Sun Valley, Arizona, puts your RV minutes from Petrified Forest National Park's massive petrified logs and Painted Desert panoramas. Nine parks in our directory launch you into these fossil fields and Route 66 haunts along I-40. Park here, wake to red rock sunrises, and chase ancient wonders all day.
Sun Valley hugs Navajo County, right off Interstate 40 where Route 66 rolls through. Petrified Forest National Park sprawls 15 miles east, packed with 225-million-year-old logs in vivid quartz colors. Wander Blue Mesa's badlands, decode petroglyphs at Newspaper Rock, or scan for wildlife on the 28-mile park road. Homolovi Ruins State Park sits west, with pueblo ruins along the Little Colorado River and cottonwood-shaded trails.
Nine RV parks match every camper's style around Sun Valley. Families claim spots at Sun Valley RV Park, complete with playground, WiFi, 50-amp and 30-amp hookups from $23 nightly. Route 66 fans revive nostalgia at Root 66 RV Park. Pet lovers pick Control Road Dispersed Camping for easy access, or Little Green Valley NF405A with group sites and pull-throughs. Quiet seekers unwind at Myrtle Point amid desert calm.
Sun Valley shines as a base for Petrified Forest National Park's ancient petrified forests and Painted Desert. The park packs 146 square miles of colorful logs, badlands hikes like Blue Mesa Trail, and petroglyph sites. Route 66 relics along I-40 add vintage road-trip charm just minutes away.
Nine RV parks cluster near Sun Valley, such as Sun Valley RV Park, Root 66 RV Park, and Control Road Dispersed Camping. Sun Valley RV Park delivers WiFi, 50-amp hookups, and a playground from $23/night in central spots. Dispersed sites like Little Green Valley NF405A provide pet-friendly pull-throughs off forest roads.
Yes, Control Road Dispersed Camping and Little Green Valley NF405A both allow pets. These forest service areas offer pull-through sites, group camping, and leashed pet policies for up to 14-day stays. Nearby Sun Valley RV Park suits families, but check dispersed rules for fire restrictions and waste removal.
