Photo thanks to Encore Suni Sands
Suni Sands RV Resort
An Encore 55+ resort on East 32nd Street next to Walmart and close to the airport, with a pool and hot tub, a ballroom and a full winter activity calendar.
Yuma, Arizona · East 32nd Street, by the airport
Season
Year-round
Nightly to annual stays
Elevation
About 200 ft
Mild winters, very hot summers
Hookups
Full hookups
Ask about 30 vs. 50 amp
Big rigs
35 ft max
For stays of 30+ days
Updated October 4, 2026 · Details checked against Encore’s resort page
Pool, ballroom & a full calendar
The Suni Sands experience
A sociable 55+ snowbird resort in central Yuma, with Walmart next door and a calendar full of dances, bingo and water aerobics.
Full hookupsWater, sewer & power
Pool & hot tubWater aerobics in season
ClubhouseThe activities hub
Ballroom & stageMonthly dances
Shuffleboard courtsPlus horseshoes
Wi-FiAvailable at the resort
LaundryOn site
Restrooms & showersBathhouse on site
Mail centerPrivate mailboxes
Business centerOn site
Walmart next doorA walk-through gate, RVers say
Activity calendarBingo, cards & potlucks
Bike & walking trailsListed by Encore
Line dancing & karaokeOn the calendar
Arts & craftsPlus a card room
Rental unitsPet-friendly rentals available
Golf outingsOrganized by residents
Around Yuma
What guests say
The resort report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together: guests praise the friendly community, the clean grounds and the Walmart next door, while jet noise, close-set sites and tight big-rig access pull some scores down.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from 6 Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report40 ft
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4GAT&T 4GT-Mobile 4G
Last reported nightly rate$50 May 2022
As reported by Campendium users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the resort before you go.
Central Yuma, off I-8
Getting there
The resort sits on East 32nd Street next to Walmart and near Yuma International Airport, about 2 miles from I-8 Exit 3 and 11 minutes from downtown.
Route from I-8: Exit 3 (Avenue 3E), south to 32nd St, then west
EXIT 3 · I-8
Set your GPS
1960 E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85365
From PhoenixAbout 2 hr 45 min
To downtown YumaAbout 11 min
To Los Algodones*About 18 min
From San DiegoAbout 2 hr 45 min
It’s next door to Walmart. From Avenue 3E, turn west on 32nd Street and drive about a mile to the resort entrance on the right.
About 200 ft elevation. January highs near 70°; summer highs often top 105°.
*Approximate Google Maps driving times from the park; the Los Algodones time is to the Andrade port of entry. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around Suni Sands
Leave the rig parked. Yuma’s river history, its riverfront parks and the border town of Los Algodones are all a short drive away.
Photo thanks to Scotwriter (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Yuma Territorial Prison
Walk the 1876 stone cellblocks and climb the guard tower of Arizona Territory’s first prison, on a bluff above the Colorado River.
Photo thanks to Cbl62 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Colorado River State Historic Park
The Army depot that supplied the Southwest from 1864, with adobe buildings, wagons and the story of how the river was tamed. Closed Mondays.
Photo thanks to XeresNelro (CC BY-SA 4.0)
West Wetlands Park
A free 110-acre riverfront park with a stocked fishing pond, a beach, a boat launch and one of Yuma’s favorite playgrounds.
Photo thanks to Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Los Algodones, Mexico
The border town just west of Yuma is a popular day trip for dentists, opticians and shopping. Bring a passport or passport card for the trip back.
Nearby options
Other parks worth a look
Three more Yuma parks a few minutes from Suni Sands, including two that welcome guests under 55.
Photo thanks to Cacie Carroll Photography
Sandstone Cottages
Formerly Desert Holiday: RV sites and new cottages on South 4th Avenue, with a heated pool, pickleball and a dog park.
Photo thanks to Villa Alameda RV Resort
Villa Alameda RV Resort
A 55+ resort with 302 back-in sites on Avenue 5E, a heated pool and spa, a rec hall and a busy activity calendar.
Photo thanks to Copperwood Communities (YouTube)
Arizona West RV Park
A 55+ park with 227 back-in sites, a pool and spa, pickleball and posted daily to annual rates.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Suni Sands fits your age, your rig and your dates, in one place.
Our take: a friendly, central 55+ snowbird resort with a big activity calendar and Walmart next door. Expect park-model neighbors, sites set close together and daytime jet noise from the airport.
Reported ratesNo dollar rates on the resort page · checked Oct 4, 2026
Nightly, from (Good Sam)$56 /night
Last RVer report, May 2022$50 /night
Annual site hold fee$150
Fall Fling, with a 2027 annual$99 rest of season
Encore shows current prices in its online booking, not on the resort page. Nightly and weekly stays are open to anyone who meets the age rule; seasonal and annual stays need a Thousand Trails membership or Camping Pass.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the Encore resort page or call (928) 726-5941.
Typical January afternoon
Yuma70°
Chicago32°
38° warmer than Chicago in January.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and the 55+ rules.
Open
Site types
Nightly to annual, and who can book each.
Open
Rates & policies
Ages, pets, rig length, check-in and booking.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask on the phone before you reserve.
Open
Suni Sands is an Encore 55+ resort of about 310 sites, many of them park models, in central Yuma. Anyone 55 or older can book a nightly or weekly stay; seasonal and annual stays need a Thousand Trails membership or Camping Pass.
Best for
- Snowbirds who want a full calendar: dances, line dancing, bingo, water aerobics, potlucks and more.
- Travelers without a car: RVers say a gate leads straight to the Walmart next door.
- Thousand Trails members looking for a winter base in Yuma.
- Border day-trippers: Los Algodones is about 18 minutes away.
Consider this
- It’s 55+ only: the minimum check-in age is 55, and children can’t be on the reservation.
- Stays of 30 days or more are limited to rigs 35 ft or shorter.
- RVers say jets from the airport and Marine Corps air station are loud during the day.
- Sites are close together, and RVers say there are only a few pull-thrus for overnighters.
Why snowbirds come
Typical January afternoon
70°
Yuma
Yuma Intl Airport
32°
Chicago
O’Hare Airport
38 degrees warmer than Chicago. Normal January highs, 1991–2020.
Who can book depends on how long you stay. Encore posts current prices in its online booking, not on the resort page.
Nightly From $56/night
Good Sam lists nightly rates from $56. Single midweek nights can be booked.
Weekly Online rates
Weekly stays are open to the public through Encore’s online booking.
Seasonal Members
Seasonal stays need a Thousand Trails membership or Camping Pass, and rigs must be 35 ft or shorter.
Annual $150 hold fee
Annual sites need a membership and a $150 site holding fee. Encore’s Fall Fling adds the rest of this season for as low as $99 with a 2027 annual site.
Ages55+Minimum check-in age 55; no children
NightlyFrom $56Good Sam listing; book online for current rates
Who can bookPublic, short staysSeasonal and annual need a membership
Minimums2 nightsWeekends; 3 nights on holidays
Check-in11 a.m.Check-out also 11 a.m.
Guests4 per siteDaily fee for each extra guest
PetsSmall dogsService animals exempt from pet fees
Rig length35 ft maxFor stays of 30 days or longer
Cancel2 days outFull refund on 1–27 night stays, per Encore
BookingOnlineEncore booking, or call the resort
Checked against Encore’s Suni Sands page on thousandtrails.com on October 4, 2026. Rates are subject to change at any time; book online or call (928) 726-5941 for current rates. Cancellation rules differ for short, long-term and annual stays, so confirm them before you pay.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Will my rig fit? Stays of 30+ days are limited to 35 ft, and RVers say pull-thrus are few and tight.
- Is everyone 55+? The minimum check-in age is 55, and children can’t be on the reservation.
- Nightly or seasonal? Seasonal and annual stays need a Thousand Trails membership or Camping Pass.
- How many pets? Encore’s page says small dogs are allowed; ask about the limit.
- Light sleeper? RVers mention daytime jet noise from the airport; ask which sites are quietest.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a winter at Suni Sands?
Trade snow for sunshine, with water aerobics in the morning and a dance in the ballroom at night. Book with Encore for current rates and availability.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The main photo comes from Encore / Thousand Trails, with our thanks; the other photos on this page show the Yuma area, not the resort. Yuma photos by Donald Giannatti and Clay Elliot on Unsplash (Unsplash License). Yuma photos via Wikimedia Commons: Ken Lund (downtown Yuma; CC BY-SA 2.0), Cbl62 (Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge; CC BY-SA 3.0), Jeff Vanuga, USDA NRCS (date palms; public domain), Alexander Stephens, Bureau of Reclamation (bridge at night; CC BY-SA 2.0) and Jeff Vanuga, USDA NRCS (date grove; public domain); the images were resized. Video: OurEndeavor on YouTube. Nearby-card photos via Wikimedia Commons: Scotwriter (prison yard; CC BY-SA 3.0), Cbl62 (Quartermaster’s Office; CC BY-SA 3.0), XeresNelro (railroad bridge; CC BY-SA 4.0) and Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones (Los Algodones; CC BY-SA 2.0); the images were resized. Other-park card photos come from each park (or its video creator), with thanks. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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