Tucson Mountain Park- Gilbert Ray Campground, Arizona

Heading toward Saguaro National Park in Arizona we began looking for a good RV park to spend the night.
Located in Tucson Mountain Park in Arizona is a small, nice park, Gilbert Ray Campground.  The campground is quiet and very scenic.  Saguaro Cacti as well as other species of cacti and desert plants abound. The wildlife is abundant.  There are plenty of rabbits, lizards, birds and coyotes.  Gilbert Ray Campground is not staffed during the summer months. You pay at a pay box.  For a 30 amp, water and electric site, it cost us $20.00 for one evening.

Its proximity to Saguaro National Park is a bonus.  The park is located about 4 miles from the campground.

Fort Stockton RV Park-Fort Stockton, Texas

Making a return visit to Fort Stockton RV Park our first night on the road was the right choice.  It is a nice RV park with friendly staff.  The Roadrunner Cafe is on site.  Amenities include a seasonally operated pool, playground, nature trail, free WiFi and 30/50 Amp Pull through sites.

Nearby you will find the Historic Fort Stockton.  Built around 1867 it was designed to protect western expansion.  It housed Buffalo Soldiers.    Also, nearby are the Fort Davis National Historic Site and the McDonald Observatory.



Fort Stockton RV Park
3604 KOA Road
Exit 264, Warnock Road, I-10
Fort Stockton, TX. 79735

www.fortstocktonrvpark.com

Utah to Arizona and the Petrified Forest-Painted Desert National Park

June 19th- June 20th

Rolling down the highway from Zion National Park in Utah to Holbrook, Arizona.  Holbrook is the closest large town near The Petrified Forest - Painted Desert National park.

Lots of beautiful limestone

Another scary road with beautiful views but massive
canyons.  We've decided that our country
needs to invest in more guard rails.  There are
not nearly enough!!

Limestone on the sides of the road.
The road is heading right toward some
beautiful red and purple sandstone

We love the traffic (or should I say, lack of) in this
part of Arizona!  

Little Colorado Rive

Painted Desert Inn
Mural painted in the 40s

Lots of Ravens here

Petroglyphs

Lichens on the rock

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Thank goodness for binoculars!
We were able to see petroglyphs that you
wouldn't otherwise be able to see

Petrified Wood

Agatized Petrified Wood

Willy prefers to stay inside the RV

Yep, another Junior Ranger Badge to add
to their collection.

Petrified Log in the background

Now, back to Holbrook to get Stephanie a piece of petrified wood and then on to Gallop, NM for the night.  We love the USA RV park there.  By the way, active military stays for free there!