Jerome's RV parks sit between 3,500 and 5,000 feet elevation, creating temperature variations that can be 10-15 degrees cooler than Phoenix during summer months. The Verde Valley's location near water sources makes for abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, especially at dawn and dusk. Traffic on highways connecting Jerome to neighboring towns can increase dramatically during fall color and spring wildflower seasons.
What to do
Trail access from RV sites: Many campers appreciate the proximity to hiking without driving elsewhere. At Thousand Trails Verde Valley, "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!" according to Rebecca N.
Explore mining history: Jerome's copper mining past offers educational opportunities within short drives from most RV parks. "About 30 minutes or so to Sedona, nice drive to old mining town Jerome build on side of mountain maybe 15 minutes, take the road on past Jerome to mingus mountain recreation area. Beautiful!" notes Beverly T. about her stay at Rio Verde RV Park.
Swimming holes during summer: Beat the heat at natural water features near campsites. "The creek is lovely to sit in or swim in and chill down. It's walking distance from Sedona town, and also walking distance to some great trails," explains Karen D. about Rancho Sedona RV Park.
What campers like
Bathroom facilities: Many Jerome area RV parks feature recently updated restrooms. "The bathrooms and showers are private, very large and clean. They have a pool, sauna, and rec/game room," reports Karan B. about Rain Spirit RV Resort in Clarkdale.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The Verde River corridor attracts diverse bird species. At Verde River RV Resort & Cottages, "There is an awesome pool and clubhouse, pickle ball courts, playgrounds and trails to explore. You are only 10 minutes from Cottonwood 30 minutes from Sedona 30 minutes to Prescott and an hour and a half to Phoenix," according to Thomas S.
Shade availability: Summer temperatures make tree cover a premium amenity. "This is part of the Encore/Thousand Trails network (although anyone can use it). They do offer a 20% military discount... The Small trailer, tent camping sites are very big and have a lot of distance between them. Trees are everywhere providing shade," notes Patti S. about Thousand Trails Verde Valley.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Peak seasons require advance planning for Jerome RV parks. "We were given free donuts upon arrival and were escorted to our site (they even helped us back in)! We explored the insanely well kept/clean park and found an incredible little creek!" shares Madison S. about Zane Grey RV Village.
Summer temperatures: Expect 90°F+ days from June through August in lower elevation parks. "It's a nice place to camp. We are here a week and so far so good. Downside is there is no doggy park. Enjoying this place and all are friendly," notes becky about Rio Verde RV Park in Cottonwood.
Electric billing practices: Some parks charge additional fees for electricity usage. "Sedona View RV Resort is a really clean and safe Park. The Staff is friendly and help you any way they can. They have Full Hookups with 30 & 50 amp service. They do charge a KWH fee for electric for a monthly stay," advises Scott and Ariane T.
Tips for camping with families
Activity schedules: Many RV parks near Jerome offer organized events. "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!" explains Mstwister E. about Verde River RV Resort & Cottages.
Kid-friendly water features: Pools and creek access provide cooling options. "The park situated just north of Willow Lake... Plenty of spots with full hookups. They have a section for 'overnight' and a separate section for 'Long Term.' We were there for 2 nights. No problems at all," reports Robert G. about Willow Lake RV Park.
Gaming amenities: Indoor entertainment options for weather issues. "We loved Rio verde Rv park - close to Sedona but a fraction of the cost of the Rv parks there. We were able to stay for a few nights and took our motorcycle into Sedona to explore. We are full time in our motorhome so we enjoyed having access to the clean bathrooms & showers," notes Ashlee G.
Tips from RVers
Leveling needs: Some parks require additional equipment for site setup. "Worth it to stay here even if you are planning to spend a lot of time in Sedona. The drive getting there is beautiful. It's intentionally remote but off the highway near a large Casino and a Sonic," writes Taylor D. about Distant Drums RV Resort.
Shuttle services: Several parks offer transportation to attractions. "This place is a must stay. prices are great awesome spaces. free shuttle to the casino," notes Terry G. about Distant Drums RV Resort, providing an alternative to driving on winding mountain roads.
Internet reliability: Working remotely can be challenging at some locations. "June 2021, the park was nice and the staff was friendly, we arrived and got a site without any issues. Once setup I checked my internet service since I was working remotely that week and found that the site I was in was too far from the main building to get reliable WiFi," cautions Abner H. about Willow Lake RV Park.
