Top 3 RV Snowbird Destinations In Arizona
What Makes RV Snowbird Destinations in Arizona So Popular?
Arizona seems to have everything for RV snowbirds, no matter what their RVing preferences . For that reason, the state attracts hundreds of thousands of RV snowbirds who flock to its wonderfully mild climate, low humidity and diverse range of RV camping options. Arizona offers amazing scenery and and activities for everybody. There’s lots to explore here, from ancient tribal lands, vibrant cities, world-class resorts and historic Western towns. Let’s have a look at some of Arizona’s favorite destinations for RV snowbirds.
Yuma
Located deep in the southwestern region of Arizona, Yuma is close to the borders of both California and Mexico. While Yuma is known as the sunniest city on earth, snowbirds also love it for its affordability and warm weather. This town has RV park prices here that range from $350–$1,000 per month, making it very affordable for snowbirds who choose to spend winter there. But one of the best parts of staying in Yuma is its abundance of attractions and things to do.
Things To Do In Yuma
There’s lots to do in Yuma, Arizona. You can shop at the farmer’s market, wander in fascinating historic parks, tour farms, and visit beautiful natural wildlife areas. If golf courses are your thing, you’ll love being able to tee off and any of Yuma’s 13 golf courses.
Tour a Date Farm:
Yuma is home to many farms. As a matter of fact, the farms here produce 90% of the lettuce grown in the USA. However, dates are another cool crop grown in the Yuma area. Martha’s Gardens Medjool Date Farm is one where you can take a shady tour to see how dates are produced. The tour takes 90 minutes and is $10 a person. Afterward, you can relax in the peaceful gardens and enjoy sweet treats or a date shake.
Walk Across the Border to Los Algodones, Mexico Los Algodones is known for its affordable dentists, shopping and, of course, authentic Mexican food. Yuma is just 10 miles past the Mexican border crossing. This makes it simple to drive to the border, park and walk into Los Algodones.
Castle Dome Museum This museum features a 50-building ghost town that gives real insights into what it was like to live in an Old West town in the 1860s and ’70s. The town is located about an hour North of Yuma and is well worth the drive.
Imperial National WIldlife Refuge Located 45 minutes Northeast of Yuma, this beautiful natural desert park protects a 30-mile stretch of the Colorado River and some of the scorching desert surrounding it. The Imperial National Wildlife Refuge is home to plentiful waterfowl and wildlife that can be seen from the vast refuge’s hiking trails and walkways.
Where To Stay
Encore Desert Paradise RV Resort
Encore Desert Paradise Resort is a Thousand Trails Resort that caters to RV snowbirds. It’s a laid-back getaway that has more than 200 RV sites and lots of activities. RVers say it’s a friendly RV park, but is oriented toward a 55+ seasonal crowd. Click here to find out what other RVers think of this Resort on RV LIFE Campgrounds.
Villa Alameda RV Resort
The 55+ oriented Villa Alameda RV Resort gets a lot of love from snowbirds for its wealth of amenities and features. Click here to find out more on RV LIFE Campgrounds.
The Palms RV Resort
Snowbirds give The Palms RV Resort high ratings for spacious campsites, cleanliness, and friendliness. There is also a ton of activities at this adult-oriented RV Park. Click here to see what other RVers are saying on RV LIFE Campgrounds.
Phoenix And Scottsdale
The centrally located Phoenix/Scottsdale area remains the most popular destination for snowbirds in Arizona. And it’s no wonder, as in Arizona’s capital city there are plenty of RV resorts close to big-city amenities around Phoenix. However, the neighboring town of Apache Junction boasts the majority of RV resorts in the area nestled into a backdrop of the Sonoran Mountains.
Things To Do Around Phoenix And Scottsdale
The Phoenix/Scottsdale area offers hundreds of activities and events. Here is a small sampling of activities and attractions in this area.
- Hike, bike or ride a horse on trails through beautiful natural areas.
- Golf at one of the area’s nearly 200 golf courses, surrounded by beautiful desert landscapes and a backdrop of the Sonoran Mountains
- Ride a hot air balloon
- Ride across the Sonoran desert on an ATV
- Take a stroll through the Desert Botanical Garden
- Visit more than 40 area museums
Where To Stay
Monte Vista RV Resort
Located just East of Phoenix in Mesa, 55+ Monte Vista RV resort is a Thousand Trails RV resort with loads of amenities and activities. RVers mention that this RV park is walking distance to shopping and they feel secure here. Click here to see everything you need to know about Monte Vista RV Resort on RV LIFE Campgrounds.
Usery Mountain Regional Park
If your camping style leans toward natural camping experiences you’ll love Usery Mountain Regional Park. Set in a beautiful natural desert landscape against a mountain backdrop filled with abundant wildlife, this park gets top marks from snowbirds who have stayed here. Campsites here offer a fire pit, a picnic table, 50/30/15-amp hookups and water. Click here to read what other RVers say about Usery Mountain Regional Park on RV LIFE Campgrounds.
Skyline RV Resort
Popular Skyline RV resort is located about 3 miles southeast of the town of Apache Junction. RVers love this affordable park’s friendly atmosphere, huge sites, and wealth of amenities. They feel it’s a great overall value and is close enough to town to easily be able to stock up on supplies. Click here to find out more about Skyline RV Resort on RV Campground Reviews
Quartzsite
Quartzsite is located North of Yuma in the southwest of Arizona. It’s become a mecca for RV snowbirds because of an abundance of low-cost camping options. This is largely due to being situated close to public lands where it costs very little for long term, off grid camping. However, not all RV snowbirds are cut out for remote camping without the pleasures that having full hookups and easy access to activities and shopping. Quartzsite offers more than 50 RV resorts with full hookups, further cementing its places as one of the top RV snowbird destinations in Arizona.
What To Do In Quartzsite
Quartzsite spends most of the year as a sleepy little town. However, in snowbird season, this town blossoms like a colorful cactus flower, offering attractions and activities that are worth exploring.
- Visit Hi Jolly’s tomb
- Check out the Sports Vacation and RV Show
- Visit the Quartzsite Rock And Gem Show (January 1–February 28
- Grab a bite to eat at Silly Al’s Gourmet Pizza
- Take a hike at Kofa Wildlife refuge
- Learn local history at the Bouse Museum
- Grab a bargain at the Quartzsite Flea Market
- Meet other RVers and RV nomads at the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous (Jan 14-19)
- Check out the Desert Bar/ Nellie E Saloon
Where To Stay
Kofa Wildlife Refuge
Kofa Wildlife Refuge offers rustic camping that lets you unplug and unwind in the heart of a beautiful, natural desert landscape. Aside from the beautiful surroundings, RV reviewers mention peaceful nights beneath starry skies. Click here to read reviews of Kofa Wildlife Refuge on RV LIFE Campgrounds.
Kofa Mountain RV Park
Passport America’s Kofa Mountain RV Park is one of Quartzsite’s highest-rated RV parks. On top of offering full hookups and a other amenities, this friendly park is in close proximity to shopping and many other Quartzsite attractions. Click here to see what RV snowbirds are saying about Kofa Mountain RV Park on RV LIFE Campgrounds.
Scaddan Wash
Scaddan Wash offers peaceful BLM camping amid beautiful views of the desert landscape. RV reviewers give this spectacular boondocking spot high praise for spectacular sunsets and gorgeous surroundings. Click here to find out more about this secluded campground on RV LIFE Campgrounds.
Conclusion
Arizona remains one of the top RV snowbird destinations due to its warm weather, gorgeous landscapes, and affordable camping options. Arizona offers something for every snowbird. In addition to the destinations presented here, there are many other options no matter your RVing style and preferences. These three popular RV snowbird destinations in Arizona are far from an exhaustive list, but hopefully they at least pique your interest.
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