Grand Canyon / Williams KOA

The Great Outdoors

When you rent an RV near Grand Canyon/Williams KOA, you'll have a lot of options when it comes to natural areas to explore. Slide Rock State Park and Red Rock State Park are both found in the center of Coconino National Forest, which itself is a fantastic place to see. Slide Rock State Park is a beautiful oasis with elegant rocky features displaying a complex palette of colors making for some stellar pictures. The park is named for a natural rock slide feature that is smooth and great for summertime swimming. You can use this natural water slide to cool off in the arid desert heat, surrounded by excellent views. Red Rock State Park is quite close to Slide Rock State Park, named for its red sandstone canyons over by Sedona. What was once agricultural land has since been returned to its natural state, with glorious riparian habitats teeming with all sorts of plant and animal life. There is a visitor center on-site, explaining the wonderful history of the park, including its role in Hollywood Western movies as a filming location.Coconino National Forest is just one of many national forests found in Arizona, but since it is just a few minutes from the entrance of your RV park, it makes sense to explore this majestic wilderness for yourself. This sprawling forest truly has it all, with alpine tundra, desert landscapes, evergreen forests, flatlands, mesas, and ancient volcanic remnants. There are ten wilderness areas in total scattered throughout the forest, and scores of campgrounds you can utilize with your RV rental.Of course, Grand Canyon National Park is a can’t-miss attraction when you're motorhome camping at Grand Canyon/Williams KOA. The national park is a world heritage site and one of the most popular natural landmarks in the entire world. Six million people arrive each year to observe the sublime views from the rims of the canyon, millions of years in the making thanks to desert erosion.

Exploring the City

Williams is not a big city like Phoenix or Las Vegas, but it has more than enough to hold your attention when you rent an RV near Grand Canyon/Williams KOA. The spirit of the west is alive and well in this small town, at places like Williams Depot, the original train station that helped put it on the map. There are tours you can take, and also a small gift shop inside this historic building.The Grand Canyon Railway is another fantastic train-related feature in the region that you can check out, with a fully functioning railway wrapping around the Grand Canyon where you can enjoy incredible views of a legendary world wonder. There are even musicians and entertainers riding along for the journey for a well-rounded experience.The Planes of Fame Museum in Williams is another fantastic feature to look into, especially if you enjoy learning about all the different types of planes and the history of aviation. There are warbirds, fighter jets, and other classic aircraft that can be seen in pristine condition when you take a tour of this facility.