I’ve been traveling in my Sprinter van for a good chunk of every year since 2016, and throughout that time, I’ve camped at more than 1,000 different campsites. I recently spent 6 nights with my family at Roam Horseshoe Bend RV Resort in Page, Arizona, and I can confidently say that it’s one of the nicest campgrounds I’ve ever stayed in.
Minutes from the best things to do in Page, Roam Horseshoe Bend is a brand new RV Resort designed for van lifers, digital nomads, RVers, and traveling families and is stacked with modern amenities. Gorgeous views, spacious sites, water and electrical hookups, impeccably clean showers, fast wifi, a big pool, and colorful, quiet sunsets made for a very pleasant, relaxing, and easy trip with our two dogs and our one-year-old baby.
In this Roam Horseshoe Bend review, I share what I loved about the experience, a few things that can be improved, plus some insider tips like the best campsites to book based on views and privacy.
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A big thanks to Roam America for hosting us! I appreciate the standard they are setting for RV Parks and how welcoming they are to van lifers. As always all opinions and words are my own, and I only recommend things I know you will love.
Where is Roam Horseshoe Bend?
Roam Horseshoe Bend is located in Page, Arizona, less than 2 miles from the center of town. Compared to the Wahweap and Antelope Point Campgrounds in Page (which I’ve also stayed at), I found the location of Roam Horseshoe Bend to be much more convenient for getting around, whether that be a quick trip to the Safeway, grabbing acai bowls at Native-owned Desert Nutrition, or eating dinner at Sunset 89. It’s also 2 miles from Walmart in case you forget any small essentials.
Like most visitors to Page, we also checked out the famous Page landmarks -Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon – which are both less than 10 minutes away.
Review of the Roam Campsites
Like most RV campgrounds, there was a range of sites at Roam Horseshoe Bend. Some were bigger and more private with great views, while others were a bit smaller or closer to the main road. Below I’ll share the different site types, the details on our specific campsite, and which sites I thought were the best and worth reserving ahead of time.
Campground Overview
At Roam Horseshoe Bend, there are a few different types of sites. All sites have a metal fire pit, picnic table, and full water and electrical hookups.
Because Roam Horseshoe Bend is so new, there is very little vegetation or shade at any of the campsites. They have planted trees that will eventually fill in and provide shade, but at this point, they are still too small. I suggest packing a shade structure, whether that be an awning, a Moonshade, or an EZ-up style tent.
I also recommend that you have a way to level your van or RV. I was worried when we drove in, because I forgot to pack our leveling blocks and not all of the sites were perfectly level. Luckily our site was flat and it wasn’t a big deal, otherwise, I would have been making a trip to Walmart.
I liked the fact that every site has water and electrical hookups. Since everyone could plug in, no one was running generators at night. After dark I noticed most people, especially those with big RVs, were inside their rigs, so it was super quiet when we stargazing around our firepit.
With water hookups, we also didn’t have to worry about running out of our water supply or filling up our greywater tank. While I always practice water-conserving measures in my van, it was nice to refill our water without having to drive the van up to a dump station.
You van lifers will want to bring a greywater/sewer hose. That way you can empty your grey water tank without making a mess of your campsite or driving somewhere else where you can dump it.
Our campsite
We were in Site 173, a Premium Patio, back-in site, which I think was the best in the whole campground with a few top contenders. We had uninterrupted views, a lot more privacy than some of the other sites, and being at the end of the resort in a culdesac, there was very little traffic or people driving by.
I loved having the concrete patio. You might think…but “you’re supposed to be in nature, why do you want a concrete pad at your site?” Well, this is the desert. The ground and rocks are sharp, and having a smooth concrete pad where our son could play and the dogs could rest without lying in the dirt was an unexpected luxury.
We also had a nice big brick fire pit with two Adirondack chairs. We of course brought our favorite camp chairs, but it was nice being able to switch it up. It was too warm to bother with having a wood fire, but I set up some string lights around the firepit for ambiance.
The only negative thing about our site is it was short walk (maybe 3-4 minutes) up a hill to get to the bathroom. This wasn’t a huge deal for us because we could go to the bathroom in our van in the middle of the night, and we also brought our e-bikes which made bathroom and shower runs really easy.
Best Sites at Roam Horseshoe Bend
I’ll discuss more about the bathrooms next, but Roam Horseshoe Bend has three different bathhouses and five dumpsters spread throughout the Park. Some sites are a further walk from the bathrooms and dumpsters, so if that’s something that matters to you, you should consider that when you are reserving your site. The same goes for wanting to be close to the pool. From our campsite 173 to the pool, it was about an 8-minute walk.
On the map below, I’ve marked what I consider to be the best campsites at Roam Horseshoe Bend. My personal priorities are always views, space, and privacy.
If you want to book a specific site, there is a small fee. Otherwise, they will assign you an available site in the category you choose. Also, if you’re looking at the map view on the Roam website, they show photos that respresent the site category, rather than an exact picture for each specific site. So don’t be surprised if your site looks different in person than what was displayed on the website.
Scroll through some of the photos I took to get a feel for the different sites at Roam Horseshoe Bend.
Our site – 173
Sites 156-158
Sites 199-201
Sites 186-189
Sites 135-138
Site 78-80
Sites 139-140
Sites 142-149
Cabins C1-C3
Bathrooms
The modern bathrooms at Roam Horseshoe Bend really differentiated this campground from others I’ve stayed at. I’ve stayed at some RV parks where the bathrooms were so gross that I wouldn’t even considering shower. That couldn’t be further from the case at Roam.
The property had 3 bathhouses, each with 6 individual unisex bathrooms with their own toilet, sink, and shower, with plenty of counter space for your toiletries.
I loved having my own space to shower, get dressed, use the toilet and brush my teeth. The only thing I wasn’t crazy about is the very top of the wall of each bathroom is open to the rest of the bathhouse, making them slightly less private than they’d be otherwise. I’m sure they were designed that way to improve ventilation, and they always had music playing so you couldn’t as easily hear the person in the next bathroom.
Showers were tiled with a glass door and were incredibly clean – so clean that if I didn’t have shower shoes, I would still shower without fear of picking up some sort of foot fungus, which is something I’ve never said about a campground shower. It’s clear that they take cleanliness seriously at Roam Horseshoe Bend. Showers were also spacious enough to bend over to shave your legs without bumping up against the sides.
The unlimited showers were piping hot, and you didn’t have to worry about being on a timer or adding coins for more water. Each shower also had pumps with shampoo, conditioner, and soap that was higher quality than what you get at most hotels. The conditioner was nice and thick and actually felt like it moisturized my hair after a day in the dry heat.
Finally, I’ll mention the toilet paper…because hey, I’m all about the details. There was none of that single-ply, cheap TP that tears every time you tug at it that many campgrounds try to save money with. The toilet paper here was soft, fancy double-ply.
In total, there were 18 bathrooms across the three bathhouses. I never waited, and there was always at least one bathroom available in the bathhouse closest to my campsite. However, if the campground was completely full, I do question if you’d have to wait for the bathrooms. While I think many RVers prefer to use their own toilets and showers, I could see there being a bit of a wait at peak times like first thing in the morning.
The Pool
The pool at Roam Horseshoe Bend was a highlight for me. We don’t have AC in our van, and in mid-May, the air temps were getting pretty hot. It was a luxury to cool off in the pool in the afternoon after hiking in the heat every morning. Also, it was my first time taking my son in the pool, and he absolutely loved it.
The pool was heated to a refreshing 75 degrees. It was very clean without feeling overly chlorinated, which I also liked.
The pool area also had a splash pad, and they let us bring our dogs in, as long as they stayed by our pool chairs. That was great because it would have been too hot to leave them in our van while we were at the pool.
My only complaint about the pool is there isn’t a lot of shade. I’m way past the age of letting myself bake in the sun, so we didn’t hang out much once we were done swimming. The staff saw me one day with my baby and kindly offered to bring an umbrella over from the courtyard. That made a huge difference, and it would be great if they just set up umbrellas near the lounge chairs as a standard.
Dog-friendliness
The Roam Horseshoe Bend staff welcomed our dogs Charlie and Gumbo with lots of belly rubs when we arrived, and it was obvious that this is a dog-friendly place.
They had dog bags and waste collecting stations around the property that made it very easy to pick up after your pets.
They also had a big fenced-in off-leash dog area where you could play fetch with your dogs. We didn’t use this, unfortunately. The concept was great, but the ground in the dog area consisted of gravel just like the campsites. Our dogs’ paws get torn up when they run around on that kind of terrain, and we didn’t want to risk them cutting up their pads. There was also nowhere shady to hang out while you were throwing a ball.
While I know grass probably isn’t feasible, I’d love to see them put some turf or other softer material on the ground in the dog area. That would make it a lot more comfortable for dogs to play and chase each other around.
The good news is there are places to hike and get your dog exercise that you can walk to right from the campground (see below). I would suggest that you bring dog booties though because the sand and ground were already pretty hot for our dogs’ paws in Mid-May.
Other Amenities
There are a few other amenities that I should mention in my Roam Horseshoe Bend Review.
The front office and coffee shop
Laundry facilities
Working from my campsite
Things to Do Nearby
Page has a ton of outdoor activities, and Roam Horseshoe Bend is perfectly situated to enjoy them.
Hiking from the Campground
If you don’t want to drive anywhere or just want to get a better vantage point for sunset, you can hike up either of the hills on the east or west side of the campground.
There is also a neat cave located behind the gas station next door that’s a 15-minute walk down a sandy path from the campground. I will say it looks a bit more dramatic in the photos, but it was cool none the less.
Finally, there is an ATV/4×4 trail at the north end of the campground. Periodically there were cars on it, but it was typically pretty empty. This would be a good place to take an evening stroll with your pups.
Antelope Canyon
Hiking through Antelope Canyon is the most famous thing to do in Page. I’ve been to Page several times and never done it, so this time, I decided to make it happen. If you don’t want to bother moving your van or RV, we organized our Antelope Canyon tour though Shun’Diin Canyon Tours.
Our Navajo driver/guide Erwin picked us up right at our campsite in an air-conditioned Sprinter Van (we didn’t even have to walk up to the front office). On the way to Antelope Canyon, he gave us an overview of the area and a lesson in the history of his Navajo culture.
When we arrived at Lower Antelope Canyon, he dealt with the tickets and got us situated with another guide who would be leading us through the canyon, which was absolutely stunning and worth doing, especially if you’ve never done any of the other slot canyons in Arizona or Southern Utah.
After the tour, Erwin was there waiting to shuttle everyone over to Upper Antelope Canyon where the next tour was shortly departing. If you plan to do both Lower and Upper Antelope Canyon, having Shun’Diin Canyon Tours was especially convenient because they coordinated all of the tour times so we didn’t have a big time gap to wait between the two tours.
They can also help you schedule your tour for the best times as far as lighting in the canyons for photos.
If Antelope Canyon sounds too busy, then Shun’Diin Canyon Tours also offers an alternative option to Mountain Sheep, Owl, and Rattlesnake Canyons, which is more off the beaten path.
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend is a must if you’ve never been, and it’s also less than 10 minutes from the campground. If you can go for sunset, that’s what I’d recommend. That wasn’t possible for us, because of our son’s bedtime, so we went at 11 am. I found the lighting to be surprisingly nice for photos. The entire river was glistening, and the sun was still behind me so there wasn’t any harsh glare in my photos.
Parking at Horseshoe Bend costs $10. The 3/4 mile walk from the parking lot to the overlook is on a dirt path. There are a few shade structures on the way where you can rest, but otherwise, you’re in the direct sun. So even though it’s a short hike, take proper sun protection measures and bring plenty of water.
Explore Lake Powell
Lake Powell is the big draw to Page, and it’s worth getting out on the water to explore. With our dogs and our 1-year-old, a boat day wasn’t in the cards for us on this trip, but we did cruise down to Lone Rock Beach for a couple of hours on a mild day.
We’ve also kayaked Lake Powell in the past and had a magical time. There are a number of companies in town that offer boat rentals and tours, and the staff at Roam Horseshoe Bend can provide some recommendations.
How to Book your Stay
If this sounds like your kind of place, you can make a reservation directly on the Roam Horseshoe Bend website. I recommend booking a specific site based on my recommendations on the map above rather than letting them choose for you. It costs an extra $25, but I think it’s worth it to ensure you get a prime spot.
When booking, also pay attention to the site length to make sure that your site is long enough for your rig.
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Thanks for reading my Roam Horseshoe Bend review. If you have any questions before planning a trip there, let me know in the comments.
