Grand Camping at Arizonian RV Resort in Apache Junction
Sonoran Desert destination puts travelers in a prime position for adventure
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Magnificent Apache Junction enjoys enviable geography. To the west, the bright lights of Phoenix shimmer, and to the east, the breathtaking peaks of the Superstition Mountains soar. Guests at Arizonian RV Resort in Apache Junction can enjoy the surrounding attractions in equal measure. Set amid the stark beauty of the Sonoran Desert, the 55+ resort delivers an impressive range of services and activities to keep guests busy, all while cultivating a welcoming and warm community.
Superstition Mountains. Photo: Lucy Wolski
Cool Camping in the Desert
With more than 354 sites, Arizonian RV Resort provides visitors with a range of camping options. Many sites have full hookups, with 30- and 50-amp power. Take advantage of the park’s Wi-Fi to connect to the outside world and keep your clothes clean in the well-equipped on-site laundry area. The campsite offers daily, weekly, and monthly rates so that campers can personalize their vacation.
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Eager to stay for a while? Visitors can also purchase one of the park models or install a new one. These dwellings give residents the feel of home without losing the outdoorsy atmosphere.
Active guests can keep themselves busy at the park’s putting green, fitness center, and pool. Competition is encouraged by the pickleball, shuffleboard, and bocce ball courts, and guests can cultivate hobbies in the pottery shop, wood shop, and art room. Choose between two clubhouses for games and social gatherings. On a dog run, your dogs can let off steam.
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Join the Fun
While visiting, guests can dive into group activities, like line dance courses, chair yoga, and bocce ball and tennis matches. Special events include casino nights, craft shows, and themed meals. Get to know your neighbors by taking part in one of the resort’s social activities.
Lovers of live entertainment take in shows at the Arizonian, and adventurers can participate in themed excursions to neighboring locations. Visit Goldfield Ghost Town, a restored 1890s village in town, dressed in your best Old West garb.
Photo: Bradley Dunn
Biking, Hiking, and Off-roading
Adventures for almost all types of travelers can be found in the nearby Sonoran Desert. Explorers can delve into the area via hiking and equestrian trails, and there are stables for horseback riding close to the resort.
One of the most well-liked hiking routes is the 3.7-mile, intermediate Shaka Cave via Lost Gold Mine Trail, which leads into the Superstition Wilderness. This area, which was once inhabited by indigenous people, still has traces of indigenous people from centuries ago.
Do you prefer tires to boot treads? Less than a mile away is the Desert Wells OHV Staging Area, a great site to begin off-roading adventures. Nearer to the Superstition Mountains is the Montana Mountain/Queen Valley OHV Trail, which is 45.6 miles long and reaches 5,000 feet with sweeping Sonoran views of the mountains and desert. If you like pedal power, mountain cyclists may enjoy four miles of stunning scenery on the Lost Goldmine and Cougar Loop Trail. In addition, there are exciting paths in the Tonto National Forest to the north.
A few miles northwest of the resort, the Arizona Renaissance Festival Grounds give guests a taste of Old World chivalry and revelry.
Rugged mountains outside of Sedona. Photo: Edmundo Mendez Jr.
Seeking Sedona
The idyllic hamlet of Sedona is located around 150 miles north of Apache Junction. Sedona is situated in the verdant Coconino National Forest in northern Arizona, just over 4,000 feet above sea level. Oak Creek, a gentle stream that runs through town and southwest across the gorgeous Red Rock State Park, divides the area, which is characterized by beautiful, crimson-hued Red Rock buttes. Compared to other parts of the Southwest, this area has a mild, semiarid climate with high desert topography and summer highs in the mid-90s or winter highs in the mid-50s.
The Chapel of the Holy Cross, built on a sandstone bluff, is a stunning example of modern architecture that blends in with its surroundings. The structure was built in the 1950s by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright and features a huge cross supporting its wall of windows. Go hiking or hit the town for spa treatments, excellent dining, and New Age retailers.
Flagstaff, located further north, is a relaxed starting point for trips to the San Francisco Peaks and the Grand Canyon. Explore the solar system at the Lowell Observatory, the site of Pluto’s initial discovery, or stop at Flagstaff’s flower-filled Arboretum. Visitors can enjoy a variety of food and entertainment options in this area, which is home to Northern Arizona University.
Phoenix is flanked by mountains. Photo: Mathew Hamilton.
Fun and Phoenix
The capital of Arizona, which provides a unique big-city atmosphere amidst the desert, is only 45 minutes to the west of the resort. Phoenix, the fifth largest city in the United States, makes the most of its arid location. Roosevelt Row, one of the town’s busiest neighborhoods, is a terrific spot to enjoy microbrews and take in the artwork. Discover the intersection of nature and urban life by following the trails that meander through the 140 acres of the Desert Botanical Garden. Travelers interested in architecture visit Taliesin West in neighboring Scottsdale, the distinctive desert residence of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Play Ball, Arizona-Style
The resort is a terrific place for baseball fans to visit between February and April. The Cactus League features 10 regional, state-of-the-art ballparks where Major League Baseball teams play each other. Watch the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers compete on the field. Hohokam Stadium, home of the Oakland Athletics, is located in Mesa, 35 minutes from the resort, so get your baseball fix there.
Call 520-463-2978 to make reservations at the Arizonian RV Resort.
