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Several RV parks surround the Paulden area, with Point of Rocks RV Campground in Prescott offering 96 full hookup sites that accommodate larger vehicles. The park provides 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections throughout its two main loops located within the Granite Dells. "Roads are very narrow and spots are extremely tight. You must have some skill in backing up to get in these spots," notes one camper about the site layout. Willow Lake RV Park features spacious pull-through sites with full hookups, while Verde Ranch RV Resort in Camp Verde contains 389 sites with 30/50-amp service. Most parks maintain year-round operations, with gravel pads being the standard surface across the region.
Navigating between RV parks requires planning as many sites fill quickly during peak seasons. While Point of Rocks prohibits conversions and only allows manufactured RVs, most other parks accommodate various recreational vehicles. On-site dump stations are available at Distant Drums RV Resort and Verde Ranch RV Resort, though some parks like Point of Rocks lack this amenity. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with stronger connections near larger towns. Pet policies differ between locations—most allow pets but may have breed restrictions. Laundry facilities are limited, with only Rancho Sedona RV Park listing this service among nearby options. Proximity to Watson Lake provides additional recreation for RVers staying at Point of Rocks, with a connecting trail leading directly to the water.
Best RV Campgrounds near Paulden (150)
1. Willow Lake RV Park
"Checked in with the camp host who had us follow his golf cart to our spot, which was a pull through. Spot was on the edge of the campground, next to a fence separating it from a mobile home park."
"Park situated just north of Willow Lake. We have a 32 ft Class C and tow a 4 Door Wrangler. No problem getting there. Plenty of spots with full hookups."
Check Availabilityfrom $51 / night
2. Grand Canyon Railway RV Park
"We have a 30ft travel trailer and we had a back-in spot this time. Actually our very first back-in spot. Full hook-ups were clean and user-friendly."
"Very friendly staff and convenient location to the railway into the Grand Canyon."
3. Distant Drums RV Resort
"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."
"It has a pool a family room full laundry, showers and bathrooms that are immaculate, a weight room, a library with massage couch, swimming pool and beautiful lights almost like Christmas.lol!!!!"
4. Thousand Trails Verde Valley
"The Thousand Trails Verde Valley RV Resort is a lovely Thousand Trails RV park located in Cottonwood, Arizona in the Verde Valley."
"50amp sites a narrow and mostly taken by full timers so plan on using a 30 amp. site. they are all gravel sites with picnic tables and grill. ask of the grass sites. they are close to the pool and seem"
5. Point of Rocks RV Campground
"nice full hook up sites. sites are flat and pretty level with a picnic table. it’s big rig friendly. we camped in a class c 33ft. Watson lake is a 10-15 hike."
"Overall great campsite with full hookups. My wife and I came here to test out our newest purchased travel trailer. Beautiful and convenient to town."
6. Rio Verde RV Park
"The amenities of the park are very good. Full hookups, laundry, WiFi and ice available. The down side is, the trees are few and so is the shade."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $55 - $85 / night
7. Rancho Sedona RV Park
"This campground is professionally run, beautifully laid out sites, although close together, concrete pads, landscaping."
"The amenities are fantastic. There are hot showers, clothes line, laundry, volleyball, tether ball, and horseshoes."
Check Availabilityfrom $42 - $84 / night
8. Verde Ranch RV Resort
"Ratings for this category are based on: Value to cost: 4 Overall grounds: 4 Utility of sites (hookups, layout, accessibility): 3 Local Attraction Proximity: 5 Reservation Process/Ease of Getting a Site"
"GREAT RV park for big rigs. Very nice pool, great dog park with dog pee pads of turf all over the park (my dogs appreciated that over peeing on the gravel! Ha)."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $45 - $85 / night
9. Rain Spirit RV Resort
"It is located right on the main road for easy access, but we did not hear road noise st night."
"Stayed in site 12 with 30ft tt backed in, beautiful cozy campground. Sites are fairly close together but nice. The views are awesome in nearly every direction."
10. Railside RV Ranch
"Easy getting in, pull through site"
"The campground is right off of the highway. Close to the town of Williams and Route 66. Clean restrooms, showers, and laundry room."
Drive Time
- 28 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 1 hr 6 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 33 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 38 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
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RV Park Reviews near Paulden, AZ
1216 Reviews of 150 Paulden Campgrounds
Dave D.
TravelerRailside RV Ranch
Highly recommend this park. The amenities are fantastic and if you are a rail fan you can watch the Grand Canyon Railway go and return every day. Close to I-40 so some noise there but all of Williams is like that. There is a helipad not far and there is some noise from the air ambulance coming and going at any hour of the day but also kind of fun to watch.
Ron K.GuideForest Road 525C -Sycamore Pass Dispersed - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Gem of a campsite
The road up to this is fine for almost all rigs, the turn into the campsite will be tight. They have no camping signs along road 525c, although the map from the forest shows camping is allowed along this road. Make a right on road 9529 and there is a great campsite immediately on the left. It has a circle turn around. Incredible views, great hiking and no one around for miles. The BLM camping on road 525 is crowded. No one on this road. I get the sense they are trying to get people not to camp, but the maps show it is completely allowed. We are here in October and the weather is 70 degrees. Note that when dirt roads get wet, it is a whole different story. Coordinates are 34.87989889666775,-111.94793655703302.
I did buy a wilderness pass from the Arizona forest service. $20 for the year.
Tom J.GuideWhite Spar Campground
Site 27 is nice, however, you are directly below the power&telephone lines. Sweet forested setting, clean facilities and some hiking trails. Very convenient to Prescott, but you do get road noise from Hwy 89, especially during the day.
Dede M.
ScoutThe Canyon Motel & RV Park
Price is very high and campground has a lot of people living in the park long term. Very noisy, vehicles coming and going constantly with doors slamming and people coming and going. Hard to rest.
- bbeth S.Guide
Soda Springs Road
This is a great spot with 360 views and stellar sunsets. There is no shade and it gets pretty warm with the sun beating down. There are quite a few large spots to accommodate big rigs. HOWEVER- I arrived on a Monday around noon and got one of the last spots. Several campers have arrived looking for spots since I got here (it’s Tuesday). This is clearly a popular spot so have a back up plan. All the campers are closer than usual for dispersed camping. But they were all quiet during my time here.
- CCarey J.Guide
Dead Horse Ranch State Park Campground
A bit on the expensive side for a 22 foot RV is $50 night and it’s not allowed to put an additional RV of 20 feet in the same spot even though they assigned us a pull through site with more than enough room for a 20 foot vehicle. The women’s showers at Cooper’s Hawk Tail Loop were moldy and soap scum on the shower walls. Hottest water was only on the warm side. If you are not a paid camper in the campground there is a $20 (yes $20!) charge for a shower…self pay at the kiosk by the showers/toilets. Staff at the check in kiosk very helpful.
Barry B.ScoutVerde River RV Resort & Cottages
Nice facilities but we found that some of the people working here aren’t very nice.
- EEverett C.Scout
Forest Road 525 Camping Area
Road was rocky in places but manageable. Portapotty is nice to have at a free campsite.
Guide to Paulden
Camping options near Paulden, Arizona include facilities located between 3,000 and 5,000 feet elevation, providing variable temperatures throughout the year. The Verde Valley region creates a transition zone between desert lowlands and pine-covered highlands, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F while winter nights can drop below freezing. Many campgrounds maintain year-round operations despite seasonal temperature fluctuations.
What to do
River access adventures: At Thousand Trails Verde Valley in Cottonwood, campers can easily reach 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. The campground provides designated river entry points ideal for fishing and cooling off during hot months.
Historic railway exploration: Williams offers the chance to experience historic train routes. "The Grand Canyon train goes by a few times a day which our toddler enjoyed," shares Allison M. about Railside RV Ranch. The train schedule remains consistent with departures at 9:35 AM and returns at 5:45 PM, allowing campers to plan activities around these times.
Winter hiking opportunities: Trails remain accessible during cooler months, with most campgrounds maintaining proximity to major trail systems. "We journeyed up to the trail system to the west of Prescott - only about a 20-25 minute drive to some of the greatest trail heads in the Prescott National Forest," reports Kathryn T. Many trails feature minimal elevation gain, making them suitable for various fitness levels.
What campers like
Clean, private facilities: Bathroom cleanliness consistently receives positive feedback from visitors to rv campgrounds near Paulden. "Bathrooms and Laundry rooms are clean and in good working order. Awesome walking trails right from the campsite," notes Stacey T. from Willow Lake RV Park. Private shower stalls with reliable hot water remain available year-round at most locations.
Proximity to water features: Campgrounds with direct access to lakes and rivers rank highly among visitors. "Watson lake is a 10-15 hike. Campground has bathrooms and showers, very clean," explains Fawn C. The lake provides kayaking opportunities with rental options available during summer months for approximately $20-$30 per hour.
Convenient highway access: Most campgrounds offer straightforward access from major highways without requiring difficult terrain navigation. "The park is right off the highway so you can hear the traffic," notes Amanda about Rio Verde RV Park. This central location facilitates day trips to surrounding attractions including Sedona, Jerome, and local wineries.
What you should know
Noise considerations: Railroad and highway proximity affects several campgrounds. "The BNSF train goes through all night long without regard to schedule. I'm sure it affects the whole town, just be prepared for the horn blaring and train cars click-clacking by," warns Jason M. about Grand Canyon Railway RV Park. Light sleepers should consider interior sites further from transportation corridors.
Variable cell service: Connectivity fluctuates significantly throughout the region. "We had a T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon phone, and all were pretty much worthless most of the time. We paid $15 for a week of WiFi, but ended up asking for a refund as it was even more unusable than our phones," reports Steve N. Remote work capabilities remain limited at most locations.
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