Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

WiFi

Cable TV

Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Butterfield RV Resort & Observatory offers a distinctive high-desert experience in Benson, Arizona. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and meticulously maintained grounds, this park stands out by blending traditional resort luxury with unique educational opportunities. It provides a peaceful retreat for travelers looking to explore the history and natural beauty of the Southwest while enjoying modern comforts and a <strong>community-focused environment</strong> that makes long-term guests and short-term visitors feel right at home.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated in the heart of the San Pedro Valley, the park is surrounded by the striking landscapes of Cochise County. Benson serves as a tranquil hub, offering a slower pace of life with clear, dark skies that are perfect for night-time viewing. The resort is conveniently located near Interstate 10, providing easy access to local services while maintaining a sense of <strong>quiet seclusion</strong> amidst the rugged Arizona scenery and mountain views that define this region.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The park is famous for its <strong>university-quality observatory</strong>, where guests can participate in guided star-gazing sessions using a professional-grade telescope. Beyond the stars, travelers enjoy a wide range of facilities including a dedicated woodworking shop, a ham radio station, and a computer lab. Daily life here includes access to a <strong>heated pool and spa</strong>, a fitness center, and a library, ensuring that active adults have plenty of options for recreation and relaxation without ever leaving the property.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Adventure is always within reach of the resort. A short drive leads to the world-renowned <strong>Kartchner Caverns State Park</strong>, home to incredible limestone formations and underground wonders. History enthusiasts will appreciate being close to the legendary town of Tombstone and the historic copper mining community of Bisbee. Nature lovers can also explore the nearby San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, which is a premier destination for <strong>birdwatching and hiking</strong> in southern Arizona.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This resort is ideal for <strong>astronomy enthusiasts</strong> and lifelong learners who appreciate a hobby-centric community. It caters primarily to adult travelers and retirees seeking a secure, social, and well-managed environment for their winter basecamp or seasonal travels. If you prefer a park that offers more than just a place to park—providing instead a rich schedule of activities and <strong>specialized facilities</strong>—this destination is a perfect fit for your Arizona itinerary.</p>



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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Butterfield RV Resort & Observatory

Experience Butterfield RV Resort & Observatory in Benson, AZ. Features an on-site observatory, full hookups, and easy access to Kartchner Caverns.

Butterfield RV Resort & Observatory | Benson, AZ

We spent 3 nights here and had a great experience. RV park was immaculate, long, wide, well paved and marked sites. Would definitely recommend and come back. For those who stay here,  they have a free to park visitors,  Observatory in the park with an awesome guy named Paul running the huge telescope and soooo knowledgeable!! We all got to take turns looking thru it every time he repositioned it. We saw stars, planets and tons more... so close! We didn't get a chance to use the pool because we spent 2 days at Karchner Caverns.... INCREDIBLE! There's only one thing you should know,  you will hear trains periodically.  Even with that, it was a wonderful park.

We enjoyed our stay here. Everyone was so friendly. The RV grounds were very clean, gravel lots, closed community that is conveniently located near Safeway shopping center, the school, ACE Hardware and Tractor Supply. Propane refill is available on-site, area is kept up with very well and clean showers.

Just spent a month in one of their Park Homes.  The resort has  a friendly, laid back vibe.  The staff is cheerful, the park is well maintained, and close to downtown restaurants and museum.

There are plenty of activities and the showers, pool and hot tub are well maintained.  The highlight was the the walk around the universe in the observatory!   Great presentation!

If you can't stand train horns in the night be forewarned.  The rest of the time it is a quiet spot.

We love staying at Butterfield RV Resort when on our way to Arizona state park campgrounds. All staff members were friendly and helpful. Almost all sites have a large pine tree. The sites are level and the park is immaculate. The pool is a nice size and very clean. Restaurants, Walmart and Safeway are nearby.

This is a Beautifully kept park. The train noise a lot of people refer to becomes background noise after a few days. The park is conveniently located for grocery shopping, dinning and local attractions. All sites are spacious with full hook ups and 50 Amp service.

Thanks to Tammy, Jeff and the whole crew at Butterfield RV for such a great stay! The resort is beautiful and well maintained, close to shopping, restaurants, Kartchner Caverns State Park and historical towns like Bisbee and Tombstone. Participated in a few activities, like line dancing and stargazing at the observatory. The pool and spa is a great spot to relax and has been recently renovated.  Laundry room is well priced and very clean, and the clubhouse has a pool table, small gym and library that are also very well taken care of.  What more could you ask for?  We enjoyed our month long stay and hope to return.

I have been living at Butterfield RV Resort for two years this month.  Yes, like any place you stay there are park rules/regulations a person has to follow, in which I see no big issues.  Keep your site clean and if you have GUESTS they need to sign in at the front office.  I read a review stating that the management is next level crazy. Wow, I have never had an issue with management, they are very helpful and easy to deal with, unless you, yourself are not.  There is one rule in place that I totally agree with, if you ARE NOT a paying resident/guest here you are not allowed to use the amenities on property unless the guest you are visiting is with you, be it the pool, banquet hall, or club house. Which makes sense due to insurance/safety issues. I have yet to see Tammy running anyone of property unless you don't belong here or you are disturbing other guests, which is in her right to do so, it is her job and managements job to keep their quests safe and happy.  I would recommend this resort to everyone, it is beautiful, well kept, and lots to do in the area. Within walking distance to grocery stores, Walmart, restaurants, and hardware stores.  Jeff and the team do a wonderful job with the cleanliness of this resort.

Wowza, that manager Tammy is still chasing people out of the park years later since she first was hired bringing in her reign of terror. Do NOT stay here unless you want to be ruled over with an iron fist. The management is next level crazy, the train is loud and the fees associated with all that are not worth it. Plenty of other options in the area,parking on the side of I 10 would be better.

Loved our stay! Awesome staff clean spots! Wonderful people would recommend to anyone and everyone looking for a amazing stay!

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.

A nice RV Park.  We stay a few years back and some friends came to town and they stayed here.  They enjoyed their stay as much as we did when we last stayed.  The people were very nice and the place was well maintained.

This is a beautiful, spotlessly clean park. Great staff and good area in this small town.  The only thing to grump about is the listed WiFi is privately provided and you have to pay for all but the slowest limited option.  Great place, would come back.

Very nice small park. We have stayed a number of times when traveling I10. Yes the trains run by  a few city blocks away. (Seems that pretty standard in the I 10 corridor). Clean, well organized, groceries and all necessary services very close. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The resort is a very close-knit elderly community with mostly longer term people residing here. This is not a typical long-term park though, because all the RVs are well taken care of and the sites are very neat and well kept.

The park has some great amenities; a pool, jacuzzi, dog walk areas, clubhouse, pool, laundry, pickle ball court and an observatory. Just remember that they will not run observatory night if it's cloudy, rainy, or windy. We did get to see the deep skies on observatory night, and the host was very knowledgable and fun to talk to.  The ladies is the office are good at what they do and are also very nice.  The resort allows mail, and it was awesome to get some things while here.

The only reason I gave it just 4 stars is because the sites are so very close together. So much so that most awnings can not be used, and we were looking at other peoples' windows all the time and had no privacy unless we closed all the shades. This made the stay itself unpleasant.  The resort is also close to train tracks, so don't plant to get much sleep if you're not used to trains.

I believe the resort is one of the nicest in the area. If you don't want to stare into someones window, I would suggest staying at the resort north of here for the same price.  Otherwise, this is a good stopover if you like the amenities and don't mind the close proximity to others.

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