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May 23, 2015Explorer III
You can only stay 2 weeks at a time and reservations are suggested but the Maricopa County Parks of the greater Phoenix area are awesome - nice spacious sites and lush Sonoran desert. Lost Dutchman State Park is also a winner in that area.
Any of the state parks can handle big rigs and they are great but only 2 weeks at a time.
Quartzsite mid-January is a must-do just to see the massive RV congregation. Pick your spot off I-10 and Hwy 95 and enjoy for a short time.
Yuma is the warmest spot. Further north along the Colorado River up to Havasu has a couple nice state parks.
Don't go north of Phoenix during the winter - too cold.
Tucson is nice and Benson which is east of Tucson should be checked out. . warm days and cool nights but lots to do in the area. . . Tombstone, Bisbee, Kartchner Cavererns (which has a nice campground). A day trip to Chiricahua Nat'l Monument is worthwhile. The hiking is great.
You have a great idea to check out different areas. What's great for one person isn't necessarily so for another. We love Arizona!
Any of the state parks can handle big rigs and they are great but only 2 weeks at a time.
Quartzsite mid-January is a must-do just to see the massive RV congregation. Pick your spot off I-10 and Hwy 95 and enjoy for a short time.
Yuma is the warmest spot. Further north along the Colorado River up to Havasu has a couple nice state parks.
Don't go north of Phoenix during the winter - too cold.
Tucson is nice and Benson which is east of Tucson should be checked out. . warm days and cool nights but lots to do in the area. . . Tombstone, Bisbee, Kartchner Cavererns (which has a nice campground). A day trip to Chiricahua Nat'l Monument is worthwhile. The hiking is great.
You have a great idea to check out different areas. What's great for one person isn't necessarily so for another. We love Arizona!
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