Best RV Parks & Resorts near Tonto Basin, AZ
Full hookup RV sites with 50 amp service are available throughout the Tonto Basin area, with several parks positioned near Roosevelt Lake. Roosevelt Lake Motel & RV Park offers year-round access with a perfect 5-star rating from visitors. Payson Campground & RV Resort, located north of Tonto Basin, provides big-rig friendly sites with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections. In Apache Junction, approximately 45 miles southwest, Weaver's Needle RV Resort features concrete pads suitable for larger motorhomes and fifth wheels. Monte Vista RV Resort maintains meticulously groomed sites with concrete parking pads and patios. "All the sites are back-in but all have concrete parking pads and patio. Gravel surrounds each campsite and we have noticed maintenance crews raking the gravel every other day," noted one RV owner who stayed in a 40-foot fifth wheel.
Navigation into mountain parks requires careful planning as some roads feature tight turns and elevation changes. The drive to Canyon Lake on Highway 88 presents challenges for larger rigs, with one reviewer noting, "The turns were very tight so you have to go super slow, but it's doable." Most RV parks in the region welcome pets, though designated pet areas vary by location. Cell service remains strong at lower elevation parks, with one visitor reporting "Strong 5G cellular signal on ATT" with speeds up to 120Mb/s at sites near Strawberry. Dump stations are available at most parks, though some charge additional fees - Canyon Lake Marina charges $20 for pump-out service. Summer temperatures can be extreme, making the higher elevation parks in Payson more comfortable during hot months. Reservations are strongly recommended during winter months when snowbirds fill many Apache Junction and Mesa RV resorts to capacity.
