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Butterfield RV Resort & Observatory
The Butterfield RV Resort Observatory in Benson, Arizona is a unique destination for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts. Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the observatory offers a clear view of the night sky, with no light pollution to interfere with your view. The observatory is equipped with a variety of telescopes, including a 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, a 12-inch Dobsonian telescope, and a 6-inch refractor telescope. The observatory also features a variety of educational programs and activities, including lectures, workshops, and star parties. Visitors can also take advantage of the on-site camping facilities, which include RV sites, tent sites, and cabins. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced astronomer, the Butterfield RV Resort Observatory is the perfect place to explore the night sky.
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User Reviews
Kaija Anderson
A hidden gem. We are staying for almost a month here and it has been so wonderful. Friendly, helpful staff. Extremely clean facilities. The pool and hot tub are down but that doesn’t bother me. A peaceful place with Safeway literally next door and Tractor Supply across the street alongside the post office. Highly recommend.
Carole Wood
This place is great. Nice quiet RV park with groceries and other shopping nearby. The neighbors are all very nice. They have a few dog parks in the park, a pool, a community center, a telescope and more. They also have some park models for sale.
Davene Brown
Very clean. Wonderful free observatory. They are not set up for long pull thru so had to disconnect & leave our car trailer in excess parking area
Alex
Best RV Resort in the area! To start, unfortunately I didn't get a whole lot of videos or pictures. But I do have a lot to say LOL. We stayed from November-February (2024-2025) This is in all ages Park. Which was important to us as we are a young family. The people here are great! We were able to find friendship and community in our time here! Everyday maintenance would come around and sweep and clean the the roads. Keeping the grounds very neat and tidy! They are remodeling the pool. They offer a indoor gma, laundry, pool table and recreational room. They also have a separate recreational hall where they host multiple events. Weekly poker games and dancing filled these Halls with fun and laughter! Our family really enjoyed the craft shows that they held in December and February! The girls will never forget their time here because of this! An added bonus was the awesome observatory RV park has to offer. A unique experience to observe the Stars and planets in our solar system! Clear Arizona skies allowed a magnificent show! The staff in the office were all so friendly! Made you feel like family and that's hard to find nowadays! Thanks again for our home away from home! If we ever come back to visit the area we will definitely stay in Butterfield RV Resort!
Becky Carte
It's your typical RV resort where spaces are close together. Our site was less than desirable due to the steep incline front and back, so it made it difficult to use the entire site. The people at the desk are very friendly and helpful as well as all the workers and guests. The pool and hot tub were out of commission while we were there, so that was a bummer. They have a nice pickle ball court and a little mini putting course. Beware that there are a lot of trains all through the night that like to blow their horns and there's also a hospital near by, so there's sirens and helicopters quite often as well. We loved that it was near some great attractions!