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

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 <br>A beautiful resort in North Phoenix. A friendly, tranquil place with all the amenities you can imagine. Close to golf, restaurants, shopping &amp; sporting events. Visit soon - short or long term - and experience all we have.
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Desert Shadows RV Resort is a luxurious RV resort located in Phoenix, Arizona. The resort offers a variety of amenities, including a heated pool and spa, a fitness center, a clubhouse, a game room, and a convenience store. The resort also features a variety of activities, such as golf, tennis, pickleball, and shuffleboard. The resort is located near many attractions, including the Phoenix Zoo, the Desert Botanical Garden, and the Phoenix Art Museum. The resort is also close to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Desert Shadows RV Resort provides a premier <strong>resort-style living</strong> experience for the active adult community in North Phoenix. This expansive park is well-regarded for its meticulously maintained grounds and a welcoming atmosphere that makes guests feel at home immediately. As a <strong>gated community</strong>, it offers a sense of security and exclusivity while fostering a vibrant social environment through its diverse calendar of events and shared recreational spaces.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Conveniently located in the Deer Valley area of North Phoenix, the resort offers unparalleled access to the rest of the Valley of the Sun. Positioned near the intersection of I-17 and Loop 101, travelers can easily navigate to surrounding cities like Scottsdale and Glendale. The immediate surroundings feature <strong>urban convenience</strong> with the Deer Valley Towne Center nearby, providing easy access to grocery stores, popular restaurants, and retail shopping without the need for long drives.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The park is famous for its high-end facilities, most notably the <strong>indoor heated pool</strong> and jacuzzi, which offer a year-round escape regardless of the weather. Residents and guests can take advantage of a wide range of amenities designed for leisure and connection, including:</p><ul><li>A spacious clubhouse for social gatherings and organized activities.</li><li>A fully equipped fitness center and specialized hobby rooms for billiards and cards.</li><li>Wide, paved streets with <strong>concrete pads</strong> and full hookups at every site.</li><li>On-site laundry facilities and clean, accessible bathhouses.</li></ul><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Adventure is never far away for those staying at Desert Shadows. Nature lovers can explore the trails at <strong>Adobe Dam Regional Park</strong>, which is just a short drive from the resort. For a unique cultural experience, the world-renowned Musical Instrument Museum is a local highlight. Additionally, the area is surrounded by premier <strong>Arizona golf courses</strong>, making it a perfect base for those looking to enjoy the state's famous fairways and desert landscapes.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This resort is tailor-made for <strong>active seniors</strong> and retirees who appreciate a blend of social interaction and quiet relaxation. It is a top choice for seasonal snowbirds looking for a winter home with a strong sense of community. Travelers with large rigs will find the spacious sites and <strong>easy highway access</strong> particularly appealing, making it an excellent stop for those who value modern comforts and a well-managed environment.</p>

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Desert Shadows RV Resort

Plan your stay at Desert Shadows RV Resort in Phoenix, AZ. Enjoy a heated indoor pool, full hookups, and a gated 55+ community near top shopping and hiking.

Desert Shadows RV Resort | Phoenix, AZ 55+ Resort

I don't know what people are complaining about. Did you not look at pictures? Complaining about the streets at the park? They are fine. What do you want? Streets paved in gold? Complaining about the rocks and can't push a stroller in them. You can't walk a few feet to the sidewalk and put your child in it there? Complaining about all the dust. What do you expect? You're in Arizona, not a tropical rainforest  or the Midwest where humidity keeps the dust levels low. Unless, of course, you go to some parts of  Iowa where every square mile that's not a highway is gravel and dusty. Unfortunately, some have had their ebikes stolen. We don't have any, but we were warned and I believe there's a sign up by the office or on entering the resort that mentions taking precautions. Overgrown weeds? Sure there are some coming up in the rocks at sights. We had them as well. If it bothered me I would be pulling them out! I've seen the ground keeper out there taking care of them. The people in the office? I've never had a problem or attitude from them. Perhaps those that have were giving off a bad vibe. I don't know. No one likes a sourpuss. If there is anything I could complain about is the road noise from the highways. The cars and trucks and motorcycles that think it's a speedway. But what can you expect? It's Phoenix for pete sake! That's why I gave the location 4 stars. You get used to it. We were there 4 months, loved it! Gradually learning where to go shopping for groceries in better neighborhoods where it wasn't so sketchy. It takes time. Ask around. It's not the resorts fault if you go somewhere that freaked you out. We loved it there and made some great friends from not only permanent residents, but from people from numerous states. We look forward to coming again. This time for 5 months! Be happy and have some pie 🥧

What a lovely community. This RV resort is clean, its residents respectful and kind.
This resort offers clean spaces with water, sewer, power is not included in space rental so be prepared for that add
On if you choose long term stay. It’s a fair price. Also, this sweet community offers daily activities from morning aquatics class, country line dance class, weekly evening Bingo with cash buy in and cash pay out. They also have a theater group who put together some family friendly performances. We enjoyed the opportunity of watching.  This community is very active with pickleball courts, corn hole, mini golf. But, wait there’s more the pool and hot tube and Both Gendered changing showering areas. The only drawback is the early closing time. 9pm is acceptable, however, your competitors offer a 10pm out.
All in all we throughly loved our experience.

Had a great 4 night stay for our granddaughters softball tournament  jan 22-26. Office staff was very helpful in getting our good sam discount and we had forgotten our card at home. Bathrooms and showers very clean. Friendly folks everywhere in the park. I have one suggestion though. Speed limit in the permanent section is 15. Send a reminder to the long timers that pass through the rv area to 29 th street to drive a little slower. Some were doing well over 30 mph.

Stayed here for around 11 months in my travel trailer while working at a hospital in the area.  Found the facility and camp site to be very nice and clean!  The staff was exceptional and knew me by first name.  They have daily activities, indoor pool, pool table room, laundromat, arts and crafts room, outdoor ice machine and much more!  The roads and sites are in great shape, plenty of room to get large campers and rvs in without sweating bullets lol.  Pricing was fair and straight forward.  Definitely plan to stay here again if I’m in the area!

RVer's BEWARE DO NOT STAY!  11/20/25 - We booked a two week stay here at Desert Shadows RV Resort to visit friends while on our way to our winter destination.  We were aware of the reviews concerning E-Bike theft and took all of the precautions to secure our e-bikes upon arrival.  In fact, we used ABUS and Kryptonite locks to secure the bikes to the rear wheel of our motorhome (essentially they were double locked) and to each other.  At 3:54am on 11/20/25 we were awakened by a grinding noise outside of the motorhome and looked out our bedroom window and there were two men using an angle grinder with sparks flying everywhere cutting the locks.  I immediately turned on all lights and opened entry door and looked back and could see them although it was dark and raining.  I yelled get out of here and one of the guys yelled back you get out of here and they began to drag the bikes across the rear of the space in the rock.  I closed and locked the door and called 911 and Phoenix PD arrived within a few minutes.  Two Phoenix PD officers responded, took a report and patrolled the park and local neighborhood for almost an hour with no luck.

To our surprise, this park has no cameras and no security at all and is not gated whatsoever allowing anyone and everyone to just drive in.  The short term stay spaces for RVer's is located on the two rows as you enter the park providing quick and easy access to those of us RVer's and a quick getaway for thieves.  Needless to say, this park is not secure nor safe in this area of town.  Will never stay here again and will not recommend to anyone!!

There was too much crime in the area for an rv resort to be un gated. The lock was cut off 2 electric bikes and stolen from a couple on the first and only night they were there 10/10/25. We were advised by residents that it was a common occurrence. We didn’t feel secure staying there. I can’t , for the life of me, understand why they won’t invest in security and/or a gate.

My wife and I tried reserving a spot for 3 nights and were told they would not allow only allow 2 dogs. We have 2 pets and 1 service animal.  When we tried to explain that they can’t discriminate against a service animal the manager said that since she can’t discriminate against the animal she would just refuse to rent to us in general. Absolutely uncalled for and I hope she has the day she deserves.

Great location, safe, quiet and tons of amenities! Super clean, great showers, pool and games! 1st time here, Love this place, will definitely be a first on my list to visit in my motorhome next time around!

My relatives stayed in the park recently. One of the RV,s near  them had  their $,2000.00 electric bike cut off the back of their bike rack attached to their RV in the middle of the night. They actually said they could hear the  thieves cutting it with some electric saw in the middle of the night. I question why such a big RV park would not invest in a gate at the front of the park as a deterrent which would be a small expense to protect your residents. The Park location is in the City and anyone can come in freely in the middle of the night or at any time. To ownership: Protect your customers and invest in a security gate to protect your  residents before something really bad could  happen other than a stolen electric bike.

A great place to stay. Family owned and a friendly atmosphere. With my wife we loved it. We made friends and loved the bingo night as karaoke night. We will return there with no hesitation.

Love this place. Everyone is so friendly and tons of activities. I am a single woman and it is very safe.

Terrible wifi.  Uneven gravel site. Decided not for us after one night after having paid for seven.   Surprise Surprise!  No refund for the six other nights. Charming. Attitude was rich too.  Never going back.

Stayed 3 nights. Love it here! Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Attended the craft sale..yummy donuts for me and my grandson. We will be back!

We joke to our friends and family back in Michigan that the only reason we are here is, they are the only resort that answered the phone. Now, that is true and very fortunate for us. We absolutely love it here. The staff is wonderful and there to answer any question. The residents are friendly, fun and they keep us going. We have done more here in the last 3 weeks then we've done in 3 years back home. We are staying here to find a house but may never leave. So many amenities and activities. Just fun fun fun...

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