Black Bart's RV Park

We stayed end-to-end in spots 4 and 22 which made it one long pull through for our 44' toyhauler and Chevy 3500 at no additional charge due to strange hookups placement. Rates were $75, paid $67 with AAA discount. Very friendly staff. No WIFI, cable or bath/shower/laundry, but understandable as freezing temps can take a toll on plumbing. Our Starlink roaming service was excellent on top of our rig so that was great for wifi and streaming. Noise from truck stop nextdoor and main road was a drawback. Felt restaurant was too pricey to try. Town is close, hospital is close, gas is close, park is clean enough, and sites have beautiful pines with no low branches. Traffic has grown in Flagstaff so getting in and out of park can be tricky. We like it here, but lacking amenities. Check in and out times are not mentioned online or on park paperwork. 3.75 stars. Would stay again. P.S. It's mid April 2023 and gets below freezing at night, many other parks dont even open until May.

we have always enjoyed an overnighter here, we have noticed over the years that this RV park is going down hill. the park is clean except for some of the full timers in the back, there are large aggressive dogs, the washrooms and laundry have been closed for many years now, the steakhouse is not what it used to be……this place could be great if some TLC was given…….bring it back to its glory. $67.50 with no amenities.

Very nice woman running the office with a sweet black dog. She was helpful but obviously not making the decisions for this RV park. Lots of long-term campers and minimal distance between campsites. 50 amp only but they supply a free converter. No WiFi. Bathhouse was closed. Still, it is a safe overnight stop with water, electricity and a dump n the site. There is a restaurant on-site with singing wait staff from the local music school but that is the best thing I can say about it. Food was less than mediocre and don’t go near the wine in hot weather. Overall, this place is tired but safe. Best thing about it is proximity to the homemade pies at the Mobil station (walking distance.) Seriously. If you like pie, don’t miss it.

Stayed here for six months. Overall I enjoyed my time here. The location is great. Lots of shopping and dining options close by. Two Walmarts, Sams Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, two Home Depots, etc. If you need something you stand a pretty good chance of finding it. It's not far from the Grand Canyon or Sedona for day trips. Lot's of hiking trails close by or a short driving distance. Tons of dining options close by including the steakhouse run by the park owners.

The park is located across the street from a truck stop. And is right next to a truck parking area. Lots of noise at all hours of the day and night from that. If you can, get a spot as far from the trucks as possible. Butler Ave. can also be pretty noisy. I think they should rename it Road Rage Ave, since there are horns and squealing tires pretty frequently from angry drivers. Part of it is the truck stop. The traffic can be so busy in and out of there that trucks are often having to cut off drivers just to get in and out. The I-40 is also close by, so there is some noise from that. But frankly, you will only notice that if the truck stop is quiet.

Some of the reviews here complain about the long-term residents. While there are a few dumpy sites, for the most part, they are not the problem. It's the daily/weekly ones that cause the most issues. They don't pick up after their dogs. Don't pay attention to quiet hours. They use open flame fire pits that are strictly forbidden. You have to acknowledge when you move in that you understand they are forbidden and why. This park is in an area prone to wildfires. In the park, there are lots of pine trees that could easily catch fire. I suppose it never crosses their minds living in a cul de sac back home. It's not everyone, maybe 20% think the rules just don't apply to them.

The sites are no-frills and some feel that the rates are too high here. But, the rates are just due to the area. Flagstaff is one of the most expensive places in Arizona to live. And due to the pleasant summer climate, everyone and their mother wants to live here. So, while I agree that the rates are high for what you get, it's the location that drives the rate.

I never had any issues with the management. They were always very friendly to me. Frankly, I've only seen them get upset at RVers that had unrealistic expectations or demands. If you come expecting to be treated like royalty go somewhere else. It's Flagstaff, not La Jolla.

You can receive mail and packages at the office which is a great service.

Really, other than the noise I would recommend it. If you are sensitive to noise you might want to avoid it.

Arrived in my RV and asked for a spot for the night and was instantly informed that the bathrooms and showers were closed. When I inquired as to why the lady behind the desk rattled off a range of excuses from lack of staff to it being the owner's decision. When I asked if I would still be charged the full rate even though they could not provide showers or bathrooms she laughed and said yes. I said "No thanks" and walked out.
As I was walking out she said "PISS OFF!".
This was my very first time trying to use my Good Sam Elite card at any campground. I will never try to visit that place again and will instead boondock at a Walmart in another city before spending another dime in Flagstaff.
If this is an example of Good Sam parks in general, then I'm never going to use them again and will seek a refund.

We broke down here, for one night. The staff was very friendly and helpful (thus the second star) but the inhabitants are rough. Lots of full time setups of very old rigs, lots of junk everywhere. During a Global Pandemic, not one single other person with a mask.

Again, the staff person (Johanna I think?) was super friendly and helpful. She was the only saving grace of this place. Stay away.

Based on reviews, we knew Black Bart RV Park had more negatives than positives. The challenge is that Flagstaff lacks a top-notch RV park. After considering a couple of other RV parks, the convenient location of Black Bart’s was the deciding factor.

As others have said, Black Bart’s has great potential; yet, its current condition is somewhere between fair and poor. The laundry is a good example of the poor condition of Black Bart’s. The machines are old and dirty. Most of the dryers are out-of-order (based on the tattered hand-written notes taped to the machines, I suspect the dryers have been out-of-order for ages).

Roads are in desperate need of repair. The electrical system needs revamping (it is tied to the restaurant so when the restaurant has a power outage the entire park goes dark). Picnic tables are broken. Sites needs grading and new gravel. The list goes on and on.

On top of the poor condition of the park facilities, the noise from the interstate highway is LOUD. Wake you up at 3 in the morning loud.

It looks like about 50 percent of the sites are occupied by full-time residents. Many of these RV’s are in poor condition and the lots are cluttered. This situation just adds to the overall negative vibe of Black Bart’s.

The positive is the close proximity to downtown Flagstaff. There is a bus stop at the entrance to the park. Flagstaff has an awesome bus system. From Black Bart’s you can be downtown in about 10 minutes.

Overall, my opinion is that Black Bart’s is way over-priced for what they offer. Sadly, the other Flagstaff RV parks are in about the same shape (based on reviews).