Desert Trails RV Park

Meg Corwin

My husband and I have spent the past 6 winters at Desert Trails. Although it has always been adequate, this past year, it really began to shine, with the change in management. Michelle and Chuck took over about one year ago - they have worked tirelessly to bring the park back to life by improving the infrastructure and long-neglected amenities. For example, the pool is now heated year-round, and the gym, long a dump with little to no usable equipment, is now beautiful, air-conditioned, and filled with new cardio and weight equipment that Chuck was able to get donated and/or buy from local second hand stores. The Park is butted up against hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails in Tucson Mountain Park, and also next door to West Saguaro National Park. The park is filled with lively activities, a passionate group of outdoor geriatric enthusiasts who bike and hike regularly together, is visited by several food trucks each week with a variety of ethnic and international cuisine, and features live music once every month on Sunday afternoons. If you are looking for a funky, eclectic park without too many rules, managed by the loveliest, most dedicated couple ever, then Desert Trails is your place!

Ed Kelly

My wife, LuAnn, and I stay at Desert Trails for five months every year, and after three years here, we can honestly say this park has become one of our favorite places to return to. A big reason for that is Chuck and Michelle. Since taking over management in June of 2025, they have made a tremendous difference. They are kind, approachable, and genuinely care about the residents. They listen, are open to suggestions, and have helped create a close, friendly, and supportive community that makes this park feel truly welcoming. We’ve also seen a lot of meaningful upgrades over the last year. The pool is great, the gym has a solid amount of equipment, and there are plenty of activities including Rummikub, bingo, poker, meditation, bocce ball, blongo, beanbag baseball, game nights, and outdoor group activities. One of the best parts is the location, with beautiful Sonoran Desert hiking right outside the door. Desert Trails feels like more than just an RV park — it feels like a real community. We’ve even seen people return to the park because of the positive changes here, which says a lot. We’re very grateful for what Chuck and Michelle have helped create, and we fully expect to keep coming back. Highly recommend.

David Smiley

This park is a mix, it's a 5, it's a 2 or 3 depending on what you're looking for. The 5 is the couple who manage the park are great and the community, its like nothing else we've experienced elsewhere. The snowbird community here is very friendly and active, they organize all the activities; group biking, bingo, music, yoga, woodworking, cafts... to much to list. The folks here are 70 year olds that act half their age, it's a hard core mountain biking community but also has a group of paved trail riders. The park abutts BLM land that leads to Tucson mountain park the trails connect to the park, it's a major plus. The park itself is a 2 for facilities or a 3 because of the staff keeping it clean. As others have noted the pool is long overdue for replacement, the baths and other buildings are likewise. The lots are a mix, however the best lots are occupied by the snowbirds, overnight and short stay are often bumped against each other. There are very few pull through lots. If they want to get to a higher rating they'll need to put in a pool at the old water park, keep it warm, add a pickleball court and reform the lot layout. Finally if you missed it, this is a 40 and over park. Others mentioned trespassers and dog problems, we had no issues with safety. It seemed very dog friendly to me, any of the dog piles I saw were actually coyote dung.

Melanie Tremblay

This is our 3rd year returning to Desert Trails RV Resort Park. We decided we wanted to find a place we could leave our trailer year round. We were considering finding a new Park, however, when we returned this year and saw the incredible improvements that the new management have made, it solidified that this is home for us!! Chuck and Michelle have put so much of their energy and love into bringing this Resort Park to the next level! This Park offers access to desert hiking right out your back door, swimming pool, laundry facilities, hot showers, a monthly activity calendar organized by the friendly Park community. A HUGE thank you to Chuck (the best) and Michelle (the boss) for all you've done to make this home for us ❤️

Capt. Scott Montefusco

Thank You very much Justin Diamond RV Park. Easy reservations give them a call. Very nice clean and safe park. Clean clubhouse, nice laundry facility. Closest park to the Kitt Peak Observatory (a must do and see). Patriotic park, respects and honors Veterans with a discount. Open very spacious sites. Friendly helpful, family owned for decades now. Only negative is no shower facilities, but that’s what you rv with hookups is for 😜 highly recommend.