Sunday, April 3, 2016

Distant Drums RV Resort: Northern Arizonia

583 West Middle Verde Rd., Camp Verde, AZ, 86322

Stayed:  March 5-9, 2016
Rating:  4.5 out of 5

I was looking forward to my first RV trip and the trip did not disappoint me despite a sick dog and two sick humans.  Our destination was Northern Arizona for a quick trip to Sedona and the red rocks.

The location we decided to stay at was Distant Drums RV Resort.  We pulled into the campground late at night and was able to get our spot without any problems.  The park was clean and quiet. The park included several nice amenities.  The park had a laundry facility, which we got to use because our Yorkie got sick in the middle of the night and we needed to do laundry.  Near the laundry facility was a dog play area - a nice perk when you have dogs who might want to romp around rather than just leach walk.  The park include a makeshift store in the main office area - it was below average, but if you had an emergency and needed paper plates or something it would be a nice perk.  

Despite a sick dog who visited the emergency pet hospital nearby, we were able to do some sight seeing.  We drove over to Sedona and along the way were able to stop at pull off areas to get pictures of the Red Rocks.  The locations were well identified with signs so you would know what you were looking at.  Once in Sedona we took a Pink Jeep tour.  They offered several types of tours.  We took a mild tour - one we could have taken with our own jeep.  However, the guide was nice as he was able to explain the various geographic formations we saw.

Our last night at the campground we drove to Cottonwood, AZ and ate at Nic's Italian Steak and Crab House.    The meal was outstanding.  The steak was well prepared.  Prices were on the high end,  but a good value for the wonderful atmosphere and well prepared meal.  
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