What comes to mind when you hear the term Luxury RV Resort? Have you ever wondered what sets them apart from a regular campground or RV park? In this article, we’re going cover what you can expect at an RV resort, how to find the best ones, and we’ll share some of our favorites. 

What is a Luxury RV Resort? 

There are many things that make an RV resort luxurious. The first things you’ll notice are well manicured grounds and large, paved sites with deluxe patios. Some even have casitas, outdoor kitchens, or other structures for the discerning RV owner.

Amenities are another important factor. Luxury RV resorts typically have large pools, hot tubs, club houses, restaurants, and even golf courses.

And all of our recommendations have a prime location from California wine country to waterfront Key West RV sites.

How Much do Luxury RV Resorts Cost? 

Nightly rates at luxury RV resorts typically start at around $70 and go up from there. It is important to note that the price per night varies not only by resort, but by site and time of year. For example, the Bluewater Key RV Resort in Key West, Florida has two different seasons and  4 different site types, each with a different cost. Regardless of which type of site you choose, it will come with 30 and 50 amp electric service, public water/sewer, HD cable TV, free WIFI, and tiki huts with exterior lighting and outdoor seating. Many sites are right on the water with a private deck. 

Where Can I Find Luxury RV Resorts? 

You can find a luxury RV resort the same way you find any other type of RV park or campground. 

• Trip planning sites like RV Trip Wizard or RV Life allow you to search by location and rating. As you might imagine, RV resorts will have higher ratings (if they don’t, they aren’t truly resorts). 
• One of the best ways to find great RV resorts is through the recommendations of other RVers. Anytime someone recommends a truly spectacular space to us, we make a pin in Google Maps, which also allows you to add notes. 

Recommended RV Resorts 

We’ll share six luxury RV resorts across the country. Three we have stayed at ourselves and three are on our bucket list after receiving recommendations from friends. Watch the video below or read on to learn about each resort. 

Cava Robles RV Resort 

This RV resort is located in Paso Robles Wine Country in Central California. The region has approximately 33,000 vineyard acres planted with wine grapes, and is well known for its heritage varietal Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rhône-style wines, so as you might imagine, wine tasting is a top activity at the beautifully appointed community center. 

It is a large resort that offers a little bit of everything including a gorgeous swimming pool and hot tub area, an outdoor play area for children, walking trails, and two dog parks.

The sites themselves are large with full hook-ups, but they don’t have the extra casitas or outdoor kitchens that you’ll see at some of the other resorts. What you’re paying for here is the location and fabulous climate. 

Learn more: Cava Robles RV Resort 

Tucson Lazy Days RV Resort 

This is actually a KOA, but it is not a franchise location. Instead, it is the company’s flagship resort. We’ve stayed here a few times and it is one of our absolute favorite destinations.

Amenities include two pool areas with hot tubs, a restaurant and bar, mini golf, tennis courts, and community fire pit areas. One of our favorite parts of staying at this RV resort is direct access to The Loop, a system of more than 100 miles of paved bike paths around Tucson and Pima County. 

There are also many different type of sites from standard back-in’s to allow you save money while enjoying the amenities at the resort, to deluxe and premium sites with elaborate outdoor kitchens, private pet yards, and even second floor balconies. 

Learn more: Tucson Lazy Days RV Resort 

Gulf Waters Beachfront Resort

This resort is located on Mustang Island beach in Port Aransas, Texas, which is right on the Gulf Coast. In addition to boardwalk access to the beach, the resort itself is beautifully landscaped palm trees beside and ponds.

The resort offers 158 uniquely designed RV sites, many with lush tropical vegetation, pond-view patios, pergolas, fire pits, wet bars, and outdoor kitchens. 

Learn More: Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort

Catherine’s Landing RV Resort 

This is a wonderful RV resort for those who enjoy active vacations. It is a large, but quiet area just outside Hot Springs, Arkansas with 400 pastoral acres and surrounded by one mile of water frontage on beautiful Lake Catherine. The premium sites back right up to the water. 

The resort has pontoon boats and kayaks to rent if you’d like to enjoy an outing on the lake. There is also a zip line for the more adventurous guests. If you want to enjoy the free activities, you can take a walk on the  3-mile hike around the property or relax at the large swimming pool, which also includes a splash pad for the younger kids. 

Learn more: Catherine’s Landing RV Resort 

Bluewater Key RV Resort 

This resort is on our bucket list. While we stayed at the military campground in Key West, our friends were at the Bluewater Key RV Resort. You won’t find a site here for under $100 a night, but you certainly get luxury for your money.  This resort is located on its own peninsula in the Saddlebunch Bay. 

All sites have their own tiki huts with outdoor seating and many have private docks. If you want to splurge on luxury while enjoying some fabulous weather and the laid back Key West vibe, this is the place to do it. 

Each lot is individually owned so they have their own style and decor. Most have pavers and lush tropical landscaping. The tiki huts often include outdoor kitchens with ceiling fans and televisions. The website is really easy to manage so you can choose the site that is right for you. Rates vary by location within the resort — obviously waterfront is a premium.

The resort also has a heated pool, dog park, and a 200’ community dock. 

Learn more: Bluewater Key RV Resort 

Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort at Disney World

This last one is our annual splurge. Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort is located on the Disney World property in Orlando, Florida. When staying at the “Fort” as it’s affectionately known, you get all the perks of being a resort guest like the extra magic hours at the parks and the ability to make dining reservations and fast pass selections early. Most importantly, the Disney Magic is alive here. I especially enjoy the Chip & Dale Campfire and Sing Along that is held each evening. There are also two pools, one with a water slide and very large splash pad. Finally, you can enjoy the Disney fireworks and the Electric Water Parade each evening from the beach at Fort Wilderness. 

The Fort also offers two restaurants one of which has a take out window if you’d like to enjoy your meal back at the RV. You can rent bikes (although I recommend bringing your own), golf carts, boats, fishing gear, and more. Some people love Fort Wilderness so much they never even go to the Disney theme parks. However, if you do want to enjoy the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom, or Hollywood Studios, you can take advantage of the free transportation which includes a boat ride to the Magic Kingdom and busses to the other parks and Disney Springs Dining & Entertainment complex. There is even a doggy daycare / boarding facility so you don’t have to leave your puppies cooped up in the RV while you’re out enjoying the parks. 

This is Disney, so it’s not going to be cheap. There are different prices depending on time of year and site type: 

• Pop-Up / Tent Campsite: Water and power only sites with room for a pop-up camper or a camper van-type vehicle and up to 2 tents. Accommodates equipment on a concrete pad up to 10 feet by 25 feet.
• Full Hook-Up Campsite: Full hook-up (water/power/sewer) sites  with room for an RV plus a tent with water, power, and sewer. Accommodates equipment on a concrete pad up to 10 feet by 50 feet.
• Preferred Campsite: Full hook-up (water/power/sewer) sites close to the marina with room for an RV plus a small tent. Accommodates equipment on a concrete pad up to 10 feet by 45 feet.
• Premium Campsite: These full hook-up (water/power/sewer) sites have room for larger style RVs. Accommodates equipment on a concrete pad up to 18 feet by 60 feet.
• Premium Meadow Campsite. These full hook-up (water/power/sewer) sites have room for larger style RVs and are close to the Meadow Trading Post, Meadow Recreation Area, Bike Barn and Campfire Area. Accommodates equipment on a concrete pad up to 18 feet by 60 feet.

Learn more: Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground 

Other Luxury RV Resorts 

There are many other wonderful RV resorts that we’ve heard about over the years. Unfortunately for us, many are motorhome only, which is why we didn’t include them in this article. Please share your recommendations in the comments below. 

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No matter what time of year you visit, there is beautiful weather to be found in Arizona. With a state-wide elevation difference of 12,563 feet, Arizona has remarkably high ecological diversity. That also means you can always chase 70-degree weather simply by changing elevation.

This list of the best campgrounds in Arizona represents some of the best national park campgrounds, state parks, and privately owned resorts for any type of camper from large RVs to tent campers and everything in between. Our hope is that it will include something for everyone to put on their camping bucket list. 

Best Campgrounds to Visit the Grand Canyon 

No trip to Arizona would be complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon. You’ll have several camping options on your road trip to the iconic destination. The first two we’ll share here are within the Grand Canyon National Park and the last is a private RV resort outside it. 

When visiting the Grand Canyon, the South Rim is most frequently chosen by first-time visitors to the area. This is where you can find beautiful views, as well as numerous visitor services and family-oriented activities. The South Rim is open year-round, and at 7,000′ above sea level, it has four distinct seasons.

Mather Campground in Grand Canyon National Park 

This campground has lots of space between its 327 sites, but no hook-ups. Each site has a campfire ring with a cooking grate and picnic table. The campground has a bathhouse, free potable water fills, and a dump station. You can also run your generator during the day except in the Pine Loop (sites 265-319). The free park shuttle also stops just outside the campground and will take you to the visitor’s center, the Grand Canyon Village, and trails along the south rim of the canyon. There is also easy access to the Greenway, a paved walking and biking trail that leads to scenic overlooks and the Visitor Center. The campground is open March 1 – November 30 each year and individual sites are released on a 6-month rolling basis. Make reservations on Recreation.gov.  

Trailer Village in Grand Canyon National Park 

The allure of this campground is the location and full hook-up sites. You’ll pay more than at Mather Campground but are adjacent to the Grand Canyon Village with a deli and grocery store. The sites are very close and much of the campground is showing its age, but you often see elk strolling through in the morning and more stars than you can imagine at night. The shuttle bus also serves this campground as well. The campground is managed by a concessionaire and reservations can be made on their website. 

Grand Canyon Railway RV Park in Williams

Another option for visiting the Grand Canyon is to stay at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park located off the iconic Route 66 and downtown Williams. Then you can take their historic train to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park without having to deal with traffic or the long lines into the national park. The trip is 65 miles and takes 2 hours and 15 minutes each way.

This full hookup campground offers 124 (Pull-thru, back-in, and buddy) sites. It is paved with minimal landscaping but offers a multitude of amenities. RV travelers are able to take advantage of the indoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness room, and dining at the adjacent Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. They even have a dog kennel for long days away from the RV sightseeing. 

Lost Dutchman State Park Campground in Apache Junction

When we visited Phoenix we preferred to stay outside the hustle and bustle of the city at our state park in Apache Junction / Mesa. Lost Dutchman State Park was a fabulous location to both stay and play within the park itself as well as serving as a base of operations for our exploration around the Apache Trail and within Phoenix itself. The only real drawback to this campground is that you can only stay two weeks! Several trails (ranging from an easy ¼ mile to a challenging 5.8 miles) lead from the park into the Superstition Wilderness and surrounding Tonto National Forest. Around the outer edge of the park is a 4-mile single-track mountain bike loop. Half of the 134 sites provide electricity and water hookups, and as you can imagine they are in high demand.

Rancho Sedona RV Park in Sedona

Rancho Sedona RV Park is located within walking distance of downtown Sedona, restaurants, and shops. Local tourist activities like the Pink Jeep Tour will pick you up right at the park. Beautifully landscaped with trees, you can even book a Creekside site for a larger green space. So many of our friends said this was the best park in the Sedona area. Unfortunately, that means it is hard to get in…..it fills up quickly. Book early if you want to go during the beautiful spring season! 

Lazy Days KOA in Tucson

The Tucson Lazy Days KOA is one of our favorite RV resorts of all time. We loved it so much we stayed there twice last year – in the winter and in the summer! This large RV resort has sites for any size of RV, as well as tent sites and cabins. It also has two pool areas, a fitness room, and a restaurant on site. Our favorite part of staying here was the access to The Loop, a network of 100 miles of paved bike paths that go around and through metropolitan Tucson. See more of what this RV resort has to offer in the video below. 

Lakefront Campgrounds in Arizona

Many people think of the desert or the Grand Canyon when dreaming of a trip to Arizona, but don’t miss out on some of the state’s fabulous lakes while you’re there. Here are a few suggestions with terrific campgrounds lakefront or within walking distance. 

Aspen Campground in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

The Aspen campground is one of the most popular national forest campgrounds in Arizona and for good reason. The campground is nestled in a dense pine and aspen area forest near the shore of Woods Canyon Lake.  It is one of 7 national forest campgrounds offering 148 RV and tent campsites with lots of space, but no hook-ups. It does have access to potable water and a dump station, but the nearest bathhouse is 10 miles away at Canyon Point Campground. Canyon Point also has 32 sites with hook-ups if you’d rather camp there. The marina has a full-service store with groceries, boat rentals, and firewood. You can make reservations for any of the campgrounds in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest on Recreation.gov.

Islander RV Resort in Lake Havasu

If you’re looking for a full hook-up RV resort with all the amenities on the shores of a fabulous lake, look no further than the Islander RV Resort in Lake Havasu. It is situated on an island across the London Bridge and you can put your boat, kayak, or paddleboard in the water right at the campground. 

There is also a terrific walking and bike trail (about 3 miles in length) across from the park that goes one way all around the island making it very easy to visit the famous London Bridge and the surrounding shops and restaurants. Many RVers visit each winter for the entire season, so be sure to make reservations to join in the fun.

Wahweap RV & Campground on Lake Powell 

This RV park and campground is located ¼ mile from the shore of Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The Wahweap Marina offers plenty of fun with a wide variety of boat, jet skis, and kayak rentals. You can also enjoy the restaurant, lounge  and gift shop at the Lake Powell Resort. It is in the perfect location to explore Lake Powell, Page, the Glen Canyon Dam, Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend. While at the campground, you’ll have plenty of privacy with small trees and shrubbery between each site (except for the newer D Loop). Almost every site has views of the lake, which is within walking distance. This is also managed by a concessionaire, so typical national park discounts don’t apply. You can make reservations on the Wahweap RV Park & Campground website. 

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