Description

The Willcox / Cochise KOA Holiday is full-amenity, big-rig friendly, and well-maintained campground conveniently located just off Interstate I-10/US-191 in Willcox, Arizona. The park has sweeping views of high-desert and distant arid hills. This campground is a relaxing place to stop while passing through or enjoying the historical and scenic attractions of southeastern Arizona.

Location

Willcox / Cochise KOA Holiday
700 Virginia Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
koa.com
(520) 384-3212
Latitude: 32.264059 N, Longitude: -109.847140 W, Elevation: 4,167 ft (1,270 m)

Details

We stayed for four-nights at the Willcox / Cochise KOA Holiday in mid November, 2019. We enjoyed the friendliness of the staff and having breakfast at the on-site KOA Roadrunner Kafe.

Cost

For four-nights at a deluxe patio, 50 amp, full hookup, gravel, pull-thru site we paid about $65 per night, including tax and KOA Value Kard discount. There were no additional fees for pets or an extra vehicle.

Ratings (1-5)

Accessibility – 5/5

The campground is easily accessible from interstate I-10/US-191 via paved streets. Lanes in the park are wide and well-maintained gravel. The park has pull-thru and back-in RV sites, tent sites, rental cabins, and can accommodate large rigs. The campground facilities have provisions for Universal access.

Facilities/Amenities – 5/5

The park amenities include full hookup 50/30 amp RV sites, tent sites, rental cabins, restrooms, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, cable TV, propane service, RV dump station, camp store with RV parts, recreation room, ice cream, on-site cafe – the KOA Roadrunner Kafe, playground, horseshoes, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna, pavilion, covered patio, and a pet run. Facilities are clean and well-maintained.

Site quality – 4/5

RV sites are full hookup with 50/30 amp electric, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Park sites are pull-thru or back-in, gravel, level, clean, and some have shade trees. Sites are spacious and do not feel crowded. Deluxe patio RV sites are available.

Scenic Value – 4/5

The campground has an open layout, features nice desert landscaping touches, and has sweeping vistas of high-desert and distant arid hills. Sunrise and sunset can be spectacular here.

Location/Isolation – 4/5

The campground is fairly quiet, but can get road noise from the interstate. Sites are fair sized and do not feel crowded.

Paws Friendliness – 5/5

The campground is pet friendly, with cleanup stations and a lighted enclosed off-leash pet run. The campground is large enough for a fair walk with your pet.

Caution – this is a desert environment. Be mindful to provide shade and plenty of water for your pet, watch out for hot ground surfaces, and beware of desert critters.

Overall Rating – 5/5

Overall, the Willcox / Cochise KOA Holiday is a relaxing desert getaway. This full-amenity park is a great place to stay while passing through the area or while exploring area attractions. We enjoyed our short stay and would visit another time.

Additional info

Internet access

We received a moderate 4G Verizon signal at this campground. The campground provided free WiFi.

Water Quality

The water at this campground tested hard.

Nearby Amenities

A limited selection of grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, automotive and RV services are available nearby in Willcox, Arizona. A wide range of shopping and services are available in Tucson, Arizona (83 miles), or Las Cruces, New Mexico (194 miles).

Nearby attractions

Here are a few local attractions and activities:

• • Chiricahua National Monument
  • Fort Bowie National Historic Site
  • Cochise Lake
  • Heart of Rocks Trail
  • Chiricahua Regional Museum
  • Willcox Playa Wildlife Area
  • Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum
  • Apple Annie’s Orchard
  • Zarpara Vineyard
  • Willcox Historic Theater
  • Vineyards, wine tasting, pecan & family farms

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