Best ATV oriented park ever! Ride 50 miles over 5400' mountain out the back gate. At six am coffee find what group ride is leaving each morning. These rides are put on by park residence. Price based on monthly rate with an allowance for electric. This does not include the $10,000 we spent on the used side by side ATV we bought during our first week. Staff and residence very friendly. Everyone waves and is very helpful. We are staying an extra month. The 55 plus folks at this park will take you on some wild ATV rides. A free workshop, pressure washer and desert golf course add to a great time. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Stayed here a month and loved this park. This was one of the biggest sites we have ever had. Clean park with a great staff. It is a little far out from the city which has it's pros and cons. They have a great pool and spa. The library is well stocked. They have anything you would want at a RV park. Except no pull through. Looking forward to going back to this park. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a snowbird park with many park models in place. It is located in a pretty area east of Phoenix. Sites have full hookups but the pads are sand and dirt with no gravel. If it has rained you will sink into the dirt as we did when parking. There are a very limited number of showers and lavatories for a park this size. Wi-Fi worked well which was a surprise. There is nothing special about this park and it is definitely not a 10 rated park, as other reviewers would have you believe. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This park is very well kept. Found sites for us without reservations. We stayed here for a month. Great area for ATV'ing. Beautiful view of the Superstition mountains. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Small 350 (?) site park with large spaces. Friendly staff and park, access to BLM land from back side of park. Great views of the Superstition mountains. Wi-Fi is best we have experienced at a park. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This park is spacious and clean with friendly people. There are lots of activities. I have spent two winters here and plan on spending many more. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is primarily a snowbird park with a few sites for overnighters. According to the website there are 700 sites but I think that this includes a large area that at this point is undeveloped. Website also says phone and cable--our site did not have cable. We saw the place as we were driving down the highway to another park and decided to stop. The office closed at noon (on Saturday) and does not open on Sunday. We went to the 2 manager's sites, and nobody was home. We finally just chose a site and will leave money at one of the manager's residences. This is a large gravel park with a small concrete patio at each site. Otherwise, just a wide open space. It is pretty much empty at this time since the snowbirds have not arrived. Overall, the park is very clean. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Found this listed in Trailer life. It is supposed to be a 5 star RV park. For us, it was a 1 star at best. First there is the cost of $38. with our Good Sam discount. Next we find out there is no cable TV or satellite available for short term stays. (Their ad states they have it). Oh, and the free Wi-Fi, does not work. So what we did get, was a place to park our rig for the night by a VERY busy highway. This might be ok if you stay long term, but for my money there are many better and less $$$ places in this area. I will not return. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

At first glance this is a beautiful RV park. The sites are huge - about 40 feet wide and 45 feet long at least. We came for the season so we got the monthly rate which varies depending on the number of months that you are here. It is higher for only one month. They also charge $15 per month for the electric meter, plus your actual electricity usage, $28.58 per month for sewer and $15 per month for garbage. Taxes are on top of this. All Can-Am parks in the area have similar charges. However none of the other parks outside the Cal-Am family charge for sewer, garbage and electric meter. That means that Cal-Am is almost $60 higher per month than the monthly rates that they quote. In addition to this they do not have free cable TV and the phone service is free only within the park, so if you want these services then it is even more money. They have wi-fi with lots of antennas around but their capacity is not enough for the number of sites that they need to support. That means if you need the Internet then you need to pay a local provider such as Mediacom for that too. Do you get the picture? It is expensive to stay here and they are higher than the other parks around the area. The next complaint is the activity director. She is a joke. They have a meeting for the newcomers once each month. The activity director is not there to talk about what the park has to offer. So all you do is go and talk to other newcomers and have a soda. The activity director also does not go to most of the other activities either. There was a dinner the other night, which we had to pay for, and it took one and a half hours just to serve the 200 people that showed up! The activity director was not there to talk to about the problems with the dinner either. Lastly, the maintenance in the park is spotty. The landscaping is fine but some other maintenance is poor. A couple examples are the wheels on the doors to the dumpsters wear out and are to the point where they are making grooves in the concrete. They need to be replaced more quickly. Also the street lights are out here and there throughout the park. Neighbors have told me that it takes a year or more before they are repaired. This is a concern to me because there is no gate at the park entrance. Anyone can come in during the night and if they are intent on prowling through your truck then they will do it in the dark areas rather in the street lit areas. I wanted to let people know what to expect if they come here. In spite of what I have written I like the park. It has a great view of the Superstition Mountains and the awesome sunsets. You hear the coyotes every day. The people are friendly. We will be back. We just wish that the fees were more in line with the other parks or that the service was commensurate with fees. We camped here in a Motorhome.

I was at first turned away because my rig was too small. They have a minimum length requirement of 22 feet. The manager made an exception, but it was a little embarrassing. I can not understand the reason for this policy, as there are a good number of excellent and expensive RVs that are less than 22' in length. My low rating is because of this prejudice against a small rig; otherwise it's a beautiful RV park, very well maintained, with excellent facilities, and a lovely view. Moreover, this policy regarding minimum length does not appear in Trailer Life, so as with me, it comes as an embarrassing surprise when discovered. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We stayed here under an “early-bird special” for two months (Nov and Dec). We had stayed here three weeks last year and really liked the park. The sites are large, have a long concrete patio and fairly level. The water pressure is good. This is a lovely park and nice area. The park is well kept up and very friendly. There are a number of park models here, but they are new and well kept up too. The RVers fit in well. The pool is big. There are lots of activities. We will definitely come here again. If you do pay by the month, beware that they do charge extra for electricity plus a sewer and trash charge. The sewer and trash is a surprise as most parks don’t charge extra for those services. The rate shown is the special rate plus all the extra charges divided by the days. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Park is nice, but the help at the office is not. Very rude and uncaring. Owner are out for the $$$$ only, they charge $15 to read the electric meter every month, $29 a month for sewer and garbage, plus your rent. Nickel and dime residents to death. Short time stay OK longer than that you better keep your wallet out.. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Park has sites suitable for larger rigs, paved roads, gravel sites with concrete patios. Great view of the Superstition Mountains from the section nearest Rt. 60. You can walk to the grocery store. Has a nice pool, clubhouse, exercise room, computer room and library. There are lots of activities during the winter season. This is one of my favorite campgrounds. Nightly rate was based on using a Good Neighbor discount plus tax and electrical charge. Passport America discount also accepted. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is a nice enough RV park but alot of folks don't know when booking that they have rates which do not include all charges. You will be charged for water, sewer and garbage pickup. When booking, be sure to ask the FULL rate! We camped here in a Motorhome.

I don't give many 10s, but we really enjoyed staying at this park. The sites were large and level. We had a huge concrete patio besides an area to park our truck. The park is new, clean and has very nice amenities. The pool is large enough to do laps. The Wi-Fi worked well and was free. Because we used our Passport America discount along with part of our stay at the regular price, we were in a separate section near the entrance, but that only makes sense since the park models own their space. We liked it in the area they put us because there were less people, no one in front or back of us, and a view of the Superstition Mountains. We found everyone very friendly. We will come back. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Used our PPA discount for the 4 nights allowed. One of the few RV parks in the area than accepts membership discounts. Close to the freeway, and has a separate short term stay area which is the closest and most noisy at night. Good size space, fairly level, and graveled. Wi-Fi worked well, cable provided. Would recommend bringing at least a 25 foot water and sewer hose,as they have a rule about parking next to the pavement pad, and can be a reach. Park models and MH intermixed into dog and no dog areas. Clean public areas. Smaller mega resort, so you can walk or ride your bike without driving into the main areas. Dog friendly, but only in certain areas -- but not obsessed as long as you pick up after dogs, not a problem. Nice dog park. If you are a short term visitor you must wear a guest badge, but we found people to be quite friendly. Propane is available by a private delivery service, and they pick up your trash at your site, long term. Would recommend a better recycle program. No picnic tables, no campfires - not unusual for resort. Over all impression of Canyon Vistas was very good. Would return possibly for a longer stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.

One of the cleanest, neatest RV resort we had encountered. Management and residents very helpful and friendly. Would have liked to have stayed longer, but previous commitments prevented us from doing so. Would like to return. Rate was Passport rate, which was good for 1 week. We camped here in a Motorhome.

The campground and spaces are nice. However, park models have taken over and the management has developed a very unfriendly attitude toward RVs and anyone not wanting to extend their stay. We stayed here for 3 months and will never stay here again! The last week of our stay we left to visit other parks to see where we wanted to move to when our paid for stay was up. We got nasty phone calls and emails from management accusing us of skipping out on the electric bill. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We stayed in under C2C in the "short term" section - which is right next to the freeway, and so has lots of noise. WiFi isn't available in this section. Nice park, but since they don't like 'short termers' the feeling you get is of step children who have to sleep someplace. We would have considered this for a 3 month stay next winter, but won't because of their attitude. Lots of Park Models with "reduced price" signs on them. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Canyon Vista Park is a beautiful, active and vibrant place to spend your winter months. We visited friends living there four years ago and we then decided to return and purchase a park model. We have been returning now for the past three years. There is a nice mixture of park models and RV's in this park. The people and the many activities are wonderful. The three or four winter months we spend at Canyon Vista pass much too quickly. Each week is filled with hiking into the local Superstition mountains, walking, jogging, dancing, golfing, swimming, attending various pot luck dinners and other social events, playing euchre, Texas Holdum Poker or other card games, attending a NHL Coyotes hockey game, a Phoenix Suns basketball game or a Spring Training baseball game. If you are looking for a spot to spend your winter in the warm sunshine, with lots to do and with very friendly people, Canyon Vista is the place to go. PS: We are now planning a Summer Arizona Party here back home inviting some of the friendly couples we met at Canyon Vista. Try this park and you will love it. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.

The rate is based on a four month stay. Things have changed since we were last here in 2007, and that's not a good thing. The park models have, and are, taking over, and the true RV is relegated to the less desirable slots. With all the park models being set up it's like living in a construction zone. The whine of saws and the noise of nail guns begin too early. Management should key into the discontent since most we have spoken to will not be returning. They are nickel and diming with fees for trash pickup (only twice a week at your site - a joke) and sewer. I guess next thing will be to charge for water. The Wi-Fi still is terribly weak. Thank goodness for our Verizon Aircard. It's a shame that this park has forgotten that it was the RVers who made them successful in the beginning because the facilities are very nice but that doesn't make up for the shortcomings. And, to charge a fee to change sites is outrageous. Sorry to see what has become of this park as we will now be on the search for another warm location where RVs are welcome and their needs are understood. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is our second year of full-timing and we decided to stay 3 months at Canyon Vistas. This park has no trees because it is in the desert! There is a small green way that runs the length of the park that does have trees however. There are coyotes, rabbits, snakes, etc. that come in from the adjacent desert so they keep the landscaping to a minimum. The parking area is gravel which really helps to keep the dust down. There is a cement patio that is huge. The hookups are at the back. The roads are paved. Power is steady and right at 120 volts, water pressure is very good. There is lots of lime in the water (as there is in the entire region) so you should get a water softener. There is Wi-Fi but not nearly enough antennas for the size of the park. We have satellite Internet so this is not an issue for us. They also have a computer room where you can use their computers and access the Internet. You have a great view of the Superstition Mountains. The short-time area is separate from the long term area. We have never been to a park that has people who are as friendly as here. That goes for both the management and the guests. There are not the obvious cliques that often develop. People stop and talk to you, they wave as you walk by, you are invited to join in on the activities, etc. There is no way that you can be bored here with all of the activities available to you in the park. This park is not in the middle of a city, like most are in the valley, but you are only about 8 miles from Mesa and all of the shopping and eating places that it offers. We will definitely return. By the way, the parks are not full this year. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We stayed one night to visit some friends staying there. We got the summer (lower) rate. They put us up front. The 1st site they gave us we were unable to back-in due to a light pole and the water spigot sticking about 4' out of the ground. We asked and got another site. They are all gravel but could use some more gravel to level up the sites. We were really disappointed in the front sites (1st Street)for this being a Cal-AM Resort. It would of been nice to camp closer to our friends. It was a long way (1/2 mile) to facilities and office. If you wanted to use them you had to drive. This was the reason for the 8 rating. The cable and 50 amp were fine. I will stay in another park next time and drive over to visit our friends. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We have spent 3 winters at Canyon Vistas over the past 4 years. We love the park, the location and the people. Our nightly rate is based upon a 5 month visit. WiFi is available in the game rooms and ballroom. We purchased cable TV with Internet from Medicom during our 5 month winter visits, so we really don't deal with the WiFi in the park. Many Park Models are being sold here, so eventually the RVs will be squeezed out. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We cancelled our 2 week reservation and left this park after spending just 1 hour there. It was the biggest disappointment of our winter trip(Jan-Mar/2008). We had heard a lot of great things about Canyon Vistas, but when we arrived we were escorted to a site, near the entrance, that was simply as barren as the desert surrounding the park. Not a tree in sight, just gravel, gravel and more gravel - it reminded me of Quartzsite. We were so far from the clubhouse and facilities that it was practically impossible to walk there. We asked the folks beside us and they said they always drove to the pool, showers and clubhouse! The park was supposed to have free wifi service - not true! Where we were located, there was no wifi reception at all. My wife and I both decided we didn't even want to spend one night at Canyon Vistas, so we got our money back, unhooked and left after just one hour. Obviously, we will not be returning. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We spent over three months here, November 2007 thru January 2008. We loved the park and the amenities. With very few exceptions, the staff and volunteers there were friendly and helpful. As mentioned below, the business which owns Canyon Vistas is trying to make it a park model community, and it won't be too much longer before RVers are petty much squeezed out. They have several WIFI antennas scattered throughout the park, but seemed to have trouble generating a reliable signal for many of the sites. It got even worse when the park filled up. A good signal could always be had by taking your laptop to the central complex tho. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is a terrific park with great amenities. A 55+ community with permanent park models and plenty of RV sites, located on the edge of open public lands. Peaceful, quiet and restful, we're definitely planning on going back. This is a Cal-Am Property, one of several in the area, and we checked out all of them. This is the one we selected to go back to next year. It's out in the eastern part of the Phoenix valley, but on a slight enough rise that you get a great night-time view of the city lights. Very helpful, friendly folks in the office, a large grocery store just across the highway, and everyone in the place seemed like old friends the moment you met them. Loved it, loved it, loved it!! We camped here in a Motorhome.

A very good 55+ park. I would have rated it higher if the Wi-Fi signal was better. Spaces were large and gravel, with concrete patios. Activities and events were great. Good winter destination. Groceries were close and mall shoping was just a few miles away. I would definitely return to this RV park. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Excellent "destination" park with numerous amenities and excellent modern facilities (pool, ballroom, library, laundry, card rooms, computer room, woodworking shop, etc.). Sites are huge, with large concrete patios. Many planned activities, special interest clubs (hiking, softball, golf, crafts, etc.). Away from the bustle of Phoenix/Mesa/Apache Junction, but on the 4-lane with nearby shopping and restaurants. Scenic setting in the shadow of the Superstition mountains. Only reason I didn't give a "10" is lack of shade, but hey, this is the Sonoran desert! (The $17.00 rate reflects a 3-month stay. I don't know what the 'per day' rate is for short term stays.) We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is an excellent 'snowbird' RV resort with a whole host of activities and facilities. Hiking club, exercise room, pool, jacuzzi, tennis, woodworking shop, softball, ballroom, card rooms, well stocked library, spotless showers/bathrooms, frequent entertainment, dances, 'meal' functions, post office, wifi, helpful and pleasant staff. Location is away from the congestion of the city, but on the four-lane with easy access to anywhere you'd like to travel. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

What a wonderful place to stay--Friendly staff, wide sites, heated pool, great gym, and right in the middle of the desert at the foot of Superstition Mountain. You're outside the congestion of Phoenix/Mesa/Apache Junction but near a nice grocery and restaurants. The only issue is lack of good WiFi in parts of the campground, but a card room near the ballroom has excellent access. This is a great camping value for a week or several months. Highly Recommended. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Stayed here for about a month last two winters (2003/2004). Park has new management since 2002 and now VERY clean and attractive. Monthly rate works out to about $15.00 per day. Well located away from hustle/bustle of Phoenix, but easy access to all freeways and plenty of facilities nearby (shopping, eateries, you name it). We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

55+ park with all the trimmings for snowbirds/seasonals, and a smaller segregated area close to the highway for overnights. Clean, comfortable, large sites and wide streets will handle the biggest rig. Quiet with great view of Superstition Mountain and easy access to city amenities. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Pool and club area are very nice. Camp spots designed for Park Models. All rock, no trees, lots of weeds. Utilities at the back of spot, almost inaccessible if you are not prepared. Office extremely disorganized. We camped here in a camper.

We have stayed in this Resort for the past 5 winters. Last year we purchased a Park Model so that should tell the story. The Facilities are great the staff is friendly and helpful. The activity Director does an excellent job. Although there is never a want for something to do. The area is beautiful and the guest are always fun to be with. I would rate it a 10 but no park is perfect although Gold Canyon is close. My daily rate is based on the monthly rate. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

As first time snowbirds to Arizona, our plan was to stay 3 months at Gold Canyon and then 3 months in Florida. We were so impressed with the resort, the excellent management, the great amenities, Arizona's fantastic weather, that we purchased a Park Model after only 3 weeks. We have been here a little over 3 months and the resort has lived up to all our expectations. The other residents are great and there is a good sense of community. We plan to spend many happy years here! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We have stayed here for many years and 2010 is our last. This park is experiencing a meltdown. The management has become very confrontational and intimidating/condescending. The park is quite pretty but not worth the overinflated prices. Come on, it is gravel sites and a slab of cement. There are many, many other parks which are much nicer and at a better price. This park used to be a jewel but sadly now is lacklustre. The final straw for us when we were in the pool with many other folks this winter when the manager came through the pool area like a stormtrooper and was asking everybody, including those in their swimwear IN the pool, to show their I.D. badges. Everyone has to have their badges visible at "all times" but come on, IN THE POOL!!! We have had enough! We camped here in a Motorhome.

I would rate it a 10 but the sites are a little too small for a 10. It is clean, the people are friendly and there's lots of activities. Also a lovely clubhouse and pool. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We have spent the last 3 winters here and have reservation for next winter. The rate I quoted is based on the monthly rate divided by 30 days. The park is near the limit of 80% Park Models, how ever all the people staff and guest are wonderful. This is were a Hotel it would be a 5 star Hotel that you bring your own bed. If they don't have it no other park does either. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We stayed here for 2 months and will come back again. Very nice campers even the ones in the park models. The club house is excellent and lots of activities. Lots to do in the area as anyone who has been here will know. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

If you do not want to stay in the massive Mesa RV parks and do want a quiet, friendly resort, then Gold Canyon RV and Golf Resort is for you. Spotless campground and facilities with a nice par 3 executive golf course. Lots of activities at the resort which you can take part in or ignore. This is about 90% park models, but within 24 hours, both of our neighbors came over and introduced themselves, and offered help or information if we needed it. Good location to explore western Phoenix. We drove into Phoenix one day, and it took 35 minutes. Mesa is about 10 minutes away. Plenty of restaurants and shops in Mesa. A must visit in the area is the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix. Until May 31, 2009, the DBG has the Chihuly glass exhibit throughout the park and it is spectacular. Check it out online at www.dbg.org. We would definitely stay here again, and probably for a lot longer. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We spent a month here and would have stayed longer if we could. People are super friendly and the club house and pool are superior. We found the showers as clean as any top notch hotel. Hiking trails all around, mostly up into the mountains. We loved the howling coyotes and the view of the Superstition Mountains from our site. Restaurants are both close by and 20 miles away in Mesa. We signed up for three months next winter. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We stayed for 3 months and this is a great park with excellent people staying in the park. The manager increased rent by 100.00 per month for 2010 . He does not seem to get that in the park people is what makes a park good . Yes they have all the facilities and amenities but so do other parks. With him raising the monthly rent people will be leaving. This will make this park the same as all others, only as good as the people that are left with a lot leaving.. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

We enjoyed Gold Canyon RV and Golf Resort very much. We found the staff, at all levels, to be extremely friendly and helpful. The folks in the park models were friendly as well and make you feel welcome. We have not found that to be the case in all parks. The RV sites are quite wide, giving you a lot of room to relax and entertain. The views of the Superstition Mountains are better on some sites than others, but as you walk around the park, the views are gorgeous. There are numerous stores and restaurants within 7 miles of the park as well as entertainment. The Renaissance Festival is held just 4 miles from the park during February and I believe it continues into April. Hiking in the Superstition Mountains is superb. Pick a flat trail or one that climbs. Whatever you choose, the trails are excellent and the views extraordinary. A 23 mile drive up State highway 88 takes you to Tortilla Flat. The road is a gorgeous mountain road with vistas to die for. The town has a great restaurant and is a restoration of the old stage coach stop. The clubhouse at Gold Canyon is huge and beautiful with so many activities you have no excuse to claim boredom. We are going back for 4 months in 07-08. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Nice park lots of activities in the winter. Very clean facilities. Most sites only have paved patios and a fine gravel type base on the rest of the site. They have a nine hole par three golf course that winds around the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a senior oriented resort with mostly winter residents in park models. There are some RV spaces scattered throughout the resort. The spaces are quite wide, with a small cement patio. We were in the only space available that week, as the park fills up during winter months. The clubhouse is very nice, with a large, open area for billiards, and a nice pool area. There is a full schedule of social activities, dances, wine tasting, and entertainment. The staff was very friendly and courteous from the gate guard, to check-in to the person who escorted us to our site. They take only cash or check, no credit cards. The 9 hole Executive Golf Course was nicely maintained. This resort is on the far east edge of the Phoenix area, so there is not much around, but the views of the mountains and fresh air is wonderful. There is one supermarket nearby and a couple of western style steakhouses. Plus, it is just a mile from the Gold Canyon Golf Resort and Spa, so there is great golf nearby and restaurants at the resort. We will definitely return. We camped here in a Motorhome.

This is a fine park and I have camped here many times. I now rent an annual space but am cancelling. The staff are snobby, grumpy and rude. We camped here in a Motorhome.