Ok we stayed 2 nights mid-November 2017.
Pros: super clean (almost too clean), pool was nice, very level spacious paved sites, nice trees, lots of amenities, laundry room is amazing, not too far from tombstone, and then the observatory of course.
Cons: stuffy staff, strong bleach odor in pet area, staff says make sure you walk dog in middle of road for hygiene issues, and then my biggest con of all... trains!!! Each one blasting horn 3 long times as they went through town, very close to park, and coming through at least every 30-45 minutes ALL NIGHT LONG!!! Worst sleep ever!!
But yeah, super clean gorgeous park with amazing amenities.... if you can deal with trains... then it's great!
Alaskansonya
Posted Nov 28, 2017; Palmer, Ak
Great park. They offer a free nightly star gazing opportunity in their very own observatory featuring at 16 inch telescope. Our entire family loved it. I learned more in an hour than I have up to this point in my life about astronomy. You won't be disappointed. We saw galaxies, a collapsing star, etc.
They even have a ham radio shack you can use if you show them your license.
The park is very clean. Staff are very friendly. It gets high marks from us.
Only downside is the very noisy trains all night long! I'll bring ear plugs next time.
AMS
Posted Nov 12, 2017; CA
What a pleasure it was to stay here, especially at the off season Good Sam rate of $29/night (starting April 1) for a wide gravel spot on a lot comfortable enough for a car and tow dolly in addition to the RV. A hot tub kept at 103F, a pool with water in the low 80's, pickle ball court, free morning coffee, a nice laundry, and centrally located in Benson. The worst thing I could say is a train runs through town a few times a day but the noise is diminished by a wall and, I suspect no matter where one lives in Benson, the sound would be the same. After a couple of times passing, I stopped hearing the steady, lulling sound of the trains.
Every corner of this park is spotless and up to date, from the community bathrooms to the community center. A first for me is that, while in the laundry, without exception every user cleaned the dryer lint traps when finished. Which brings me to the the fact the park seemed filled with respectful, happy, friendly people, including staff. The back of the park has Park homes for rent and purchase. A multitude of activities are available seasonally, including wood shop, dances, ATV club, etc for those interested but especially staying for awhile.
Lots of seniors but did see families and groups come in for the weekend. I enjoyed the full hook ups and the full, trimmed trees, one on each side of the RV. I definitely would come back here and consider staying longer as a base for day trips to Tucson and Tombstone, among other places.
YC
Posted Apr 13, 2017; WI
I do agree with the other reviews regarding the appearance of the RV park. The laundry, restrooms are very clean and they do have lots of fun activities going on almost every day. I must comment about the amount of TRAIN activity during the night hours. Seems that each night they start at one end of the city and then try to out do each other as they pass. Dueling train horns is not uncommon. We stayed for 2 weeks and had maybe 4 nights when we got 6 hours of no horns. I realize it's not an issue for some, but if you are not a super sound sleeper you will hear them. Unfortunately it was enough of an issue that we won't return
Reditch
Posted Mar 13, 2017; New Mexico
Very nice clean bathrooms and showers. Can walk to restaurants. Has a free observatory for campers. Very cool and interesting.
Thinner77
Posted Feb 25, 2017; California
Great park! Stayed 1 night but would stay all winter. Many things to see in area. The staff was very friendly and intelligent. Extremely clean well taken care of park. Excellent water pressure and cable. One of the best parks we have seen and stayed at. We will certainly come again. We stayed in a 38' MH with a towed car.
Roland
Posted Jan 31, 2016; Michigan
Excellent park. Big rig friendly even though the site entries and exits are not angled. The paved streets are just wide enough to make the "swings". All short-term sites are near the very modern office/clubhouse. The facilities in that building are akin to a five star hotel. Parking is on paved pads, and gravel is between the sites. No dust. Each site has at least one medium sized pine tree, and a picnic table. Ample room to park a towed vehicle after unhooking. All utilities are in good condition. Cable TV has 18 channels including local. This park is the only one we have found that has a real astronomy observatory complete with astronomer. The park is situated behind a strip shopping mall with a nice Safeway grocery store and an Ace Hardware among other shops. Easy and short walk to this shopping strip. Benson is an interesting town and a good base to use while visiting other tourist attractions. Don't miss the opportunity to travel down to Sierra Vista. The view of the valley is breathtaking. As all parks in Benson, Butterfield RV Park gets train noise from the very active double tracks going through the center of town. They are loud, but I did not find them bad enough to ruin a good nights sleep. We camped here in a 40' motorcoach, and will do so every time we are traveling though Benson, AZ.
Moonrover
Posted Jan 15, 2013; Dublin, OH