RV Rental for Waste Management Phoenix Open in Phoenix, AZ

Every January I start getting the same calls from people who just realized the Waste Management Phoenix Open is three weeks out and every hotel within fifteen miles of TPC Scottsdale is either sold out or sitting at $600 a night. The first thing I tell them is: an RV rental for the WM Phoenix Open solves that problem, and honestly makes the whole week better. You’re not fighting Loop 101 traffic twice a day — you’re already out here in the Valley, set up at a campground, watching the desert turn gold in the morning before you even think about heading to the course.

I’m the local Fireside RV Rental operator for the Phoenix metro, and I deliver and set up rigs across the Valley of the Sun every week. I know this event, I know the roads, and I know which campgrounds actually make sense as a base camp for tournament week. Here’s everything you need to plan a WM Phoenix Open trip around an RV.

Why an RV Is the Right Call for Phoenix Open Week

February is peak season in the Valley — the snowbirds are here, Spring Training camps are opening, and the Phoenix Open draws somewhere in the neighborhood of 700,000 people across the week, making it one of the most attended golf tournaments in the world. That crowd pressure on Scottsdale lodging is real and it hits hard. What I see year after year is that the guests who book an RV early — parked at a campground 20 to 30 minutes from TPC Scottsdale — end up spending less money, sleeping better, and having a whole lot more fun than the people crammed into a hotel in Old Town.

February weather in Phoenix is about as good as it gets. Daytime highs typically run in the low-to-mid 70s, nights cool down into the upper 40s — perfect RV weather. You’re not running AC hard, the desert is blooming, and sitting outside your rig in the evening with a cold drink after a day at the 16th hole is genuinely hard to beat.

Where I Send WM Phoenix Open Guests to Camp

There is no overnight camping at TPC Scottsdale itself — the venue is a private golf club surrounded by Scottsdale residential neighborhoods, so you’ll be based at a campground and driving or ridesharing in on event days. Here are the spots I recommend most often for Phoenix Open week, based on what I see actually work for guests:

McDowell Mountain Regional Park

This is my first call for anyone doing the Phoenix Open. McDowell Mountain Regional Park sits in the northeast Scottsdale / Fountain Hills area, and from the campground you can get to TPC Scottsdale in roughly 20 to 25 minutes — mostly surface streets through north Scottsdale with very little freeway drama. The sites here back up against the McDowell Mountains and the desert scenery is exceptional. It’s a Maricopa County park, so you’ll want to book through the county reservation system well ahead of tournament week — these sites go fast in February. Check our Phoenix campground guide for current booking details.

Usery Mountain Regional Park

Usery Mountain is in east Mesa, just off Usery Pass Road, and it’s a solid alternative when McDowell is full. The drive to TPC Scottsdale runs about 30 to 35 minutes via the Loop 202 to Scottsdale Road. I’ve delivered rigs here for Phoenix Open week and the campground is well-maintained, the sites have good spacing, and the Tonto National Forest backdrop makes it feel much farther from the city than it is.

Lost Dutchman State Park

If you want to combine the Phoenix Open with some real Arizona scenery, Lost Dutchman State Park at the base of the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction is worth the extra miles. It’s about 45 minutes from TPC Scottsdale via the US Route 60 to Loop 202 corridor. I send guests here when they want to experience the Superstitions, and some people make a full Arizona bucket-list week out of it — Phoenix Open during the day, campfire under the Superstitions at night.

Cave Creek Regional Park

Cave Creek Regional Park up in the north Valley is another option I mention for guests who want a quieter feel. It’s a bit farther from the course — roughly 35 to 40 minutes via Cave Creek Road south to Scottsdale — but the high Sonoran Desert landscape up there is beautiful in February and the campground tends to have more availability than the spots closer in.

For a fuller look at campgrounds across the Valley, including hookup details and what I know about each one from years of deliveries, visit our Phoenix RV parks and campgrounds page.

Getting to TPC Scottsdale From Your Campsite

I’ll be straight with you: driving your own vehicle to TPC Scottsdale during tournament rounds — especially Saturday and Sunday — is something you want to avoid if at all possible. The neighborhoods around the course get gridlocked, parking is limited and expensive, and the traffic on Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard backs up significantly. What actually works:

• Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): Both services are well-represented in the Valley and this is honestly the easiest move from any of the campgrounds I mentioned. Set a pickup from your campsite, get dropped at the designated rideshare zone near the venue, done.
• Shuttle services: The Phoenix Open typically runs official shuttle routes from designated Park & Ride locations around Scottsdale. Check the WM Phoenix Open’s official site for current shuttle details each year — routes and lots change.
• Early arrival on weekdays: Monday through Wednesday rounds are much more manageable. If you want to drive and park yourself, those early-week practice rounds and pro-am days are when to do it.

How RV Delivery Works for Phoenix Open Week

I deliver the rig directly to your campsite — you don’t tow anything, you don’t need a truck, you don’t need any prior RV experience. Here’s how it goes: I confirm your campsite reservation and dates with you, drive the trailer out, back it into your site, level it, and walk you through everything before I leave. When your trip is over, I come back and pull it out. You just show up to your campsite.

One thing worth knowing about deliveries to the Maricopa County Regional Parks: a few of the campground loops have tighter entry points. McDowell Mountain’s back loops in particular require a careful approach with a larger trailer — it’s nothing I haven’t handled dozens of times, but it’s part of why I like to confirm your specific site number before I arrive, so I know exactly what I’m working with. This is the kind of detail that matters and that I’ve learned from doing these deliveries, not from reading a map.

For full details on how delivery is priced and how far out into the Valley I serve, visit our RV delivery page.

What Size RV Makes Sense for the Phoenix Open

Most of the regional park campgrounds around Scottsdale have site length limits you need to respect — McDowell Mountain caps many sites at 40 feet, and some loops run shorter than that. Before you fall in love with a particular rig size, confirm your campsite’s maximum length with the park. I always ask for your confirmed site details before we finalize a unit, because putting a rig that’s too long into a short site is a problem I’d rather prevent than fix at 7am on setup day.

For couples or small groups of two to three, a mid-size travel trailer is typically the right call — comfortable, easy to set up in tighter sites, and more than enough space for a week-long tournament trip. Larger groups coming out for the full week and wanting more living space should look at our larger units, with the site length caveat in mind. Contact us and we’ll match you to the right rig for your confirmed campsite.

Browse the current fleet at phoenix.firesidervrental.com — and reach out directly with questions about specific unit sizes and what fits at your campground.

When to Book — And Why February Is Not the Time to Wait

I say this every year and I mean it: book early. Phoenix Open week is the single most competitive lodging week in the Phoenix-Scottsdale market all year, and that absolutely includes RV availability. The Maricopa County Regional Park campgrounds — McDowell Mountain, Usery Mountain, Cave Creek — open reservations months in advance and the best sites for tournament week get claimed quickly. I typically start seeing Phoenix Open RV rental inquiries in October and November for the following February event.

If you’re reading this in December or January for an upcoming Phoenix Open, don’t panic — but do contact me today rather than next week. I’ll tell you honestly what’s available and what campsite options are still realistic.

Make a Full Arizona Week Out of It

One thing I love about the Phoenix Open crowd is that a good chunk of them aren’t just here for golf — they’re using it as the anchor for a real Arizona trip. February is genuinely one of the best months to be in the Valley. A few things I regularly suggest to guests staying the week:

• Saguaro Lake: About 40 minutes from McDowell Mountain on State Route 87 — rent a boat or just drive the lake road. The saguaro-studded shoreline in February light is something.
• Apache Trail: Take State Route 88 east out of Apache Junction into the Tonto National Forest. One of the most dramatic drives in Arizona and about an hour from most Scottsdale-area campgrounds.
• Old Town Scottsdale: A 20-minute rideshare from McDowell Mountain. Good food, good bars, and if you’re going on a non-tournament day the crowds are manageable.
• Desert Botanical Garden: In Papago Park on the Scottsdale/Phoenix border — the spring wildflower bloom isn’t quite at full peak in early February but the garden is beautiful year-round and very easy to get to from the east Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions — WM Phoenix Open RV Rental

Is there RV camping at TPC Scottsdale during the Phoenix Open?

No. TPC Scottsdale does not offer on-site camping. You’ll stay at a campground in the surrounding area — McDowell Mountain Regional Park is the closest quality option — and drive or rideshare to the tournament each day.

Do I need experience driving or towing an RV?

Not with our delivered rental. I bring the rig to your campsite, set it up, and pick it up when you’re done. You never tow anything. This is one of the main reasons delivery rentals make sense for golf tournament trips — most guests are flying into Sky Harbor or Scottsdale Airport, not driving in with a truck and trailer from out of state.

What campground reservations do I need to make myself?

You book your own campsite directly through the park (Maricopa County Parks uses an online reservation system). Once you have a confirmed site, contact me with the details and I’ll handle the RV delivery. I always want your site confirmation and specific site number before finalizing delivery logistics.

What’s included with the rental?

Inclusions vary by unit — contact us directly and we’ll walk you through exactly what comes with the rig you’re considering. Don’t rely on generic lists you see elsewhere; I’ll give you the real specifics for your reservation.

How far out do you deliver for TPC Scottsdale area campgrounds?

McDowell Mountain, Usery Mountain, Cave Creek Regional Park, Lost Dutchman — all of these are well within our delivery range from the Phoenix metro. For exact delivery pricing based on your campground, see our delivery page or just call and I’ll quote you directly.

Book Your WM Phoenix Open RV Rental Now

Phoenix Open week books out. If your dates are set, don’t sit on this — reach out today and I’ll confirm what’s available, match you to the right rig for your campsite, and get your delivery on the calendar before the good spots are gone.

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