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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Mount Lemmon, AZ

631 Reviews

The steep, winding road up Mount Lemmon limits RV camping to vehicles under 35 feet at most campgrounds. Rose Canyon Campground has the best RV sites, with gravel pads that need some leveling but can handle mid-sized rigs. Most Mount Lemmon camping areas have no hookups, so RVers should arrive with full water tanks and empty waste tanks. The closest dump station is back in Tucson, about an hour's drive down the mountain. Cell service varies widely across the mountain, with better reception at higher-elevation campgrounds like Showers Point. Generators are allowed during daytime hours only (typically 8am-8pm), which helps maintain the quiet forest atmosphere. Each site comes with a fire ring and picnic table, with some spots offering partial shade from tall pines. Campground roads are paved but narrow in places, requiring careful navigation for larger vehicles. Summerhaven's small general store sells basic supplies and ice, though prices run higher than in Tucson. RV sites fill quickly during summer weekends when temperatures in Tucson exceed 100 degrees and people head up the mountain to escape the heat. Winter camping is limited by snow at higher elevations, with most campgrounds closing from November through April. The 30-degree temperature difference between Tucson and Mount Lemmon makes this a popular year-round destination despite the lack of RV amenities.

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Best RV Sites Near Mount Lemmon, Arizona (93)

    1. Rincon Country East RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 886-8431

    $63 - $79 / night

    "While site parking is a serious challenge unless 25 foot and under the park is fantastic on most levels.  Beautiful grounds with kind staffing that are most helpful.   "

    "The level of silence both day and especially night is a bit of heaven.  Thoughtfull staff and campers makes for a most pleasant stay.  The mountain views greet us constantly here. "

    2. Voyager RV Resort & Hotel

    5 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "For extended stays you will be responsible for your individual site Electric bill"

    "Level. Concrete pad and picnic table. It’s a resort not a campground. No fires. But you will be busy from 8 AM to after dark will activities. Sports, crafts, cards, games, pools.."

    3. Mission View 55+ RV Resort

    1 Review
    Tucson, AZ
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 741-1945

    "Close to the airport. Has all hookups and close to a casino and plenty of good food."

    4. South Forty RV Ranch

    7 Reviews
    Cortaro, AZ
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 297-2503

    "They have both pull-through and back-in campsites for RVs only (no tenting), with a variety of lengths (from 22' to 68'). "

    "Deposit $5 for a key to the main building (laundry, shower, billiards), and can use the pool and hot tub at any hour!"

    5. Miracle RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (480) 282-6014

    $49 - $55 / night

    "Another RV park close to the freeway. Has all hookups needed."

    6. Sentinel Peak RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 495-0175

    "Walking distance to two grocery stores, fresh filtered water and an ice station across the street, a very small pool to cool off in, close to downtown, and close to the west side of Saguaro National Park"

    "Great place for a stop off close to downtown. Full hookups no community showers but good for short needed stay."

    7. Prince of Tucson RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Cortaro, AZ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 887-3501

    "There is a good mix of long term residents and travelers here. Good, clean safe place to stay with our son and two dogs. My son LOVED the swimming pool."

    "The staff is friendly, the facilities are clean, and the long term residents are welcoming."

    8. Crazy Horse RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 574-0157

    "There did appear to be picnic tables, but only at some sites. You are not allowed to have fires. There are both back-in and pull-through sites, along with some covered spaces."

    "This park is located right off of I-10. We stayed monthly. (June-September) We were in a covered (Under the solar panels in the back) spot and we pay roughly $900 a month."

    9. Rincon Country West RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Tucson, AZ
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 294-5608

    $72 - $90 / night

    "Most of Rincon Country West RV Resort is really for folks who are living them permanently or seasonally in their park model homes. Only in the far back corner is there really parking for JUST RVs."

    "Rincon West RV Resort in Tucson has all the amenities you could dream up. Crystal clear heated pool and two hot tubs, billiards room, two small gyms, lots of showers and restrooms, even classes."

    10. Cactus Country RV Park - 55+

    8 Reviews
    Vail, AZ
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 574-3000

    "This is a well maintained facility. Friendly people. Close to Tucson. Cable and wifi. Pet friendly. Sites are close together but when we visited, we were spaced well."

    "The shore power 30 amp showed reverse polarity and a faulty ground, so we used the 50 amp with a dog bone."

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  • G. F.
    Nov. 1, 2020

    Picacho Peak RV Resort

    Well maintained, views for days.

    This 55+ RV park and resort is well maintained. Most people appear to stay long-term, but they have short term spots available without reservations. We aren't in the "55+" age bracket, but if you call ahead, they will likely let you stay without any questions (we're 2 adults and 1 dog). 

    The park has a large number of park models in the back; the RV spots are in the front of the park, closer to the I-10. Most sites are pull-through sites, with some back-in sites. All sites have a view of something. Most sites have white fence panels between for privacy, but if you're staying over it might be worth driving through to check out the available sites before choosing one. 

    That brings me to the procedure for overnight camping here. We arrived on a weekend, so the front office wasn't open. Next to the office door, there are two clear boxes -- one with envelopes and the second with maps. The envelopes have site numbers and are available for short term stays. You can compare the site numbers to the map to make sure you get a spot perfect for you. Most sites have both 30 and 50 amps, but the map will identify the ones with only 30 amps available. 

    The road and train noise is noticeable outside, but not a big deal inside the camper. We did hear the trains sometimes at night, but nothing obnoxious.

    The amenities are amazing: putting green, pickleball, horseshoes, dog runs, pool...you name it. The residents were friendly -- lots of golf carts, electric-assist bikes, and small dogs. Despite some large political signs, it was welcoming. We'll be back.

  • R
    Oct. 4, 2022

    Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground

    Beautiful high desert location

    Set in the foothills of the Whetstone Mountains and located next to the amazing Karchner Caverns.

    All pull through sites have 20, 30 and 50 amp service and water. Back in spots have 20/30 amp and water. Free dump station.

    Sites are all paved and have plenty of room. Set in a mesquite grove and spaced well apart.

  • Reuben
    Nov. 1, 2021

    Rincon Country West RV Resort

    Decent location. Friendly folks and everything worked great.

    Most of Rincon Country West RV Resort is really for folks who are living them permanently or seasonally in their park model homes. Only in the far back corner is there really parking for JUST RVs.(Although even that"back corner" is probably home to well over 100 spaces.) So it feels like driving through a miniature suburban subdivision. It's location is in the heart of Tucson, so there's NO feeling of"getting away from it all" by staying here. In fact, your hear planes, helicopters& traffic. It's a city. But for us, spending 5 days exploring the area, it was a fairly central jumping off point for our explorations.

    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. There was cable TV available and wifi, but we just used my Verizon hotspot for streaming some Netflix and that worked great. We were close to our neighbors, but not TOO close. The more "normal" spaces near us would have put you in much closer proximity to your neighbors. For us, it was worth the extra$5 or so per day. (Having said that, the place really is pretty pricey.$70 per day is near the top of what we've paid.) 

    The place has many amenities, none of which we availed ourselves of. We were really only there in the evenings and for sleeping. But pools, sports courts of all kinds, several nice dog parks, rec center, auditorium, etc. etc. I would think someone longterm would find lots to do. The security here is pretty stringent, which is nice. We'd certainly stay here again.

  • Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure
    Mar. 10, 2022

    Pato Blanco Lakes RV Resort

    Nice 55+ Campground

    Looking for a nice 55+ campground near Benson, Arizona and Tombstone? This is a friendly and clean RV resort near it all. And, there are even lakes! They have pretty lakes stocked with fish for catch and release fishing. It is a true gem to find lakefront sites in the desert! The sites are back-in and pull-through with 50 amp FHU. Each site is gravel with a patio and picnic table. There are lots of desert trails to walk your dogs around the perimeter. All of this and really close to historic downtown Benson.👍🏻😊

    To see videos on the campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff& Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • Lisa C.
    Jan. 6, 2023

    Desert Trails RV Park - Adult-only Resort

    Nice 40+ Campground

    This is a nice 40+ campground right on the edge of Saguaro National Park. The sites are gravel with full hook ups. I had plenty of room to maneuver my 19’ travel trailer. They have planned activities -at least in the winter- which is nice to see. There seem to be a lot of long term guests here and they are very social with each other.

  • S
    Apr. 7, 2021

    South Forty RV Ranch

    Cleanest Campground and Facilities, and Most Helpful Staff

    I stayed at South Forty RV Ranch for a month and enjoyed it immensely.  Its location within the city limits makes it the perfect place for lodging while exploring Tucson, Green Valley, Tombstone and Tubac.  It is a small park with 233 sites, but it is very well kept and has mature landscaping, with plenty of palm trees, huge azalea shrubs, saguaros and lots of flowering bougainvilleas.

    They have both pull-through and back-in campsites for RVs only (no tenting), with a variety of lengths (from 22' to 68').  I had a back-in site that had so much width to the side that I could set up my "patio" with awning, chairs and a picnic table beside my RV, park my car along side that and still have room to fit another vehicle in, if necessary.  Some of the longer pull-through sites were narrower, but used for big rigs of 35' to 45' +. 

    The park has a beautiful heated swimming pool and hot, a clubhouse with pool tables, exercise room, library and laundry.  There were plenty of planned activities going on, including a Friday night Happy Hour and live music!

    Cell service was great, as I have Verizon on my phone and use AT&T for my internet.  TV antennas can pick up more than 20 stations without using satellite or cable.  There are three satellite shower houses scattered around the property that were always spotless! The staff was extremely helpful and quick to respond to guests' needs, and the atmosphere around the park seemed to be relaxed, with satisfied customers.

    This park, along with many I found in the desert southwest, is an Adult Park Only, accepting residents of 55 years and older only.  If you are pulling a toad, you will have to detach in the parking lotand ALL RVs are escorted through the park upon check-in and check-out.

  • S
    Dec. 29, 2021

    Catalina State Park Campground

    Tucson Beauty

    Beautiful state park campground. Huge, level, paved sites. All the sites in the B loops have water and electric( 20A, 30A, and 50A). Picnic table and bbq. No fire pits. Dump station near exit of loops and another near state park entrance. Nice selection of pull through and back-in sites. We had a back-in on outer edge and had beautiful views. Plenty of space between sites and with clever positioning and trees, you have some privacy. Was very quiet (with the exception of the coyote's at sundown 👍) Nice clean bathrooms and showers. Many sites have some trees that may provide some needed shade in warmer months. Great hiking and biking in park. Bicycle paths in Oro Valley area are also awesome.

  • S
    Feb. 22, 2022

    Crazy Horse RV Park

    Crazy Horse RV Park

    We stayed at Crazy Horse RV Park for about 2.5 months, November to January. The park is definitely in need of some updating. The grounds in general are extremely clean and well-maintained. Park staff was very friendly and accommodating, particularly Claire in the office, and Mark and Russ in grounds maintenance. The pool is nice and clean, and it is heated. There are nice chairs and tables in the pool area. There are doggie bag stations throughout the park with garbage cans attached to dispose of dog waste.

    As for the sites, they 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. Park staff does come and help you pull in during business hours. There did appear to be picnic tables, but only at some sites. You are not allowed to have fires. There are both back-in and pull-through sites, along with some covered spaces.

    The laundry facility has 8-10 each of washers and dryers, $2-$2.25 per wash, and $2 per dry. They do sell quarters in the office. There are three shower stalls in both the men’s and women's facilities, along with toilets. Both the laundry and the bathroom buildings were very clean.

    The park does have a nice recreational hall with a pool table, and they do some activities, including coffee and donuts twice weekly, a game day, bingo, and pizza and taco nights. There is a pop and snack vending machine inside as well. Aside from the pool, there isn’t anything in the park for children to do.

    One major complaint we had was that people drive way too fast through the park. We were backed up to an access road with a posted speed limit of 7.5 MPH, which people regularly drove 25 down despite several speed bumps. Another issue is Craycroft Road, which the park is on, is extremely busy and very noisy. We nicknamed it the Craycroft drag strip. The neighborhood across the road is very run down, there are dogs barking over there nonstop, and there’s lots of litter everywhere. We also heard gunshots on more than one occasion.

    We did have several water outages while we were there, a couple due to sewer issues, and one due to upgrading water hardware, but did not experience issues with electricity. Electricity was about $60 per month for us, in a 34 foot trailer, in the winter months where we were not running AC.

    Dollar General, Circle K, Pilot, and a taco truck are all within walking distance. There is also a large community park within walking distance. The park is easily accessed off of I-10. The Pima Air and Space museum is within a couple of miles, and East Saguaro National Park is about 20 minutes away.

    We would return to this park in the future. Overall, we had a very positive experience there.

  • Beth G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2023

    Davis Monthan AFB FamCamp- Boneyard Vista

    Busy- Restricted Access

    The Fam Camp on DMAFB is one of the best fam camps offered by the USAF. This site gets very busy during the winter or special events (the air shows). People often rent these spots for long term use as well.

    You must have base access in order to stay at this site.

    The sites are spacious and offer full hookups. There is a dump station, bathrooms and and laundry on site.

    The base also offers a commissary and BX with a food court.

Guide to Mount Lemmon

Explore the beauty of RV camping near Mount Lemmon, Arizona, where stunning mountain views and a variety of outdoor activities await. This area offers several well-reviewed campgrounds equipped with essential amenities for a comfortable stay.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $30 to $70

Hiking and Outdoor Activities

Most parks have electrical/sewer hookups

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Mount Lemmon RV campgrounds?

RV campgrounds in the Mount Lemmon vicinity offer various amenities to enhance your stay. Desert Trails RV Park, an adult-only resort near Saguaro National Park, provides gravel sites with full hookups and organized activities, especially during winter months. Kartchner Caverns State Park Campground features pull-through sites with 20, 30, and 50 amp service, water hookups, and a free dump station. The paved sites are spacious and situated in a beautiful natural setting. Most RV parks in the region offer at minimum water and electric hookups, with many providing full hookups, dump stations, and basic amenities like picnic tables and BBQ grills.

Where are the RV camping sites located on Mount Lemmon?

RV camping near Mount Lemmon is primarily available in the surrounding Tucson area rather than directly on the mountain. Catalina State Park Campground sits at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains and offers huge, level, paved sites with water and electric hookups (20A, 30A, and 50A). For those with military access, Davis Monthan AFB FamCamp- Boneyard Vista provides spacious sites in the Tucson area with convenient access to Mount Lemmon. While Mount Lemmon itself has camping options, they typically don't accommodate large RVs due to the winding mountain roads and smaller campsite dimensions.

Do I need reservations for RV camping on Mount Lemmon?

Reservations are highly recommended for RV camping near Mount Lemmon, especially during peak seasons. Tucson - Lazydays KOA is a popular destination that fills up with winter visitors and long-term campers, making advance bookings essential. Some facilities like Picacho Peak RV Resort may accommodate short-term stays without reservations, but availability isn't guaranteed. The Tucson area experiences high demand during winter months (October through April) when snowbirds arrive. Holiday weekends and special events can lead to fully booked campgrounds. For the best sites and peace of mind, secure your reservation several months in advance, particularly if you plan to visit during the comfortable winter season.

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