Tombstone, Arizona sits at 4,539 feet elevation in the Sonoran Desert, experiencing mild winters and hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F from May through September. Camping facilities near Tombstone range from basic dry camping options to full-service RV parks within a 30-mile radius, with summer nighttime temperatures dropping to comfortable 60-70°F even during the hottest months.
What to do
Hiking trails access: Tombstone Territories RV Park provides direct entry points to hiking trails from the campground. "Off the beaten trail a bit but we really enjoyed our stay here. Hiking trail entrances right in the park and it's close to the San Pedro river," reports Avery T.
Bird watching opportunities: Monte Casino RV Park at Holy Trinity Monastery offers exceptional bird watching along their sanctuary trail. "The Trinity Wild Bird Sanctuary is a 1.3 mile along the San Pedro River," notes Joel R., making this location ideal for spotting native desert species.
Bull riding events: Shootout Arena RV Park hosts regular rodeo competitions right next to their camping area. "The campground is level and big... The stadium is only for bull riding and it is right up top from the camping area," explains Alisa P., adding "we tried to stay but they were sponsoring a bull riding competition so they were full."
What campers like
Proximity to historic district: Shootout Arena RV Park offers unmatched walkability to Tombstone attractions. "Can't beat the price or location for this place. Yards away from the main streets," shares John R. Another camper confirmed: "Arrived around 1pm. Almost empty. Pay cash $10/n at box near entry. Walk to old town. Attended shootout and ok coral. Walked through DT and back to campsite."
Campground spacing: Valley Vista RV Resort provides unusually generous site spacing. "The grounds are very clean and it looks like campers are at least one space away from another," writes Debbie H. Another guest appreciated that "the site are normal site plus they left an empty site between each camper."
Dog amenities: Tombstone RV & Campground features multiple dog-friendly facilities. "The dog park on the far end was absolutely spotless," reports Christina H. Another camper mentioned "dog parks, large clubhouse with TV, shuffleboard, ping pong, etc."
What you should know
Bathroom and facility closures: Some RV parks have experienced extended facility closures. At Tombstone Territories RV Park, a camper noted "We had reservations here for a month, but canceled because their showers are not working and we didn't want to spend a month without a shower." Another review stated: "Janet the owner has closed the clubhouse, swimming pool, hot tub because of Covid paranoia."
Cash-only policies: Several campgrounds require cash payment. At Shootout Arena RV Park, "Pay cash $10/n at box near entry." Another visitor warned: "Bring CASH, as many places don't accept cards."
Uneven terrain: Be prepared to level your RV at some sites. At Shootout Arena, a camper advised: "Be prepared to level rv as the spots are no where near level."
Tips for camping with families
Covered wagon rentals: Wells Fargo RV Park offers unique accommodations kids will enjoy. "They have some really cool covered wagons you can rent to stay in. I think if you had kids they would love that!!" shares Alisa P.
Games and activities: Quail Ridge RV Resort provides recreational options for all ages. "Nice dog park, good wifi, activities like potlucks and poker," writes HOLLY. Another camper appreciated the "nice bathhouse, very clean, laundry, dog park, etc."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Keep an eye out for local animals. One camper at Apache Mobile Park was "warned by our friendly neighbor about javelinas running through the campground at night, and we saw plenty of their hoof prints in the sand."
Tips from RVers
Big rig access considerations: Stampede RV Park accommodates larger RVs but requires planning. "We had two campers, a 34 ft 5th wheel and a 17 foot TT. Sites were built to accommodate both easily," notes tam F.
Turn radius challenges: Some rv sites near Tombstone, Arizona have tight entrance points. At Tombstone RV & Campground, one camper found that "although the park is big rig friendly, we found the turn into the row very tight for our 37ft 5th wheel and long tow vehicle (about 55ft total rig length)."
RV winter accessibility: Quail Ridge RV Resort provides year-round camping options for large rigs. "With my 42ft trailer I had no problem getting around," reports Billy W., who also appreciated that it's "25min away from Tombstone."
