Preferred RV Resort, Pahrump, Nevada
We wound up leaving Las Vegas for a week because we weren't happy in the RV Park that we were in and found ourselves in Pahrump, NV. Preferred RV Resort is a private park for members only. Fortunately, our Coast to Coast membership includes us as members. So for $3.50 per night we decided to try it out. The first thing we noticed about the park was how friendly everyone was. People helped us get into a site, (the first two that were assigned to us at the gate were too small for our coach and car so we picked a spot and then told the gate where we landed. They were great with that. Later, the camp host stopped by and filled us in on all the sites to see in the surrounding area. Although the park is all gravel and very little grass, the friendliness of the members made up for it. We took part in a couple of the breakfasts and tried to have a dinner, but we got there ten minutes after the announced starting time and found a full house and no food left. The staff was very apologetic and assured us that this sort of thing didn't happen often. They made up for the next morning by serving way more breakfast than I could possibly eat.
The town of Pahrump was nice. There are a few casinos and all the conveniences that you find in larger cities. Best of all gas prices were about fifty cents a gallon less than Vegas prices. From town, Death Valley is just over an hour's drive. On our first trip to the valley, we drove to Dante's View where you can see most of the valley from 5000 feet above. From there we stopped at Zabriskie's Point and then down to the visitor's center at Furnace Creek. On our second trip to Death Valley, we first stopped for a date shake at China Ranch. (a date farm) then entered the valley from the south. We followed Badwater Rd stopping at Ashford Mills Ruins, Badwater Basin, and Natural Bridge. Our timing was good as it was cloudy and in the mid 80's while we were in the valley, so our short hikes were comfortable. Death Valley was surprisingly interesting and is another one of our great national parks.
Overall it was a great week, the park was nice, the people even nicer and there was enough to do to keep us entertained. I'm glad we changed our original plans and drove the sixty miles from Vegas. We'll make a note to visit here again in the future. I would like to see Death Valley in the Winter.
Preferred RV Resort
Type: Classic
Good Sam Rating: 9/9*/9.5
Address:
1801 Crawford Way
Pahrump, NV 89048
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Driving Directions
Phone: (775) 727-4414
Resort Information: The resort is located in the heart of downtown, in short walking distance of gambling, dining, shopping & bow Clean restrooms & showers, 100 pull-thru sites, 50 amp service at every site.
Web Site: preferredrv.com
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Full Sites: 272
Pull-through Sites: 100
Check-In/Check-Out Times: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m./ 11:00 a.m.
RV Site Minimum Stay: 1 night
Open: Jan 1 to Dec 31
Maximum Electrical Service: 50 amps
WiFi Available: Yes
Maximum RV Length: 45 feet
Elevation: 2695
Amenities: 24-hr manned gate, Jacuzzi hot tub, fitness room, rental units, picnic area, pool tables, playground, crafts, horseshoes, dump station, propane, shuffleboard, picnic tables, ice available, outdoor pool, indoor pool, sewing, woodworking and stained glass shops, arts & crafts, planned group activities, fishing available (pond), cactus garden, 3 shower facilities, hot showers, laundry, clean restrooms and showers. Gambling casino nearby, dining nearby, shopping nearby, bowling and golf nearby.
RV Notes: No tent camping. Visit us on Facebook and YouTube. Additional charges: Utility fee $3.50/night.
Rental Notes: Rental units available. Trip points not accepted. Contact the resort directly.
Accepts Pets: Yes
Visitor Mail Accepted: Yes
