The Shady Dell
The Shady Dell is just a few minutes from Fort Huachuca. The Shady Dell is a throwback to 1950s culture. The sites feature nine fully restored 1950s airstream trailers, decorated with martini glasses, leopard carpets and '50s-style diner kitchens. Dot's Diner is on the grounds, and the menu includes classic malteds, ice cream sodas, burgers and fries. Due to the popularity of the campgrounds, reservations should be made. Credit cards are accepted, and pets are welcome with deposit. Nearby Lemon Mountain has hiking and rock climbing.
The Shady Dell
1 Douglas Road
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-3567
theshadydell.com
Queen Mine RV Park
In neighboring Bisbee, just a few minutes from Fort Huachuca, is the Queen Mine RV Park. There are 25 spaces at the Queen, and they feature water, sewer, cable TV, and 30- or 50-amp electric. The Queen is only five miles from the Mexican border and is near the historic Queen Mine. There are clean bathrooms, hot showers and a coin-operated laundry room on site. Pets are welcome. Wi-Fi is available throughout the park for no additional fee. The Queen offers day, week and monthly rates. Credit cards are accepted.
Queen Mine RV Park
473 N. Dart Road
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5006
queenminervpark.parks.officelive.com
Turquoise Valley Golf and RV Park
The Turquoise Valley Golf Course offers RV visitors to the area the convenience of a RV campground on the golf course grounds. RV sites feature water, sewer, cable TV, 30- or 50-amp electric. The Turquoise Valley Golf Course is just a few minutes from Fort Huachuca. There are 100 sites at the RV park, and amenities include a modern guest house with flat-screen TV, picnic area, pet walk, hot showers, private toilets and a laundry room. The golf course is available for guest use. Pets are welcome. Credit cards are accepted.
Turquoise Valley Golf Course and RV Park
1794 W. Newell St.
Naco, AZ 85620
(520) 432-3091
turquoisevalley.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
