AMAZING! Please don't be fooled by the past reviews. This place has new owners and is nothing short…read moreof fantastic. Sweet and pleasant staff, beautifully kept grounds, so many activities, cool playground for kids, dog beach, nice creek, clean and spacious showers, I could go on and on. Please consider this place for your next stay. You won't be disappointed! Just finished booking another 5 day stay!

Really nice park, but..... Once they get your rental payment in full, they will keep it! I came…read moredown with Covid and had to cancel. They gave zero refund and refused to offer future credit. We are a club and had over nine coaches booked. Another member had to cancel too. Hundreds of dollars down the toilet.

Talk about a peaceful place , my goodness nature at its finest…read more The campground is pristine, spacious, full of nature sounds , wild life & water flowing. The camp host Loren... best camp host ever! He creates a super chill and friendly vibe, always there when you need fire wood , a good conversation, knows all about the surrounding area and is full of knowledge & hospitality. We are repeat guests , he makes you feel at home. I highly recommend this delightful spot to take some time and detach & find your center .. Please don't pollute!! Keep it beautiful. Pack in & pack out thank you Loren!

It's pretty cool in the sense that on a good day, a 90-minute drive from Phoenix can make you feel…read moremuch further away than you actually are. Just don't expect a complete change of scenery. This is "high desert", which basically means it's the same old scenery, but more shrubs because it's a good 15 degrees cooler. You are not entirely escaping the summer heat, so if you're that sensitive, move further north. The campground itself is pretty boring. There's not enough open space to do much of anything but sit around and stare into the distance. It is also relatively flat, with no real hiking trails. If you like walking up tall things or participating in open-field sports like soccer and flag football, you will be disappointed. What's cool about this is the stream that flows through. It was 100 degrees out, but suddenly manageable as long as you sat next to the surprisingly cold water under plenty of shade. Walk a little bit upstream and downhill and you'll come across a shallow watering hole that appears to be the main attraction. But if you walk a good mile upstream, braving the terrible, terrible footing that is the seemingly endless off-trail pathway of large rocks, you will be rewarded. There's another large area for swimming, and the majority of campers won't bother going there. At roughly 5 1/2 feet, it's perfect swimming for just about anyone. But yeah...that's cool, but about the only thing (besides making s'mores) you'll really do here. It was cool for a one-night, one-day getaway if you want everyone in your life to leave you alone.

Rude people working in the office. Mulberry tree at our spot made a mess everywhere inside and…read moreoutside our RV!

Amazing place with so many activities available throughout the month…read more This place is well taken care of and the people here really respect the place. The owners show they care a lot about the people and the quality of place they offer.

So while this is an easy hike it can be tricky to find. The roads have been closed for awhile due…read moreto wildfires, it was opened back up at the beginning of November. High clearance vehicle highly recommended - you go 14 miles on a dirt road ( not too bad ) then you make another 6 mile dirt road sketchy for sure ! The last bit of the road you will only be able to go in an off road vehicle. Honestly when you get to the plant there is a dirt road on your right with a closed road gate- this is going to be the easiest route - WARNING - if you want to adventure and find it yourself this is a spoiler alert Walk the road with the gate - stay on the dirt road there is a sign that says hot springs and has an arrow to the left - disregard and keep walking ... pay attention at about a mile for a foot path off to the left there is a rock with a patch of green paint on it ( it isn't super noticeable ) take that path straight toward the river. Once you reach the river you should be able to see a large rock with a big hole in it to your left and if you look carefully to the left you should see a palm tree from the old resort. Cross the river and head downstream for about quarter mile. If you happen to take the dirt road all the way until it dead ends into the river you can still cross here - about thigh deep - the part to crossing here is you have to cross the river twice and go through a grassy watery island then head downstream ... ( you'll see exactly where you should have crossed on your way to the springs. ) haha ... if you decide to take the path near the river - it isn't marked you just have to kinda follow others foot steps - you do have to scale some small rock formations if you find your self stuck in bamboo and find the road to your right you actually where you need to be . I suggest taking a picture of the trail since service is spotty . Definitely a place worth finding - but it is a little tricky - now that we adventures to find it it is easy but finding it the first time not so much - definitely give yourself a day to get there / enjoy and get back - the river was really cold and swift - grab a sturdy stick for balance .. bring water shoes !!! I did it barefoot and it is defining slick ...we got lucky to have only 2 people there when we showed up that left shortly after we got there but I have heard it can be really busy ( and naked )

20+miles on dangerous wash boarded dirt rd. 4x4 vehicle is a plus, don't forget a spare tire. Pull…read moreover and let faster vechiles pass!! Camp ground is in Childs/Irving power plant. Clothing is optional, so if you bring children don't expect everyone will cover themselves. 18+ recommended. Hot springs are approx 1 mile upstream from campground. There are 2 different pools , one has a block wall around it. Expect to help clean the pools if there when it's time. I've had great experiences there and very negative experiences there. Honestly though 3 out of 4 times is mainly a bunch of swinging old richards that make it creepy. Respect the nature and pick up your trash either way. It's beautiful there as well.

FYI: If you're planning to go during the government shutdown, you can't drive all the way to the…read moreparking lot -- it's about an 8-mile hike (a lot of it on gravel). But honestly, it's worth every step! Just when you think you've reached the falls... you haven't. Keep going! The road in is pure washboard -- about 13 miles of bump city -- so make sure you have a 4-wheel drive and that nothing inside your car is loose. Fossil Creek is absolutely stunning, and bonus -- no permit needed after October 1st. The other thing says this trail is easy. No, it's not to be careful if you're taking somebody elderly over that doesn't have good mobility because there's some rocks you had a climb and what not also make sure you take plenty of water to drink and a little snack everything you pack in your pack. I would also suggest leaving the house by three 330. No later you don't wanna be hiking in the pitch dark.

I didn't know anything about this place beforehand. If my boss had never been here and my cousin…read morehad never told me about the Permit, I would've made a wasted trip. I wish I knew more before going. I need to know more information about how things work at Fossil Creek. Even after going, though we enjoyed ourselves, I still don't know how it works. There were no signs telling you where you can access trails to get to the creek. You just had to guess. I found a trail at our Homestead parking lot, but it was very steep and a little dangerous. We found a spot okay in the shade but was very small for our party of 6. We worked so hard getting down there that we just made it work. After leaving we went up the road a little way in our vehicle to see what the other spots looked like, but I saw no bridge or easy access from The Bridge parking lot either, and the road was just way too bumpy. I hope my wife's suspension is okay on her Mazda CX-5. The information before going should've told us about the road and what to expect, basically how to plan. It's all a guessing game. I could've asked the Ranger lady more questions, but I didn't know what to ask. My boss made things sound different. Apparently you can't drive people to the waterfall trailhead anymore. You have to walk over 2 miles on a dusty dirt road in over 100 degrees with vehicles driving by kicking up dust. That makes no sense whatsoever. We enjoyed our time at the water. Everything else leading up to it and after it we could've done without. I don't see us coming back unless we have someone with better suspension and/or better knowledge of the area. Thank you.

This place is cool. I would definitely recommend only taking what you can carry!! It's a good 1/4…read morehike in. It's a very pretty small water hole. It starts to get packed around noon and by 3 it's full! There's other areas you go go to as well along the creek. I also heard there's another water hole somewhere but not sure. We didn't go looking.

We made a trip up to fossil creek but were turned away due to it being at capacity, so we ended up…read morehere and checked out the day use area. Its a little less than a mile hike to a small pool of murky water, hiking along a creek. Much of it was shaded, I will post pictures. We went on a Saturday and it was pretty busy. There was also a lot of garbage, sadly- lots of alcohol bottles and stuff. We didn't feel comfortable swimming in the water and ended up leaving and hiking elsewhere.

RESCUED! Late…read moreafternoon on Sunday February 7th, we felt stranded... And then kept driving. I don't know what it is about this area - buuuuut, this lovely camp host was the ~only~ one to answer the phone, after calling nine others in the area, simply because they were on the way. Awash with relief, I thanked her profusely just for picking up the phone. She must have been surprised - I could hear the smile in her voice - she said "I always answer the phone." As it turned out, she was hosting in the RV Park, was ~already~ closed for the evening and had only one spot left, one! Yes, she'd save it for me. "Just call me as soon as you pull in - I'll meet you!" She was incredibly warm and welcoming, not put out at all to have met us after hours. You have no idea how grateful we were... after stewing over calling all the other places. We even had quite the disaster calling another place where we had stayed before... (read on - you can find it.) We were soooooooo tired from driving... The remaining spot was right up front, near the office and the shower, (which couldn't have been more perfect, since we got there in the dark) so we didn't have to hook up water. When we got up the next morning, we discovered it was landscaped and manicured beautifully, enormous spotless showers and paved. There were fabulous trees and picnic tables for all the sites. From reading the park map, I learned they're open year-round. We couldn't have custom ordered a nicer place! To have the host meet us after hours, essentially coming to our rescue, was nothing short of magnanimous. It's truly a thrill to share our adventure with others by posting. It's positively our privilege to have met her! We go through this area maybe once a year, and will certainly make this a regular visit. We can't wait to go back! Her sweet name was Geri!

Great people good price, water fill up is 5$ it's a great place to get water before camping.read more

I stayed here with my family at one of the glamping cabins, this was our first time in one of these…read moreand they were absolutely beautiful! So freaking cool they have full amenities as well! Full kitchen, with fridge and freezer, stove, and stove top to cook. They even have cups, plates and they give you dish soap and a sponge to clean the dishes and a drying rack. They also had wifi, tv, and everything you need!! They have a cute loft on top for the kiddos and my son absolutely loved it! They have a a dog potty area, tennis/pickle ball court, playground, pool, hot tub, splash pad area (it was not on when we were there) fire pit, an arcade area, shuffle board, pool table, and a reading area. Definitely was a great fun stay! I love that they are pet friendly as well! They also have good eatery nearby as well!

Arrived at the resort, checked in and given directions to our site. We stayed in a wagon…read more The concept was great but the wagon needs some repairs badly. The bunk beds squeak and the ladder rattles whenever a person is on them. One turnover at night and everyone wakes up to the rattles. The door is cracked and see thru light. Most of the 8 wagons doors are cracked. The people right next door were long term there. I have been to many RV resorts and not one had full time people living there. Met some residents there that have been living there over 2 years. A group of kids (teenager and preteens) arrived in the bathrooms for showers and took 3/4 and the floors were flooded after. Drains working but the kids were wild and noisy while in shower. No reason floors flooded by toilets and sink. I was doing laundry. Dogs taken into laundry room with sign that says no dogs allowed except service dogs. These dogs were not trained service dogs. The day before checkout, The next door neighbors were dropping F bombs every few words and the adults seem to be arguing with 2 young children, 1 an infant, were crying while adults yelling. The pool water was cloudy and the tile on the pool was filthy. The splash pad was so calcified and other minerals that the yellow, red colors were white looking. Looks like maintenance is lacking there a lot. Campers don't follow rules and no one is there to enforce. We left a day early because of the language going on and neighbors. Upon check out reported this to the person at checkout. She stated they have had some issues with the people, yet they are still there. Could be a great place, but needs cleaned up and campers need to be removed if can't follow rules. That comes from management. I would not go back.

We had a blast! Easy to access, zero hiking required! Plenty of shade and areas to sit as well. The…read morejumping rock area isn't too too deep so I would caution when jumping from the rocks. We did not do the hike down to the "crack" we asked multiple people and they suggested since there's no shade it's not the best for a 5 year old. We will be back to this creek for sure :)

Really enjoy this swimming hole. BEWARE THE BLACK FLIES they bite :(( cover up well if you can?…read moreMaybe keep moving? Idk that kinda sucked, but otherwise love this hike.

The staff is great at Valley Verde Cottonwood, AZ from the guard to the office staff & maintenance…read morecrews. It's my first Thousand Trails stay, and it's been a great experience for me & my Rv. The only draw back is the pool is not heated in the winter, bd my campsite section H, the restrooms and showers have been closed due to maintenance, and it's past its finish date still being worked on til date There are other showers in other sections, but it's a ways down the road for a shower & it's cold to be commuting to and from a shower especially with wet hair. The adjacent restrooms is in the H section activity room main lodge which is great. Overall I'll definitely be back and hope the restroom maintenance will be completed by then. And if you have mail delivered to you during your stay there's a $2 charge for every piece of mail you pick up at the main office lobby. Happy camping!

Great resort for families a lot of activities and tons of fun. The staff was super friendly. A…read morespecial shout out to Melinda. She was amazing, super friendly, and great with kids.