Having never been to AZ I find it overwhelming searching for a place to spend this winter. We want a place that has most of the ammenities, pickleball being a priority, plus the usual, dance, craft, etc. opportunities. We understand it might be a little late to make reservations, but going to give it a try anyway. Open to suggestions from all those who have experience in that part of the world.ThxLar

We were at Canyon Vistas in Gold Canyon last January. All the amenities one could ask for. I wouldn't wait too long before making a reservation wherever you choose.

We always stayed near the Superstition Mtns in the Apache Junction area. Phoenix area is loaded down with high dollar camping if you are just looking for fancy campgrounds... That wasn't our cup of tea so to speak...We always liked to head north in the AZ high country but during the winter months this could be a problem. It snows in pretty big time up there at times.For us all the great places and things to do was centered around FLAGSTAFF or SEDONA areas as base camps. Then go visit all of the great places within the 100 mile circle from there. We did make a mistake one year staying in FLAGSTAFF near the East West Railroad that goes thru the town. There is a LOUD train about every five minutes it seems being the major EAST WEST railroad.After that we then stayed out on 89 North where it was a bit more quiet...Roy Ken

X2 - Canyon Vistas Gold Canyon, AZ

The national pickleball championships will be in CASA GRANDE this winter. There are some 60-70 courts in this small town. Most have an active league.Personally I like Fiesta Grande and stay there in my 5'ver for the winter but it only has 3-4 courts at the moment with 3-04 more in the works hopefully before winter.The Palm creek resort has 24 courts and IIRC is the host site for the pickleball tournament this winter.Wherever you stay it is close to town and shopping.It is about 1/2 way between Phoenix and Tucson on I10Both have good dances and other amenities and if you are bored it will be your own fault. Palm Creek is more upscale at the moment but Fiesta Grande is upgrading facilities.Good sized Michigan contingent at Fiesta Grande

Lar's wrote:Having never been to AZ I find it overwhelming searching for a place to spend this winter. We want a place that has most of the ammenities, pickleball being a priority, plus the usual, dance, craft, etc. opportunities. We understand it might be a little late to make reservations, but going to give it a try anyway. Open to suggestions from all those who have experience in that part of the world.ThxLarGo to "www.goodsamcamping.com" and type in Phoenix and then Tuscon and/or any other areas/towns you want to "snow bird". Make a list of your "must have" amenities. Then just start looking at each of the RV Resorts/campgrounds web sites and begin a process of elimination until you find the one that best meets all your needs. Based on what you have said, "Resorts" will probably meet your needs. Make sure you compare your possible choices in the following areas:1. price breakdown based on length of stay, who pays electricity.2. deposit policy3. choice of sites, you don't want a site that is available for only a short period of time, then requiring you to move to another site.Yes, you should make your reservations as soon as possible, many "snow birders" make them when they leave from the previous year. This does not mean you can't get reservations now, some RVers cancel and most RV parks are not %100 full all the time. Personally, I look for resorts that are located approx. 15 miles away from city.

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Lar_s
Explorer
Jul 14, 2015
My CB handle was "contemplator" and it's proving pretty taxing to think of all the possibilities for AZ... plus the added pressure of running out of time since I do know all the people who have a place make reservations for the following year.

Thx again for all the suggestions.
darsben
Explorer II
Jul 13, 2015
Us out West wrote:
rv2go wrote:
Take a look at Indian Waters in Casa Grande, AZ. It has all you ask for.

FYI.....Indian Waters is in Indio, CA not Casa Grande, AZ.

It has all you could ask for including an out of town address. That is really highfalutin
Us_out_West
Explorer
Jul 10, 2015
rv2go wrote:
Take a look at Indian Waters in Casa Grande, AZ. It has all you ask for.

FYI.....Indian Waters is in Indio, CA not Casa Grande, AZ.
Paints
Explorer
Jul 10, 2015
If you don't mind being a little further out Casa Grande just put in 28 courts ( I think that is the last count) and putting in more.. GREAT courts and very good players.. It''s a little windy there but still a very nice place...
Paints
Explorer
Jul 10, 2015
Happy Trails RV resort in Surprise Az.. 400 + members in the pickle ball club.. City courts in Surprise have great play too.. Happy Trails is hard to get into since most are reserved a year in advance.. You can call Surprise Realty which handles rentals.. Would be cheaper to find a private person to rent from.. Spring training starts in March so the area is busy at that time.. Also Sun Flower in Surprise just put in some more courts. Not the good play that Happy Trails has, but you can always play at the City courts...
You'll love Happy Trails, the friendlist place we've been...
Sid
pjsky
Explorer
Jul 08, 2015
Cocopah RV and Golf Resort has a NEW pickle ball court and the rest of the resort is being completely updated. It is a great place to winter. The activities are second to none. If you decide on Cocopah, you better reserve now. It will get filled up soon.
missourijan
Explorer
Jul 08, 2015
Voyager Resort in Tucson has a huge pickleball following. They have tournaments and all other activities you could ask for. We were there in 2013, went back this year and will go back in January. The thing I like the best is that people are friendly. They probably have a waiting list too, but it's worth it.
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Jul 08, 2015
Arizona is BIG on pickleball. We play every morning. :) and we don't have a $200 paddle:E - more like $75

For winter you want to be looking at the greater Phoenix area, Tucson (the Voyager RV Park), Casa Grande (can be windy with blowing dust) and Yuma. We like the Tucson area and live south of there now.

Check out this site:

Places to play Pickleball

You can use this site for every state. It's becoming bigger than tennis now and is even being taught in elementary school. It can be a very fast competitive game - good exercise.
Lauren
Explorer
Jul 07, 2015
Indian Waters is in Indio, CA. We stay there in Dec - Jan for 6 weeks.
darsben
Explorer II
Jul 07, 2015
djgarcia wrote:
old guy wrote:
yes, I know I've lived a sheltered life but I just have to ask, What is pickleball. never heard of it.

Its a cheap version of tennis:):):) Its a great sport!!!

At up to $200 for a racquet it aint cheap

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