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We’ve shared a lot about Thousand Trails over the years. Since we’re members, we’ve stayed at many of their campgrounds and saved thousands of dollars. Today, we’re sharing more about one of the Encore parks in the Trails Collection add-on package. Araby Acres RV Resort is one of the best winter locations in the U.S. and offers over 300 sites for travelers looking to escape the bitter cold. Let’s learn more about this Arizona Encore park!
Pro Tip: Check out this Guide to Understanding Encore RV Resorts before making your first reservation at one of their locations!
Where Is Araby Acres RV Resort?
In Yuma, Arizona, Araby Acres RV Resort is a popular snowbird destination for retirees. It’s just off Interstate 8 that runs east-to-west through the southern part of the state. Highway 195 goes in front of the campground and leads straight south into Mexico. San Luis, Arizona at the border, is about 35 minutes away. The California border is about 10 miles away in Winterhaven.
Who Can Stay At Araby Acres RV Resort?
Araby Acres RV Resort is an age-qualified campground, which means RVers must be 55 or older to stay here. Families with children or younger couples won’t be allowed to make reservations.
Araby Acres RV Resort is an Encore park in the Thousand Trails system. Members with the Trails Collection add-on can stay here for up to two weeks without paying a nightly fee. However, you don’t have to be a Thousand Trails member to stay at Araby Acres. You can book a retail site and stay as long as you want. Perhaps a seasonal or annual site may best suit your travel needs.
Is Yuma, Arizona A Popular Destination For Snowbirds?
Yuma, Arizona has over 300 days of sunshine a year. Therefore, it’s one of the most popular destinations in the U.S. for snowbirds. What better way to escape the harsh winters and cold temperatures of the north than to enjoy endless sunny weather?
Yuma is also near the Mexican border. For travelers who want to journey into Mexico for the day for shopping or dining, Yuma is an ideal location for a home base. The city is also near the California border. You can quickly drive into the Golden State and enjoy recreation and attractions without paying the high cost of camping, fuel, or amenities.
What Amenities Are At Araby Acres RV Resort?
RVers at Araby Acres RV Resort enjoy many amenities to make their stay enjoyable. There’s a shuffleboard court, swimming pool, hot tub, and nature trails for outdoor recreation. A library, business center, and fitness center offer more indoor activities.
The staff at Araby Acres also plans dozens of fun events throughout the year, including card games, weekly dances, water aerobics, billiard tournaments, golf leagues, arts and crafts, and jam sessions.
The Pros of Staying At Araby Acres RV Resort
We think Araby Acres RV Resort is an excellent option for staying in southwest Arizona as long as you’re over 55. There are so many things to do at the campground and in the surrounding area. Plus, the property is well maintained, and the staff is super hospitable.
Lots of Activities
We’ve already mentioned all the amenities at Araby Acres. Because of all the on-site activities, you could stay here and never leave the campground until you need to go grocery shopping. But there are also outdoor recreational opportunities and popular attractions nearby. If you want to enjoy the sunshine in Yuma, Araby Acres is in a prime location for hiking, biking, shopping, and touring the Southwest.
Location
Yuma enjoys over 300 days of sunshine, and the temperatures remain pleasant while the rest of the country experiences frigid winters. For outdoor enthusiasts, Yuma is a one-of-a-kind destination. But it’s not just the weather that makes Yuma desirable. Its proximity to California and Mexico opens the door to plenty of activities, national park destinations, shopping, dining, and other tourist attractions.
Well-Maintained Property
Another pro of staying at Araby Acres RV Resort is the cleanliness and upkeep of the campground. The staff takes good care of the property. It’s a beautiful RV park with palm trees and flowers. One happy visitor shared, “This RV Resort in Yuma is beautiful, very clean, and well maintained…clean and up-to-date bathrooms, showers, and laundry room.” When you’re staying for an extended period of time, you want the amenities to be in good working order.
Friendly Staff
Finally, almost everyone who stays at Araby Acres RV Resort raves about the friendliness of the staff. One RVer wrote, “The hosts that were here during the holiday were so gracious and understanding. They had me moved to another spot before the office was even opened. That meant someone in the front office took time away from their holiday to help me get situated in a new site. Above and beyond.” The staff at a campground can make or break your experience, and the folks at Araby Acres work hard to exhibit hospitality.
The Cons of Staying At Araby Acres RV Resort
However, although Araby Acres is a convenient snowbird destination with plenty of activities, it’s not a perfect campground. In fact, we can’t even stay here because of our age. In addition, depending on the campsite location, it might be noisy due to the main road.
Can Be Noisy
Araby Acres RV Resort sits at the corner of two main roads in Yuma: Highway 195 and 32nd Street. If your campsite is towards the north end of the park, you’ll butt up against 32nd Street. Campsites along the western and eastern boundaries of the RV resort will also butt up against other roads, so we would suggest requesting an interior campsite when staying here.
Tight Sites
Like many Thousand Trails properties, the campsites at Araby Acres aren’t large. You’ll feel close to your neighbors, and if you stay for the entire winter, this may not be ideal. They’re all back-in sites, so you’ll be up against other RVers on almost every side.
Age-Qualified Resort
Finally, the biggest con to staying at Araby Acres RV Resort is the age qualification. Since we’re not 55, we can’t book a reservation here. Many of the campgrounds in Yuma have this age qualification, so families and younger couples struggle to find accommodating camping options. Retirees and snowbirds might love this rule since there aren’t kids running around, and it’s probably a quieter experience. But we view this certainly as a negative on the RV resort.
Looking For A Snowbird Destination? If You’re 55 or Over, Consider Araby Acres RV Resort
If you’re looking for an excellent winter destination with plenty of things to do, Yuma, Arizona is a snowbird hotspot. But Araby Acres RV Resort is only available for RVers aged 55 and over. If you fall into that category, this campground has an amazing staff who takes good care of the property and facilities.
And you won’t get bored here! You can join a book club, attend worship services, go Colorado River rafting, or attend an exercise class. If you can manage the noise and tighter sites, Araby Acres RV Resort may be a perfect fit for your next winter getaway!
