Any information on Picacho Peak RV Resort in Arizona would be appreciated.

I have been by there to look at it but not stayed. It is a decent looking park but My impression, it is the area is remote from anything and you will have to travel for any recreation other than hiking ( Picacho Peak good for that) and scenery. Park looked pretty nice . It is primarily a 55 and older parkYou are midway between Casa Grande and Tucson (about 30 miles either way) for shopping, restaurants etc.The activities at the park seem to be a little below the others in Casa Grande or Tucson . Rates are competitive. I chose elsewhere because of remoteness in case of health problems and amenities outside the park (shopping, entertainment etc).

OMHO, this park is "not" remote. It sits right on I-10; on a slope; you can see the freeway but the scenic view is spectacular.Agree that little amenities are available however the location of the sites are spaced enough as to not be on top of one another similar to the parking lot effect of the resorts in Casa Grande.There a tons of parks around the area that would serve ones interest.Casa Grande has good shopping.

Too close to I10. Major road noise! The Arizona State Park on the North side of the peak is better IMHO.rocmoc n AZ/Mexico

Although we did not stay there the Picacho Peak SP looks fine for a stay and the scenery is stunning.We visited the area last March to take in The Battle of Picacho Peak reenactment...an annual event.Our Trip Journal entry.We stay in Casa Grande which is not far at all (18 miles) and there are smaller towns closer like Eloy (less than 5 miles) that have services including RV Parks with all the amenities including full hookups if that is what you want.

The RV park is far from doing any activities - even buying groceries. Also, Casa Grande doesn't have much to do except in a RV park clubhouse. The area also gets horrific dust storms. We've driven through a few during the winter months...actually had to pull off the road because couldn't see but a couple feet in front of us.If you're not staying long-term, the state park is much nicer.

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2gypsies1
Explorer III
Oct 05, 2015
Here's an interesting article for those poo-pooing the dust storms. We've been in them as a first-hand experience - not good.

Arizona's Deadliest Corridor
_1Flyboy
Explorer
Oct 05, 2015
. . .I am with rocmoc. . .
4X4Dodger
Explorer II
Oct 05, 2015
Remote? Gates of the Arctic National Park is Remote. Death Valley is Remote.

Picacho Peak? Near freeways, stores, Truck stops, grocery stores.

If this is your definition of remote so be it. But I dont think it really fits.

Dust Storms? Oh Good Grief!

Possibly the OP should consider Seattle, definitely not remote and no dust storms.
soos
Explorer II
Oct 05, 2015
We always stay at the state park too.
If you are into hiking, the hike up the peak is one of my all time favorite hikes. We have done it 5 time. Not an easy hike, but fun!!

Heres my pictures of it
Hiking Picacho Peak
rocmoc
Explorer
Oct 02, 2015
2gypsies wrote:
The RV park itself is o.k. but the area is really not attractive. There are so many nice things to do in the greater Phoenix area (60 miles away just to reach the southern edge) and also the Tucson area, that spending a long period of time in Picacho would involve a lot of driving and very long days. It's not a place to see Bisbee or Tombstone from or Patagonia/Nogales - just too far. That's what I meant by being 'remote'.

Here's an interesting article on dust storms in the Picacho Peak area. When the Phoenix area gets the storms, many originate from Picacho Peak. It's a cotton farming area and the land is scraped so there's nothing to hold down the dust.

Arizona's Deadly Corridor

I guess some folks would like this environment.

Some people value remoteness much more than being by a city or a tourist location, we do!

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
rocmoc
Explorer
Oct 02, 2015
dicknellen wrote:
OP is asking about Picacho Peak RV Resort not the state park. Picacho Peak RV Resort has some good reviews on www.rvparkreviews.com . Dick

IMHO, I find it more helpful when suggestions are made for an alternative than just saying a location is CR@P! Anyone can cop-out to an review but stand-up and offer a solution.

rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Oct 02, 2015
The RV park itself is o.k. but the area is really not attractive. There are so many nice things to do in the greater Phoenix area (60 miles away just to reach the southern edge) and also the Tucson area, that spending a long period of time in Picacho would involve a lot of driving and very long days. It's not a place to see Bisbee or Tombstone from or Patagonia/Nogales - just too far. That's what I meant by being 'remote'.

Here's an interesting article on dust storms in the Picacho Peak area. When the Phoenix area gets the storms, many originate from Picacho Peak. It's a cotton farming area and the land is scraped so there's nothing to hold down the dust.

Arizona's Deadly Corridor

I guess some folks would like this environment.
GREGORYJ
Explorer
Oct 02, 2015
We enjoyed Picacho Peak RV Resort last spring but it was for a few days in May and was quiet as most snow birds had left. The rate wasn't much more than the state park next door, but we wanted to use the pool of the resort.
dicknellen
Explorer II
Oct 02, 2015
OP is asking about Picacho Peak RV Resort not the state park. Picacho Peak RV Resort has some good reviews on www.rvparkreviews.com . Dick
Us_out_West
Explorer
Oct 01, 2015
First of all Picacho Peak is NOT a destination place but a place to visit and take in some of the ambiance and history in this area of the SW. Like visiting Tombstone, Bisby, Benson, Katchner Caverns, Nogales...and the list goes on.

If traveling 5 miles to stock up on food, fuel etc. is to far for some so be it. :h
Food Town IGA is a full-service grocery store with an on-site butcher shop, bakery and deli in Eloy. Link to store.

If one wants the big box stores, more choices for dining, a Regional Medical Center then Casa Grande is only 18 miles N on I-10. Oh, and there is plenty of things to do in Casa Grande and the area surrounding. You don't have to stay cooped up in your rig or the clubhouse where you stay.

Someone mentioned dust storms...good gracious. Dust storms are all over the SW and South...it's desert!!! :S
One year driving through the Phoenix area we encountered a dust storm...we still go to Phoenix.

To the OP: With all that said enjoy your travels and Picacho Peak could be one you'll enjoy.