Monday, February 15, 2010

Arizona RV Golfing

Picture this... a challenging golf course only steps away from a welcoming, well-equipped RV campsite. If that sounds like vacation paradise to you, it's definitely time to plan a trip to at least one of Arizona's RV golf resorts. Arizona's diverse landscapes offer golfers who love to travel by RV amazingly beautiful surroundings and golf that's worth writing home about.

Here are some best bets for RV golfing in Arizona. Try them all, or pick a different one each year, but plan to park your motorhome in the Grand Canyon State soon for a great round of golf and enjoyable RV camping.

We-Ko-Pa Golf Course - Fort McDowell - Where else but Arizona could you play on two 18-hole championship golf courses surrounded by both Sonoran desert and mountain views? Just east of Scottsdale, this course is on land owned by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, where you'll also find Eagle View RV Resort, a unique RV camping experience.

Circle Pines KOA - Williams - Head down Route 66 to historic Williams, Arizona, where this picturesque RV campground in the pines is a short drive from 18 holes of golf at Elephant Rocks Golf Course.

Turquoise Valley Golf & RV Park - Near Tombstone, RV camping golf lovers will find the oldest continuously operated golf course in Arizona. For more than one hundred years, golfers have found this 18-hole course fascinating. Test your skills on the famous par 6, 747-yard 15th hole nicknamed "The Rattler!" A first class, one hundred campsite RV park is located on-site, making this truly a best bet for your Arizona RV golfing trip.

Westwind RV & Golf Resort - Yuma - Park your RV among the pines at this well-appointed park in Yuma. An executive 9-hole park is only one of the great amenities that attract RV golf campers year after year.

Voyager RV Resort - Tucson - There's so much to love about this upscale resort in Tucson! A par 3 9-hole golf course offers golfers views of the nearby mountains, and the amenities available to RV campers will have you booking your next vacation soon!

Cocopah RV and Golf Resort - Yuma - The USGA-rated 18-hole par 72 public course adjacent to this full-service RV resort lure campers from all over the US. Spend a day or spend a week, but don't miss the chance for golf and RV camping at their best.

There's no reason to give up golf while camping by RV. Arizona's fabulous RV golf resorts, and many other RV campgrounds near golf courses, are a huge draw for tourists every year.

Why not discover for yourself what makes golfing and camping in Arizona so memorable? Check out these top picks, and talk to other RV camping fans who've already made the journey, and then make plans to spend time on the links in Arizona.

For more RV/Golfing ideas see the RV Parks with Golf / Golf Courses with RV Parks.

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Friday, January 22, 2010

Florida RV Golfing

Vacationers who love the thought of hitting the links, and then relaxing in a comfortable RV will find plenty to make them happy in sunny Florida. The Sunshine State caters to avid golfers, and RV resorts including or within walking distance of golf courses abound to keep us coming back. Here's a list of just a few of the Florida RV campgrounds with golf courses on-site or nearby.

Fabulous Florida RV Golfing Destinations
Within sight of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Titusville, Florida is home to The Great Outdoors, an RV nature and golf resort. In addition to tree-shaded campsites, this Central Florida resort includes a championship 18-hole golf course. This huge resort also includes private fishing lakes, a fitness center and other unique amenities.

Also in Central Florida, Grand Lake Golf & RV Resort offers RV campers a wide selection of campsites, surprisingly hospitable services and a challenging 9-hole golf course. No wonder it was rated "One of the Top Nine Resorts" by USA Today! You'll find this resort in Citra, located between Ocala and Gainesville.

Deer Creek RV Golf Resort in Davenport is home to palm tree shaded campsites, a fabulous clubhouse and a respectable 18-hole executive golf course. Primarily a retirement community, Deer Creek does offer daily rentals, as well.

For a fun-filled weekend for the whole family, try Okeechobee KOA. There's a 9-hole par 34 golf course to keep golfers happy while the rest of the family fishes, swims, boats or plays tennis. Did we mention there are three pools, tennis courts and an outdoor movie theater? This is definitely an RV/Golf resort that will tempt your family to return.

Here's another way to enjoy a great round of golf while camped at a scenic RV campground—make a reservation at Sanlan RV Park in Lakeland. Walk through the private campground entrance to adjacent Bramble Ridge golf course. Twenty-seven holes of golf await you on a gorgeous tree-shaded course, and all campers play at a discount.

For an RV campground near golf courses, as well as the theme parks of Central Florida, Ponderosa RV Park in Kissimmee is a hole-in-one. No fewer than twenty golf courses are within easy range, so make your reservations soon and plan to play more than one course while you're there.

One last park that's noteworthy for the number of nearby golf courses is The Harbor RV Resort & Marina on the shores of Lake Rosalie. Located in Lake Wales, FL, this park is conveniently close to more than forty golf courses. It also offers you the chance to do some serious fishing in between rounds. Camp in your RV among Spanish-moss draped trees and plan some time to explore the lakes and canals in the area.

Florida is simply overflowing with sunshine, theme parks and interesting golf venues. Roll your motorhome down the road to your favorite Florida RV and golf park and spend as much time as you'd like out on the greens this vacation.

See here for more RV golf vacation ideas.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

California RV Golfing Adventures

There are two recreation activities custom made for each other – RV camping and playing a great round of golf. If you love traveling by RV and can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon than on the golf course, it's time to learn more. Here's how RV campers in California find great golf just a few steps away from their comfortable campsites.

California Golf/RV Resorts
The Golden State is definitely gold for those who like the comfort of an RV while on vacation. Hundreds of fabulously scenic locations throughout the state make RV campers welcome. Even better, motorhome campers who also love to play golf will find golf courses with RV campgrounds throughout the state.

In El Centro, California, just north of the US/Mexican border, RV/golfing fans will find two resorts created just for them. Desert Trails RV Park and Golf Course features scenic campsites, fantastic amenities and an executive 9-hole golf course. Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort is a beautifully landscaped, one hundred twenty acre resort surrounded by wetlands. Lush scenery surrounds each campsite, and the executive par 66 golf course is PGA rated.

Farther north near Stockton, French Camp RV Park Resort and Golf Course caters to those who love the RV life, with a little golf thrown in. Located in Manteca, this resort offers a nine-hole, par 32 golf course with lots of water to challenge you. With a pool and spa, full hookups and shuttle service to the pro shop from your campsite, you'll be tempted to camp here long-term.

Another 9-hole executive golf course wrapped in a lush RV resort can be found in Desert Hot Springs, California. Just north of fabulous Palm Springs, the Sands RV & Golf Resort goes all out to offer guests the best in resort amenities. If you're looking for Palm Springs style luxury, this is the place to be.

California's North Coast is home to a challenging 9-hole, par 35 course nestled among towering redwoods. Benbow RV Resort & Golf Course is adjacent to the historic Benbow Inn, and is one of the most scenic places you'll ever park your RV. Surrounded by redwood-covered mountains, this resort offers your golf party the serenity of the forest and many other outdoor recreation possibilities.

For true Wild West flavor, you won't want to miss the Likely Place RV and Golf Resort in Modoc County. This northern California resort grew from one family's ranch to become a celebrated RV resort with an 18-hole, par 72 golf course. Surrounded by the rustic Warner Mountains, this resort offers an RV/golfing vacation with a little extra.

North of Fresno in Chowchilla, The Lakes RV & Golf Resort gives RV campers the chance to play free on Pheasant Run Golf Club's 18-hole executive course. This scenic lakeside resort is within easy driving distance of many of California's most beautiful natural wonders—Yosemite, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe, just to name a few. Full-service campsites and nice extra touches throughout the resort make this a must-stay on your California RV/Golfing tour.

Hit the links and camp in style at one of California's luxurious RV and golf resorts. If you have plenty of time to travel, why not sample the scenic pleasures of more than one resort? Either way, the joys of California RV golfing are likely to lure you back for another round soon.

For more RV Golfing fun across the United States, check out RV Parks with Golf / Golf Courses with RV Parks.

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Monday, August 3, 2009

Turquoise Valley Golf & RV Park - Naco, Arizona

Turquoise Valley Golf & RV ParkYes, you can drive up, hook up, and hit the links for 18 holes of great golf. Turquoise Valley Golf & RV Park boasts the oldest continuously operated golf course in the state of Arizona. The 18 hole golf course features one of the longest holes on the planet (yes you read correctly). It is also one of the 5th longest golf holes in the United States.

If your interests turn to things other than golf, or you are just looking for a day off of the links, the area offers:
Turquoise Valley Golf & RV Park is located only minutes from Tombstone, and offers many amenities including: full hookups (electric and sewer), with free cable TV and Wi-Fi, washroom facilities, a laundry room, and more.

So remember our friends at the Turquoise Valley Golf & RV Park if your are in Arizona and looking to pull your RV up to a great game of golf.

For more RV / Golf Resort resources see: RV Parks with Golf / Golf Courses with RV Parks.

If you need an RV rental for your Arizona RV camping adventure, check out El Monte RV's Phoenix RV Rentals location.

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Monday, June 29, 2009

How 'bout an RV Golf Vacation

RV GolferIt turns out that many RV Parks/Resorts have golf courses. These range from small par 3 golf courses, through 9 hole courses and up to very challenging 18 hole courses. So not only can you get away into the great outdoors and do many of the things that people associate with RV camping (fishing, hiking etc.), you can also get in many good rounds of golf.

Many golf courses also have RV parks associated with them. So some very challenging and demanding courses allow you to come and hook up and step out your door onto the links.

Often these RV/Golf resorts will include a certain number of holes of golf with an overnight stay. So for the avid golfer, why not plan an itinerary to several different RV/Golf resorts for the ultimate golf vacation?

To learn more about golf/RV resorts see: RV Parks with Golf / Golf Courses with RV Parks

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