Verde Valley Fairgrounds

This place worked fine for our purpose of visiting Jerome and Sedona. There is no sign at the entrance which is on the corner of 12th and Cherry next to the city park. After you enter, the RV park is located just to the right of the fairground buildings.

We elected to dry camp along the row of trees as you enter on the right along the fence.

The camp host was very nice. Our site had a picnic table, trash can and shade. Restrooms were open on the side of the fairground’s building.

It’s a tired area, so much potential for this large dirt parking lot. There are no numbered sites so it looks like they “could” accommodate a lot of campers, more than their website indicates.

Sites with power were located next to white poles. You were able to get water in one location from a white barrel. The dump station is just as you enter the fairgrounds parking lot on the left side. It’s locked but the camp host will unlock it for you if you stay. The gate into the RV area is closed at night but it is not locked. It was quiet for our midweek stay although there was some street noise.

We really liked this place to leave our 28’ tt. There are several poles you can pull up to and plug into 50 amp. There is fresh water you can fill up on before you park if needed. The camp host closes the gate at night but it is not locked if you need out. We were able to explore Sedona, Jerome, Montezuma’s Castle & The Grand Canyon from this convenient location. When leaving, the host unlocks the RV dump station for your use. US Cellular was great and lots of over the air TV stations. We really enjoyed the town of Cottonwood. Good restaurants and cute shops, especially in the old part of town. There is also a fun disc golf course not far from fairgrounds.

I think I’d give this place another chance...there happened to be an event in one of the buildings with a live band that went on past midnight...but the host had warned us in advance. Security at the gate during party so campers weren’t bothered. Couple of transients in tents nearby. Water and electric (50 amp) for $25 which was cheaper than anywhere else in the area. It was close to friends we were visiting just a few blocks away.

It is the Fair Grounds lot where the (fair workers) camp. They open it up to RVers when it's not otherwise in use.

Call them for availability. $15 dry camping, $25 with water and electricity. Dump station available for campers, $10 otherwise. Camp ground host on site was nice and helpful. No other facilities, but it's a great place to stay if you want electricity and water when exploring Jerome and Sedona. Otherwise, I'd go for the free local BLM land down towards Camp Verde.

From their web site:
We have 50 amp and 110 amp service for 35 rigs. We have water to fill up and a dump station. Our rates are $25 for electrical service and $15 to dry camp.

Public dumping - If you are not staying with us, you can dump your rig for $10 or fill your rig with water for $10.