Arizona is one of the most popular year-round RV destinations in the United States. It has a lot of incredible places to visit and is known for its deserts, golf courses and so many cactus to see all around. Arizona has two ski mountains, three national parks and four national monuments. Not to mention the city life and attractions!
So, it's no wonder RV trips in this state are especially popular. RVShare provided a wonderful way to see this beautiful state. From Sedona to Williams and everything in between, nothing compares to an RV for getting in touch with the great outdoors and have the perfect family fun in Arizona.
A Memorable start in Sedona, AZ
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Sedona, Arizona, is a desert town near Flagstaff and is surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Uptown Sedona is filled with shops, spas, and art galleries. On the town’s outskirts, numerous trailheads access Red Rock State Park, which offers bird-watching, hiking, and picnicking.
We enjoyed Sedona and Williams and drove through the Grand Canyon — along with everything in between — but most importantly we enjoyed the RVShare and our family fun.
We enjoyed a stay at the Rancho Sedona RV Park, which is nestled in the heart of Sedona.
This fully shaded RV park is filled with sycamore and cottonwood trees and is in the heart of town right next to beautiful Oak Creek. The park is within walking distance of galleries, shops, and restaurants. You can enjoy mountain biking, hiking, and trout fishing all year long right from the park. Oak Creek was within walking distance from our RV.
We enjoyed and watched the heavy stream from all the rain we received. Rancho Sedona RV Park was impeccably clean, peaceful, and beautiful — a much-needed R&R to add to the trip.
Heading to Williams, AZ
The drive to Williams from Sedona is stunning, and we were excited to visit Bearizona! Visitors can drive through the 160-acre Bearizona and its more-than three miles of Ponderosa Pine forest to see North American animals in their natural habitats. More animals are exhibited in Fort Bearizona, a beautiful 20-acre walk-thru area, along winding paths that is more of a "zoo" type setting.
In our RV, we drove through the park and experienced seeing everything from wolves to bears. We drove through right after feeding time, so the bears were all around the road. We were just a few feet away from the animals! We also saw buffalo, bison, and reindeer, among others.
I’d highly recommend a trip to Williams, Arizona, to visit Bearizona. There likely is no other place where you can see wild animals in such an up-close way.
Visiting the Grand Canyon
The next day our drive took us to the Grand Canyon. You might feel as if once you’ve seen the canyon, you’ve seen it all. But the layers that exist in the canyon walls aren’t meant to be seen just from the rim. There are numerous trails that bring you into the depths of the canyon or around the rim for a fascinating look at the tangible history of our world’s early creation. Visiting with my young children was a must-do at least once in their lives … but I am sure we will be back for more visits.
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RVShare
RVShare is the world’s first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, serving more than 60,000 RV owners across the US. With thousands of satisfied customers and a broad inventory ranging from travel trailers to luxury motorhomes, RVShare has the perfect RV for your vacation, tailgate, or temporary lodging needs.
RVShare is like Airbnb on wheels. You can rent RVShare directly from local owners. RVShare provided an enjoyable experience for my family. We skipped the hotel rooms and had family fun adventures and experienced life under the stars in the comfort of our very own motorhome.
The motorhomes we researched on RVShare ranged from $100 a day to $300 depending on the size, amenities, and coverage. We started with a budget, campground locations, fees, gas, and mileage, among other expenses to consider and found that overall this was still the most affordable way of taking a family trip.
Using the system at RVShare was super easy! 
How RVShare works:
1. Find an RV
RVShare provides a detailed search database. This allows you to find the best to meet your needs. You can search location, features, type of RV and choose from three main classes for self-drive motorhomes:
- Class A are the extra-large tour bus style models
- Towing RVs or travel trailers; this requires you rent or own a vehicle strong enough to tow
- Class B are Sleeper or camper vans
- Class C models come in a variety of sizes between the other Class options
We decided that Class C RV would fit our needs and we planned our road trip to start and end in Arizona.
2. Arrange your trip
Once you find a motorhome, it's time to arrange your trip. RVShare provides useful forms to take with you when you pick up the RV from its owner.
3. Drop it off
Make sure you return the RV based on owners' expectations — this might include things like filling the gas tanks and emptying the waste tanks.
I can’t say enough good things about our experience with RVShare. I found the value and services provided to be the best choice for us. Renting an RV provided a unique opportunity to spend quality time together as a family. We hope to rent another RV sometime soon.
Tips for traveling safely in an RV in a COVID-19 world
As states begin lifting lockdowns, people are already planning camping trips and hitting the road in their RVs. Campgrounds are opening back up and gas prices are the lowest we have seen in ages. But as you get back out there, you’ll still want to take a few precautions to keep you and others safe and healthy, and avoid any potential hiccups that could spoil your trip.
Here are eight tips for traveling in an RV safely, with less stress, in a COVID-19 world:
- Get your RV road ready to avoid incidents
- Do your research and manage expectations
- Check campground COVID-19 policies
- Make your camping reservations now
- Stay at unique campground locations
- Look for hidden gems and less crowded places
- Bring enough supplies, food, and essentials
- Be mindful and respectful of others
When heading out, choose a scenic route, even if it takes longer to get there. Relax, enjoy, and appreciate the drive itself, the scenery, and everything you see along the way. Stop for meal breaks at scenic spots, or just go with the flow and pull over when a place calls to you. The road may end up leading you somewhere you least expected, and it could be the highlight of your trip.
Safe travels!
Disclaimer: The publisher received complimentary and discounted accommodations to facilitate this article. However, all opinions are her own.
