Arizona

[twogypsies]

Originally Posted by V3600

Arizona is full of small towns and rv parks far away from most everything. Also check the state parks. RV parks near Tombstone, Sedona, Cave Creek, Kingman, Show Low, Wilcox, etc, etc.

For someone who has never been to Arizona - Kingman and Show Low aren't winter destinations. It's cold there! Check the elevation of any area you plan to visit in winter as that makes a big difference. You probably wouldn't want to be over 4,000' and that can have some cold times. If you want warmth go much lower. No place in Arizona will be hot in winter. The lower elevations will be absolutely perfect.

[Mr_D]

I've seen just under 100° in Yuma in Jan. (but it's a dry heat��)

[AudiDudi]

[QUOTE=allynne;3888191N
We liked Casa Grande so much that we purchased a home here for the winter stay.

Al Sawyer
'05 Mt. Aire
UNH '59[/QUOTE]

This will be our 5th winter in Casa Grande - but as has been mentioned, the Fl and TX weather has made getting reservations tough. Feb. is pretty much booked from what I hear in a few parks. Watch your elevation - south of Tucson can get up to 3k ft pretty quick. Take a look at Buckeye at around 850ft elev as I recall. Yuma/Quartzsite are around 300. If you haven't yet made reservations, good luck!

[Coarsegold]

Originally Posted by no3putt

We like the Mesa area, plenty of things to do and just outside of Phoenix. There are many parks there to choise from. Skip

[Desert Flyer]

Originally Posted by Mr_D

I've seen just under 100° in Yuma in Jan. (but it's a dry heat��)

100 is not hot...thats just getting a little warm .

[Gordon Dewald]

Currently mid 80 during the day with lows around 60.

If you are looking for space in Yuma you should book soon. Management at our park says they are fully booked. News says most parks are reporting being full or close to full.

[Nike]

We are going to AZ next winter and will split 2 months between Tucson area, Lake Havasu City, Sedona and even a week near Phoenix. Never RV’d there before. Also a month near Corpus Christi.

[sbleiweiss]

Originally Posted by Nike

We are going to AZ next winter and will split 2 months between Tucson area, Lake Havasu City, Sedona and even a week near Phoenix. Never RV’d there before. Also a month near Corpus Christi.

Winter is a wonderful time to see Sedona. But it can be cold. This winter we have had an amazingly warm and dry winter so far. Today will be only the second cold day we have had, an z30ero snow. But last winter we had snow twice including a 6 inch snowfall (gone in about three days-most snows here are gone by the afternoon). Average temps here in winter are low=30, high=60. This year has probably averaged low=45, high=68. Definately not like Tucson or Phoenix.

[OLYLEN]

There are many many many SMALL towns in AZ with full services in you price range Yuma, Tucson, Scottsdale are not small towns, well maybe if your from Boston, Seattle, Chicago. Several have been mentioned above. Stay south of Phoenix and there will be warmer weather. Get to Az, as I say south of Phoenix, look on a directory either on line or book and stay a week. Talk to fellow RVers and they will give 100's of ideas. BLM land permit $180 a season with dumps and water, no hookups. Casinos from like Bullhead city, well across the river in Nv $120 a week with a buffet dinner for two. Painted Rocks park(good sites but no hookup) $8 a night or Senior pass $4. And the list goes on and on. And where I am in Quartzsite at the moment $40 for two week with dump and water nearby, is boondocking but ruffing it can be lots of fun. So far 35 RVs in our group with sharing of snacks or drinks in the afternoon to BIG sugar cookies around the camp fire. Ah the purr of 35 Generators making coffee at 7:00 in the morning or the quiet of not even seeing anouther RV in the desert. Az has everything.

LEN

LEN

[X-OEM]

Lots of good advice here. Phoenix and south will be warmer, not so much north. Not a show stopper, you might get a little snow, but usually not too bad in places like Sedona. A GREAT place, but a little more expensive.

Advice about moving around is sound and practical as you may not get a place for three months at this late date. Day trips north of Phoenix during warmer days/weeks are easy to do. Even the Grand Canyon if you make a long day of it. Just watch the forecasts.

Yuma has lots of places to stay so is popular especially if you want dental work, glasses etc. Personally, I like sitting outside and have a view of something, mountains, water....something. Never felt that in Yuma, but also didn't spend much time there to get to know the area. I am sure you would enjoy if for a month even if you think like me....poor soul that you are !!

If I had to choose without having a park in mind, I would stay a month around Tombstone/Benson, a month in Casa Grande and a month just north of Phoenix. Covers the warm weather options and gets you located well enough for day trips. Let us know what you decide.

[twogypsies]

Casa Grande is too far to do things in the greater Phoenix area. There isn't much to do in Casa Grande compared to outdoorsy things in Phoenix along with concerts, ball games, major attractions, etc. Casa Grande can also get blowing dust. There are plenty of nice places to stay in the Phoenix area without such long drives. If you don't want the big RV parks, I'd highly recommend the Maricopa County Parks (scattered in all directions of Phoenix - move around to lessen the traffic even more). I'd also recommend Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction.

[allynne]

Two Gypsies, not sure when you were in Casa Grande, but anything in the Phoenix metro area is within an hour. Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe and Chandler are 30 to 45 minutes. Tucson is maybe 1+15. Casa Grande has grown in the past few years and there is plenty to do and see.
Blowing dust can be any where in the desert, but we have very little in CG in my experience. Yuma is the dust capital as the wind blows constantly but it's a warm wind. At least our experience during 3 or 4 stays.

The advice to move around and try different areas is excellent.

Al Sawyer
05 Mt. Aire

[mrebele]

Thank you everyone for all of the good replies. I'm going to carefully read through all of them and start researching where to stay. It's great to hear from folks who have been there before and have some personal knowledge. Thanks again.

[BillyandKris]

Someone mentioned dental work around Yuma. Can you give any details? Name of dentist? We plan to be in Yuma a month in winter 2019.