Verde Valley RV and Camping Resort offers glamping close to Prescott Valley, Arizona, with tent sites, cabins, yurts and full RV hookups. Located approximately 30 miles from Prescott Valley, the resort sits at an elevation of about 3,300 feet, creating moderate temperature conditions even during summer months. Winter temperatures typically range between 30-60°F, while summer temperatures average 75-95°F.
What to do
River access activities: Head to Rio Verde RV Park where you can enjoy the Verde River. "Right on the rio verde river, showers don't cost extra $. Laundry is affordable, Jerome is just up the hill. Looks like if you had a shuttle car you could probably float the river to or from camp," notes Matt L.
Wine tasting tours: Several campgrounds provide access to nearby wineries. Kaysha R. mentions at Verde Valley RV and Camping Resort, "A short walk across what the property will find you at Alcantara Winery. It was the perfect place to end our day of exploring the area."
Explore historic towns: Use your campsite as a base to visit Jerome and other historic mining towns. According to Christina R., "We went over Thanksgiving and had a splendid time. There was so much to do... You are surrounded with mountain views. Very dog friendly and they even have a dog park."
What campers like
Natural swimming opportunities: Campers appreciate the creek access at Cave Springs Campground. Victor R. shares, "This campground has tons of sites to choose from many of them a short walk from the creek. There's a swimming hole on the creek nearby. The hosts are very helpful and keep the place looking really nice."
Convenient hiking access: Many campsites offer direct trail access. At Rancho Sedona RV Park, Daniel Z. notes, "Walking distance to trails (Hangover trail was our favorite) and restaurants. Can't beat the location. City of Sedona shuttle connect can pick you up directly from campground."
Evening recreation: Campgrounds often provide nighttime activities. Michael M. explains, "They have a good pool (Fri & Sat you have to reserve a one hour time slot). There are a lot of permanent and full time campers there...all of them are really nice...always waving and generally smiling."
What you should know
Seasonal water considerations: Water levels and temperature vary dramatically by season. "We'd go back in the fall or spring to hot in the summer," advises Fawn C. about local conditions.
Fire restrictions: Check current restrictions before arrival. Sara N. notes at Williams-Circle Pines KOA, "There's a pool, mini golf, gaga ball court, giant pillow, and go karts which were great entertainment for the kids during fire restrictions."
Connectivity challenges: Cell service and internet can be unreliable. Steve N. reports, "Internet is almost non-existent. I 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."
Tips for camping with families
Bring swimming gear: Pack water shoes and towels for creek play. Mike H. recommends, "We were looking for somewhere with some water and shade and we found both. It is definitely a popular campground with lots of families... only a short walk to the creek (it is a creek not a river but still nice to put your feet in and cool down)."
Quiet time considerations: Some campgrounds strictly enforce quiet hours. According to Estefania R., "They are a little ridiculous with the quiet times, they don't like you coming and going in vehicles after 10 pm, and all lights must be off too... but overall it's a nice place."
Family-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated kids' activities. Mstwister E. shares about Verde River RV Resort & Cottages, "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!"
Tips from RVers
Early arrival recommended: Arrive as early as check-in allows to secure preferred spots. Michael M. advises, "Next time we will do our best to get there as early as possible (noon is the earliest to check in)...as the spots are first come/first serve. At registration they will give you a map and highlight which spots are open."
Site selection strategy: Request shaded sites when making reservations. "We stayed in the A section. We had a nice spot and an easy walk to the pool. Next time we want to check out the H section as they seem to have more trees and less light at night," recommends one RVer.
Speed limit awareness: Be prepared for strictly enforced campground speed limits. According to Steve N., "The only irritation I had was the speed limits. I understand the reasoning, but getting in and out of the park was a pain just because it took so long to drive 5-10 mph for 1-2 mile stretches."
