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    4.6 (99 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Railside RV Ranch, June 13, 2023
    Bruce O.

    Railside RV Ranch (Williams, AZ) - June 13, 2023 We've stayed at this RV park a few times before. It's about an hour south of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, about an hour or so north of Sedona, and less than an hour west of Flagstaff. So it is nicely placed to do excursions. Also, since it's virtually impossible to get a campsite at the Grand Canyon, this RV park works out pretty well for us. Aside from the convenience of accessing other areas, the town of Williams itself is very charming. We always find there's plenty to do. It's less than a five minute drive from the RV site to the center of town where they have plenty of restaurants and gift shops to check out, a nice wine shop, and a couple of breweries. The town of Williams is part of the Route 66 Highway, and the town has a 50s/60s vibe to it, almost like a scene out of American Graffiti. One of our favorite things to do when we're here is go to Cruiser's Route 66 Cafe where you can get a smoked brisket sandwich, burger, and the like, as well as drinks from a full bar, as you listen to live music from talented local musician John Carpino, as he sings and plays acoustic guitar, harmonica, and percussion doing a variety of classic rock, country, and audience favorites. One of the things we really love about this park is they have a dog washing station. They also have a laundry mat. There is a Spa area that we've used in the past, but it was out of service this time around. Not sure why. Maybe it was a casualty of COVID. There is a train track terminal in the town of Williams, so there are occasional trains that go by the park taking passengers up to the Grand Canyon. We've never done the train ride, but that sounds like something fun to do. The point is, you'll hear some train noise sometimes in the middle of the night. Still not enough to knock my review below 5 stars. The WIFI is OK. We were actually able to stream some of our shows, but oftentimes, we would loose the signal. Again, still not enough to knock my review below 5 stars.

    Disrespectful to the flag
    Clay H.

    I was going to give this RV park 5 stars until this happened with the flag flying near the office after the Trump verdict. Very upsetting to those vets, first responders, etc. they deserve better! We always try to support local businesses on the road, but we won't be back to this park because of this. I don't care about your politics but I do care about the flag and what it represents.

    Parking the baby
    Jason B.

    What a place to stay. We stayed here for 7 days along with 5 other friends with tiffins and we had an absolute blast. We did the train one afternoon up to the canyon . The hospitality of the staff here is impeccable. We played cards as well as pool upstairs in the barn almost every-night. The fire pits are cool as well. The town has quite a few little shops that were fun to walk in and out of as well. Overall it's a really cool place to stay if you have the time. AAA+++

    Dog washing station in the pet spa.
    Michele O.

    Loved this RV park. Very rustic. Friendly, helpful staff. Loved, loved the pet spa! We stayed here before camping in the Grand Canyon Campground, and we came back after the Grand Canyon specifically because of the pet spa. They have two hot tubs, a laundry room, and a small store. If you have pets that stay behind when you are out and about, they will go to your rig and walk your dogs for no extra charge! It takes about an hour to drive to the Grand Canyon from the RV park. Williams/Route 66 and Bearizona are just a few minutes away. (You must check out Bearizona!!!). I'd definitely stay here again. There's a bit of train noise (it's called Railside for a reason), and a bit of road traffic noise, but not too bad.

    Downtown Williams.
    Ashly H.

    We just love this space. Intended to stay a week and ended up staying almost a month. It's the oldest park in Williams with lovey mature trees and located next to the fairgrounds. The historic Grand Canyon train scoots by 4 times per day, tooting "shave and a haircut (know what I mean?)". Tamara and Patrick (owners) are kind and accommodating. These two are easy to talk to and always have a wave and smile. The site size is generous with us being able to park a 39ft 5th wheel trailer, a smaller flatbed trailer, a car, and our towing truck. I was told in non-covoid times there is full continental breakfast offered every morning. We didnt get to experience this, but wish we had. I hope we make it back to Railside RV. I fell in love w the town and this park.

    Store (when open)
    Michelle B.

    In searching for a campground for an end of the summer trip with the family that included hookups we came across Railside RV. To make a reservation you have to call, but we lucked out and they had an opening. The place was nice and seemed to be well maintained. Only a few of the offered amenities were available due to COVID, but we did enjoy that they had a small dog park, mini golf and outdoor kids play area. We didn't discover the indoor play area with pool table and games until our last day. Hookup was no problem and we even took advantage of the insight propane refill option, which was weird (call and leave message to get a return call with instructions for drop off and return) but I am sure it is a lot easier without COVID restrictions. The only downside was how close all the sites are to each other. (Literally felt like we were right on top of our neighbor. And our picnic table was positioned right next to the sewer section for the next neighbor.) Luckily we moved the table some and were okay, but if you are looking for a site with some privacy this is not the place. We loved the easy distance to Williams and Bearizona. The train tracks on site were interesting and we only noticed the train horns a couple of times. All in all the campsite was nice if you want closeness to town and amenities. If we visit Williams again we might stay again.

    Our space was a large pull through. The park is clean, the owners who run this campground are friendly and very accommodating. The amenities are nice. Our favorite was the Pet Spa.

    We were set up next to the park.
    Pamela G.

    We only intended to stay one day and stayed for 3! The park is awesome! They have a gym, a small mini golf area and playground for kids. The train comes by twice daily heading to Grand Canyon. The interstate is close enough to be convenient, but we didn't hear it. They served breakfast. The laundry area was nice. Showers looked great (we didn't use them). Tamara (owner) gave us a great map when we arrived and told us so many great spots to see while we wife there. I would love to visit again. As we were leaving the owners were out telling everyone good by! I get the feeling they are always doing even more to improve so it would be fun to come back and see what they have done now.

    We had a great time this week, such a beautiful place! Staff are amazing and the place was clean and family friendly!!

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    White Horse Lake Campground

    White Horse Lake Campground

    4.5(13 reviews)
    13.4 mi

    My husband and I love Whitehorse, we've camped here many times and it's our most favorite spot. So…read moremuch so we decided to get married here. We rented the group site and It was absolutely perfect. The hosts were so kind and accommodating. Private bathroom, beautiful wooden remada, and 7 separate sites connected on your own loop with the group site!

    We came here for the first time mid June with a group of friends and really loved the campsite…read more They have large and clean porta potties available with fully stocked toilet paper. Unfortunately, we couldn't have a fire due to fire restrictions. However, we were able to bring our own gas-powered fire pit. I'm glad my husband checked the website a few days prior to our reservation, otherwise we wouldn't have known. It would be nice to get informed by email if you have a reservation about fire restrictions, because if we didn't bring our blackstone to make our food, I would have been very upset. Before arriving, I did some research on the black bear shack that our friends told us about, but sadly found out they are not at this campground anymore. The road coming in is extremely bumpy and rough. When leaving the campground, I recommend going left instead of right. Our cars needed a very good car wash after! The campground is very beautiful. The weather was perfect; in the 50s at night and high 70s in the afternoon. I would definitely camp here again.

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    White Horse Lake Campground - Campfires are allowed!

    Campfires are allowed!

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    Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA - Main cabin room

    Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA

    3.5(199 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    Stayed here twice. Most recent stay we found ourselves with a need to change campsites. The staff…read moremember in the office handled the request very well and it was clear that they just wanted us to be happy and comfortable. Plenty of staff on duty during the day. Restrooms and showers were clean. No issues with RV site power. As with many KOAs, this location was off the highway so there is some vehicle noise depending on how close one's campsite is to the highway. Overall, we would stay again if visiting the area.

    I rate this a 3 star…read more Likes I like the activities for kids such as playgrounds, enclose swimming pool, jumpy pad, I love the spots that you can pull right through with your camper Bathrooms where clean Staff was around Dislikes I didn't like they advertised in the sign waiver that the go karts where apart of the camping fee but later find out 5mins is $20 for two riders. I didn't like that some kids were kinda not parenting their kids. Examples you got (4) 14 years old hogging the pool playing volley ball and I watched their parents saying ok well you come back when your done. They been there for at least 2 hours. It made me nervous because I am pregnant and trying to watch my family in the pool but didn't want to get striked with a ball which they where in the small zone so little kids couldn't swim because it was 50sq ft little area. Sometimes the ball hit the wall near me it was kinda scary. Special Activities for campers to me felt very like rigged competitions. There chili cook off seem like fun but however took a twisted turn. The turn of events last min was they where charging for every one to try the chilis which means they where making money off your own food. As a competitor you could even taste your own food and vote which I thought was odd.Then it gets really suspicious because let's say your a family of 10 well it's not competition if your family votes for you and your friends. I was looking to a fair competition for it to be like 3 to 5 judges and it being legit a contest where no one knows anyone. But tasting all the chilis they were very all different but I still felt mine still stood out and told myself it's a hands down piece of cake. Then the winner got called it was a 8 year old little girl which weirdly they where surrounding her already like they knew it was her and with a huge family behind her like come on now seriously. One, isnt there a 18 or older not being a poor sport. It obviously wasn't a taste completion it was a popularity contest which if that's the case and I would have known this I would have not entered. Two I heard some people that worked there or workers knew people who cooked their chili's. Thirdly why supply free food for the KOA to make $5 a plate off you and also disappointed there wasn't any left! It's like I didn't even get a bowl of my own food what a waste. Its like they didn't even name 2nd or 3 rd they could of easily given a $20 gift card or even a free night stay come on you make money off us this is what we all get. This pisses me off enough not want to come back. This was a pretty pricey little spot $254 for two night total with tax but they do got their amenities I guess still pricey though. I think next time we go to Yogi in Zion just because there amenities where better & it was cheaper. You do it once that's kinda how I felt

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    Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA
    Williams / Exit 167 / Circle Pines KOA
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    Bearizona - What the crazy...

    Bearizona

    4.6(1.6k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2010

    We love Bearizona - it definitely met the hype! My fiancé and I did the VIP tour. I would recommend…read morepurchasing tickets online and you also have to purchase a general admission ticket - total was ~$125/person with fees and taxes. Although it was expensive, it was worth it in our opinion. You get to meet a couple animals behind the scene - they are very adorable and you get to interact with them. Our tour guide and bus driver, Damian, was very knowledgeable about the animals. We went on a Sunday morning and our bus only had 20 people or so. The tour was about 1.5 hours and you get a complimentary drink either before or after the tour. The walk through portion is small and it took us about 1.5-2 hours to go through everything, but you could definitely spend more time. There are shows throughout the day. FYI- There are no re-entries once you leave Bearizona. You can go through the drive thru as many times as you want, and this portion allows dogs. However, the walk thru portion does not, so I would either plan to leave your dogs at home, in your car if it is climate controlled, or take turns with family watching the dogs.

    It has been a literal decade since I've been here but I finally made it back, this time with a…read morehusband and toddler who were both new to the experience. Despite the long time away, this is a spot I have recommended so many times over the years to those traveling through AZ, particularly with kids. It was cool to see how the place has updated over time. We arrived shortly after opening and started with the drive thru area. Either they no longer to the guided tour through the radio or the staff forgot to mention it, but we had a fun time regardless looking for the animals in each section. The arctic wolves were the coolest part, they were all howling together, it was almost spooky. The bears themselves were less active than previous visit but it was also warmer weather, being summer. The walk through area seems greatly increased since my last visit! Several enclosures to view, a grassy area with scheduled animal talks/demos, and multiple food/drink options have been added - or at least I was less aware of them before. I grabbed coffee at a truck, they also had various alcoholic drinks for parents and snacks for kids. There's also a beer garden area, several booths with carnival-like food tempting the kids with sugary snacks, and a restaurant in the main lodge building - note that you can dine in the canyon OR they have covered outside patio seating with a view to the big cats enclosure. While we did not eat here, we did interact with several staff who were friendly and helpful about giving directions or answering questions about the animals. There are also several photo opp spots throughout, which is a nice touch. TLDR: Make time to stop here if you're driving through AZ, especially if you have kids - but even adults will enjoy a visit here.

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    Bearizona - Bearizona October 2013

    Bearizona October 2013

    Bearizona - "Babe" and "Jack" take time to smell the flowers

    "Babe" and "Jack" take time to smell the flowers

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    Canyon Motel & RV Park - Old train sign

    Canyon Motel & RV Park

    3.1(175 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    We just love this family run place. We stop by every time we're in town. We love staying in the…read moreRail Car suites. Super cute and spacious. They have some amenities that we haven't had the chance to make use of but look forward to. The views are also amazing.

    DO NOT STAY HERE -- Extremely Disappointing Experience…read more I would strongly encourage anyone considering staying at this location to think twice. Our experience was extremely frustrating from the moment we arrived. Only 40 minutes before our scheduled check-in, we received a message from the host stating that we were being moved from Caboose #1 to Caboose #2. We had booked Caboose #1 two weeks in advance, had our confirmation documents, and knew that the unit we reserved was available when we booked. When we arrived at the front office at the official 3 PM check-in time, we expected the situation to be handled professionally. Instead, the host was extremely unwilling to take responsibility and immediately blamed Airbnb for the "double booking." We explained that this was not an Airbnb issue -- we had reserved a specific caboose and were being informed last minute that it was no longer available. We requested a refund because we were not receiving the accommodation we paid for. The host repeatedly stated that she "didn't know how to do refunds" and acted as though getting approval from a manager was a major obstacle. She then told us she could refund us, but if we wanted to stay we would need to pay for another cabin. We explained that this was not acceptable -- the mistake was made on their end, and it was their responsibility to make it right. Instead of acknowledging the inconvenience, the host repeatedly told me I was being "rude" and that I needed to be kinder because she was "being honest" and "trying her best." Being told the truth 40 minutes before arrival does not make the situation acceptable. If we had been informed even a week earlier, we would have canceled and found another place to stay. She also claimed Caboose #1 and Caboose #2 were identical, which was simply not true. They have different scenery, different views, and the photos shown online clearly represented a different experience than what we received. After a lot of back and forth, she finally processed our refund and gave us a key to Caboose #2 for us to see if we still wanted to stay. Unfortunately, the condition of Caboose #2 confirmed our concerns: * The smell was awful * The AC did not cool the back of the caboose * The toilet barely flushed unless you held the handle down * The windows did not work * The patio was locked and unusable * The pool was closed We immediately returned the key and decided to stay elsewhere. Only then did the host finally apologize and offer for us to look at another "cozy cabin," which we declined. She then gave us a paper with a name and number and offered 50% off Caboose #1 "next time," but after this experience, we have no interest in returning. Overall, the biggest issue was not just the accommodation -- it was the complete lack of accountability, professionalism, and willingness to fix the situation. We felt dismissed, blamed, and treated as though we were the problem for expecting the reservation we paid for. We have also filed a report with Airbnb. Please reconsider staying here. A last-minute change, poor communication, and lack of customer service made this an extremely disappointing experience.

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    Canyon Motel & RV Park
    Canyon Motel & RV Park - Dirty air vent/ filter next to main bed

    Dirty air vent/ filter next to main bed

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    Grand Canyon KOA - The shower floor didn't look like it had been cleaned in months!

    Grand Canyon KOA

    3.4(97 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    I really wanted to like this place, but overall, it was disappointing and not worth the price…read more There were a few positives. The location was quiet, some of the staff were nice, and the showers were better than expected. Unfortunately, that was not enough to make up for the rest of the experience. The cabins were extremely hot, and the lack of air conditioning made it very uncomfortable. Fans helped a little, but not enough to make the stay relaxing. For the price, I expected the accommodations to be much more comfortable and better maintained. The campground itself also felt boring, especially for families with children. There was not much to do, the on-site store was overpriced, and some of the basic amenities were disappointing. The Wi-Fi was weak and unreliable, the sites felt too close together, and the nearby highway noise took away from the outdoor camping feel. Cleanliness and management also seemed to be an issue. Bathrooms and facilities should be checked and cleaned regularly, especially with the number of employees around. Instead, it felt like things were being overlooked. For a KOA, I expected better organization, better communication, and better attention to guests. The staff who were friendly deserve credit, but management needs serious improvement. At this price point, guests should not be uncomfortable, bored, dealing with poor maintenance, or feeling like basic issues are being ignored. Overall, there are a few good things here, but not enough for me to recommend it or want to stay again.

    we stayed here for a week at the little cabins , we read online prior to checking in , but no a/c…read moreas stated online . IT was so hot in the cabins, even2 fans and a breeze did not help . i personally was sick for 2 days of our trip, because it was so hot in there !!!! It is very boring here, boring here, nothing to do for children . On sire store was way over priced . The plus about this place is staff is really nice!! shout out to suzanne and Joshua - you were amazing ! it is very quiet. Highly unlikely we would stay here again, too hot in cabins , cant wait to go home ! Not worth it for the price and to be bored and hot

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    Grand Canyon KOA - At the campsite having fun

    At the campsite having fun

    Grand Canyon KOA - Very clean pool

    Very clean pool

    Grand Canyon KOA - Dirty toilet and floor

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    Dirty toilet and floor

    Under Canvas

    Under Canvas

    4.0(3 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    4.5 stars. I stayed here for one night with my 8 yo son in August for our bi-annual camping trip…read more The only other glamping I've done and can compare to was when we went two years ago to Ventana. They are similar but have some differences that may make one better over the other for some folks. Pros: - close to GC - spacious tent with most everything you could possibly need (bathroom, lamps, chargers, etc) - awesome cafe with actually good-quality casual food Cons: - really bad wifi (which probably is the point as you're supposed to be one with nature and not be on your phone but I struggled with trying to respond to work emails that were urgent) - at one point, the roads get really bad as they are unpaved and full of stones/gravel Overall, a really good vacation though, and I can't wait to try out their other locations!

    I was disappointed with the property. Images on the website show mountain views but there are none…read morefrom the property and tent. You have to walk up to their "Zen Garden" (no plants, just chairs and a hammock on a dirt road) to see mountains beyond the back of industry. I can see the appeal of this place if you have children, but we were there to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday and found the main tent too crowded. Also, I don't like spending over $500 a night and having to walk a block to get my morning coffee. The food and the service was very good. But it is overpriced for the experience.

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