El fuerte rv park

The hotel clerk who told me that Bill had passed away also tried to direct me to Buganvillas. A prior concierge had led us to Hotel Faldo. We only had a Jeep and a Ford Ranger, which were able to fit under the entry canopy. Nothing taller than 8 feet might fit through. We paid 120 pesos for the taxi ride, each way. Could not have taken 10 minutes each way. The departing train left about 8:15 am and the return train was about 6 pm.

Bugamvillas also has the bug problem. They did cut down a lot of long grass this year which helped. Maitee told me they are considering putting in a pool. That may encourage people to spend an extra day or 2 and explore El Fuerte itself. You can take a river cruise up to petroglyphs and observe birdlife, the El Zorro show is great (Zorro was born in El Fuerte, at least the guy he is based upon), plus there is a lot of history in that town. Most people never see it.

It was once the capital of Arizona, BTW

Great, informative, answer Tequila. Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Enjoyed long chats with him the few days we were there...even when I realized I had been chewed on by a zillion no-seeums. Looked like I had measles. Bill had done a lot in his time on earth.

On edit I just noticed you were already in Creel, and it's a month old post somebody rebooted. I will leave the info below for others, It is up to date, I am there twice a year. BTW you can no longer take an RV on the train.

Bill Trimble died a couple of years back, that park is closed. The only place is the Motel Bugamvillas (N 26.4102 W 108.6263), no hookups, turn right as you approach the town from the north and its about 1.5 blocks on your left. There are plans for a new one down by the river if they go ahead. Nice thing about the Bugamvillas is that Maitee, the daughter, will look after your pets if you want to go to Copper Canyon. It is a about a 15 min train ride to the station and be sure to let the motel know when you are coming back or you may not be able to get through the gates. the train arrives back after dark.

You can contact Maitee through her facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/maiteeyuridia.alcarazsoto?fref=hovercardor you can PM me for her personal email, I don't want to post it. She teaches English.

You need to check when Caravans are coming through, they often fill this park. The large French Canadian ones hit it in March. You want to avoid those. Adventure caravans do it out of Los Mochis & Fantasy out of Huatabampito, so you just have to watch the Quebec ones & Caravanas de Mexico who use the Park. BTW if you do not know the northern access route to El Fuerte (you won't find it on the map and your GPS), PM me, and I will give you directions. The company I wagon master for will be there Oct 18-23 and Jan 18-23. If you want a tour to Copper canyon and of El Fuerte, you may be able to do it a la carte from that company. If interested, PM me & I will ask them. I also know they are thinking of one out of El Fuerte for Northbound RVers in early April and plan to post the info at Totonaka in San Carlos in the Fall. So if you are stopping there southbound, ask about it. You can maybe also arrange tours in Creel from somebody. That may be cheaper. I strongly suggest you do something like that or at least hire a guide up there or you wont see as much as you could. I was amazed at how little i saw when I went on my own a few years back as opposed to a tour. There is also a new zip line that should be on your bucket list. Take along a nice shaped jello mold to have your remains shipped back home in.

BTW El Fuerte itself is very interesting, most peoepl do not realize that. There is also a Bass fishing excursion available from El Fuerte

Here is the link to our trip on expedition Portal

Copper Canyon trip

Sorry, that doesn't seem to work. I will need to delete.

Thanks Brian and Sue; We looked for a bit but did not find it. Wandered around the square downtown, came across a hotel desk clerk who stated that Bill had passed away about a year ago. Ended up at the Hotel Faldo for 450 pesos single and 600 double with an extra day of parking. Train ran $80 first class from El fuerte to Creel. Stayed at Margaritas just off the Creel train for same rates. Good meals at Veronicas. Second class cars were not running that week after being posted - and seen at Divisadero - at $45 each way the week before.

I keep a running file on all RV parks in Mexico - some of this is old info - I have no idea how much is current info - things change - but here is my file..........

RV Park El Fuerte El Fuerte
Contact Bill Trimble: 893 1138 (866)830-0239 bill@rvmex.com www.reservationsmexico.com http://www.rvmex.com billtrimble@prodigy.net.mx
New! Internet wi fi access free! For information about the RV Park For information about Fishing, hunting and tours 26 "Pull -thru" space Fully Serviced RV Park 21 - 30 amp and 5 - 50 amp electrical connections 2 baths and laundry room Pet Minding Available a large palapa fully sewered and water on-tap Rates: 30amp elec. $22.50/night, 50amp $25/n Jan 15th to March 15th $17.50/night, 50amp $20/n The rest of the year. Stay a week pay for 6 nights. Stay a month pay for 25 nights The average daily winter temperatures are from the mid 40's or low 50's in the mornings to the mid 70's or low 80's in the afternoons. Bill Trimble, the owner and operator can arrange for train tickets or just about anything else you need to ensure a great Copper Canyon Experience. He has put together 2 reasonably priced tours: one for people who are RVing and want to leave their RV at his park and the other for guests that will be flying in.
W Directions: From jct Sinaloa 23 & Pemex (at S edge of town): Go 150 ft N, then 1/2 mi W (road will curve). Enter on right.
C- 26, 24, 41.4 -108, 37, 46.1
Decimal Degrees: 26.41150 -108.62947
Degrees, Decimal Minutes: 26, 24.6900 -108, 37.7683
Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: 26, 24, 41.4 -108, 37, 46.1
Campground Information: 26 Sites 26 Full hkups (30 , 50 amps) # of 50 amps: 5 50 amps ($) Big rigs welcome Typical site width: 19 ft 26 Pull-thrus Rate in 2007: $17.50-22.50 per vehicle
C- RV Park de El Fuerte in El Fuerte, Sinaloa - Page 119 December 15, 2007 Reader Report - At El Fuerte rv park Bill is charging $25 or 275 pesos. Washrooms were in bad shape. Jejenes (black flies) were really bad. Laundry was locked, quoted $2 for wash and same for dry.