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3.6(15 reviews)

Southside Rv Park

9820 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85756, United States

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About This Campsite

Southside RV Park

Welcome to Southside RV Park, a quaint and simple camping ground ideal for those passing through Tucson, Arizona. While it boasts basic amenities such as hydro and septic hookups, the park is appreciated for its charm and affordability.

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Key Features & Considerations

  • Basic Amenities: The park provides essential facilities like hydro and septic but lacks certain modern conveniences such as a shower house, laundry facilities, or Wi-Fi.
  • Cash-Only Policy: Be prepared to make all payments in cash, as no other payment methods are accepted.
  • Friendly Staff: Visitors have praised the staff, particularly Larry and Ms. Chris, for their helpfulness and hospitality. Whether it's receiving packages or guidance when needed, they strive to make your stay comfortable.
  • Quiet Location: The park is situated off the main road, offering a peaceful environment, though the entrance may be slightly tricky to navigate for first-time visitors.
  • Charming Hosts: Larry, the manager, is noted for his amiable nature and enthusiasm, especially when it comes to sharing personal interests such as his vintage motorcycle.

Tips for Visitors

  • Plan ahead as the park is cash-only and can occasionally face electric issues, especially during extreme weather.
  • If traveling with motorcycles, be sure to chat with Larry about his restoration projects.
  • Interested in a quiet stay? Ensure you're aware of the surrounding environment, which can be windy, leading to occasional litter.
  • For dining, consider ordering via Doordash, which delivers straight to the park without hassle.

Overall Thoughts: Southside RV Park may not offer a plethora of amenities, but it makes up for it with a rustic charm and helpful staff. It's a convenient stop for those traveling through Tucson, especially if you prefer a cash-friendly environment and don't need extra facilities like Wi-Fi or showers.

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David Aliff

07/12/2024

Stayed here for 4 weeks the first 2 weeks were great. On the 3rd week the electric company came out and changed a meter. He said it was due to erratic readings. After that during a record breaking heat wave the parks breaker would trip during the hottest part of the day. When I informed them of the issue, I was told it could not of been the parks wiring,It has to be my newer campers. I switched spots and the problem didn’t follow. But before I could let them know(I work overnight, moved spots after work, then went to bed) the host cut off my power. I woke up in a puddle of sweet half dehydrated and my camper was 120°. The owner and caretaker have zero knowledge of electricity or how the park is wired. The caretaker is old, deaf, and ignorant. Nice guy, who rakes rocks real well I suppose.

Jeff Firkser

03/03/2024

Had a great stay at this inexpensive RV park which includes hydro and septic. Larry the manager was very helpful and when he heard we had motorcycles, he was very proud to show off his 1957 Guzman that he had restored. We will be back when in Tucson.

Kim Nunez

01/17/2022

Ms Chris was an absolute life saver!! She was very accommodating in a pinch and we were super thankful. The lot was quiet and tucked off away from the main road. It was clean and spacious. Only issue we had was finding the lot because the entrance was a little odd and easy to miss if you didn’t know what you were looking for. But Ms Chris was SUPER instructive, which was exactly what we needed. Good place for a quick stay while passing through Tucson. Would stay here again.

Shawna Frame

05/24/2022

Simple park, but wonderful host! I would like to start by saying I am not associated or affiliated with the owner Chris or the host Larry and had a wonderful stay. We stayed in Feb/Mar 2021 and have been wanting to return just to see Larry, but our travel plans have not brought us back to Tucson yet. He was an exceptional host and we've missed him since. While there is nothing fancy about this park and Chris clearly informs you there is no shower house, washer facilities, or WIFI, we would definitely stay here again. If you only like to stay in the fancy parks with all the amenities and cost, then this is not the park for you. It is Cash only which we had no issues with. We enjoyed the quaintness and you feel as if you have the park to yourself most times. Those of you working from your rig, this is a true blessing. We walked up to the store on many occasions and learned the donuts arrive fresh every evening at 7pm...some of the best donuts on our trip! Doordash also delivers here and we used it many times and they had no issues finding it..just message your driver it's behind the gas station. We were allowed to receive packages and as soon as they would arrive, Larry would immediately walk over and deliver. This occurred several times and he never once seamed annoyed or unapproachable. Larry keeps to himself mostly, but every encounter with him was more then pleasant. He's quite the artist with his woodworking skills if you just make the time to chat with him he may show you. This park does like to escort you and assist you with parking as they like to protect their hookups and make sure you are in the right spot, but once you are positioned, they leave you be unless you need them. Tucson itself can be extremely windy and trash often blows around. We saw Larry on many occasions picking up trash on the grounds. Some of the outskirts can look a bit intimidating, but we stayed for a month and never had one issue. Hookups worked as they should. The road to enter the park is connected to the gas station, just pull in like you are going to the station, then off to the left side you will see a dirt road that leads past the dumpsters. It looks like a private drive, but it is not. You will see a house on the left and Larry's trailer on the right. Stop there and Larry should come out to escort you. If not call. If we ever make our way back to Tucson, this will be our go to park. Great stop for Tombstone and Saguaro National Park. Also check out the Casino up the road. Neighbors have chickens and horses and we enjoyed watching them.

Meiko Rajan

04/16/2022

The woman I spoke with on the phone to make the reservation was polite and informative. The host man at the park was a difficult interaction. Please get a host with more patience, when people come off the road from a long day driving the last thing we need is to hear and feel is that amount of negativity. Maybe the host had a bad day👀. Also this RV park is CASH ONLY**