Park your RV rental at Lake Pleasant to enjoy easy access to the nearby attractions. Lake Pleasant Regional Park offers over 140 campsites for RV and tent camping. Developed sites at the park are located in the Roadrunner Campground and Picnic Area and have water, electricity, a dump station, covered ramada and picnic tables, barbecue grills, and fire rings. Semi-developed sites are located in the Desert Tortoise Campground and have a covered ramada, picnic tables, barbecue grills and fire rings. Restrooms and shower facilities are available for all campsites. To camp in an RV near Lake Pleasant, drive to Pleasant Harbor Marina and RV Resort. The resort has over 300 campsites offering varied amenities like full-hookups, water, sewers, a dump station, restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, picnic areas, WiFi and cell phone coverage, camp store and full service marina. The kids will enjoy the basketball court, horseshoe and pickleball pits. There are a heated pool and spa for relaxing too.

Maricopa County campers have plenty to explore in the Lake Pleasant area. Not too far away is the city of Phoenix, less than an hour from Lake Pleasant. Phoenix is full of really cool things to do, and you’ll have a tough time deciding what to see on your visit. Take the kids to Phoenix Zoo, one of the city’s top attractions. Located in Papago Park, the zoo is home to lions, bears, giraffes, and elephants. Don’t miss the ferret breeding center and the 4D theater. Close by is the Desert Botanical Garden, dedicated to desert flora. There are five trails to explore the garden. Explore the trails dedicated to the Sonoran Desert. The cactus and succulent galleries are worth a visit. Museum-lovers are also in for a treat in Phoenix. The Phoenix Art Museum is a world-class contemporary art museum, showcasing exhibits that go beyond art and include samurai armor, ancient kitchen pottery, vintage fashion threads and more. Admission to the museum is free on certain days of the week at certain hours, so save some money and go for the free admission. The Mesa Arts Center is the state’s largest arts complex that houses a five-gallery art museum, public art displays, and performances. The Arizona Science Center will keep kids and adults engaged through its exhibits on aviation, electricity, solar power, human body, weather, and its world-class planetarium. Phoenix is a foodie’s paradise, and a great way to explore the city’s food scene is on a food tour. Take a culinary journey through downtown Phoenix to sample a dazzling array of dishes and cuisines. From authentic Mexican cuisine to cowboy steaks, to more subtle south Asian flavors, you get to sample it all on a food tour. There are a number of shopping areas in Phoenix, and if it’s just supplies that you need to stock up on, then head to a convenience store. Fill up your rental RV at one of the gas stations before heading out on your next travel expedition.