dennisvr Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 I would like to know if anyone has stayed at the Casino Del Sol casino in Tucson. I'm looking for a good/safe place to overnight in Tucson. Looked at reviews and they look good, but the last one was March of this year. I emailed them and asked if they still allow overnight parking and waiting for there reply, but thought I would ask here also. Or if you know any where else would be a good/safe place to overnight in Tucson. Quote "It is better to have more truck than you need than to need more truck than you have" 2001 Volvo 660, Cummins 400 ISX, Eaton 3 Peddle Auto Shift 2014 Fuzion 40' Toyhauler 2015 Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltedpig Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 There is some BLM land close to Tucson but I believe there is a city ordinance that prohibits staying anywhere but an RV park if you stay in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisvr Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Do you think that ordinance would apply at the casino? Quote "It is better to have more truck than you need than to need more truck than you have" 2001 Volvo 660, Cummins 400 ISX, Eaton 3 Peddle Auto Shift 2014 Fuzion 40' Toyhauler 2015 Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisvr Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 I called the Casino and they said they do allow overnight parking. I checked freecampsites.com and they show pictures of a large parking lot for RVs so it sounds good, but if anyone has stayed there let me know how it was. Thanks Quote "It is better to have more truck than you need than to need more truck than you have" 2001 Volvo 660, Cummins 400 ISX, Eaton 3 Peddle Auto Shift 2014 Fuzion 40' Toyhauler 2015 Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) We're here right now and have stayed here many times throughout the years. If you're heading west (or east) on Valencia, turn left on S. Ignacio M Baumea (there's a Shell station on the SW corner). Turn right at the first or second road into the casino property. You'll see LOTS of RVs parked in this section. Pull up a piece of pavement and enjoy! Edited December 10, 2016 by LindaH Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Escapees has a coop park just south of Tucson in Benson. You can stay there. Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 There is some BLM land just North of the casino on the NE corner of Ajo Highway (AZ 86) and San Joaquin Rd. Almost always a few boondockers in there. Quote Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisvr Posted December 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Thanks for all the suggestions. I think I will stay at the casino, it looks easy to get in and out. "LindaH" thanks for the directions and save me a spot. Now the question, If I have 5 to 6hrs what should I go to see in the area ????? Quote "It is better to have more truck than you need than to need more truck than you have" 2001 Volvo 660, Cummins 400 ISX, Eaton 3 Peddle Auto Shift 2014 Fuzion 40' Toyhauler 2015 Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) dennisvr, on 10 Dec 2016 - 07:15 AM, said: Now the question, If I have 5 to 6hrs what should I go to see in the area ????? There's lots to see and do in Tucson, but 5-6 hours isn't much time to do it in. The closest place to check out would be the western Saguaro National Park. The easiest way to get there from the Casino is to go back out to Valencia Road and head west until it ends at Ajo Highway. Turn left and go a few miles to Sandario Road. Go north on Sandario Road until you get to the park. https://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htm There's also Pima Air & Space Museum, also on Valencia, but heading east. It's located just shortly after you cross over I-10. It's a very interesting place to visit, but you could stay all day there. However, the ticket you buy is good for an entire year (as I recall from our last visit), so if you plan on coming through this area within that time, you can make another visit. http://www.pimaair.org/ A third option would be Kitt Peak Observatory west on Ajo Highway. But it's a pretty good schlep from the casino (about 30 miles to the turn off...then you have to wind your way up the mountain to get to the observatory) and I have no idea what hours their tours are. You can find out information here: https://www.noao.edu/kpvc/ Edited December 10, 2016 by LindaH Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMc Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) To add to Linda's list: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum at 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson AZ (on the way to the western section of Saguaro National Park) http://desertmuseum.org/ This can take up most of a day -- get there early to see one of the Raptor Flights (hawks etc in free flight outdoors). Edited December 10, 2016 by DavidMc Quote David On-The-Road with a Purpose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 There is some BLM land just North of the casino on the NE corner of Ajo Highway (AZ 86) and San Joaquin Rd. Almost always a few boondockers in there. This is a good place for boondocking, too...as long as it's not raining. Otherwise, it's a mud pit! Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 If you want to get a 'mountain fix' just take a drive up toward Mt. Lemmon via the Catalina Highway - go as far as you want - nice views of the city. Take Valencia east of the casino to Kolb north and right on Tanque Verde and not far a left on Catalina Hwy. (Mt. Lemmon). You could also take Valencia west to I-19 and a little south. There will be a sign and you can also see it in the distance against the mountain but not sure of the street name - it could be San Xavier - it a gorgeous white old mission church that is open to the public... no fee; very nice. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) 2gypsies, on 10 Dec 2016 - 10:33 AM, said:You could also take Valencia west to I-19 and a little south. There will be a sign and you can also see it in the distance against the mountain but not sure of the street name - it could be San Xavier - it a gorgeous white old mission church that is open to the public... no fee; very nice. Oh, yes...I had completely forgotten about San Xavier del Bac! Not very far from the Casino, either...it's east on Valencia to S. Mission Road (go south) and then east on W. San Xavier Road. There'll be signs directing you, so you shouldn't miss it. http://www.sanxaviermission.org/ Edited December 10, 2016 by LindaH Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Then there's the Titan Missile Museum about 20 miles south of the Casino on I-19. It's the only remaining Titan II missile site open to the public and you can tour the underground complex and silo. Edited December 11, 2016 by Lou Schneider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homelesshartshorns Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Aren't GPS Coordinates wonderful for showing people exactly where your talking about. Quote Still seeing Places we have never seen before and others that we thought we would never see again! . homelesshartshorns | Trying to spend the last Dollar on the Last Day! (wordpress.com) George Hartshorn | Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Then there's the Titon Missle Museum about 20 miles south of the Casino on I-19. It's the only remaining Titan II missile site open to the public and you can tour the underground complex and silo. Thanks for that information, Lou! I didn't know about this place! Quote LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisvr Posted December 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Thanks for the great info. Problem is what do I choose????? I think I'm going to have to allocate more time for Tucson. Quote "It is better to have more truck than you need than to need more truck than you have" 2001 Volvo 660, Cummins 400 ISX, Eaton 3 Peddle Auto Shift 2014 Fuzion 40' Toyhauler 2015 Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 If you want to do the Old Mission and Titan then you could stay at the Desert Diamond Casino at 1100 W. Pima Mine Rd. and I-19 between the two attractions. The casino has a very large circular area for RV parking with vegetation privacy on one side. It's better than the one in Tucson and only about 15 miles further. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPII Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 If you have any interest in shotgun sports the Tucson Skeet and Trap is a large facility open to the public. Sporting clays, five stand and FITASC are also shot there. Quote 2013 DRV Mobile Suites 38TKSB3 w/ Hydra Lift motorcycle lift, MorRyde IS suspension, MorRyde hitch pin 2013 Ford F450 w/ Trailer Saver air hitch 2011 BMW R1200RT motorcycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses195 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 I syayed there last Saturday with no problems. I use the Overnight Parking app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acampingwewillgo Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 Just a heads up.....we parked at Casino Del Sol two years ago before the Escapade in Tucson, the lot was packed with others doing the same thing. Quote 96' Vogue PrimaVista, CAT 3176b, 10.2 litre, Allison HD-4060 Mollie, Rubie, Cassie and Maggie.......all rescued King Charles Spaniel's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Rod Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 www.casinocamper.com We have not been out west, but it is a good resource back east. I am sure the information out there is equally as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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