If you like camping in a desert environment, then this is the campground for you. The campsites are spacious but dry and dusty. Do not put out your awning as there are frequent dust devils during the daylight hours. The Wi-Fi is spotty at best and only seemed to work in the morning hours. You will definitely need to have or rent a vehicle to get around Casa Grande. Given the fact that there is really nothing else in the area any better; we probably would reluctantly stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We like desert campgrounds and this is one. What we don't like is highway noise, train noise, and the smell. There must be cattle lots all around. Kept waking up because of the smell. They advertise free WiFi and it is worth exactly what you pay for it. Was able to connect, but kept dropping out and was unusable. NEVER AGAIN We camped here in a Motorhome.

$14 rate is based on $410/month. We're full timers and we had spent several months boon docking and staying in "remote" campgrounds (30+ miles from a city with major stores), when we decided that we wanted to be closer to a decent-sized city. We made our reservation here for the month of February and enjoyed it so much, we extended through the month of March. While there are not lots of planned activities here, we enjoyed walking in the desert, taking photos and going to the movies. Lots of good restaurants and the major stores nearby (Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Michael's, etc.) Was there dust (as previous poster mentioned? Yes, on the 3 or 4 windy days we had. Are there snakes? Yes, but we didn't personally see any. (This IS the desert, after all, and caution is always advised.) The CG is nicely laid out and the long-term sites have plenty of room between them. You'll hear some interstate noise and an occasional train. If you want Wi-Fi, you'll probably have to go to the office, as the signal is kind of weak. (I used my Verizon card.) We'll probably spend another month (or two) here next winter. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Stayed here for a week. Snowbird park with a lot of park models. People very friendly and many have been returning there for many years. This is an Encore/ELS park and there seemed to be add on charges for everything. Laundry use is by card that has to be bought for $2 and then $$ added. There is no refund for unused amount when you leave. Pool is good and there are water aerobics. Pet area is fairly small but there is a dog walk area outside the back gate. This is an agricultural area, and can be extremely muddy after rain, and it did rain while we were here. The fields were not under cultivation and consequently when not muddy were dusty!! Would probably not return here. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Large, 55+ fully paved park – mostly “snow-bird” sites with a scattering of available sites for folks traveling through. Not much landscaping to speak of, the park is in an open, flat and very sunny desert area – very hot, even in May. The park is not big-rig friendly, all the somewhat narrow sites are back-in and most have very tight turning radius. Parking our 37’ fifth wheel was almost impossible to do without encroaching on surrounding sites or doing battle with a light pole or two (No escort to the site was available). Laundry, pool and showers were clean and adequate. Office was closed on weekends. Park advertised free WiFi however upon on arrival we were informed that they only had one WiFi “hook-up” spot in the office area (the person that checked us in didn’t seem very knowledgeable on the whole subject). While checking for wi-fi connections in the area, Coach Connect showed up. The desk person wasn’t aware of that and didn’t know if they had a password for guests to use. We could have paid to use Coach Connect by purchasing air time on our own account. We opted not to as we have a Verizon card and the signal was excellent. We called 2 months prior to our visit, confirmed the date of our stay and the rate. The rates were quite high, especially considering the fact that the park was definitely in off-season. At that time, we specifically inquired as to any special add-on or extra charges - desk person was adamant, there WERE no extra charges. Upon arrival, we were charged the daily rate less a Good Sam discount PLUS $3 per day for “less than 5 day stay”. That was the strangest daily add-on rate we’ve ever encountered. We addressed the confirmation that we had received earlier about no add-ons and the desk person simply said there was “nothing they could do”. Not good customer relations. The park is close to a small Tanger outlet mall and several fast-food emporiums, but that’s about it. Given the number of RV parks in the Casa Grande area, there is no need to go to this over-priced one. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We wanted to stay two nights, but the park office said that they will only take a cashier's check or a money order. NO CASH OR CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED. We moved on to another park. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Very quite, a lot of empty sites here. Kind of nice really. Pool is very nice, heated to 82 degrees night and day. The only thing I have against the park is the speed bumps. You really need to slow down for them. All in all it's a pretty nice park. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We stayed at this park for a week. The managers were very nice. Our site was level and very wide. We parked our Fifth Wheel on the gravel and had a concrete patio on one side and a concrete pad for our truck on the other. There were well established trees and the park was well maintained. We also used the pool and hot tub which was very nice, clean and heated. We got free WIFI. The only down side was we were parked near the road and it was noisy and not very scenic. We should have got a spot in the back of the park. There are a number of mobile homes in the park. Although there were a lot of pluses, we just didn't get that "resort" feeling, but not a bad place to stay for the price. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Big park model resort. Good location, town has grown up around it. Big rig friendly. We are here two days to avoid a big sandstorm. We are going to run into Chandler for Costco, Trader Joe's and Sam's. I would stay here again, if I did not have to wear a badge that says, "GUEST", just to get into the pool or laundry. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This campground appeared to be more full residents in park models then RV's. However, they do have one area set aside for RV's with nice pull thru sites. The campground was clean and the sites fairly wide. We did not have to unhook our tow vehicle. No Wi-Fi at the site but that may be because we failed to ask them. We had all the services, 50 amp, sewer, water, cable. There is a nice dog run with grass for the pet we we really appreciate. We did not use the pool, laundry or shower facilities so no comment. However, everything appeared in good shape. We would stop here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Liked this place more than expected to, given that it's not really a RV park, but a big snowbird home full of park models and winter residents, and not that many RV sites. But the folks are nice and there are a lot of activities going on, plus the facilities are pretty good. Nice fenced-in dog run. Easy walk to stores and restaurants. Long pull-thru sites for short-term guests. Two heated pools; big shower room but a good walk from RV sites. Basic cable, wifi in clubhouse, Verizon air card and cell work fine. Passport America rate of 25% off in winter, 50% in off-season, but only for 6 nights and this is an Encore park with the stupid $3 daily resort fee. Too bad the feedlot smell is pretty strong at night but this is still a nice, convenient park. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This park has little traffic noise despite being on the approach for the local airport. There is not a lot of night time air traffic. There is no highway or other traffic noise. The noise from dogs, however, is quite another matter. If you stay here, do not park anywhere near #57 as they leave Yip and Yap outside all day unattended and even when home are oblivious to the the noise. Local dogs also add to the cacophony at night. We have stayed in different sites on the West of the park in other years and didn't have the dog nuisance. The pool and spa are nice and there is a recreation hall for use when not scheduled for regular events. There is a clothesline which I love. There is a putting green, horseshoe pit, shuffleboard and Bocce Ball but I have never seen these areas used. The $3.00 "Resort Fee" must be taken into account when staying less than a month. When I called to ask about rates they did not mention this little tidbit. Apparently, the old entrance came in from Hopi but that was changed some time ago so the entrance is now off Val Vista Blvd. Most GPS units I have encountered still try to take you in via Hopi. We have stayed here three different years for periods from two days to one month. We will not stay here again unless there is a guarantee they will address the dog issue. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We have spent 3 winter seasons here but will probably not return. This park is owned by Encore, and they choose to call it a resort; which it is not even though there is a $3/day resort fee for anything less than a one-month stay. I don't know what that fee covers!! I like the rural setting of the park and the outside clotheslines. The residents are friendly, and it is a dog-friendly park, although sometimes so dog friendly that no one pays attention to non-stop barking. The park is neat and clean, but there is nothing beyond the ordinary. We experience extreme electrical power fluctuations very frequently, and we are subjected to sewer odors as frequently. We have been bumping through the same potholes in the road for all three seasons we have been here. A shovelful of asphalt thrown into the potholes is as much as is done. It is obvious that only the bare minimum needs are met by Encore, and there is no investment being made in the infrastructure. The manager is an unpredictable personality who has a need to maintain control. Therefore her workcamping staff are less than effective because they have not been given adequate training and "only know half the story". We as guests, even return guests, don't feel our patronage is appreciated. We will take a look next winter to see if there have been any improvements. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We stayed here for two months during Feb and Mar 2009. This is truly a resort more than it is a campground. Numerous activities including golf, pickleball, crafts, cards, pools, hot tub. No excuses to ever be bored. Best place we have ever stayed. We are coming back for three months next year. Sites are spacious and well developed. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

A beautiful park with lousy WIFI. A great dog park. There is not a great executive length golf course but several terrific full size courses nearby. It was not busy and there are tons of open spaces here in mid-February. Management doesn't appear smart or particularly ethical because if you don't purposefully ask about the 'first time' special (buy a week and get a week free), they won't tell you. The people on their counter tried to act surprised when I mentioned it even though they have a sheet on rates in their drawer that explains the 'special'. This treatment has meant that we will probably not stay here again even though it is a lovely park. It quite obvious that they have issues here and have priced this park out of the game because all the other big parks, such as Sundance and Fiesta Grande appear to be totally full. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We loved this place! It was very beautiful...actually looked like the pictures. The executive golf course was great too and soooo inexpensive. We went there with my parents and really loved it. They seemed to be very organized and interested in keeping the reputation up to par. I didn't have any golf clubs and the Pro-Shop loaned us a nice set for free. We sure wish we were old enough to go there on our own! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

It's a snowbird park but still has many empty sites for RVs. Area in front has convenient pull- thrus for overnight or weekly. There is a nice pool and spa, small fitness room and other amenities. Our favorite things here were the cable TV with HBO, ESPN, etc and the extensive dog walk along the canal. Too bad there wasn't a trash can nearby. The only dumpsters and recycling cans were on the far, far side. Be sure to get a site away from the streets and train tracks. But you can't avoid the smell of the local cattle,especially at night. Hosts and desk staff were all helpful, except for one woman with the appropriate name of Torchie, and the inept mail room staff. Manager was super nice. But park residents could care less about the "transient" RVers. Yet, this is a good place at a fair rate. Prices may go up in the busy season but still a good deal. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Excellent park with great amenities. Lot of park models, but still room for lots of RVs. Staff very helpful. Unbelievable nice park for only $20 a night. Verizon worked good here. Will stay here again! We camped here in a Motorhome.

This park has all the bells and whistles. Rv parks need to be more than facilities. Taking your money at check-in, the lady is nice and polite. When you decide to move on, her attitude turns to resentment and anger. Nicest person in the park was the landscaper. This park is eliminating RV's. 90% is now park models. Plenty of other excellent parks in area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Nice park, too many politics going on between residents and board officials,lots of unhappy people around..office staff mostly volunteers..sewer smell awful..water treatment plant across street..no dog area..probably won't be back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Stayed two weeks. Very quiet. A lot of sites are hard to get into with a big rig. All are back ins. Sites are straight back ins. We were able to get into one site on one of the end rows. Back of 5th wheel window was able to look out into the desert. See all the wildlife. Only other complaint was a sewer smell from the new sewer plant up the road. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Came back to this place because of Passport America rate- hard to beat $77 a week. The catch to this park is that there are only 22 sites available for transient RVers, out of 525. This is a co-op park of lots owned by elderly Midwesterners and Canadians, staying in park models or RVs. Nice folks who retire soon after the 5pm dinner. Verizon aircard and cell still hard to use but free wifi in 2 buildings. Practically NO tv reception on antenna. Some cow odor from dairy down road. Still a nice little, boring place for a cheap visit. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Warning, WH is now charging many extra fees, especially if this is not your "home" park. This parking lot place is okay for overnight, especially with the handy pull-thru sites. Not a pleasant place to stay the maximum 2 weeks, not at $14 daily. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Desert Shadows is one of our favorite parks to stay in. As it is quite a new park..there is still work to be done but overall we feel that it well run and the management seems to be doing a good job. The only complaint we have heard from other campers is that the laundry room is too small. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Nice clean park with good amenities. I call this a drive-in or asphalt RV park, like so many in Arizona desert. Lots of RVs lined up one after another on asphalt with nice concrete pads. Reasonable dog walk also. Western Horizon members pay for electric ($3). We camped here in a Motorhome.