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Countryside RV Resort is an age qualified community, located 50 miles east of downtown Phoenix, just off US 60, exit 196 in Apache Junction. With a breathtaking view of the Superstition Mountains, Countryside RV Resort residents may enjoy the numerous amenities on offer. An Apache Junction RV resort from Encore, it offers full hook-up RV sites and exclusive Cavco Park Models for sale or rent. Countryside RV Resort accepts many discount camping programs including Thousand Trails, Good Sam, and Passport America. With this Apache Junction RV resort being close to shopping, sightseeing, ghost towns, and many other tourist attractions, it's no wonder the Countryside RV Resort is the destination of people from coast to coast, year after year. Come see what all the excitement is about View of Superstition Mountains from an Apache Junction RV resort COVID-19 IMPACT ON ACTIVITIES & EVENTS All scheduled activities and theme events are subject to change due to covid-19 restrictions. ========================================= At Countryside RV Resort, we offer plenty of activities to keep you busy during your stay. With so much to choose from, there is bound to be a special activity for everyone. Be sure to check out the events and activities page to find out what activities are being offered during your visit.
AGE QUALIFIED RESORT Discover Arizona with Mesa Spirit RV Resort...the hub of Arizona's activities and attractions including golfing, fishing, spring training, sporting events, shopping, spas, dining, casinos, the Grand Canyon, and so much more...not to mention the beautiful Arizona winter weather! Located in Mesa, Arizona, just west of the beautiful Superstition Mountains, Mesa Spirit RV Resort is a pet friendly, adult community featuring 1,667 spaces with full hook-ups, even big rigs are welcome! Mesa Spirit is ideally located near all of the Central Arizona attractions, entertainment and sporting events - including Spring Training facilities. No RV? No problem! See our list of the latest homes available for sale and rent. Or, visit our on-site Sales and Rental Office. This hidden gem in the desert, Mesa Spirit offers extensive activities and special events programs during the winter season. Events and programs are staffed and ran by the Activities Department with the support of our wonderful resident volunteers. With the wide variety of seasonal activities, you will find lots of fun and exciting things to do while at Mesa Spirit. There is something for everyone...Catch the Spirit! Catch the Spirit at Mesa Spirit RV Resort! Whether you're planning a retreat for a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Mesa Spirit RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
Located on 80 acres of land, Monte Vista RV Resort is a beautiful desert RV resort in Arizona. We are just minutes from renowned shopping, historical attractions, sporting events, water parks, and fabulous golf. Monte Vista RV Resort offers a unique RV resort lifestyle in Arizona's Phoenix-metro area for those desiring new experiences, adventures in learning, top rated entertainment, sports and fitness activities, or to simply relax and enjoy our beautiful Arizona sunsets, desert flora, scenic lakes and rugged mountain ranges. To the east, the majestic Superstition Mountains with its scenic Saguaro Canyon, Roosevelt and Apache Lakes rise from the desert floor. At Monte Vista RV Resort we want to stamp your passport full of fun, friendships, freedom and flexibility. Courtesy patrol is on duty 24 hours a day; one host is always at the gate and one is always driving around the resort. At Monte Vista , our goal is to ensure your satisfaction during your stay at our RV resort. We want your visit in Arizona to be enjoyable and to make you feel welcome by offering genuine hospitality combining attention to detail, friendliness and anticipation of your needs. Beautiful RV Resort at the Superstition Mountains Whether you're seeking a quiet retreat, an intimate escape for two or a friends group getaway, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Monte Vista RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
$41 - $84 / night
Golden Sun RV Resort is an age-qualified RV community nestled in Apache Junction, Arizona, with breathtaking views of the Superstition Mountains right out back. Plenty of activities await our Apache Junction RV resort guests and the location is great for travelers who want to escape the cold winters up north and enjoy the warm weather out west. Whether you enjoy relaxing by the pool and admiring the beautiful Mountain views, taking a fun-filled exercise class, or participating in a game of bingo, we have an activity for you. Golden Sun RV Resort is conveniently located near shopping, dining, hiking, fishing and boating, as well as world-class medical facilities. Stay a day, a week, a month or the whole year! This Encore Apache Junction RV resort also has on-site park model sales and seasonal rentals available. Mountain views from the pool at this Apache Junction RV resort Whether you're planning a retreat for a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Golden Sun RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
55+ RV resort located near the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction AZ. We offer everything from daily stays to annual sites. In the winter we are a fun loving active park filled with snowbirds that love to have fun. We are open year round so come stay with us and explore the Apache Junction area.
ViewPoint RV Resort in Arizona is a well-maintained golf and RV community set at the base of the Superstition Mountains in Mesa. Just outside the Tonto National Forest, ViewPoint offers scenic views from its RV resort hook-up and new home sites. Our engaging community in Mesa, Arizona is dedicated to active senior adults who want to live life to the fullest. Golf is a popular way to spend the morning hours here in Mesa, and ViewPoint RV Resort offers a 18 hole championship golf course as well as a 9 hole executive golf course. Of course, there is also a wonderful collection of shopping, dining and entertainment establishments just outside our RV resort in Arizona. Hiking, biking, and walking in the area's parks and dry river beds are also great ways to explore the natural surroundings. Golf & RV Resort in Arizona Whether you're planning a retreat for a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Viewpoint RV & Golf Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
Scout
Countryside is a park with lots of sites dedicated for seasonal travelers. Spaces are close together. This park is more than a RV Park with amenities than a rv resort. I believe of 500 sites with over half the park being cabins and pad trailers. I would say here again.
Scout
Great place for some R&R! While out-running a winter storm in Northern Arizona we headed South. Traveling through the Phoenix area we thought it would be hard to find a GOOD, CLEAN and AFFORDABLE place to stay since it was during the winter holidays. We lucked out when we happened upon this gem. The resort was safe, clean, had great amenities, and the staff were great.
-- AND THEY HAD GREAT PRICES! --
It did seem the pull-thru sites were a bit tight. However, we stayed in one of the standard RV spaces. So, we can't confirm that they actually are tight, it just appeared that way.
We did not have a picnic table at our site. (It does not appear that there are tables at any of the sites.) But there was plenty of room between rigs to park a vehicle -and- set up our own tables and chairs.
There is a shooting range near by. People and pets with issues hearing gun/rifle shots during the day should be aware, you -can- hear the shots being fired. It's not deafening, not loud at all, in our humble opinion. You just know there's shots being fired.
At the time of this review you can save even more money because they provide AAA and Good Sam discounts!
If you're looking for a nice, clean, FRIENDLY, resort with amazing prices, Pioneer RV Resort is the place!
-- WE WILL STAY THERE AGAIN. --
(Our apologies for lack of more pictures, it was pouring rain during our stay. However, we will say that the pictures on their website are indeed representative of the resort, amenities, and cleanliness.)
Guide
Simple and affordable RV park. Pretty much the ONLY one we could get ahold of in the phoenix area that isn’t 55+. They are currently renovating the bathrooms and laundry, so we basically only have hookups and no amenities, which is fine for us. There’s plenty of stores nearby. It’s a close enough drive to Phoenix to enjoy the city, but you save quite a bit by staying here as apposed to campgrounds closer. Spots were pretty tight, no privacy. Small concrete area for a patio. It’s a very flat land so leveling was quick. There are a lot of (and looks like most of the park) is long term, and they have mailboxes which is a good option if someone is looking for a longer stay. Overall simple and affordable, priced at $282 for a week in April 2023
ScoutLa Hacienda RV Resort is one of the nicest RV resorts that I have seen! Lot of big trees, Beautiful pool and spa, very clean air conditioned laundry and the price was very reasonable, they have a shower room for men and one for women the showers were very clean and modern. This RV resort had full hookup with Fiber Optic cable and internet. There were several craft rooms, a lapidary room, a spa, 2 Picle Ball courts, there was shuffleboard, a computer room, a sewing room, a card room..... I could go on and on about the amenities and how much I liked this RV resort, but what I liked the most was the staff!!! Joyce and Ann in the office were a true pleasure to work with! I searched East Mesa and Apache Junction for a place to park my RV for about 6 weeks(I was undergoing a surgery procedure at MD Anderson) In all my searching I found this resort and while it wasn't the cheapest, it was by far the most reasonable and it also was the best place that I could find! I forgot to mention that they are a pet friendly park if you stay on the pet approved area! I also have to add that the people who were our neighbors were super friendly and even all passed a get well soon card around and wrote kind words of hope for a speedy healing. You couldn't walk down the street without seeing a friendly face or someone who was happy to visit. I grew up in Phoenix and never considered vacationing in Phoenix for that reason....but...LA Hacienda RV Resort has me rethinking this!
Scout
This is basically an RV parking lot with lots of traffic noise and nothing pretty to look at. Don't look at the pictures as they do not reflect what you are dealing with. The staff are great but everything else is .... NOT. Internet is crap, you have to spend $100 to get decent service. I guess if you are a longer term resident that makes sense. Except for the wonderful staff - and a full hook up - this was just not good. I would rather dry camp in a pretty place than stay here. super disappointed and am leaving early because of it.
Scout
Apache Wells is a 55+ RV resort that is mostly for long stay RV use only. You will be mixed in with mobile homes and other RVs.
Scout
Expensive RV Resort with a LOT of amenities for the price! Live bands 2 pools, shuffle board, adult mini golf, hot tubs, 3 dog parks and so much more...
Legend
Love this park because it is out of the busy city, yet close to everything. Feels more "campy" than most RV resorts in the Phoenix area, and they do a great job of maintaining the park. Have weekly and monthly rates so nice for folks who want to stay in the area longer. Hiking and biking in the area and accross the road from a casino if you like to gamble.
GuideWe stayed here 2 weeks when we were new Thousand Trails members (it came with the RV), but since we showed up the first night at sunset, we were curb-parked that night.. Which is when one of the very lovely security staff there let us know that it's less expensive (for non‐TT members) to get one of those curb spots (with electric, & close access to showers, pool, laundry) than to get a regular spot. So this time, having let TT expire, we tried this out- no reservation (I did call ahead, but indeed, curb spots are unreserved), just show up at dusk or later, and this very nice, truly chill but soo ginormous resort let us park right in the front/middle for the night. And swim. And do laundry. They put cones around us, and said we could put out our slide-out! Checkout's at 11. There's a Jack-in-the-Box .4 miles from where they park ya. We plan to use this again!
TravelerRight on freeway, so very loud. In somewhat sketchy neighborhood, but really, no problems. Quiet park with some long term folks. Convenient to all of Phoenix.
Ranger
Very pretty and our site had full hook ups. Nice hiking and close to the Superstition Mountains.
Legend
This is a long term residential park, and by the reaction of the office staff they are not used to grubby campers walking in to ask about staying for one night. It was more of a sales office that was more geared toward selling lots.
We picked this place because it was the cheapest on Passport America($18.50 with discount, $39 full price). Sites come with hookups (50amp only) and you stay in a spot in a most confusing maze of streets among mobile homes and permanent residents. There is a club house and a pool and a craft and woodworking workshop. There is paper recycling and a long forgotten mixed recycling shed, maybe it will be revived one day.
Laundry room is open 6am to 4pm only. No change machine or soap dispenser. Quarters only.
Street noise was very loud all night, and some train noise as well.
Good for a chore day for dumping and filling of tanks and laundry. Also in town so grocery shopping nearby as well. Would not stay here otherwise.
Ranger
Look if you want to really camp this is not the place for you. Spots are close together with a fair amount of trees around. Because campsites are close there is some noise but not bad. Some road noise as well and to be expected since you are camping in town. Sites are clean and maintained and full hook ups including sewer, electric and water. I don’t consider this camping because I usually head out into the forest but overall this was good and got me spending time in my camper so all good.
Ranger
This KOA sits on the outskirts of Apache Junction, which itself isn't Phoenix proper but an eastern suburb. The RV park has all of the basics: power, water, sewer plus a pool and a level, clean site.
Traveler
Decided to do a fairly short notice shakedown trip to Payson memorial day weekend. On such short notice the main Payson campground was already full, in searching around I found Oxbow as an alternative. Called up to see if there was availability and Nora the manager was super kind and assisted me in getting a fantastic campsite. Sites are very level, decent amount of room and very clean. It’s all gravel, a bit dusty, but setback well off the highway near several farms so it was very quiet both during the day and especially at night. While backing in the electrician happened to notice our rig and came over to speak with us and talked about how she had made sure that all wiring was solid, which I can confirm is true. Had full hook ups and everything was fine. Across the street is a donkey that’s very friendly likes to be pet and brays every now and again. would definitely stay here again.
Guide
Oak Flat is a Forest Service campground in the Tonto National Forest and is about 90 minutes from Phoenix. It's a short distance off a windy mountain highway which means it's easy to get to but traffic can be heard from camp. (Luckily it's not a busy interstate and traffic is pretty infrequent at night.) It's not spectacular location but there are decent views of the oak scrub desert surrounding the camp.
There are a handful of campsites with picnic tables and firepits, plus several flat and open areas for RVs or tent cities. Some sites are open and others have a few shady tree for hammocks, slacklines, and more. There is a bathroom which was clean and well-stocked with toilet paper, despite the campground being quite full when I stayed here for a few nights in April. There is no water, however, so be prepared with as much as you'll need. The elevation is just shy of 4,000' which means nights are typically a few degrees cooler than in the Phoenix area.
There are no hiking trails from the campground but there is a network of dirt roads which take you back into the desert scrub oak forest and through hundreds of bouldering problems of all levels. Just a few miles away, however, the Arizona Trail crosses the highway and heads north into the Superstition Wilderness.
This campsite is pretty basic but is a good place to kill some time, especially given that it's free! It's also a great place to set up your base camp if you want to do some bouldering.
Ranger
Almost an urban park just due to it's proximity to the city of Mesa, Usery park offers great tent camping, group campsites, as well as RV Sites with Electric and Water hookups. Dump station on site.
Usery is a great jumping off point for hiking in the National Forest. There is an extensive trail network both in the park and connected to the Tonto National Forest. One of the most popular is Wind Cave Trail.
There is also a world class Archery Range here. There is a usage fee of about $2 (at time of this writing) on top of your park entry fee, but kids are free.
Scout
Our second time here. Good Sam rates available.
Legend
This is a no age limit Rv park. Has laundry facility and clubhouse. No your ideal park if looking for something overnight or short time.
GuideWe stored our RV here for several years and they were easy to deal with. No hassles. The RV Park itself is nice and has a swimming pool and a little social area where they have game nights and parties.
GuideGot a great deal on a monthly spot here. Not super close to anything, but wound up exploring Jerome and Sedona to the North and most of Phoenix to the South while I was there with my 35ft rig. The facilities are so so, but again, great for the price. Felt very welcome and safe at this RV park.
LegendWe have stayed at this park a few times and never disappointed. We have met great people here and enjoy that you can walk or bikeride directly from the RV Park. The park is always clean and well cared for, and we like that its not in the city center. They have a great laundryroom, and even a pickleball court. Its close to Scottsdale and Fountain Hills for shopping.
ScoutThe greatest RV park I’ve stayed at and I’ve been traveling for 5 years. The office gals and owner were so great. The price was reasonable. The pool was great. The spots are a little close together and 1/2 of the laundry machines were out but all the other stuff made up for it. It’s a great park. If you’re in the north PHX area, I would highly recommend this park.
Scout
The only road open is from Roosevelt side over the dam wall … we had a 40 ft Cruise America RV. I would have been nervous taking an SUV down that road!!
We tried calling to ask about conditions and no one advised of road issues. Camp might be wonderful but the road killed any chance of us going.
We instead stayed at RV park by the town. Use google for directions and check with park operator before attempting this road. If you have a 4x4 it looks like an amazing drive.
TravelerFull hookups, pull through and back in sites. Most are level. Great amenities.
Legend
For a free site, this place is amazing. We stumbled across this city run campsite after a trip to the Tonto National Forest. I almost didn’t post a review because I wanted to keep this place a secret.
This small campground has a dozen sites that are completely free. Site 2 even has electric hookups and sewage drainage. The other sites are non-electric. Each site had a fire pit and picnic table. It has flush toilets with a sink! There are also fish cleaning areas.
The sites don’t have a water view, but there are day use areas around the lake. Additional flush toilets in the day use area as well. Calling this a lake is also a stretch, it more of a pond. We didn’t have fishing gear with us, but based off some internet research, I don’t think there are any fish in the pond.
This would be a great place to stop for a night, but not stay for an extended period of time. There isn’t much to do in the area besides the pond and a Dollar General. However, free is free and that means something on an extended road trip. Expect 10% gradients along AZ Hwy 177. Excellent cell service (T-Mobile).
Guide
In Tonto National Forest Close to Phoenix located near Bartlett Reservoir Fire Rings and Picnic Tables at some sites next to Verde River below Bartlett Dam
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