A gravel lot the size of a drive-in theater, Pima County Fairgrounds RV Park sits on the southeast side of Tucson and operates as a working fairgrounds first and campground second. Sites are level, full-hookup, and large enough to park a tow vehicle or toad alongside a rig up to 45 feet. Shade is uneven. Some sections have trees; others are open asphalt and gravel where awnings are vulnerable to wind, so site selection matters if cover is a priority.
The fairgrounds hosts rodeos, horse events, and weekend shows throughout the year, which affects both access routes and ambient noise. Staff redirect traffic during events, and some amenities may be temporarily limited. A drag strip next door occasionally adds engine noise. That said, multiple reviewers note the grounds stay consistently clean, with well-maintained roads, restrooms, showers, laundry, and a dog area. There is also a desert nature trail with interpretive signage about local vegetation, a detail that distinguishes this from a standard parking-lot stopover.
"What it lacks in frills it makes up in being neat and clean," notes Ahren A., who spent two weeks here in summer. Pricing runs $30 to $35 per night with weekly rates available, and the park operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Security is on-site around the clock. Saguaro National Park is a commonly cited nearby draw among reviewers. Campers wanting a more resort-style setup can look at Voyager RV Resort & Hotel to the northwest, while those open to dispersed options can explore camping near Vail east of the city.
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Map & DirectionsPima County Fairgrounds RV Park is located in Arizona near Vail
Directions
From I-10 & Houghton Rd (exit 275), go 1 mi S on Houghton Rd.
Address
11300 South Houghton Road
Tucson, AZ 85747
Coordinates
32.04603078 N
110.78317028 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/22/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 7/22/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/22/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 7/22/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 7/22/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 8 min from Tucson, AZ
- 49 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 2 hrs 1 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 3 hrs 6 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
