Distant Drums RV Resort

Distant Drums RV Resort deserves a LOT of praise. To be fair, GoodSam needs to create a higher rating than 10/10/10 because DDRV is at least an 11/11/11. Am I exaggerating? I think not. I have researched all the RV parks in Northern Arizona and know well the overall quality of this amazing RV Resort. Management here is amazing and everyone who works here is smart, kind, generous, knowledgeable, helpful and very talented . . . definite candidates for your new best friends for life. As if that weren't enough, the amenities (store, community room, exercise room, showers, laundry, library, pool, jacuzzi, dog park, etc.) are very well-kept and a pleasure to use. The lanes in the RV Resort are wide and are enjoyed by people and dogs alike. While the landscaping and views of the mountains and skies are all tourist-magazine worthy, of special note is the stunning nighttime lighting that astonishes and delights all who enter here.

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We stayed in a Tiffin Open Road Class A Motorhome with a group of other Tiffin owners. All staff were very friendly and very helpful, even stopping to ask if we were enjoying our stay and inquiring if we needed anything. The park was immaculate. The person who escorted us to our site helped us back in and was extraordinarily efficient at providing backing instructions. If you are towing, you do have to drop your tow car at the entrance which makes parking the rig much more efficient and prevents blocking the roads. There is a large area at the entrance for dropping your toad and hooking it back up. The laundry was nice and in full use when I dropped in. The weight room had a lot of machines and free weights. Although we do not have a dog, the dog park was very nice with room to run and most people staying there had a dog or two. While there appear to be a few full timers (could be workers), they are on the outskirts closer to the freeway. No freeway noise was heard where we were parked. The pool was sparkling and had a handicapped machine for those who needed assistance to enter the pool. There is also a large hot tub. Although it was cold when we were there, numerous people used the hot tub and heated pool. The bathrooms/showers were also immaculate, each room was separate. The rec room had a kitchen with various appliances to use for a party. Some had a card game planned and a game table was set up. There was a ping pong table on the patio along with barbeque grills. There are CD movies to borrow, and a library (which I didn't see). As soon as one rig pulled out, someone was there cleaning the site (not that any needed cleaning). While out walking I saw absolutely nothing out of place or any trash on the ground. I even noticed an employee cutting a tree at 9:00 p.m. so a 5th wheel would not be scratched when opening a slide. Trash is picked up daily at your site. And there is a pull through propane station (similar to an RV spot) for filling propane. There is a shuttle which will take you to the casino across the freeway. There is a picnic table at each site, and all RV spaces are concrete.. Most are level, although there are a few pull throughs that are not as level. The only problem we experienced was someone walking through out site to get to their RV (some people are lazy and have no manners) which was unnecessary (and against the rules) since there was a landscaped walkway through every row to prevent this. This is not the RV Parks fault, and when advised, apologized and said they would address the issue. Without a doubt, this is one of the best RV parks we have stayed at, and we will visit again. It has clearly earned the 10 rating.

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Nice, tidy, fairly new RV resort with nice helpful staff and shuttle service to the Cliff Castle Casino. We only stayed one evening and did not use any of their amenities, but we will be back!

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This is my first stay. The park is laid out nice, My main concern was the parking. If I remember right the back in site I was in was listed a 42 feet.My RV is 39-40 ft. But AS I backed in to the place we could not use the full length because the trailer behind and to the side had backed in fully and then extended the awning out ( in the rear) - Which I was close to hitting. SO I extended over the front about 6- 10 inches. Your pull vehicle parks to the side of your trailer. Once parked and slides out - You were about 5-6 feet from your neighbor. SO You are packed in. That was the disappointment

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stayed for a couple of days here, and loved the easy off/easy on the Interstate. Lots to do in the area, staff friendly and ideal location . . . very accommodating for Class A Motorcoach. We will definitely stay here again.

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Made reservations in September 2017 for March 3-20, 2018. Received confirmation email from DDRV on Sept 14. Travelled all the way from Tennessee to spend our much awaited vacation at DDRV. Called them couple of days before our confirmed dates and was told that they had some kind of big rally going on and that they couldn't honor our reservations. Needless to say, we were stunned. We've NEVER been treated this way by any other rv Resort. They simply told us that they couldn't take us and since it's the busy seaso in that area they could refer us to another resort. I cried. They ruined our vacation. We're on our way home to Tennessee. I've heard other people say how rude the office staff is. We're very dissatisfied

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Very nice park, would definitely stay here again. Level sites with plenty of room. Pleasant attentive staff and great pool. Lots to do and see within easy driving distance.

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One of the cleanest RV Resorts we have had the opportunity to stay in. All the spaces have concrete pads are pretty level. We found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating. Even though it is very close to I17 the traffic noise is minimal and/or unnoticeable. There are grassy areas for your pet and a doggy park.

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Distant Drums RV Resort is a great park! It has easy access off I-17, yet you really don't hear the road. The sites are all concrete and spacious. We stayed in one of the pull-in sites that offered great sunset views and even some shade. This is definitely a park deserving of it's high ratings. Especially compared to most in Arizona.

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My wife and I come here 3-4 times a year to escape some of the heat from Phoenix. Always friendly and the staff delivers more than expected. We had a hot water leak and the staff was more than helpful getting this fixed.

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