RVing in Arizona in 2025 offers an incredible mix of desert beauty, national parks, off-grid boondocking, and modern RV parks. Here’s your complete guide to planning a memorable RV adventure in the Grand Canyon State this year:
🚐 2025 RVing in Arizona – Key Highlights
🌵 Top RV Destinations
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Grand Canyon National Park
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Trailer Village RV Park: Full hookups near the South Rim
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Spring/Fall are best due to summer crowds and heat
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Sedona
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Stunning red rock scenery
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Rancho Sedona RV Park: Great amenities, walkable to town
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Limited boondocking due to restrictions
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Lake Havasu
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Boating, fishing, London Bridge
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Crazy Horse Campgrounds: Beachfront access
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Quartzsite
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Winter haven for boondockers and RV meetups
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BLM Long-Term Visitor Areas (LTVAs) allow cheap extended stays
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Site of the famous January RV show
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Phoenix & Tucson Metro Areas
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Desert Shadows RV Resort (Phoenix)
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Catalina State Park (near Tucson)
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Convenient for city access with good winter weather
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Flagstaff & Northern AZ
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Cool mountain air in summer
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Black Bart’s RV Park: Unique live music/dining combo
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Good base to explore Route 66, Petrified Forest, and Navajo Nation
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📅 Best Time to RV in Arizona
| Season | Pros | Cons |
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| Winter | Ideal weather in southern AZ | Popular = crowds in Quartzsite, Yuma |
| Spring | Wildflowers & moderate temps | Higher prices in popular parks |
| Summer | Great for northern AZ (Flagstaff, Mogollon Rim) | Too hot for southern AZ (Phoenix, Tucson) |
| Fall | Pleasant weather, fewer crowds | Some northern parks begin closing |
⚙️ RV Resources for 2025
🏕️ Boondocking & BLM Land
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Arizona Strip, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Coconino National Forest
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Use the Recreation.gov or BLM websites for permits and restrictions
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Apps like Campendium, iOverlander, and FreeRoam are excellent for reviews and GPS data
🔌 Top RV Parks
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Many offer full hookups, Wi-Fi, laundry, pet areas, and pickleball
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Consider Passport America and Thousand Trails memberships for discounts
🛒 RV Shows in 2025
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Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show (Jan 18–26, 2025)
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Phoenix RV Show – Spring dates TBA
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Tucson RV Show – March 2025
🧾 Important 2025 RV Travel Notes
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Gas Prices: Hovering around the national average; cheaper in cities than remote areas
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Reservation Tips: Book popular parks 3–6 months in advance
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Vehicle Registration: AZ allows temporary out-of-state registration for snowbirds
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Solar Friendly: Clear skies = ideal for solar panel setups
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