Motels in Picacho, AZ

Picacho, Arizona, is on Interstate 10 between Tucson and Phoenix. Most people who stay in Picacho visit nearby Picacho Peak State Park, which is 10 miles south of Picacho. The main attraction of the park is Picacho Peak, a 1,500-foot tall peak off of I-10. The town doesn't have any motels, so travelers should consider camping or parking at an RV site at the state park or finding accommodations in Eloy, which is 8 miles north of Picacho and 13 miles north of Picacho Peak. A short Civil War battle (the Battle of Picacho Peak/Pass) was fought here on April 15, 1862. This battle is considered to be the farthest West that any Civil War battle was fought. You can see a re-enactment of this and other Arizona and New Mexico Civil War battles at Picacho Peak State Park.

Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho Peak State Park has 85 sites available for tent and recreational vehicle camping. Four of the sites are group sites, able to accommodate at least 10 people. Each group site contains individual sites with a picnic table and fire ring, as well as a ramada and large group fire ring. All group sites must be reserved.
The park has dozens of electric and nonelectric RV sites, four of which are handicapped accessible. There are two restroom buildings, equipped with hot water showers. Nearby hiking trails range up to 2 miles in length, with hiking levels ranging from easy to difficult. Contact the park by telephone to make reservations.

Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho Road (Exit 219)
Picacho, AZ 85141
(520) 466-3183
azstateparks.com/Parks/PIPE/index.html

America's Best Value Inn

At America's Best Value Inn in Eloy, all customers have access to complimentary wireless internet, an in-room microwave, mini-fridge and cable and satellite TV. A complimentary continental breakfast is included. Customers can enjoy an outdoor pool. Local restaurants offer American and Mexican fare. In addition to Picacho Peak State Park, America's Best Value Inn is near golf courses, shopping and historic Native American ruins.

America's Best Value Inn
3945 West Houser Road
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-7804
americasbestvalueinn.com/index.cfm

Eloy Casa Grande Red Roof Inn

Red Roof Eloy is renovated with all new rooms, contemporary furniture and new bathrooms with granite counter-tops. Children under age 17 and pets stay free. Customers are offered free wireless Internet, free local calls and free expanded cable, as well as mini-fridges in every room. The Eloy Casa Grande Red Roof Inn has an unheated outdoor pool. Local attractions include Picacho Peak State Park, Skydive Arizona, golf, shopping and hunting.

Eloy Casa Grande Red Roof Inn
4015 West Outer Drive
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2522
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Article Written By Chase Vanessa Barnes

Chase Vanessa Barnes has been freelance writing since Fall 2009. The majority of her work has been for school. Her most important piece was her graduate report which highlighted her research on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a local hospital. Barnes received her Master of Science of Public Health from the University of Arizona in May 2009. She is currently applying for nursing school.

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