Reviews

Michael Moore

Let me start off by saying I called desert trails RV park home for a year . They went up on my rent at least two times I was charged the deposit and I moved in when my rent come to the second month Jesse was nowhere to be found and her husband messed it up and Jesse thinks that she's able to go into your bank account and start charging what she doesn't tell you is every card that you use on the premises she keeps on a computer and goes in there and hits you with penalties and fees and whatever she sees fit.. the park is dark very very few lights and they lead you to believe that there's a security team out there which there is not the guy comes out once in awhile if Jesse calls him otherwise there's no security you have people that drive through the park still and stuff so you better keep it all chained down there's mobile homes inside the park that Jesse claims or not for rent and she only been some to selective people I needed a cabin for 6 months so my mom could come out of ICU and Jesse told me that she could not rent me a cabin for 6 months that they did not do them long-term and then I find out that there's a guy that's living in a cabin that's been there for a year it's owned by some brothers that are into it for the money only they don't really want to hear you they don't really have any way of contacting them it's all top secret. The park fills up with Rich folks that think they run the place and Jesse allows us to go on so they have a Monday morning b**** session so they judge everybody on the cars and trucks and stuff that you have. I moved in late winter and wasn't told that when summer come that the park would empty out and the classes the food trucks everything would come to a stop except they wanted full rent for the whole entire summer with no discount and it absolutely nothing to do The showers are nice but there's no fans or ACS so it's a sweat box the TV room has two nice size TVs but they overheat in the summer so you can't watch them they shut off and Jesse just doesn't want to hear about it the internet is kept at a low grade lockdown so you can forget about using it cuz it froze you off I was asked to take my truck and park it in the storage area because it wasn't new enough for all the little Rich folks that Jesse was willing to kiss their butt for their money .. it is a beautiful Park but they don't maintain it. They allowed it to grow into a cactus jungle with weeds The park is owned by four or five people out of Phoenix that absolutely dumped no money into this place is really sad!!! 30 amp spot that was not level costed me $950 each month.. I just can't believe that they think it's okay to go into your credit card or your bank card and make changes without contacting you first. .... She will tell you that it's her rights as the park manager Here's an example Management thinks they can just charge your cards Park's not maintained full weeds For the cost of the park the only thing is nice is the pool The gym the pool hall and the TV room are not usable when it's hot outside only refuses to put AC in the windows My advice is possibly find a different Park I would not suggest this one at all the manager and her husband are both pretty hateful Yes I would love for the owners to contact me but I don't believe they will They keep your deposit Jesse where is my deposit???

Jennifer Lor

The park borders on 2 huge parks for easy access to the desert. The manager, Jesse, works tirelessly to help the residents in every possible way.. She is warm, kind and professional, going the extra mile is standard in her daily approach to residents and managing the office. Jesse knows everyone by name and is always ready to lend a warm smile and helping hand.

MFCook

The park borders on 2 huge parks for easy access to the desert.|The manager, Jesse, works tirelessly to help the residents in every possible way.. She is warm, kind and professional, going the extra mile is standard in her daily approach to residents and managing the office. Jesse knows everyone by name and is always ready to lend a warm smile and helping hand.

Casper Dana

Loved this RV Park! We stayed 3 weeks in April. Sites are large size, and many offer privacy with trees and mini desert gardens between them. The park's north border backs up to some epic desert trails for mountain biking, hiking, or just quiet walks amongst the lush desert vegetation. The birds sing a constant symphony from dawn to dusk, and lots of other wildlife like coyotes, rabbits, lizards, and great horned owls to observe. Really enjoyed the NO KIDS ALLOWED rule! Made for a nice adult experience with no distracting little human energy! There is a little "mountain" in the middle of the park for great sunset and moonrise views. Most days we didn't even leave the park as there was so much to do on site like a swimming pool, library, gym, laundry room, TV Lounge, and nature, nature, nature!! Definitely recommend!!

G2355KRjamesd

Few yrs here now unfortunately no summer travel. New owners. 1st yr new sewer system multiple backhoes huge hole swimming pool size walk through sewer pipes. No more smell. All buildings new wood outside new sheet rock inside fresh paint in and out. Apts by pool Threw out furniture tore up floors. Now new floors new furniture. Swimming pool if it’s cold outside the water is heated. State of the art wood shop best quality money can buy. New state of the art kitchen we still have the old kitchen. Put in new pool tables did like them sent them back now we have high quality pool tables top of the line Putting in new wiring cable Internet phone something else also. Took out the old water pipes planning a weddings venue best sunsets in Arizona here. Who ever cutting the cactus and bushes we have a manicured park now. Everything is upgraded high quality. Great managers really friendly if you treat them good they treat you good treat them bad you get bad back. When the plumbing breaks down from old owner they use quality plumbing parts. Really nice park in the middle of the desert. Even the bic walking paths are manicured. If your coming to Arizona in a rv do yourself a favor. You won’t regret it.

Leigh McQueeney

Quite a way from Tucson, but relatively spacious sites for an RV park. Pleasant atmosphere. Quiet. Well managed

William G. Apger

Just stopped in for one night while passing thru Tucson area, but we'd definitely return for a longer stay. Nicely laid out park. Friendly folks everywhere. Great views. Close to Saguaro Nat Park.

MaraBil Ramblers

5th time there. Men's showers pretty minimal. Ones by the pool have never worked. Pool ice cold this year and hot tub, more like a petri dish. Great propane service, wonderful location. Emptiest we've seen it. Still like it but... seems to be slipping a wee bit. Sign of the times. Would probably stay there again, hoping they put some time into the pool area, like they do the golf course.

TK n Earl

We enjoyed our brief stay at Desert Trails RV Park. We love Tucson, and it's one of our favorite spots for the winter. We tend to stay at the neighboring park Justin's Diamond J, which has a little simpler and more open feel. However, we were impressed with all of the amenities offered at this park: showers and laundry, dog parks, a pool, and plenty of areas for gathering and activities. They have a thriving community with a calendar of events -- including concerts -- and we particularly love that the park backs up to a beautiful trail system leading to Tucson Mountain State Park. It's also in a great location near Saguaro National Park, the newly reopened Old Tucson Studios, and the Desert Museum. Check our YouTube video for more details on the park and surrounding restaurants and attractions. *Note that this is a 40+ park.*

Edward Humphries

Desert Trails RV Park is a hidden gem in Tucson. Located just outside of Saguaro National Park, the RV Park has a lot of amenities: showers, swimming pool, workout room, library, clubhouse, kitchen, game room, and scheduled activities during the winter. It is surrounded by several scenic bike and hiking trails. Everything is a bit rustic but works fine. Our full hookups worked and we had no problems. The WiFi worked fine on all our devices. The RV park is a winter resort, so you'll have more difficulty finding reservations between November and April. However, during the summer, it's practically empty - which is great if you want privacy. Jesse runs the place, and she is friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this RV park.

J9859YOjacquelinet

Overpriced shabby campground |||New owners only out for money. ||The manager caters to snowbirds.||We were forced by manager to move one lot over due to the lot next to us rented to someone else. Our truck was in the shop. We were told by Manager to get another resident in the RV park to move us.||Some amenities claimed on website are fictional||Nonrefundable $200. deposit.||No off-season discount, No activities during the summer. ||The snowbirds organize the activities and food trucks during the winter season.||Dog areas not kept up during off season. Dog waste throughout park.||Very close to the free BLM area||No security, Travel trailer in storage area stolen, travel trailers stored on site broken into.||Mail and packages are outside in the open and subject to theft. ||Most of the Society disrupter/Snowbirds, looked down on full-timers. ||At least once a week the water was turned off due to repairs, Utilities need serious work, electrical post have no circuit brakers. Decay is faster than maintenance.|Wi-Fi was just terrible.||Fees are high, very high for this level of service and product, facilities are overpriced and poor.|

Christina Mcmillan

i have read the UNTRUE reviews i have seen this place before and after new ownership. many improvements have been made as well. most of this grumbling is due to people wanting things as they were. and the new owners have and are continuing to make this place a wonderful experience. it’s completely natural and so majestic. if you stay here i promise you won’t regret it. and jessie the manager is very attentive to the parks needs as well as being so nice. she runs the park like a well oiled machine. so i’m not sure what’s going on with these reviews but i’m here to tell you it’s a wonderful place to come in the sonoran desert. very reasonably priced safe and already reserved for the 23/24 season it was 100% full of happy campers when i was there from oct 22/may 23 with a abundance of activities and social activities. bands food trucks and so much more

Keith

I read all the reviews on this park prior to booking. A lot of negative reviews from long time residents under the old management. We were looking for a layback place out of the population, had a bad experience with +55 parks and my husband being younger than they wanted, and gay to boot. So we booked here after talking to Jesse and confirming we were good to go. Booked 5.5 months from November to Mid April. The place is amazing and natural on the back door of the park and most sites are great. We have a 35' travel trailer. Folks, for the most part are friendly and will stop to chat. Lots of pups and 2 parks for them, that could use upgrades. Jesse, the manager, is an absolute sweetheart and busts her buns everyday, in spite of the odd charm free guest. We have rebooked here for the entire fall/spring season 23/24. Looking forward to seeing newly made friends again. My only 2 issues are lack of wifi in most areas of the park (they are working on that), and frequent water shutoffs due to a myriad of problems, not short of idiots backing over standpipes. So when you get there, fill your fresh water tank for emergs. Glamping its not, a great place, it is.

dirtkahuna

Perfect location for hiking! The campground is clean and everyone was friendly. Showers and bathroom were fine. We heard gunfire from a nearby shooting range and occasional road traffic, but that wouldn't keep us from revisiting this park.

John H. Nye

Lots of wonderful people! The staff is fantastic! Next to Tucson Mountain Park so lots of trails. We stay here every winter.