Well as of 5/22 we are legit full timers!! Will stay in Reno till 6/8, tidy up a few obligations, head for Arizona and just enjoy not doing the same old crud!! Anyone heading to or in Prescott area? Suggestions for a simple and clean park? Thanks Dreamers!!
el Rojo and Pam said
06:53 AM May 26, 2015
Congrats!!!! Sorry, no info on Prescott.
PIEERE said
09:34 AM May 26, 2015
Check out AllStays.com and RV Park Reviews.com; I lived in Apache Jct. in the 1980's, Prescott and Prescott Valley are beautiful. I'm in TN. now and wished i could afford to move back. AZ. is to expensive for me.
Clay L said
03:05 PM May 26, 2015
Why are you heading south where it will be very hot instead of north where it will be cool?
Curtis and Rhandi said
06:04 PM May 26, 2015
Congrats!!!!! Keep us ALL posted on your travels and your first weeks out!!!!!!!
Barbaraok said
07:21 PM May 26, 2015
Clay L wrote:
Why are you heading south where it will be very hot instead of north where it will be cool?
I was think the same thing. Now if they had said they were going to Flagstaff or Payson or somewhere else up on the rim, then that would be great for the summer, but Prescott (and Sedona/Cottonwood) get almost as hot as Phoenix June-September.
Barb
sissys said
07:33 PM May 26, 2015
thanks.....
sissys said
07:43 PM May 26, 2015
We don't know our exact spot we'll hit first, just a direction, I'm sure we"ll be farther north, we'll head south in the winter, having lived in phoenix a while back, I know just how hot it is. Will just enjoy getting away from reno, and Nevada all together.. We have gone on so many review sights etc. just wanted any ones take on the area in general Thanks!!
pkhalin said
08:39 PM May 26, 2015
Hey Michele,
Congrats and happy trails! It sounds like you have a wonderful 'non' plan, just head in a direction. I'm hoping to learn that soon.
sissys said
09:33 PM May 26, 2015
Yea. I don't plan much. it's too disappointing if WE don't meet our spot! ha I'm at the point where I want to be more free spirited. Happy Day to ya!!!!!!!
Barbaraok said
10:13 PM May 26, 2015
We plan on getting to Mesa, AZ about the 15th of October. By then the nights are very comfortable and days warm, but not unbearable.
Barb
-- Edited by Barbaraok on Wednesday 27th of May 2015 12:48:03 PM
sissys said
06:13 AM May 27, 2015
Hi, we also will head that way, seems to be a popular spot. We don't need all the amenities just a peaceful spot to enjoy for a wee bit, and check out the area, I'm sure its grown since I've been, "83". will be fun to see..
PIEERE said
10:24 AM May 27, 2015
I sure enjoyed AZ much better than the SE states; triple H's. It wasn't very difficult to change your seasons in Az.; just drive about 250 miles from the desert in the summer and you are in comfortable temperatures; especially in Showlow; Snowflake and Greer; almost forgot about Page. Then in the Winter Phoenix area; Tuscon; Yuma or Quartzite!
Clay L said
10:52 AM May 27, 2015
We spent part or all winter in AZ for about 8 years. We stayed in the Coyote Ridge RV park in Bouse - about 25 miles from Quartzsite and about the same from Parker. No amenities but inexpensive ($160 per month with metered electricity extra).
Real friendly people and out of the hustle and bustle of Quartzsite but close enough to drive in for lunch or dinner.
Jake62 said
04:41 PM May 27, 2015
Congrats!
We lived in Tucson 14-years and would travel to Flagstaff and Prescott to escape the heat in the summer. Flag is at 7000 ft. elevation and Prescott is at 5,200 ft. It makes a "big" difference from Phoenix which is at 1,200 ft. elevation. Look at the average temps June-Aug and you will see a 10-15 degree difference. Prescott has some good history as well being it was the first capital of AZ.
sissys said
07:13 PM May 27, 2015
Thanks , we so look forward to all of these spots..
Bill and Jodee said
09:06 PM May 27, 2015
Congrats!! Have a great time wherever you land first ))
Jodee
sissys said
09:46 PM May 28, 2015
Thanks Jodee!!
BoAndRach said
09:58 PM May 28, 2015
Congrats! Keep us posted on what you find. We're headed that way too, when we hit the road (later this year or early next).
Safe travels!
sissys said
06:40 AM May 29, 2015
It'll be interesting to see just where we do end up, think we'll just enjoy the fact that we're actually dong this!! Good luck to you too!!
Ckerr said
07:03 AM May 29, 2015
You can come visit us in Mission, Tx. Great place to spend the winter.... Fun people, low cost of living...
NWescapee said
09:19 AM May 29, 2015
We have certainly enjoyed the last 2 winters in AZ, arriving in either late Oct or early Nov and then heading north by the end of March or early April. We were considering south Texas for next winter but have talked ourselves out of that, we have really enjoyed AZ, still have places we want to visit so we'll be heading back there again in early November this year.
sissys said
07:28 PM May 29, 2015
Hi Carol, Texas is certainly on our maybe list, fun to think of so many options.thanks
sissys said
07:30 PM May 29, 2015
We figure Arizona is a starting point, and yea, so many things to see, plus my husband love the heat, good spot for him. After that, well time will tell.
Barbaraok said
07:35 PM May 29, 2015
We tried the RGV one winter. Too much blowing dust, plus no concerts, no higher end restaurants, limited shopping, 2 trips across the border were more than enough. Just not enough to do.
bjoyce said
08:03 PM May 29, 2015
Everyone should try multiple snowbird locations and decide for themselves. Too many will find a spot that seems to suit them and plant each year, maybe missing the best match. Plus, people are different. Some people are happy to be able to watch TV and play cards with friends for entertainment and some do not mind driving 30 miles one way once a week for shopping (Quartzsite). Others want to hike, explore scenic spots, go to concerts, eat out, 4--wheel, or go to museums for entertainment, plus want the stores close by and maybe a wide variety of stores. We fall more into the active camp with closer stores, so Mesa AZ and Fort Myers FL, are our preferred winter spots. We have tried many other parts of Florida, Arizona, Texas and southern California. They did not suit us as well, but others disagreed and that is normal.
sissys said
09:23 PM May 29, 2015
We do not need all the amenities, and have no problem driving a lil bit for groceries, just not into shopping, or fancy things, simple and quaint suits us pretty well, so yea, we are all different. Having spent the past 14 years in one spot,( going out of our minds), don't think we'll be static much. I'm thinking maybe 3 mo. at a time would be our comfort zone, but then again, who knows what will be good for us. anyway, just can't say enough how wonderful this feels, and love chatting with you all!!
azrving said
10:47 PM May 29, 2015
Congrats!
Prescott does get rather warm June-August. It was 87 degrees in Prescott Valley today (10 miles from Prescott) so Prescott was around 84 degrees. Are you looking for full hookups? If not you could stay at some of the local State/Federal Campgrounds. We usually head up Mingus Mountain (6930') to the Potato Patch Campground to enjoy cooler temps. I'll include a couple of links.
-- Edited by azrving on Friday 29th of May 2015 10:49:50 PM
sissys said
06:15 AM May 30, 2015
Hi Mark, thanks for the info. We do want full hook ups, but i'm sure at some point, a dry camp , a day or two will fit in. I know Prescott area does get hot, here in reno right now is 90, which DH is loving. He has bad arthritis, and having cold winters, he so welcomes the heat, if he had his way , think we'd be right dab in the middle of no where, heat and all! ha anyway, Love the in put. michele
Barbaraok said
10:17 AM May 30, 2015
Also look at Cottonwood/Sedona/Camp Verde area. Cooler than down in the Phoenix area, but still in the 90s in the summer.
Barb
azrving said
10:41 AM May 30, 2015
sissys wrote:
Hi Mark, thanks for the info. We do want full hook ups, but i'm sure at some point, a dry camp , a day or two will fit in. I know Prescott area does get hot, here in reno right now is 90, which DH is loving. He has bad arthritis, and having cold winters, he so welcomes the heat, if he had his way , think we'd be right dab in the middle of no where, heat and all! ha anyway, Love the in put. michele
Some of the links I sent are full hookups. Most have potable water and electricity too. I actually prefer the warmer temps too, that's we are trying to sell our home in Prescott Valley we are tired the wind and cold weather. Hope you find a great place to camp.
Well as of 5/22 we are legit full timers!! Will stay in Reno till 6/8, tidy up a few obligations, head for Arizona and just enjoy not doing the same old crud!! Anyone heading to or in Prescott area? Suggestions for a simple and clean park? Thanks Dreamers!!
I was think the same thing. Now if they had said they were going to Flagstaff or Payson or somewhere else up on the rim, then that would be great for the summer, but Prescott (and Sedona/Cottonwood) get almost as hot as Phoenix June-September.
Barb
thanks.....
Hey Michele,
Congrats and happy trails! It sounds like you have a wonderful 'non' plan, just head in a direction. I'm hoping to learn that soon.
Yea. I don't plan much. it's too disappointing if WE don't meet our spot! ha I'm at the point where I want to be more free spirited. Happy Day to ya!!!!!!!
We plan on getting to Mesa, AZ about the 15th of October. By then the nights are very comfortable and days warm, but not unbearable.
Barb
-- Edited by Barbaraok on Wednesday 27th of May 2015 12:48:03 PM
Hi, we also will head that way, seems to be a popular spot. We don't need all the amenities just a peaceful spot to enjoy for a wee bit, and check out the area, I'm sure its grown since I've been, "83". will be fun to see..
Real friendly people and out of the hustle and bustle of Quartzsite but close enough to drive in for lunch or dinner.
We lived in Tucson 14-years and would travel to Flagstaff and Prescott to escape the heat in the summer. Flag is at 7000 ft. elevation and Prescott is at 5,200 ft. It makes a "big" difference from Phoenix which is at 1,200 ft. elevation. Look at the average temps June-Aug and you will see a 10-15 degree difference. Prescott has some good history as well being it was the first capital of AZ.
Thanks , we so look forward to all of these spots..
Jodee
Thanks Jodee!!
Safe travels!
It'll be interesting to see just where we do end up, think we'll just enjoy the fact that we're actually dong this!! Good luck to you too!!
Hi Carol, Texas is certainly on our maybe list, fun to think of so many options.thanks
We figure Arizona is a starting point, and yea, so many things to see, plus my husband love the heat, good spot for him. After that, well time will tell.
Congrats!
Prescott does get rather warm June-August. It was 87 degrees in Prescott Valley today (10 miles from Prescott) so Prescott was around 84 degrees. Are you looking for full hookups? If not you could stay at some of the local State/Federal Campgrounds. We usually head up Mingus Mountain (6930') to the Potato Patch Campground to enjoy cooler temps. I'll include a couple of links.
Potato Patch
Bonita Campground
Camp Arizona
Prescott
Flagstaff
Willow Lake
Point of Rocks
Watson Lake
-- Edited by azrving on Friday 29th of May 2015 10:49:50 PM
Hi Mark, thanks for the info. We do want full hook ups, but i'm sure at some point, a dry camp , a day or two will fit in. I know Prescott area does get hot, here in reno right now is 90, which DH is loving. He has bad arthritis, and having cold winters, he so welcomes the heat, if he had his way , think we'd be right dab in the middle of no where, heat and all! ha anyway, Love the in put. michele
Barb
Some of the links I sent are full hookups. Most have potable water and electricity too. I actually prefer the warmer temps too, that's we are trying to sell our home in Prescott Valley we are tired the wind and cold weather. Hope you find a great place to camp.