change of plans

2gypsies wrote:
You mentioned Scottsdale which really isn't a RVers paradise. If you want the greater Phoenix area go over toward the Apache Junction area. It's a lot more pleasant than Phoenix, Scottsdale or Mesa.

Agreed with another poster above that if you're up to moving after two weeks, you can't beat the Maricopa County Parks' campgrounds. They are beauties. There's Lake Pleasant, Cave Creek, McDowell Mountain and Usery. They have huge lovely sites. Also consider Lost Dutchman State Park at Apache Junction. You won't find better scenery anywhere else in the area.

Reservations are now a must for these parks in winter as the word has gotten out that they are jewels. Good luck!

Dito
If you have a dog cholla cactus is a problem since there spines can be blown on the road from the wind. McDowell and Cave Creek have the least Lost Dutchman the most and Usery is in the middle.
Picacho State Park is between Tucson and Phoenix.

never been to Tucson, should we try, also is Sedona to cold in Feb-March

Headed that way as well with first stop being Palm Springs. The Casino is a great place to stay until you find a spot in a RV park etc. if hookups are needed. If you have never been to Quartzite I say it is a must during the week of the RV show which starts on Jan. 16th this year. (Doubt you will find a place with hookups so it will be dry camping really cheap or free) Forget about Scottsdale area after that since EVERYTHING is booked already. Trust me I tried a few months back to get reservations. Barrett Jackson Auction is also there at the same time. We tend to head to Yuma for a week or so after Q and never run out of things to see and do...or just do nothing is always good. A day trip over to Mexico is always fun and we find it very safe. We have headed to Tucson and stayed at Lazy Days which is really nice. Last year went to Sedona which was awesome. The helicopter ride is a must as well. Lots of great places in AZ not to mention getting out of this Valley cold :)

2gypsies wrote:
You mentioned Scottsdale which really isn't a RVers paradise. If you want the greater Phoenix area go over toward the Apache Junction area. It's a lot more pleasant than Phoenix, Scottsdale or Mesa.

Agreed with another poster above that if you're up to moving after two weeks, you can't beat the Maricopa County Parks' campgrounds. They are beauties. There's Lake Pleasant, Cave Creek, McDowell Mountain and Usery. They have huge lovely sites. Also consider Lost Dutchman State Park at Apache Junction. You won't find better scenery anywhere else in the area.

Reservations are now a must for these parks in winter as the word has gotten out that they are jewels. Good luck!

Good post!!

You mentioned Scottsdale which really isn't a RVers paradise. If you want the greater Phoenix area go over toward the Apache Junction area. It's a lot more pleasant than Phoenix, Scottsdale or Mesa.

Agreed with another poster above that if you're up to moving after two weeks, you can't beat the Maricopa County Parks' campgrounds. They are beauties. There's Lake Pleasant, Cave Creek, McDowell Mountain and Usery. They have huge lovely sites. Also consider Lost Dutchman State Park at Apache Junction. You won't find better scenery anywhere else in the area.

Reservations are now a must for these parks in winter as the word has gotten out that they are jewels. Good luck!

With snowbird season upon us, it may be difficult to find a location to stay for an extended period of time in the greater Phoenix area.

In the Scottsdale area is Eagle View RV Resort on the Fort McDowell Indian Reservation. The RV resort is on one side of the highway with a casino on the other.

If you don't mind the lack of full hookups (water and electric only), there is McDowell Mountain Park which is part of the Maricopa County Park system. There is a two week limit which would force you to move. There are however several parks to choose from. All have a dump station.

Cal-Am resorts in the Mesa area might be another option to try.

Well, if you come to Yuma, there's lots of choices for RV parks.