Camping opportunities near Yucca, Arizona span from the Colorado River corridor to the Hualapai Mountains, with elevations ranging from 500 to over 7,000 feet. The region sits within the Mohave Desert ecosystem where summer temperatures consistently exceed 100°F from June through September. Winter overnight temperatures can drop below freezing in higher elevation areas, with occasional snow at mountain campgrounds.
What to Do
Boating and river recreation: Katherine Landing North Campground offers direct access to Lake Mohave with boat rentals and launch facilities. "They didn't skip a beat with this location. They have it all! Any rental you can imagine they have it! Fish cleaning stations, laundry, clean bathrooms," reports camper Brittney C. The marina is a short walk from campsites.
Off-road adventures: Areas near Crossroads RV Park provide extensive trail access. "Perfect place to ride your side by sides or ATV's. Lots of outdoor activities," notes Wendy M. Desert terrain varies from sandy washes to rocky hillsides with routes for all skill levels.
Historic Route 66 exploration: Several campgrounds offer convenient access to historic sites along the Mother Road. "In the heart of Kingman, this RV park is close to route 66 and the locomotive park, and some route 66 restaurants and museums," explains one visitor about Sunrise RV Park. Downtown Kingman contains multiple Route 66 museums and preserved buildings within 5-10 minutes of most camping areas.
What Campers Like
Spacious sites with privacy: Tradewinds RV Park in Golden Valley receives high marks for site layout. "Our site was a corner lot and very spacious! Gravel with concrete patio and picnic table," writes Jody J. Sites include concrete patios and are arranged to maximize personal space.
Mountain views: Many campgrounds feature unobstructed desert mountain vistas. "The views of Golden Valley are awesome!" reports camper 4catsinacamper K. at Tradewinds. Another visitor at the same park mentions, "It's really quiet, no light pollution at night so you can see the Milky Way, the mountain views are spectacular everywhere you look."
Clean facilities: Blake Ranch RV Park maintains high standards for restrooms and common areas. "The bathrooms are clean and comfortable - and even have a heat lamp for the cold days," writes Ana B. Edward K. adds, "The park was well kept, clean, and quiet. If you're going to be staying near Kingman I highly recommend this RV Park."
What You Should Know
Late check-in procedures: Many rv parks Yucca, Arizona and nearby offer self-check-in options. "Envelope waiting with our assigned site. No staff contact was needed," reports Char P. about Fort Beale RV Park. At Blake Ranch RV Park, a visitor notes, "We spent a week at Blake Ranch RV Park and enjoyed it a lot. We arrived after hours, but our check in papers and map of the park were easily located at the office."
Wildlife encounters: Wild burros roam parts of the region. "The burrows came right through the campsite. They were friendly and did not destroy anything," mentions Jan B. about Crossroads RV Park. Some campgrounds now maintain fencing to prevent burro encounters.
Park restrictions: Many RV parks enforce age or equipment restrictions. "This RV park is more long term residents, but they have overnight spots," explains a reviewer about Zuni Village RV Park. Kimberley S. notes about another location, "The people were very nice, everything was clean. There were no burros in the campground and it was all fenced."
Tips for Camping with Families
Swimming options: Desert View RV Resort offers a pool for summer heat relief. "The pool is a nice relief from the desert heat," shares Kelli P. Katherine Landing provides lake swimming with Brittney C. noting, "It's about a ten minute walk down to the doc where they have a store, restaurant, boat rentals, fishing, bathrooms and fish cleaning station."
Dog-friendly areas: Multiple parks accommodate pets with dedicated exercise spaces. "Dogs enjoyed the dog park and the old farm equipment made the place very rustic," writes Chris B. about Tradewinds RV Park. Erin H. mentions Zuni Village RV Park has "Interior roads easy to navigate in larger rig... Dog park but it was closed at the time we were there."
Indoor activities: During extreme weather, indoor recreation options become essential. "Large Recreation Hall and you can go get Morning coffee, some nights they have potluck dinners, fun for the kids with all the Board & card games," describes a camper at Havasu Falls RV Resort. Another park features "a club house and pool. Bathrooms/showers are clean."
Tips from RVers
Best time for arrival: Early check-in may incur additional fees at some locations. Rich J. notes about Desert View, "If you check in before 2pm, they will charge you extra." Another camper reports, "She did charge me an extra $15 for arriving at 1130 in the morning. The check-in time is 1400."
Navigation challenges: Some campers report GPS difficulties finding certain parks. "Our GPS vectored us in circles until it got it right. So be warned," advises Bosn E. about Desert View RV Resort.
Price variations: Costs for similar sites can differ substantially between parks. Katherine Landing North Campground offers a range of options with one visitor explaining, "Lots of campsites some are FCFS some are reserved. $24/$12 senior, other sites with power and water hookups are 73$ nite..crazy!"
Site selection strategy: Riverside Casino and RV Park in nearby Laughlin offers multiple terraces. "There are multiple levels to this RV park. You can get spots right on the strip close to casinos, move up higher for a little strip/river view, or to the top of the park for river and valley views," advises T K. Sites closest to activity areas typically have less shade.
