Yuma RV campgrounds provide overnight and extended-stay options for travelers exploring southwestern Arizona. Located at 141 feet above sea level, the area receives less than 4 inches of rainfall annually, creating ideal winter camping conditions from October through April. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F while winter months maintain comfortable 65-75°F daytime temperatures with cooler evenings.
What to do
Water recreation access: Desert Holiday RV Resort offers a central location for travelers planning excursions to the Colorado River. "Urban - easy place to stop for a night if you need to shop at Lowe's. Small stalls but if long term empty in back ask for that area if you are towing a trailer," notes one camper about the convenient location.
Golf options: Encore Mesa Verde features on-site golfing for active seniors. "There is a golf course on site and my husband played," reports one visitor, though the same reviewer noted feeling "isolated in our camp location."
Border exploration: Several Yuma RV parks provide convenient access to Mexico border crossings. Encore Araby Acres offers this advantage, with a camper noting, "Lots to do there. We had a nice concrete pad for our porch. Separate parking for our vehicle next to camper. Also Mexico was real close."
What campers like
Heated pools: Winter visitors appreciate consistently heated swimming facilities. "The pool is really nice, and is open 24 hours. Very clean, and showers good and clean too," explains a camper at Encore Suni Sands.
Community activities: Many parks foster strong social connections. At Desert Holiday RV Resort, one reviewer shares, "There are tons of community events, social gatherings, games & sports. Sites are level and wide and affordable."
Convenient shopping access: RV parks with nearby shopping receive positive reviews. "It is close to shopping and gas, etc.," notes a camper at Encore Foothill Village, though they caution about "loud road noise as it is right beside the interstate."
What you should know
Age restrictions: Many Yuma RV parks maintain 55+ age requirements. "This is a 55 plus retirement RV community. Daily weekly and monthly rates. Full hookups with 30 or 50 amp. It is tidy and clean clean clean," explains a visitor to Encore Cactus Gardens.
Site spacing variations: Space between RVs differs by park and season. "From what I have seen of nearby RV places, Foothills seems to have larger sites. Beautiful palm trees line the streets," observes one Foothill Village camper.
Noise considerations: Aircraft noise affects some parks. "Unfortunately close to airport. Military jets take off and landing. Very noisy, but just for a short amount of time. It starts at around 8:30 in the morning and ends around 10:00 pm at night," reports a Suni Sands visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Water activities: Pool facilities provide family recreation options. At Encore Desert Paradise, "We spent a lot of time in the pool and hot tub. Other amenities are a game room, adult center, Laundry, shuffleboard, fitness center, and horseshoes."
Entertainment options: Look for parks with recreation rooms. "There were many game rooms that contained dart boards, pool tables, and card tables. There was a shuffleboard area, a library and a laundry room," details a reviewer from Cactus Gardens.
Site selection: Request sites away from highways when possible. "The highway is close. So leaving windows open at night isn't really an option," cautions a Foothill Village visitor, while another notes, "We were in the back part of the rv park, so road noise was at a minimum."
Tips from RVers
Connectivity variations: Cell service differs between carriers and parks. "Little to no antenna tv. They did not have 5g cell, only LTE coverage. Was able to stream thru cell service. We have T-mobile," explains an Araby Acres camper.
Water quality considerations: Some RVers note taste differences in local water. "Some people say the water in Yuma taste funny so they have filtered water for sale for a dollar for 5 gallons or 25 cents for 1 gallon," reports a Cactus Gardens visitor.
Site maneuvering: RVers recommend specific site types. "We managed to park (back in) without un-hooking the TT, too, saving some effort the next morning," shares a Desert Paradise camper, demonstrating the park's manageable site configuration.
