the pool or tennis courts," notes Seth P. about the resort's year-round facilities.
River exploration: "We threw rocks in it for hours with our 2 little kids. The owner of the park came over and introduced himself. He even made us a fire because he knew we wanted to do s'mores!" shares Madison S. about creek access at Zane Grey RV Village.
Educational sites: "It is about 30 minutes to emergency medical care. There are quite a few long term residents. The people were nice but not overly friendly. Activities like bingo were offered during the cooler months," reports Candy H., highlighting location considerations for families.
Heat management: Traveling with children requires planning around temperature. "I would 1000% recommend this camp ground! Super close to everything... super clean and super friendly!" notes a camper about proximity to attractions during hot months.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: "There are a mix of full timers and daily/weekly visitors. The entire staff is very friendly and helpful. I can't say we met a bad neighbor either, and most were super nice people," shares Steve N. about Rancho Sedona RV Park, noting the community atmosphere.
Hookup locations: "Our site had a tree with nice shade. Level easy set up, full hookups and a cement pad out our front door. The staff was friendly the bathroom and laundry was spotless," Julie F. reports about Rio Verde RV Park.
Size considerations: "The resort has spacious RV spots with extra room to park your vehicle(if towing). Each spot has a nice concrete slab with a picnic table. The Small trailer, tent camping sites are very big and have a lot of distance between them," Patti S. explains about space allocation.
Connectivity: "We stayed in the newer section which had big lots but no trees," notes Mendie E. about the tradeoff between shade and satellite access at some RV parks in the region.
