McHood Park

Great cell phone service with Verizon and AT&T. There is a large dumpster for trash. No dump station or water, however there are at least 3 nearby in the state park and travel centers. Nearby Flying J for fuel and Winslow has shops, restaurants, and a Walmart. It is on Route 66 so there are several things to see while you're here.

The place was clean and free of trash, I didn't see any broken glass or trash anywhere so it is well cared for. Several overnight campers but didn't see any people living here long term. Quiet at night and we felt safe. Park ranger drove by a few times just checking on things but didn't stop or talk to anyone while here. We were glad that it's looked after and added to our feeling of safety.

There is plenty of space for big rigs to navigate and the road in is paved.

Watch out for thorns and stickers, our dogs stepped on a few but no major injuries just a little painful. It is the desert though so it is to be expected and not a fault of the campground. There is a hill surrounding the backside of the park which gave it a sense of seclusion, blocking out any road noise. There is a nearby playground as well.

We parked our 39' backwards in a pull through spot so that we could look out over the water from our large window. While we were here there was one other camper who did the same and there is enough space between the pull through sites that you're not on top of each other if you do this.

Though there were no services (water or restrooms due to Winter timing) we camped directly on the water in a very pretty and flat spot in our 19' Pleasureway Ascent. We arrived at 5:00 pm with an hour of daylight remaining and there were three other campers in the entire area. There isn't much on I40 near Winslow and we preferred this to the Twin Arrows parking lot - another available option. This spot was very natural, quiet, and featured a beautiful sunset.

I arrived around noon on a Monday, only 4 other rv's that didn't appear to be occupied until evening when vehicles pulled in. More campers came into the evening but I don't think it filed up, heard the occasional rv into late night. Nice level concrete pull throughs with table and fire pit at each. No water. Bathrooms closed for the season, dumpsters are handy. Sign says swimming area but too many reeds to get to water, maybe too low this time of year? Beautiful day in 70's, not a cloud in the sky, so evening cooled off quick. Gorgeous sunset. Great stopover 15 minutes to Winslow.

The campground is just 5 miles south of Winslow, AZ and the road is paved the whole way. This place has back in and pull through sites all with tables, fire rings. The sites are huge with plenty of room for tents or what have you. This is Boondocking so no water or power but it does have garbage cans and bathrooms(very dirty though)! 14 day stay for free why not?