RV camping options near Green Valley, Arizona include several year-round facilities with varying hookup options and amenities. Green Valley sits at approximately 2,900 feet elevation in southern Arizona's desert terrain, roughly 25 miles south of Tucson. Winter temperatures typically range from 40-70°F while summer highs regularly exceed 100°F, influencing when visitors prefer to stay at local RV parks.
What to do
Explore aviation history: The Pima Air and Space Museum is located just a few miles from several rv parks in the Tucson area. "The Pima Air and Space museum is one mile down the road," notes Nicholas Y. about Crazy Horse RV Park, which provides convenient access for aviation enthusiasts.
Visit Saguaro National Park: East Saguaro National Park is approximately 20 minutes from many Tucson RV facilities. Lisa C. mentions that Desert Trails RV Park is "right on the edge of Saguaro National Park" with "gravel sites with full hook ups," making it an ideal base for exploring the iconic desert landscape.
Bike the local trails: Tucson offers extensive paved bike paths throughout the county. Kenneth L. at Rincon Country East RV Resort says, "The bike situation in Tucson is the finest we have encountered. Our electric bikes can run forever on the well paved trails all over the county."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Many RV parks maintain high standards of cleanliness. According to Sam's review of Crazy Horse, "The grounds in general are extremely clean and well-maintained. The pool is nice and clean, and it is heated."
Winter activities: Organized events are common at Voyager RV Resort & Hotel during winter months. Mike B. notes, "Excellent 55+ resort. Too many things to do to list. All very well organized. You will be busy from 8 AM to after dark with activities. Sports, crafts, cards, games, pools."
Mountain views: The surrounding mountains provide scenic backdrops at many parks. Kenneth L. describes Rincon Country East: "The level of silence both day and especially night is a bit of heaven. The mountain views greet us constantly here. Mount Lemmon is a short drive or bike ride away with snow capped top."
What you should know
Space constraints: Many parks have limited space between sites. Sam's review mentions that at Crazy Horse, "sites are a tight squeeze with not much space. You are absolutely stacked in. It would be difficult in most sites to even park a second vehicle."
Age restrictions: Several RV parks cater specifically to older adults. Green Valley RV Resort is a "55+ RV Park" according to John, featuring "Pool, wifi in the office, laundry." Similarly, Desert Trails is described by Lisa C. as a "nice 40+ campground."
Seasonal price variations: Summer stays typically cost less than winter accommodations. About Crazy Horse RV Park, Kara C. notes, "We stayed monthly (June-September). We were in a covered spot and we pay roughly $900 a month. Which I think is a little high but it's so worth it for the summer."
Tips for camping with families
Limited child-focused amenities: While some parks have pools, many lack specific children's activities. Sam states about Crazy Horse, "Aside from the pool, there isn't anything in the park for children to do."
Consider noise levels: Parks near major roads may experience traffic noise. Reuben mentions about Rincon Country West RV Resort, "Craycroft Road, which the park is on, is extremely busy and very noisy. We nicknamed it the Craycroft drag strip."
Look for nature observation opportunities: Some parks offer wildlife viewing opportunities. Ella N. shares about Rincon Country East: "Love the Rincon parks in general even if it's just for a drive. Great wildlife! Tad poles in the wash with the biggest eyes I've ever seen!! A Gila monster just chilling."
Tips from RVers
Solar advantages: Some parks provide solar coverage that helps during hot months. Kara C. explains at Crazy Horse RV Park, "We were in a covered (Under the solar panels in the back) spot and we pay roughly $900 a month. Which I think is a little high but it's so worth it for the summer."
Site selection considerations: Pull-through sites offer easier access but may cost more. "We had a 'deluxe' pull-through site, which got us a nice patch of grass, a charcoal grill, a picnic table, good water pressure, clean electricity and a site with two different dump spots," Reuben notes about Rincon Country West. "For us, it was worth the extra $5 or so per day."
Consider utilities: Water outages can occur, and electricity costs vary. Sam's review of Crazy Horse indicates, "We did have several water outages while we were there, a couple due to sewer issues, and one due to upgrading water hardware. Electricity was about $60 per month for us, in a 34 foot trailer, in the winter months where we were not running AC."
