Best Cabin Camping near Waddell, AZ

Several cabin accommodation options exist near Waddell, Arizona, including Destiny Phoenix RV Resorts, Leaf Verde RV Resort, and Pleasant Harbor RV Resort. Most cabins provide basic furnishings with full hookups for electricity and water. Bathroom facilities typically include hot showers and toilets, though some cabins share communal bathroom buildings rather than having private facilities. "Very clean and quiet RV park with decent sized sites. The park is kept clean with a pool, pickleball courts, and a huge laundry room," noted one visitor about facilities at Leaf Verde. Electric hookups allow for heating and air conditioning during Arizona's temperature extremes, while water hookups support basic kitchen facilities.

Cabin styles range from basic rustic units to more deluxe accommodations with additional amenities. Most properties permit pets in cabins with certain restrictions and designated pet areas. Estrella Mountain Regional Park offers cabin rentals with water and electric hookups in a more natural setting. Desert Shadows RV Resort provides cabin options with full utilities including sewer connections. Reservations are essential, particularly during winter months when snowbirds frequently book extended stays. A visitor mentioned, "Sites are gravel and fairly close together, but the campground is clean and regularly patrolled."

Most cabins provide beds but require guests to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering only minimal cooking equipment while others provide more complete setups. On-site markets exist at several properties including Destiny Phoenix and Leaf Verde for basic provisions. Refrigerators are standard in most cabin units, but cooking options range from microwave-only setups to full kitchenettes with stovetops. Guests should confirm specific amenities when booking as furnishing levels differ substantially between properties and cabin types.

Best Cabin Sites Near Waddell, Arizona (16)

    1. Leaf Verde RV Resort

    14 Reviews
    Buckeye, AZ
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 386-3132

    "We needed a place in or near Buckeye and located this place. Nice bathrooms, hot showers. We were in a Class B close to the entrance so didn’t have any issues with size of sites."

    "This RV Park has it all..Run by professionals. They even escort you to your space.Facilities are great, they have all of them, lit paved walkways.large spaces, wifi works"

    2. Destiny Phoenix RV Resorts

    6 Reviews
    Litchfield Park, AZ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 853-0537

    $60 / night

    "An oasis surrounded by fields. Clean restrooms, pools, grounds, roads, sites. Nice folks working there. Refundable $20 deposit to get bathroom key. Did not use laundry. Stayed 3 nights."

    "Staff very helpful when we came to help us park, but office & store were closed at 3pm on a Saturday. Couldnt get supplies or change for laundry. Nice & quiet."

    3. Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

    19 Reviews
    Peoria, AZ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 235-6140

    "All spots are fenced descent pool and small store if you need anything. We stayed in the loop near the entrance. Quite loud with all the cars coming and going."

    "Sites are rustic, they’ve water and electricity, no sewer. There’s a dump station as you leave the park. No store, be sure you’re well stocked with everything before you head out."

    4. Desert Shadows RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Phoenix, AZ
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 869-8178

    "Good Sam rates available."

    "The CG WiFi was pretty decent as well, with speeds up to 4 MB/s, but varied depending on congestion."

    5. Happy Endings Retreat

    4 Reviews
    Crown King, AZ
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (602) 405-5546

    "Scott and Kevin have a great piece of property they love To share!"

    "Lounge at the lake, hike in the fields, or relax in their renovated vineyard. Give them try and share your experience here!"

    7. Shangri La Ranch

    1 Review
    New River, AZ
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (623) 465-5959

    "They have 2 pools (one is heated), volleyball, darts, horseshoe, pool tables, hot tub, sauna, nature trails, a cafe open in the weekend, events and tons of other things going on."

    8. Aztec Village RV Park

    1 Review
    Wickenburg, AZ
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 684-2481

    9. Encore Mesa Spirit

    8 Reviews
    Mesa, AZ
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The RV site we were assigned has a rock pad, was moderately spacious, level, in full sun, and a fire ring or picnic table was not provided. "

    "We loved this park in the Arizona Desert.  Close to everything, yet set up to feel like you're in your own little village. "

    10. Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin lake)

    7 Reviews
    Crown King, AZ
    42 miles

    "Been to this area a few time the sites are amazing quiet and beautiful, the trail up is bumpy and fun. The site had a fire pit and in winter everything was covered in snow and just breath taking."

    "There’s also a much more difficult trail from lake pleasant that requires very experienced off-roading 4x4). Great food and drinks(alcohol) at the crown king saloon and Mimi’s Cafe."

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Cabin Reviews near Waddell, AZ

67 Reviews of 16 Waddell Campgrounds


  • Clint  G.
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Encore Mesa Spirit

    Great value as a TT member

    We stayed at this property from 12/28/2020 - 01/11/2020.  This was our first experience with a TT/Encore property.  The RV site we were assigned has a rock pad, was moderately spacious, level, in full sun, and a fire ring or picnic table was not provided.  There was a pool, hot tub, lodge, pickleball, mini golf, shuffleboard, dog park, laundry and a fitness center on the grounds.  The nearest grocery store was within 5 miles as well.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 9, 2022

    Destiny Phoenix RV Resorts

    Good place - Quiet

    Convenient to SE Phoenix area. Far enough from the freeway to be quiet. An oasis surrounded by fields. Clean restrooms, pools, grounds, roads, sites. Nice folks working there. Refundable $20 deposit to get bathroom key. Did not use laundry. Stayed 3 nights. Very open, but a tree between each rig. Not much shade. Full hookups but no CATV. $73 per night. I will. Stay here again when I’m in the area.

  • Bryan S.
    Oct. 10, 2020

    Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

    Clean

    Large clean spots. All spots are fenced descent pool and small store if you need anything. We stayed in the loop near the entrance. Quite loud with all the cars coming and going. Marina for boat rentals with a shuttle to take you back and forth. Strong WiFi. Kids were able to zoom without any issues.

  • Mstwister E.
    Apr. 21, 2021

    Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

    Disappointed

    Well we stayed here for two nights and frankly I wasn’t very impressed. The Campground is really only for permanent residents, everyone else ends up in a dirt lot essentially. Nearest bathrooms were a bit of a hike, so were all amenities. We paid for water and electric. The noise level was crazy... especially as we have a pop-up. I guess they don’t really enforce quiet hours. We got in late and finding our campsite was hard in the dark if you’ve never been there before. Lots of bugs at night. Honestly you pay $50 a night just to be by a lake and for me it wasn’t worth it 🤷‍♀️.

  • Lyf Uninterrupted ..The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2020

    Encore Mesa Spirit

    Great Desert Oasis

    We loved this park in the Arizona Desert.  Close to everything, yet set up to feel like you're in your own little village.  The amenities at this park are outstanding and the neighbors are super friendly.  Sites are decent size!  We loved the three pools, multiple hot tubs and modern showers and laundry rooms.  This park can be hard to get into because of its popularity.  Highly recommended!  Check out our video of this great RV report on Youtube at:  https://youtu.be/gDr1Z9NGhr8

  • Jules S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 4, 2025

    Mesa Gardens RV Park

    May 2025

    Great campground centerally located to Phoenix and Scottsdale. Was only planning to stay 2 nights but ended up extending my stay. Full hookups and laundry/showers in house. Also have a cute patio area to hangout as well as a clubhouse with WIFI. RV park backs up to a park with a coded gate so easy access to playground/big grass area for dogs. Park is fully fenced with gate. Very clean and well kept.

    I booked online at like 4:30ish (their office closes at 5). The gate codes for entry and club house were in the confirmation email as well as the manager called me at like 5 til to confirm I had codes and everything I needed to get it - so appreciated! Manager was also very friendly also when I asked for recs and about extending my stay. Have weekly and monthly rates on top of nightly ones. Would come back.

  • S
    Apr. 1, 2022

    Encore Mesa Spirit

    Get curb parked for $27

    We 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!

  • T
    Jun. 1, 2019

    Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

    If you’re into boating, a great place to go. Make reservations.

    Sites are rustic, they’ve water and electricity, no sewer. There’s a dump station as you leave the park. No store, be sure you’re well stocked with everything before you head out.

  • T
    Jul. 7, 2020

    Pleasant Harbor RV Resort

    Great place to camp for the night in a RV

    Depending on the water level, it can be a hike to the water. Nothing bad at all though. Has water, 30amp, 50 amp, and 20amp hook ups. Covered picknick table and fire pit. We definitely will come here again. Good Verizon cell service.


Guide to Waddell

Cabins near Waddell, Arizona range from rustic to modern accommodations, with several RV resorts offering cabin rentals as alternatives to traditional camping. Leaf Verde RV Resort and Destiny Phoenix RV Resorts provide cabin options with full utility hookups including electricity, water, and sewer connections. Most cabins include basic furnishings, though specific amenities vary by location. A visitor commented that "facilities are decent, same with pool" at Leaf Verde, which maintains clean bathrooms and shower facilities for cabin guests. Pleasant Harbor RV Resort offers waterfront cabins with access to Lake Pleasant, while Desert Shadows provides cabins in a more urban setting with amenities like pool tables and hot tubs.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Several resorts operate year-round, including Destiny Phoenix RV Resorts which maintains a 4.8-star rating from visitors. Most properties require reservations, with peak seasons typically seeing higher occupancy rates. Pet policies vary by location—many resorts like Shangri La Ranch and Leaf Verde allow pets, though some may charge additional fees. One camper wrote, "Clean bathrooms, great lounge with a library, pool," highlighting the additional amenities often available to cabin guests beyond the accommodation itself. Happy Endings Retreat offers more secluded cabin options in a non-urban setting.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties—some provide only minimal cooking equipment while others offer more complete setups. On-site markets are available at several locations including Leaf Verde RV Resort, Destiny Phoenix, and Pleasant Harbor, though selection may be limited to essentials. Crown King Area (Horsethief Basin) cabins offer a more primitive experience with no water hookups or toilets, requiring greater self-sufficiency. Firewood is provided at some locations, though fire regulations may restrict usage, particularly during dry seasons. Proximity to grocery stores depends on location, with resorts closer to Phoenix offering better access to supplies than more remote cabins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Waddell, AZ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Waddell, AZ is Leaf Verde RV Resort with a 4-star rating from 14 reviews.

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