Petrified Forest National Park is located in northeastern Arizona, a short distance from Black Canyon City. Petrified Forest National Park, an ancient forest buried and preserved by ash, is located about an hour southeast of Black Canyon City. In the park, you can see fossilized logs and stumps as well as petrified tree trunks. A campground in the park has RV hookups. The closest national park to Black Canyon City is Saguaro National Park which offers a wide range of experiences, from day hikes and mountain biking to scenic drives and overnight backpacking trips. The Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest are two of the most famous landmarks here. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Black Canyon City is located just a bit over an hour's drive from the Grand Canyon and Saguaro National Park. The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous national parks in America. Saguaro National Park has been called the "crown jewel of the Sonoran Desert." It's home to the world's largest cactus forest and is a great place to see wildlife including coyotes, foxes, skunks, raccoons and more.
Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park is located 21 miles from Black Canyon City and is a great RV camping destination for the whole family. The Memorial State Park was dedicated in 2016 as a place to remember the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot Firefighters who were lost on June 30, 2013, while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire. We invite you to hike the trail to better understand the experience of these men as well as to appreciate the beauty of the town of Yarnell and the surrounding areas. Hike the Hotshots Trail from the parking lot trailhead up to the overlook where you'll see sweeping views in every direction, and perhaps leave a memento on our remembrance wall. Or continue your hike down the Memorial Trail, where you can pay your respects at the site where the Hotshots were recovered. The hike is approximately 3.5 miles long from the trailhead to the Fatality Site, for a full length of about 7 miles.
Black Canyon City is a great place to go for those who want to learn more about the Hohokam people. The Hohokam Pima National Monument is a must to visit near Black Canyon City, Arizona. This monument commemorates the ancient Hohokam people, who lived in this area for hundreds of years. The Monument explores the culture of this ancient Native American tribe. The Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is another great place to visit near Black Canyon City. This monument preserves the ruins of a city built by the ancient Hohokam people. This monument features an ancient archaeological site that visitors can explore. The Tonto National Monument preserves the ruins of an ancient Native American village. The Monument preserves the famous cliff dwellings of the ancient Sinagua people.
Black Canyon City is located on the Colorado River near Lake Mead. There are many RV parks and campgrounds to pick from in Black Canyon City. Some of the most popular include Green N Lush RV Park, Black Canyon Campground, and Pleasant Harbor RV Resort. All of these places have electric hookups and a dump station; some also offer Wi-Fi access, restrooms and laundry facilities.
There are four dump stations in Black Canyon City, Arizona. Two of the RV dump stations are located at Pleasant Harbor RV Resort, Pioneer RV Resort, Lake Pleasant Regional Park and Cave Creek Recreation Area, while Lake Pleasant Regional Park and Cave Creek Recreation Area also serve as a great option for dumping your tanks. See the complete list of RV dump stations in Black Canyon City, Arizona below.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Black Canyon City, AZ, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Black Canyon City?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Black Canyon City from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Black Canyon City?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
