Grand Canyon Railway RV Park

Grand Canyon was a stop on our tour of the desert Southwest. It was nice to stay just off the interstate, disconnect the trailer, and make our way up the the Grand Canyon without the extra weight, then return for the evening and dinner from the adjacent brewery. Train noise was barely discernible over the A/C (it was hot...daytime temps over 100 degrees). Bathrooms were clean and shower was sufficiently warm (a cold shower would have been in the temps we were working with). Next day, a quick connect and hit the interstate continuing our travels. It was certainly a pavement and rock world, but a nice circumferential dog walk trail with lighter color rock was available, as well as sidewalks around the park's periphery. Sites were fairly tightly packed.

Although you are basically camping in a giant parking lot (their website says it’s fully paved as an amenity), there are some nice amenities here.

The best thing we’ve found is their internet - it’s fast and stable - both my kids could stream their YouTube Kids and finish their schoolwork with no problem on iPads. Only annoying part is that the complimentary Internet disconnects pretty much every day, so you have to turn off your WiFi and turn it back on and re-login constantly. DirecTV cable works, but the way they distribute the signal to each of the sites causes it to be “window-boxed” (black bars on sides and top), so you have to zoom in on your TV to get it to fill your screen (which then softens it).

The main downside that we found is a freight train that comes blaring down the track at 3am. We love trains (and have stayed at other parks like Paradise By the Sea in Oceanside specifically to see trains from the RV), but this is ridiculous - it’s like the train driver does it for fun since I haven’t heard other trains blaring their horn while we are here. There is a crossing where the park is, so perhaps it’s a legal requirement but it seemed excessive at that time of night. There is a warning about the trains at check in. It is loud! I could hear it easily even with ear plugs. If you stay here, you may want to try to get a site as far away from the tracks as possible (but it might not help).

Showers and bathroom were nicely updated but the showers are only lukewarm. There is a nice playground by the hotel for the kids. The pool and spa were inside and a good size, but the water was a slimy green and murky, so we didn't go in. You get a small picnic table for 4 - no fire pits. The park is very convenient to the downtown part of Williams, AZ with a supermarket just on the other side of the train tracks.

Not sure why someone would rate this place a 1 unless they live a miserable life. Park is clean with an ample number of spaces. Our site was level and more toward the center of the park. Pool, hot tub and the like are at the hotel across the way. Rail line is nearby bu not a lot of heavy rail traffic. The spot was easy to get in and out of (class A 33 foot with a toad). Long enough for both. Internet was better than most. Showers and restrooms were clean and laundry on site. 1 hour to the Grand Canyon. Good restaurants around.

Super clean, well kept RV park. Easy on/off freeway access and check-in. Close to train depot for touring the Grand Canyon. Loved the experience. Enjoyed the brewery across the street. The negative is the trains that run adjacent to the park - the LOUD train horns continue through the middle of the night. But taking the train to the Grand Canyon was totally worth it.

First.. we loved the town of Williams, AZ. We are planning on making a return trip just to hang out downtown. The downtown area is within walking distance of the RV park. We didn't do the train ride this time.. But did go explore the Grand Canyon. It was only an hour drive to the gate. We did a video on our YT channel from here and it does have a few clips of the park and Williams. We definitely want to come back and stay a little longer next time. Our Rate reflects Passport America. They also have dog boarding on site.

We are here for the week and after reading the reviews I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the sites. We have slides on both sides and had no issues with getting them both out (we’ve been in some places before where it got a little scary)

My kids love the playground shared with the hotel and the brewery & restaurant next door is super cool.

We are here to be close to the Grand Canyon. It’s not a tree lined campground but it does the job for us!

Let’s start with the positives easy access,good water pressure at site,close to the train depot and good cell phone coverage. Now for the negatives tight sites, no grass in the park, not dog friendly at all, the bathhouse was in bad shape no hot water and all lavatories were closed. If you like camping in a parking lot save money and park at Walmart.

Beautiful park. Clean. Nice facilities. Laundry, showers, toilets, dog trails, paved pull in spot, picnic table at spot. Very walkable to downtown Williams and the train. Lots of restaurants nearby. Safeway walk or drive, just couple blocks. Lots of rigs, big and small. Brewery next door. I want to go back for a longer stay. RV checkin' was fast and friendly. Only con, no large shade trees yet. Planted, but not grown up. This RV spot is near everything you need. We camped at Grand Canyon Railway RV Park in a Fifth Wheel. WiFI hit/miss, not great. Train nearby, so be aware of train whistle.