Phoenix RV resorts for those under 55

[2aktravelers]

Hi there iRV2 community, I’ve been trying to find a nice RV resort for a big rig, with great amenities in or near Phoenix AZ that is not age restricted. It seems like every nice place we find online is 55+. Very frustrating for an under 50 couple with no kids or pets. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[USMCRET]

Originally Posted by 2aktravelers

Hi there iRV2 community, I’ve been trying to find a nice RV resort for a big rig, with great amenities in or near Phoenix AZ that is not age restricted. It seems like every nice place we find online is 55+. Very frustrating for an under 50 couple with no kids or pets. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Contact those you are interested in and ask. I think that rule is designed to keep kids out.

[gatorcq]

Originally Posted by USMCRET

Contact those you are interested in and ask. I think that rule is designed to keep kids out.

It is against the law to ask your age.

[PlanBee]

Originally Posted by gatorcq

It is against the law to ask your age.

HUD’s allowance for minimum age requirements
At a high level, guidance on senior living communities’ age requirements comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). While HUD’s Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits housing discrimination based on age, race, nationality, religion, gender, handicap, or familial status (i.e., having one or more children under age 18 living in the household), HUD created an exemption called the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). HOPA protects senior housing communities from being sued for age discrimination by those under the minimum age requirement. (As a side note, it is somewhat ironic that age discrimination, or “ageism”, is typically thought of as prejudice against older people, but in this particular instance, the opposite is true!)

>> Related: The Invisible Senior: Confronting Ageism in the U.S.

In order to qualify for this HOPA exemption, a senior housing facility or community must be:

Designed and operated to accommodate “elderly” persons (in accordance with a State or Federal program),
or
Exclusively occupied by persons 62 years of age or older,
or
Intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older (so-called “55 and over” communities).
For 55 and over communities, they must meet all of the following requirements in order to qualify for the HOPA exemption:

A minimum of 80 percent of the community’s units must have at least one occupant who is 55 years of age or older.
The community must publish and comply with policies and procedures that demonstrate they intend to operate as “55 and older” housing.
The community must comply with HUD’s requirements for age verification of residents.
Once a community meets the HOPA exemption requirements, it is legally permitted to create its own set of rules for how the age restrictions will be defined, as long as the community remains in compliance with state laws. For example, the community can make their age-restrictions stricter than the HOPA requirements (like mandating that all residents be over the age of 55, or that 80 percent of the households must include a resident over the age of 60, etc.).

[robertkathy]

try leaf verde in buckeye 623 386 3132

[Outbound]

Might try Eagle View RV Resort, Fort McDowell AZ, phone 408-789-5310.
www.eagleviewrvresort.com, great setting.

[2Yung2 Quit]

Originally Posted by Outbound

Might try Eagle View RV Resort, Fort McDowell AZ, phone 408-789-5310.

www.eagleviewrvresort.com, great setting.

That's a nice resort. Free donuts in the morning.

[Triple H]

If you’re adventurous and not shy Shangri La Ranch Clothing Optional Resort in Arizona is a lot of fun.

[GoneToTheDog]

Originally Posted by Outbound

Might try Eagle View RV Resort, Fort McDowell AZ, phone 408-789-5310.
www.eagleviewrvresort.com, great setting.

That would be a 480 area code, not 408.

Nice place, and one I would recommend, as a local. But you may already find it totally booked from Nov thru March/April....this late. It fills up fast. Definitely call ahead.

[Outbound]

My mistake, 480 area code is correct, yes on free morning coffee and donuts, and we always make our reservations a year in advance, great place.

[Prontix]

Originally Posted by PlanBee

HUD’s allowance for minimum age requirements

At a high level, guidance on senior living communities’ age requirements comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). While HUD’s Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits housing discrimination based on age, race, nationality, religion, gender, handicap, or familial status (i.e., having one or more children under age 18 living in the household), HUD created an exemption called the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). HOPA protects senior housing communities from being sued for age discrimination by those under the minimum age requirement. (As a side note, it is somewhat ironic that age discrimination, or “ageism”, is typically thought of as prejudice against older people, but in this particular instance, the opposite is true!)



>> Related: The Invisible Senior: Confronting Ageism in the U.S.



In order to qualify for this HOPA exemption, a senior housing facility or community must be:



Designed and operated to accommodate “elderly” persons (in accordance with a State or Federal program),

or

Exclusively occupied by persons 62 years of age or older,

or

Intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older (so-called “55 and over” communities).

For 55 and over communities, they must meet all of the following requirements in order to qualify for the HOPA exemption:



A minimum of 80 percent of the community’s units must have at least one occupant who is 55 years of age or older.

The community must publish and comply with policies and procedures that demonstrate they intend to operate as “55 and older” housing.

The community must comply with HUD’s requirements for age verification of residents.

Once a community meets the HOPA exemption requirements, it is legally permitted to create its own set of rules for how the age restrictions will be defined, as long as the community remains in compliance with state laws. For example, the community can make their age-restrictions stricter than the HOPA requirements (like mandating that all residents be over the age of 55, or that 80 percent of the households must include a resident over the age of 60, etc.).

I find this interesting. No mention of how many family members or their ages as long as one member of the family meets the age criteria. In my case, I’m 61 and so is my DW. However, we also have two children ages 7 and 9. I wonder if I would be refused a site because 2 of my family members are below 55. Hmmm....thoughts?

[2aktravelers]

Originally Posted by robertkathy

try leaf verde in buckeye 623 386 3132

Thank you, stayed there before, nice place but we were looking for Donne place with a little more by way of amenities and less wind. :-)

[2aktravelers]

Originally Posted by Outbound

Might try Eagle View RV Resort, Fort McDowell AZ, phone 408-789-5310.

www.eagleviewrvresort.com, great setting.

Thank you, I’ll check them out!

[CamJam1]

Phoenix is not a great place for RV parks. Most cater to seniors and snowbirds, and many are a little rundown. The aforementioned Eagle View is one of the few options.

If you don't mind not having sewer connections (it does have 50A and water) we like West World, which is a big exhibition/event center owned by the City of Scottsdale. It's where they hold the Barrett-Jackson car auction and numerous horse shows throughout the year. Rate is around $27 per night. We stayed there for a month earlier this year while DW had surgery at nearby Mayo Clinic. They do have a dump station. I bought a portable waste tank and got in the habit of towing it behind the toad to the dump station every other day. Wasn't really as inconvenient as it sounds, and I much preferred it to being in a crowded, run down park in a crappy part of town.

The great thing about West World is that it has 200+ RV spots (most of which are in a paved parking lot) but between events there are usually less than a dozen RVs there. We practically had the place to ourselves! If you ask for a spot overlooking the polo field you'll have a site right next to this huge grass field,which our English Pointer loved! We had a great view of the McDowell Mountains too!

Here's a short video showing some of the sites.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6PR6oZAFAg