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Winslow Visitor Center

7 Reviews

Winslow Visitor Center, near Winslow, Arizona, is a convenient spot for those looking for a quick overnight stay. This large parking area is perfect for RVs and vans, allowing you to rest without the hassle of reservations or permits.

Visitors appreciate the friendly staff at the visitor center, who are always ready to help. The location is adjacent to a train station, which means you’ll hear trains passing by throughout the night, so bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. As one camper noted, “If you love the sound of trains, this is the spot for you.”

While there are no amenities like showers or toilets, the parking lot is spacious and offers easy access to the quirky charm of Winslow. You’re just a few blocks away from the famous “Standing on the Corner” area, where you can soak in the local culture and grab a bite to eat. Many campers have expressed gratitude for the opportunity to camp here, often mentioning they spent money in town as a thank-you for the overnight parking.

If you’re looking for a no-frills place to park for the night while exploring Winslow, this location fits the bill. Just be prepared for some noise and enjoy the convenience of being close to town.

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Location

Winslow Visitor Center is located in Arizona

Coordinates

35.025198977568095 N
110.7036678714046 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Fair
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Phone Service
Alcohol
Pets

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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General Info

Drive Time

43 min from Flagstaff
1 hr 55 min from Prescott Valley
2 hrs 30 min from Phoenix
3 hrs 31 min from Farmington

Monica D.

Traveler

Reviewed Feb. 7, 2025

Slept like a baby to the train hum

I slept in this parking lot one night, and it is very near the train tracks. Others have made derogatory reviews regarding the train noise. However I enjoyed the low ambient hum of the intermittent trains passing by. They do not brake or sound off their whistles as they roll through town. It’s just a low rumble, similar to airplane cabin noise. I saw Winslow PD driving down the main street a couple times, so felt safe knowing the area is regularly patrolled.

Siteparking lot

Month of VisitJanuary

FearLes

Scout

Reviewed May. 7, 2024

Trains

If you love the sound of trains, this is the spot for you. There must have been a dozen trains that ran past my site (although I thought some may have been going through my tent). I didn’t sleep a wink. Then, the sprinklers started at 5:15 am. But at least it was free!

Sitebehind center

Month of VisitApril

Ken W.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 13, 2023

Visitor Center RV parking

Staff at the visitor center are very friendly and helpful. Overnight parking is allowed; however, the size of the lot will decrease significantly as they are building a new library in the dirt lot where campers were allowed to park in the past.

SitePaved Lot

Month of VisitNovember

Carolyn S.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 12, 2023

Winslow Welcome Center

Very grateful that Winslow allows overnight camping. This is a large parking lot at the welcome center. Best for a quick stopover. This spot is adjacent to a train station and large strucks were also parked. It was very loud until about 10pm and then it started up again around 6am

Month of VisitMarch

Eric G.

Legend

Reviewed Dec. 8, 2022

Easy

This is a large parking lot in the middle of town. Not much else to say

Month of VisitDecember

Tom Y.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 24, 2022

Winslow AZ

Big shout out to Winslow AZ visitors center for allowing us to overnight. In exchange we spent money in town.

SiteBig open parking lot, loads of room, and the trains are comforting.

Month of VisitAugust

Laura M.

Legend

Reviewed May. 6, 2022

Free Overnight Parking Close To Town

I always appreciate when cities allow overnight parking in town. As boondockers, it’s hard to explore a city and then go out to the outskirts to find a place for the night, so it’s always a treat to stay within walking distance of a town with things to do.

This is a large paved lot, adjacent to an even larger paved gravel lot, where overnight parking is allowed. We arrived on a Saturday late morning and left the next morning. The visitor center was never open for us to go in while we were there.

There was plenty of space for us to put out our slides. There is a dumpster in the parking lot but no other amenities. Good cell service here for both ATT and Verizon.

It’s a few blocks from the fun and kitchy part of town with all the “Standing on the Corner” things, plus some other interesting things to see and some good places to eat.

** VERY noisy trains all night long. Not just trains passing by, but some kind of dramatic CLU-CLUNKing going on pretty frequently. We'd stay here again just for the convenience, but we'll bring ear plugs next time.

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