Last updated on September 22nd, 2023 at 08:24 pm
If you’re looking to embark on an unforgettable campground experience, Tucson’s Best Campground – LazyDays KOA – is simply a must. Nestled in the stunning Arizona landscape, this exceptional campground boasts incredible sites, top-notch amenities, and a plethora of local attractions. Ready to dive into a vacation as unique as the desert itself? Let’s explore why LazyDays KOA is the ultimate destination for campers.
Watch the short video review below or read on for more details.
Campsites
Visitors can choose from a variety of both back-in and pull-through RV sites, each designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding desert environment. These spacious sites provide ample room for your RV and offer full hookups, including 30/50-amp service, water, and sewer.
Our friends were in a deluxe pull-through and had plenty of space for entertaining. They even had us over for Christmas Eve. The deluxe sites also had a hedge between you and your neighbor so you don’t have to see their sewer hose when you’re outside.
The campground also had several premium sites with large outdoor seating areas, outdoor kitchens, an upper-level deck, and private dog yards.
Although this was more resort-style than a rustic campground, they did have a nice tent area by one of the pools. They had a little shade and each one had a small outdoor kitchen. Each had a storage area and outdoor sink.
Cabins
The campground also features cozy cabins with nice outdoor areas, where you can unwind after a long day of exploring. They come in a variety of sizes with the largest floorplan having a living/dining room, two bedrooms (one with a queen bed and one with two bunk beds), a full bathroom, and a kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and cooktop.
Amenities
When it comes to amenities, LazyDays KOA pulls out all the stops! A personal favorite was the two heated pools. There was one at the front of the park and one in the back. Both had hot tubs and adjacent to them were bath houses and laundry rooms. Next to the laundry room at the front of the park is a small fitness room.
As with all KOAs, the campground is dog-friendly, featuring Kamp K9, where your furry friend can exercise and socialize in a secure environment.
Other amenities included mini golf, playgrounds, picnic areas, and pickle ball to name a few.
There was even a bar and restaurant that was open every day. They had socials there for the holidays too.
They even had a lot of outdoor community space with picnic tables and outdoor fire pits where you can have larger gatherings.
The camp store was pretty big with snacks and souvenirs. I even bought a t-shirt there that said, “Tucson Lazy Days KOA is my Happy Place!“
Local Area
Although the weather was much colder than usual, we still managed to enjoy the local area. There was a lot of great hiking. We also visited some terrific museums.
One of my favorite museums was the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a 98-acre zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, natural history museum, and art gallery. The entire outdoor museum was fabulous, but the highlight was definitely the amazing raptor show that occurs twice (both different) a day.
We also visited Saguaro National Park. This park has two sections, east and west that are divided by the city of Tucson. Both are pretty spectacular and I couldn’t pick a favorite.
One of our favorite (and most challenging hikes) was at Catalina State Park. It was the Canyon Trail to Romero Pools. Beautiful scenery, but we were sore for a few days afterward. We’d still recommend it.
Finally, a great way to take it easy and just enjoy some amazing scenery is to drive up to Mt Lemmon via the Sky Island Scenic Byway northeast of Tucson. You start driving through a sea of Saguaro and end up in the snow. They say it offers the biological equivalent of driving from the deserts of Mexico to the forests of Canada in a short stretch of 27 miles.
Book Your Stay Now
Whether you are looking for a snowbird getaway or a family vacation, you can’t go wrong with this amazing KOA resort! Click here to make reservations and don’t forget to sign up for the rewards program to get 10% off every KOA stay.
Interested in learning more about what KOAs have to offer? Click here to listen to Sean & Kenny’s interview with the President and CEO of the company.
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