Photo thanks to The Palms RV Resort
The Palms RV Resort
A gated 55+ resort on 60 acres where lots are rented or owned, with 453 large lots, heated pools and spas, Café 55, a Cabana Bar and one of Yuma’s busiest concert and activity calendars.
Yuma, Arizona · Avenue 7E at 32nd Street
Season
Year-round
Peak season Nov–Apr
Elevation
About 220 ft
Mild winters, very hot summers
Hookups
Full hookups
Water, sewer, trash & cable TV
Big rigs
Large lots
RVers report 42 ft
Updated October 4, 2026 · Details checked against the resort’s website
Pools, music & a 55+ social life
The Palms experience
A resort-style 55+ community with landscaped grounds, fountains and courtyard kitchens, where snowbirds rent or own their lots.
Full hookupsWater, sewer, trash & cable TV
Heated poolsPlus spa areas
Pickleball & tennisPlus shuffleboard
Café 55On-site dining
Cabana BarPoolside music too
Fitness centerYoga & classes
Concert seriesPlus ballroom events
Putting greenChipping green too
Pet friendlyTwo fenced dog parks, RVers say
Walking trailAround the grounds
Game & card roomsBilliards too
LibraryPlus studio arts
Massage & estheticianOn site
LaundryOn site
MailroomOn site
Wi-FiClubhouse area
Villas & casitasRentals available
Gated community24-hour security line
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 facilities, big lots, dog parks and social life, while some renters say owners get priority, and fees, weak site Wi-Fi and jet noise come up.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from 9 Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report42 ft
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4GAT&T 4G
Last reported nightly rate$52 May 2021
As reported by Campendium users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the resort before you go.
East Yuma, off I-8
Getting there
The resort’s main entrance is on Avenue 7E just off East 32nd Street, about a mile from I-8 Exit 7 and 12 minutes from downtown Yuma.
Route from I-8: Exit 7 (Araby Rd), south to 32nd St, east to Avenue 7E
EXIT 7 · I-8
Set your GPS
3400 S Avenue 7 E, Yuma, AZ 85365
From PhoenixAbout 2 hr 35 min
To downtown YumaAbout 12 min
To Los Algodones*About 19 min
From San DiegoAbout 2 hr 45 min
Use the Avenue 7E entrance. From 32nd Street, turn south on Avenue 7E; the main entrance is just off 32nd Street.
About 220 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 The Palms
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.
On the same stretch
Other parks worth a look
Three more Yuma parks within a few minutes of The Palms on the 32nd Street corridor.
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.
Photo thanks to Sun Vista RV Resort
Sun Vista RV Resort
A huge 55+ resort with about 1,230 spaces, indoor and outdoor heated pools, a ballroom and a two-story fitness center.
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.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether The Palms fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: one of Yuma’s most complete 55+ resorts, with pools, dining, music and big lots. Expect to call for rates, a community built around lot owners and seasonal guests, and jet noise from the nearby air station.
Rates & feesCall or email for prices · checked Oct 4, 2026
Last RVer report, May 2021$52 /night
Monthly & seasonal deposit$100
Meter + admin fees$9.40 /month
Replacement ID badge$25
The resort doesn’t post prices; rates are for two people, plus tax. Electricity is included on nightly and weekly stays and billed at APS rates on monthly and seasonal stays.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the resort’s rates and policies page or call (928) 341-4646.
Typical January afternoon
Yuma70°
Chicago32°
38° warmer than Chicago in January.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why snowbirds come.
Open
Site types
Nightly to seasonal packages, plus villas.
Open
Rates & policies
Ages, occupancy, electricity, pets and check-in.
Open
Before you book
Questions to ask on the phone before you reserve.
Open
The Palms is a gated 55+ resort of 453 lots on 60 acres, where lots are rented or owned. Snowbirds come for monthly and 3- to 6-month packages; nightly stays are also offered.
Best for
- Snowbirds who want a full social life: concerts, ballroom events, poolside music and Café 55.
- Active guests: pickleball, tennis, a fitness center, yoga and a walking trail.
- Dog owners: RVers praise the two fenced, grassy dog parks.
- RVers thinking of buying: lots are sold through JRW Realty.
Consider this
- It’s 55+, with a maximum of two people per lot.
- Prices aren’t posted; call or email the reservations office.
- Some renters say owners and long-term residents get priority treatment.
- Wi-Fi is clubhouse-area only, and RVers mention jet noise from the Marine Corps air station.
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.
All rates are for two people per lot, plus tax. Call or email reservations for current prices.
Nightly Call
Nightly stays include electricity, water, sewer, trash, cable TV and Wi-Fi in the clubhouse area.
Monthly Call
Electricity is billed at APS rates plus a $1.90 meter fee and a $7.50 admin fee. A month is 30 nights.
Seasonal 3–6 months
The resort offers 3-, 4-, 5- and 6-month packages, according to its September 2026 rental flyer.
Villas & casitas Call
Rental villas and casitas are also available; ask reservations for dates and rates.
Ages55+All guests register on arrival
Occupancy2 peopleMaximum per lot
Check-in3 p.m.Check-out by 11 a.m.
ElectricityIncludedNightly and weekly; APS rates on longer stays
Deposit$100Monthly and seasonal stays
PetsWelcomeVaccination proof within 15 nights
RVsSelf-containedWell kept; management approval
Wi-FiClubhouseFree in the clubhouse area
OfficeMon–Fri9 a.m.–4 p.m.; shorter summer hours
BookingPhone or emailReservations at ext. 129
Checked against yumapalmsrvresort.com on October 4, 2026. Rates are subject to change without notice; call (928) 341-4646 or email the reservations office for current rates. The security deposit can take up to 30 days after departure to be refunded.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- What’s the rate for my dates? Prices aren’t posted; ask for nightly, monthly and package rates.
- How is electricity billed? Longer stays pay APS rates plus meter and admin fees.
- Will my rig fit? Lots are large; give your length and ask about power.
- Renting or owning? Ask which lots are available to renters for your dates.
- Light sleeper? RVers mention daytime jet noise; ask about quieter lots.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a winter at The Palms?
Trade snow for sunshine, with a swim in the morning and a concert in the ballroom at night. Call or email the resort 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 is from The Palms RV Resort, with thanks; the other photos on this page show the Yuma area, not the resort. Yuma photos by Tyler Scheviak and Clay Elliot on Unsplash (Unsplash License). Yuma photos via Wikimedia Commons: Jeff Vanuga, USDA NRCS (date palm row; public domain), BLM Arizona (Mittry Lake dock; public domain), Cbl62 (Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge; CC BY-SA 3.0) and Jeff Vanuga, USDA NRCS (date grove; public domain); the images were resized. Video: Andy Commons in Canada 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.
Disclaimer
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