Best RV Parks & Resorts near Portal, AZ

Several RV parks surround Portal, Arizona, providing convenient bases for motorhome travelers exploring the Chiricahua Mountains region. Rusty's RV Ranch in nearby Rodeo, New Mexico offers full hookup RV sites with both 30 and 50 amp electrical service, spacious pull-through sites, and big rig accessibility. Mountain Valley Lodge & RV Park, also in Rodeo, provides year-round RV camping with 50 amp service and sewer hookups on level gravel sites. Alaskan RV Park in Bowie features affordable spacious pull-through sites at $20/night with full hookups. "The sites are all spacious pull-throughs," notes one reviewer, highlighting the ample room for larger motorhomes. Grande Vista RV Park in Willcox offers year-round camping with both back-in and pull-through gravel sites equipped with 30/50 amp connections.

Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with Verizon generally providing the best coverage. One traveler at Grande Vista RV Park reported, "Verizon is the best in this small town... it's no joke. He said all other carriers suck." Most RV parks in the area are pet-friendly with no breed restrictions, though specific pet areas vary by location. Dump stations are available at Rusty's RV Ranch, Alaskan RV Park, and several Willcox facilities, with Alaskan charging $10 per use. The remote nature of Portal means RVers should arrive with full propane tanks and supplies, as the nearest substantial services are 30-40 minutes away in Willcox. Winter months bring higher occupancy rates as snowbirds seek the milder desert climate, making advance reservations advisable from November through March.

Best RV Sites Near Portal, Arizona (45)

    1. Rusty's RV Ranch

    7 Reviews
    Rodeo, NM
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 557-2526

    $29 / night

    "We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 28 for 5 nights in early/mid September. The CG is clean, well maintained. The CG roads are gravel, as are the sites."

    "We took a ride over to the Coronado National Forest and coming from the wide-open desert we felt like we had stepped into another world. Definitely worth the trip."

    2. Alaskan RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Bowie, AZ
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 322-6778

    $20 / night

    "Alaskan RV Park is conveniently located off of I-10 at Exit 366 near Bowie. The park features affordable RV sites at $20/night. The sites are all spacious pull-throughs."

    "Nice backdrop of the mountains.  We liked the music vibe of the place, and that it is such a laid back and welcoming place. Right off highway 10 so you get the road noise."

    4. Mountain View RV

    1 Review
    Bowie, AZ
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 847-2510

    "Just off the interstate, many types of jerky and jams in the campground store. Level pull thru sites, laundry, and clean facilities. Would stay again."

    5. Grande Vista RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Willcox, AZ
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 384-4002

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Gravel drive-through and back-in spots for RVs with 30 or 50 amp connections, water and sewer. Two tent spots."

    "This is on top of their 2 free wifi access they provide which are already fast! So if you need to get work done and reliant on good internet speeds, you've found the spot."

    6. Cattlerest RV Park and Saloon

    3 Reviews
    Willcox, AZ
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 384-9213

    "We stayed at Cattlerest as a Harvest Host because the weather was plenty cool to dry camp, but they also have a campground with about 20 sites, I believe all with full hookups."

    "Huge space took our 40ft Rv 50 and 30amp hook ups. Some Grass area for dogs. Very friendly people here. Lots of fun."

    7. Fort Willcox RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Willcox, AZ
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 384-4986

    8. Lifestyle RV Resort & Fitness Center

    3 Reviews
    Willcox, AZ
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 384-3303

    $39 - $43 / night

    "I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, and if you're looking for a place that combines the joys of camping with top-notch amenities, I wholeheartedly recommend it."

    "Easy to access location off the interstate. There isn't much traffic noise beyond the frequent rumbling of a train."

    9. Hidden Treasures RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Douglas, AZ
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (520) 346-9510

    $30 / night

    10. Stewart Campground

    1 Review
    Portal, AZ
    Website
    +1 (520) 364-3468
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RV Park Reviews near Portal, AZ

191 Reviews of 45 Portal Campgrounds


  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Rusty's RV Ranch

    Really nice, out of the way, quiet CG

    We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 28 for 5 nights in early/mid September. The CG is clean, well maintained. The CG roads are gravel, as are the sites. The sites themselves are all level. The sites were fairly well spaced, particularly for a private CG. The CG was very quiet and peaceful. There were only 5+ other campers in the whole CG, some looked to be long-term. Our site, 28, was a pull-through, as were most, but some were back in. The trees, though plentiful, are fairly short and don’t provide much shade.

    AT&T coverage was good, but only 1 bar of 5G service with speeds up to 8 MB/s. We had a clear view to the N at the site, so Starlink was fine with speeds up to 25 MB/s.

  • Susan A.
    Dec. 3, 2018

    Alaskan RV Park

    Take a trip down Music Road for a great stay!

    Alaskan RV Park is conveniently located off of I-10 at Exit 366 near Bowie. The park features affordable RV sites at $20/night. The sites are all spacious pull-throughs. There is a dump station on site($10), and water refill available (based on tank size, but not more than $20). The park is handicap accessible and pet friendly. No breed restrictions. Tenting is also available. There are showers and laundry available. Alaskan RV Park is Bowie's best kept secret as it was the site of the Sideman Jamboree each year and featured music from country stars. The park hopes to bring music back to the stage in the future.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 4, 2024

    Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument

    An Amazing National Monument

    Bonita Canyon CG- Chiricahua NM: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: Campsites in outer loop are more nicely spaced(rate 4) and trailer adds to privacy. Inner loop sites are often a bit close (rate 3). Price 2024: $ 10 w interagency Usage during visit: Very full, especially weekends.
    Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Outside sites are spacious Pad surface: Gravel Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Very quiet.
    Outside Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes. Spigots are scattered, locations clearly marked Generators: Allowed, but other than ours, I never heard one. Bathroom: Built by CCC. Clean and rustic. I like them. Showers: No Pull Throughs: I didn’t notice any Cell Service (AT&T): No. WiFi at the visitor center Setting: Woods Recent Weather: 70s to low 80s.
    Solar: At our site with good positioning, we were able to bring in 12amps per day with 400 watt fixed panels.
    Insects: None now Host: Yes, 2 couples Rig Size: Limited to 24’.

  • Owen M.
    Oct. 9, 2019

    Grande Vista RV Park

    Friendly Staff, Gravel spots, Clean and convenient to Willcox

    The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the Male showers/restroom was under construction and not usable.

    Gravel drive-through and back-in spots for RVs with 30 or 50 amp connections, water and sewer. Two tent spots. North of Willcox, but the city is small enough that the whole town is within walking distance (we walked to the center of town in about 15 minutes).

    This is basically an old trailer park that has been upgraded to accommodate RVs around the perimeter and a couple of tents near the park/restroom area.

    The shower/restroom area also has laundry facilities.

    We didn't go into the rec room, but were told it has a pool table and a book/video exchange-type library.

    The Rodeo grounds are a short drive across the freeway (don't follow your GPS if it tells you to use airport road - take the route that uses Rex Allen Drive) at Quail park (about 2 miles away - straight shot).  This is a very convenient park to the Rodeo Grounds.

    This park, as was all of Willcox (even though it was Rex Allen Days weekend) is VERY QUIET. Didn't see anyone other than a couple of dog walkers in the morning and the staff when we checked in.

  • C. W.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Grande Vista RV Park

    Who knew internet speeds would be the fastest I've ever seen

    I have Verizon and management stated Verizon is the best in this small town and look at my screen shot, it's no joke. He said all other carriers suck.

    This is on top of their 2 free wifi access they provide which are already fast! So if you need to get work done and reliant on good internet speeds, you've found the spot.

    Place is a mix of mobile homes and RV park. Each site has their own picnic table and FHU. Water spigot is on the ground, not elevated. Laundry, showers, rec room (pool table, full kitchen, DVDs, books) and BBQ grill are included. Cats roaming everywhere. Fairly flat gravel parking. Management had to put me in a 50 amp site (#9) because their 30 amp sites were full at no extra charge. He even let me borrow the 50/30 amp converter as I didn't have one. Management lives in a mobile home near office and it was nice as he is available after regular hours.

    Quiet place overall. If you come on trash day (Tuesday), you might get woken up by it if you're in our site as it's next to the alley.

    As stated, very small town. We had dinner at Isabella's South Of The Border. Food wasn't as great as the reviews but decent for the area. Fun tip: Isabella is the wife of the owner of The Big Tex BBQ.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 17, 2019

    Cochise Stronghold Campground

    Gorgeous Hiking & Climbing Opps!

    Various Oaks and Alligator Junipers abound at this cute little National Forest campground tucked in the Dragoon Mountains, another of Arizona’s beautiful “Islands in the Sky.”  Named for the late Apache leader, Chief Cochise, this campground sits at the base of a few absolutely gorgeous hiking trails and rock climbing areas.

    Each site has a good amount of space but oddly a small amount of space for tents and RV’s longer than 24 feet won’t fit in most of the sites.  There is no privacy in between sites, but each site has good tree coverage (almost too much for our solar suitcase on an extension cord). Each site has a huge cement picnic table, fire ring, and grill and there are a couple composting toilets.  There was no drinking water available at the campground (the website says there is water), but there is a creek you can pull water from for filtering, so come prepared.

    Important note:  If there is rain in the forecast, be aware that you may get stuck in this campground for a couple of days, as you have to cross numerous washes on the road to/from the campground. We were there for 3 days before it was safe to pull a small camper across the “death wash” that grew to 6 feet high and 20 feet wide during a 24-hour rain event!

  • L
    Oct. 5, 2021

    Willcox-Cochise KOA

    Great park!

    Allie and Spiro do a great job managing this park. Very friendly and helpful. Sites are gravel with picnic tables. Restaurant on site as well as propane. Full hookups, Kamp K9. Nice clean showers and laundry.

  • G
    Dec. 1, 2021

    Desert Oasis Campground

    Great Amenities at good price

    Small campground with 28 level sites. All hookups avail. Tent sites offered dry or with electricity. $17.00 - $20.00. However, those sites are next to club house. We elected to take a full hookup site, although We only needed electricity. $27.00 + tax with Good Sam discount. 1 shower for all and 1 ea toilets for M& W. Nice club House with pool tables, TV’s, etc. Great wi-fi and cell coverage (AT&T). Great accommodating host, clean facilities, great views.

  • Rod D.
    Jun. 8, 2024

    Bonita Canyon Campground — Chiricahua National Monument

    Chiricahua National Monument is special indeed

    If approved by congress, Chiricahua National Monument will become Arizona's fourth National Park.  While the current monument  is a compact area geographically,  it definitely has the uniqueness of a national park and warrants the added protections.  It will however make a very special place more popular, so you might want to visit sooner than later. 

    If you camp in a tent, van, micro-camper, or small travel trailer you will find Bonita Canyon Campground to be a memorable and wonderful place.  Don't try to bring any big rigs as they simply won't fit.  Reservations are a must. 

    The campground is small, beautiful, shaded and right in the middle of some incredible scenery providing easy access to the fantastic hiking and wildlife viewing that is all around you.  Hosts were professional and friendly, bathhouse small but super clean, and the site boundaries were mostly marked with fences which is somewhat unique.  This is an old CCC built campground.  From the campground you can easily walk to the foundations of the original camp located nearby.  

    Pay attention to fire regulations and status.  If permitted, campfires are limited to the raised grills (no rings) but you can bring your own solo type camp stove. You will need to bring your own wood and ice.  Pay attention to your fuel levels in your vehicle as this is a remote place.  

    This is premier birdwatching country.  If you can, I would highly recommend taking  one of the guided walks provided by the rangers and park biologists.  We learned a bunch and I am not even "a birder" and enjoyed it.  The nearby visitor center will have the details. 

    The Arizona Coatimundi's are a very unique mammal and frequently visit the campground.  Deer, turkeys, quail, and other wildlife are in abundance and easy to see from the hikes.  The views of the night sky are unparalleled. 

    A short drive away provides access to some incredible trails for hiking or simply viewing the surrounding Wilderness areas.  The rock features found in this area make it unique. 

    This continues to be one of our favorite places in Arizona to camp and hike.


Guide to Portal

RV parks around Portal, Arizona primarily cluster in neighboring towns, providing travelers with convenient options to explore the Chiricahua Mountain region at elevations ranging from 4,000-9,000 feet. Several campgrounds offer amenities for longer stays in this remote southeastern Arizona desert region. Winter temperatures can drop significantly at night while summer daytime highs often reach the 90s.

What to do

Astronomy and stargazing: At Rusty's RV Ranch, astronomy enthusiasts will find dedicated concrete pads with power outlets for telescope equipment. "Very nice place for astronomer/stargazing. Concrete pad (could support 2 telescopes) are available with power outlet to run all astronomy gear. Bring some tie down, the wind could be very strong," notes one visitor who stayed multiple times throughout the year.

Birding excursions: Cave Creek Canyon near Stewart Campground offers exceptional bird watching opportunities. "The Cave Creek Canyon on the western edge of the Chiricahua Mountains is a spectacular area that will completely take you by surprise. This cute campground tucked into the trees will charm your socks off," according to one camper who found it ideal for wildlife viewing.

Local history exploration: While staying at Mountain View RV, travelers can visit nearby historical sites. "Just off the interstate, many types of jerky and jams in the campground store. Level pull thru sites, laundry, and clean facilities," notes one reviewer who appreciated both the location and amenities.

What campers like

Pet-friendly accommodations: Most Alaskan RV Park guests appreciate the welcoming pet policies. One visitor noted, "Thought about staying on BLM Land but temp was predicted for 28. Discovered this little gem for 20.00 with electric! Such a friendly group of people... Pet Friendly. Quail crossing in the campground!"

Affordability: Budget-conscious travelers consistently mention reasonable rates at several RV parks near Portal. "Super nice staff, cash only, no Wi-Fi but good cell service as is right by interstate," commented one Alaskan RV Park guest about the $20 nightly rate with full hookups.

Entertainment options: Cattlerest RV Park and Saloon offers social activities beyond typical campground amenities. "The saloon is not only a bar but has ton of activities such as pool, corn hole, shuffle bored, line dancing, music and more. $50 a night or $25 if you have the vine app $10 to dry camp out front," reports one satisfied visitor.

What you should know

Limited services: Stewart Campground has rustic amenities. "Each site has the standard picnic table, bear locker, fire ring and lots of shade. The bathroom is a vault toilet, kept clean by the volunteer camp host... There's not much in the area for food and gas, so come prepared."

Internet connectivity: While cellular service varies widely, some locations offer surprising connectivity. At Grande Vista RV Park, a traveler reported exceptional speeds: "This is on top of their 2 free wifi access they provide which are already fast! So if you need to get work done and reliant on good internet speeds, you've found the spot."

Seasonal considerations: Summer visitors should seek shaded sites while winter guests should prepare for cold nights. "Rusty does a lot to keep this little rv park a cool place to visit. She's built trails and has goats/birds that the campers can interact with. Showers are lovely," notes one Rusty's RV Ranch visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Activity options: Some RV parks near Portal Arizona have family-friendly features. "We are birders and were happy with the proximity to many mountain canyons. Our space was private with a nice patio. Everyone was easy going and friendly. The dog park was convenient and clean," reports one visitor to Rusty's RV Ranch.

Educational opportunities: Lifestyle RV Resort & Fitness Center provides amenities that appeal to all ages. "I had the pleasure of staying at this resort, and I must say, it's an absolute gem! The fitness center is a fantastic addition, offering a perfect blend of activity and relaxation," notes one reviewer who enjoyed the combination of camping and wellness activities.

Temperature management: The significant day-night temperature swings in this desert region require preparation. "We wanted to get away for a few days during Covid and wanted to stay south where it was warmer so we found Rusty's RV Ranch in Rodeo New Mexico. It was quiet and friendly and just what we were looking for," commented a traveler who visited during winter.

Tips from RVers

Arrival preparation: Due to limited services near Portal, RVers should arrive fully stocked. "We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 28 for 5 nights in early/mid September. The CG is clean, well maintained. The CG roads are gravel, as are the sites. The sites themselves are all level."

Utility connections: RV park hookup details vary considerably. "Nice sites that are well spaced. All roads and sites are dirt, so it can get a bit dusty, especially when the wind blows. AT&T was about four bars of 4g and Verizon is one bar of 4g, not very good."

Cash requirements: Some smaller RV facilities have specific payment requirements. "The lots are pretty level of the people are really nice. 10 bucks for electric only 24 full hook up cash. It's right off the freeway," notes a visitor to Alaskan RV Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities does Portal RV Resort offer in Portal, AZ?

While specific information about Portal RV Resort is limited in our data, nearby Rusty's RV Ranch in Rodeo, NM (just minutes from Portal) offers spacious RV sites with private patios, full hookups, and a dog park that's clean and convenient. The ranch is well-maintained and features concrete pads with power outlets specifically designed for astronomers and stargazers. For those seeking alternative options, Grande Vista RV Park in the region provides gravel pull-through and back-in spots with 30/50 amp connections, water, and sewer hookups.

How do I make a reservation at Portal RV in Arizona?

To make a reservation at an RV park in the Portal area, it's recommended to call directly as many parks in this rural region don't offer online booking. If you're looking for alternatives, Willcox-Cochise KOA has a straightforward reservation process with helpful, friendly management. For a budget-friendly option, Alaskan RV Park near Bowie (not far from Portal) offers affordable sites at $20/night with spacious pull-through spots, though you'll want to call ahead to check availability and current pricing.

What attractions are near Patty's Trailer Park in Portal, Arizona?

The Portal area is a gateway to spectacular natural attractions. Sunny Flat Campground is located in the beautiful Cave Creek Canyon on the western edge of the Chiricahua Mountains, which offers exceptional hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. Nearby Bonita Canyon Campground provides access to Chiricahua National Monument with its stunning rock formations. Birders particularly enjoy this region for its diverse mountain canyons. Other points of interest include the Chiricahua Desert Museum and Apache Museum, making this area perfect for nature lovers and those interested in southwestern history and culture.