Reviews

Leonard Bahl

Stayed here for two months this winter but would not come again. Pros: walk or bike to the “desert trails” from your site, dove, quail, owls and other birds sing to you every day, able to receive mail/packages, reasonably priced. Cons are many: water gets turned off frequently, sites can be very tight, buildings and grounds need lots of work, part time maintenance workers can’t keep up with years of neglect. The whole time we were there a pile of torn up wood railing with nails, wiring and even rebar stayed piled up next to the dirty (no grass or landscape) dog run, a haven for rattlesnakes and a hazard for dogs and Seniors. Piles of landscaping cuttings drawing snakes and pack rats. The pool is tiny, music only once or twice a month (not as stated on their website) and very little activities as stated. No pickle ball or tennis, just Bocce ball. Laundry has no change machine and office has no quarters, plus WIFi doesn’t work for credit card machine. Oh, no WIFi or cable, WIFi only at certain buildings. Customer service is lacking, not friendly or helpful but did meet lots of nice RV’rs! If you don’t care about the amenities or condition and want the desert out your door, this for you!

Keith & Lynne Hamre

We stayed at Desert Trails for 4 months this winter. It’s our second visit. The positives are the mature vegetation, the abundance of birds, access to the desert, and friendly people. Unfortunately, for us, the negatives outweigh the positives. The pool is not maintained and there are no chairs, there is a general sense of disrepair with garbage cans not emptied routinely, broken items not repaired, and a large, ugly dirt pile in the middle of the park. Wifi is spotty at best and never worked in our campsite. The laundry is also spotty and the park with not reimburse for lost money. There are no other amenities. All activities are run by the residents including setup, clean up, etc. There have also been security concerns with numerous accounts of non-residents roaming the park and trying door handles. Unfortunately, we won’t stay here in the future.

Keith & Lynne Hamre

We stayed at Desert Trails for 4 months this winter. It’s our second visit. The positives are the mature vegetation, the abundance of birds, access to the desert, and friendly people. Unfortunately, for us, the negatives outweigh the positives. The pool is not maintained and there are no chairs, there is a general sense of disrepair with garbage cans not emptied routinely, broken items not repaired, and a large, ugly dirt pile in the middle of the park. Wifi is spotty at best and never worked in our campsite. The laundry is also spotty and the park with not reimburse for lost money. There are no other amenities. All activities are run by the residents including setup, clean up, etc. There have also been security concerns with numerous accounts of non-residents roaming the park and trying door handles. Unfortunately, we won’t stay here in the future.

23barryh

See the reviews before the owner change April 2021 compared to since then.||||The onsite management is excellent but not supported by the owners. ||||The insulated/isolated new owners show no interest in their campers, only in taking their money. They immediately raised long term rates by $100 per month and if you wish to stay a short time extra, they charge double the rate paid on monthly. If you wish to reserve for next season, they've doubled the deposit amount to $200 which they will not refund under any conditions. There is absolutely no reason to keep this money from you if you have to cancel early enough that they will be able to fill the site with someone else. ||||The new owner's business practices have caused a lot of regular long term campers to leave the park. A park that was always at capacity has not been full at anytime this season.||||We hope the new owners smarten up or they will continue to loose business.||||The reason for a 2 star rating is because the park is very social and volunteer campers make it a fun place.

Tracy Tuck

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Desert Trails RV Park. We had only planned to stay two days but loved this RV park and the people here that we extended our stay to seven days. Mrs. Jessie and her staff were very friendly and accommodating. There is a family atmosphere of the campers that welcome you with open arms (Snow Birds) that return every year to spend their winters at Desert Trails. The park is located near the Saguaro National Park and the scenery is unbelievably incredible. When my husband and I return to the Tuscan area we will definitely be making our reservations at the Desert Trails RV Park!

Jeanette Ritchey

We made a reservation several months ago. Due to the high Covid rates in Tucson, and my husbands health, we decided we had to cancel a month before our reservation . We want our $200.00 deposit back but we were told that no deposits made for a months reservation were returnable. On their website it says that deposits wouldn’t be returned from cancellations made 72 hours before the reservation. NO where did we read that our deposit would not be returned for a cancellation made a month before! We’re not through with them. Beware.

Jeanette Ritchey

We made a reservation several months ago. Due to the high Covid rates in Tucson, and my husbands health, we decided we had to cancel a month before our reservation . We want our $200.00 deposit back but we were told that no deposits made for a months reservation were returnable. On their website it says that deposits wouldn’t be returned from cancellations made 72 hours before the reservation. NO where did we read that our deposit would not be returned for a cancellation made a month before! We’re not through with them. Beware.

Paul Avery

Great location with walk-in access to Tucson Mountain Park, and a short drive or ride to the Desert Museum and Saguaro National Monument West. Literally miles of walking trails connect to the park. Large back-in lots With utilities that work, beautiful views and great desert scenery. It looked like the new owners are having to catch up with years of neglected maintenance to the landscaping and buildings. This will be a great park again when they have trimmed the palm trees, painted the buildings and fixed the pool. They are working hard and Desert Trails is a good place to explore the best of Tucson.

Paul Avery

Great location with walk-in access to Tucson Mountain Park, and a short drive or ride to the Desert Museum and Saguaro National Monument West. Literally miles of walking trails connect to the park. Large back-in lots With utilities that work, beautiful views and great desert scenery. It looked like the new owners are having to catch up with years of neglected maintenance to the landscaping and buildings. This will be a great park again when they have trimmed the palm trees, painted the buildings and fixed the pool. They are working hard and Desert Trails is a good place to explore the best of Tucson.

CalgaryAnn

This RV Park is in a beautiful location but facilities are overpriced and poor. There is no security here, bathrooms are unlocked, Mail and packages are outside in the open and subject to theft. Internet is very poor and non existent. No TV Cable. Pool is small and hot tub is closed. Water line has been poorly installed and subject to line breaks. All of this being said, the efforts of the winter visitors is commendable and many volunteers make an effort to make your stay pleasant. This RV Park is acceptable for short stays only and is not a snow bird destination.

J H

We really enjoyed our stay two years ago. We made arrangements then to return again for the 2021 season. We made a $100 deposit to hold. When covid forced us to change plans for 2021, I called and had my deposit applied to our 2022 stay. I called today, and guess what? No deposit. Changed owners. Too bad couldn't refund. Never did get far enough to learn if we actually even had a reservation at all. I wondered why the website seemed less friendly and the prices were up so much. We won't be back.

Shivani McFarland

Wow. One of the better RV parks in Tucson. Even though it's 20 minutes outside of Tucson it's worth it. Quiet, very minimal road noise. Food trucks will come in, there's a dog park, laundry and shower services, and trails for biking or walking. Best part the people are really friendly and accommodating.

Shivani McFarland

Wow. One of the better RV parks in Tucson. Even though it's 20 minutes outside of Tucson it's worth it. Quiet, very minimal road noise. Food trucks will come in, there's a dog park, laundry and shower services, and trails for biking or walking. Best part the people are really friendly and accommodating.

Adriana Janssen

We have been here few times and paid $32,00 a night. This year 10/29/2021 park is under new management. $45,00 a night, no cash only creditcard. WiFi is a laugh. A lot of snowbirds coming in at the moment. Bathroom is nice and good hot shower. Bit pricey though. Park seems a little rundown. Swimmingpool is a mess with all chairs and beds broken. I think that was our last visit. It's a returning phenomena. New management->higher prices immediately->no upgrade of the property. Upgrade first and then raise your prices.

Bella L.

If you enjoy listening to DOGS BARKING, stay here. Read other reviews about the noise from dogs! It's not just me. I've been listening to it for hours! It's midnight. I am beyond annoyed!