9 Great Places in Arizona to Visit in Your RV

Many people think of Arizona as being
home to deserts and cacti, and that’s very true, but there’s so much more to
see in this diverse state.

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Here are a few great places to
consider as you decide where you want to point your RV
next:

Southern
Arizona

Kartchner
Caverns/Tombstone

Discovered in 1974,
Karchner Caverns is a massive underground system of living limestone caves
and it contains one the world’s longest stalactite formations. Guided tours
of the cavern’s Throne Room and Big Room are available and there is a 23,000
square foot Discovery Center to explore. While you’re in the area, take a
side trip to Tombstone. Known as “The Town too Tough to Die” and as the site
of the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral, Tombstone is the place where Western
legends like Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, Johnny Ringo and Ike Clanton
walked the streets over 130 years
ago. 

Where to
stay:  Butterfield RV
Resort

Saguaro
National Park

The iconic giant saguaro is a
protected species at this sprawling national park which is divided into two
sections — one to the east of Tucson and the other to the west. You’ve
probably seen a few saguaros when watching a western, but imagine seeing an
entire forest of these magnificent desert dwellers that only thrive in a
small portion of the U.S. The park offers hiking and biking trails and scenic
drives, and with its backdrop of the Rincon and Tucson mountains, it’s the
ideal place to catch a blazing Arizona
sunset.

Where to stay: Rincon Country
West 

Western
Arizona

London
Bridge

The famous London Bridge, which once
spanned the Thames River, was purchased by an American entrepreneur and
reconstructed on the Colorado River in Lake Havasu in 1971. When you visit
this popular destination, you’ll have plenty of other activities to choose
from, including boating, fishing, hiking, watersports and off roading. Or,
you could just kick back and relax on one of Lake Havasu’s many
beaches.

Where to stay: 
Islander RV
Resort

Northern
Arizona

Meteor
Crater

Somewhere around 50,000 years ago, an
asteroid traveling about 26,000 miles per hour collided with the Earth near
what is now known as Winslow, Arizona. The site of the impact is now the best
preserved meteorite impact site on Earth, measuring nearly
a mile across and more than 550 feet deep. It is now an international tourist
destination with outdoor observation trails, air conditioned indoor viewing,
a wide screen movie theater and Interactive Discovery Center. The Apollo
Astronaut Memorial Park near the Visitor’s Center honors the NASA astronauts
who trained here during the 1960s for the Apollo missions and contains an
Apollo Test Capsule with a viewing window so visitors can marvel at the
astronauts’ cramped quarters.

Where to
stay:  Meteor Crater RV Park

Prescott

Located at a cool
elevation of 5,200 feet, Prescott was once the territorial capital of Arizona
and has a charming town square anchored by the courthouse. This plaza has
been honored as one of the top 10 public spaces in the U.S., and is
surrounded with shops and restaurants, including the world-famous Whiskey Row
where Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday were known to frequent the saloons. The
city also contains multiple lakes, parks and nature preserves, making it a
natural for outdoor activities.

Where to
stay: Willow Lake RV Park

Sedona

When it comes to
putting breathtaking scenery is on your “to do” list, you won’t want to miss
Sedona’s spectacular red rock country. It’s easy to see why it’s frequently
named one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. There are plenty of hiking
trails and scenic drives to enjoy, and the photo ops are virtually
endless.

Where to stay: 
Rancho Sedona RV
Park

Central
Arizona

Mogollon Rim

If
spectacular panoramic views and cool pine forests appeal to you, then you’ll
want to visit one of Arizona’s most dramatic natural features, the Mogollon
(pronounced “muggy-own”) Rim. The rim itself spans 200 miles, and the area is
a popular spot for camping, fishing, boating and hiking. The famed Western
writer Zane Grey was so inspired by the area’s natural beauty that he wrote
several of his novels here in a cabin on nearby Tonto
Creek.

Where to stay: Mogollon RV
Park

Wickenburg

Do
thoughts of cowboys capture your imagination? Then you’ll want to head to
Wickenburg where the ambiance of the Old West is alive and well. You can go
horseback riding, see working ranches, take a jeep ride through the desert or
tour the Vulture Gold Mine. Wickenburg is also home to the Desert Caballeros
Western Museum which is dedicated to preserving the history of Wickenburg and
the Arizona Territory.

Where to
stay: Westpark
RV
Resort