Glamping, or glamorous camping, is supremely underrated. It’s a way to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing the convenience of modern amenities. There’s no greater way to go glamping than with an RV. Planning on taking your RV for a spin? Then head to Arizona where you can enjoy beautiful scenery year-round. Here are five of the best RV campsites where you can camp in style!
Imagine spelunking deep in a cave with hidden mysteries, one of the world’s longest stalactite formations, and buried treasure. That’s just another walk in the park at Kartchner Caverns State Park. Originally discovered in 1974, the caverns are home to ancient stalactites and stalagmites including the record breaking 58-foot Kubla Khan. Kartchner Caverns has plenty of RV accessible campsites bursting with amenities. All of the campsites include electric hook-ups, water, and access to dump station facilities. Each back-in site comes with a 110-volt AC with a 30-amp RV connection.
Picture perfect sunsets, panoramic views, and ancient history. Yes, the Meteor Crater RV Park has it all. This northern Arizona park is located near the picturesque San Francisco Peaks. The Meteor Crater RV Park is a favorite among Valley residents looking to escape the heat and enjoy the fresh northern air. It is also located minutes away from one of the world’s best-preserved meteorite impact sites—Meteor Crater. Meteor Crater is a sight to behold. It’s one mile long, 2.4 miles in circumference, over 500 feet deep and roughly 50,000 years-old. You can also experience a different kind of history by hiking the nearby Old Route 66.
Looking to experience Arizona to the fullest? Look no further than the Mogollon Rim. It spans 200 miles and showcases Arizona’s diverse natural landscape. You’ll encounter rocky cliffs, lush forests, and even lakes deep in the wilderness. One great launching point for a Mogollon Rim adventure is the Mogollon RV Park. Located in the thick of the rim, it’s close to fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities. You can enjoy a range of amenities when you’re not sightseeing. The park has full hook-ups, RV storage, on-site laundry, and even a recreation hall.
The best adventures can often be right in your backyard. Lost Dutchman State Park is a perfect example. It’s located in Apache Junction just 45 minutes away from central Phoenix. This campground is a hidden treasure for Valley residents. That can be taken literally, as Lost Dutchman is named after a famous gold mine. This campground showcases the best Arizona has to offer—sprawling desert, endless hiking opportunities, and southwestern wildlife. The campground is equally impressive. It hosts 134 sites, 68 with electricity and water, and paved roads for RVs. Want to know the best part? There are no size restrictions on RVs.
Rose Canyon Lake checks all the boxes of a great camping site. It boasts endless opportunities for adventure. You can spend your days biking, hiking or searching for wildlife. It’s also the only lake in the Santa Catalina District that is managed for recreational fishing. Rose Canyon is just 30 miles northeast of Tucson. But don’t let that fool you—it can get pretty cool at the campgrounds. That’s because it’s elevated at 7,000 feet. The campgrounds are surrounded by gorgeous ponderosa pines and only one mile removed from the lake. Rose Canyon has no hook-ups and RV camping is limited to 22 feet or less.
