Coyote Howls RV Parks Ajo, AZ

[Queen]

If you've never been to Ajo, it's a nice town and that whole area is gorgeous in my oppinion. We spent a few weeks on the blm land at Darby Wells Rd. and had a great time. One downer though was the lack of cell signal.


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I lived in Gila Bend as a kid, fantastic place to wander.

 

[jimindenver]

Lack of cell service could be a issue.

 

[Vagabound]

Headache: Thanks for taking the time to cut and paste the rate info. Very thoughtful.

So, generally speaking, what is the difference between the two sides:
* Electricity?
* Wifi?
* Potable water?
* Showers?
* Lot size?
* Staffed office?
* (something else?)

Vagabound

 

[jimindenver]

Coyote Howls East Campground consists of nearly 208 acres with 600 campsites. The sites are large, random in shape and placement. These are our "primitive camps". There are no hookups, so your trailer or RV needs to be self-contained. There are, however, restrooms, showers, dump stations, and water faucets scattered throughout the park. Propane is sold across the highway. All you need are solar panels or a generator to enjoy the beauty of the desert.

Coyote Howls West Campground, the former Las Plamas RV Park, has Full Hook Ups. It consists of 38 sites with electric, sewer, and water hookups. Surrounded by various desert plants, Coyote Howls West has roomy pull through and non-pull through sites.

 

[Vagabound]

Has anybody here looked into the leased plots in Why, AZ. ...

Nice descriptions not withstanding, I just haven't been able to get this idea out of my head.  Imagine those stereotypical drama/horror movies of the couple who drives across country and breaks down in some small desert town.  Either havoc or unlimited boredom ensues.  Tumbleweeds, scorching heat, chainsaws.  You know the one I'm talking about.

I keep thinking that if any one of us goes to this place -- Why, AZ -- and it turns out like those movies, we have absolutely no one to blame but ourselves.  After all, they went out of their way to warn us by naming the town "Why?".

Vagabound

 

[Almost There]

Vagabound - did you read the information on why the town was named 'Why'?

It's actually quite interesting, almost as interesting as the naming of Truth or Consequences. 

 

[Vagabound]

Vagabound - did you read the information on why the town was named 'Why'?

...

No, didn't see that.  Where did you come across it?  If FB, as a non-user, I get blocked now by the "new and improved" FB.  :/

Vagabound

 

[highdesertranger]

Vagabound if you click on the link for the campground, then click on the history header it tells you how the town got it's name. no chainsaws involved. highdesertranger

 

[Vagabound]

Vagabound if you click on the link for the campground,  then click on the history header it tells you how the town got it's name.  no chainsaws involved.  highdesertranger

I'd mentioned earlier in the thread that I cannot reach the website from my current location.  However, I was able to find what I assume is similar info on their Wikipedia page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Why,_Arizona

That is an interesting bit of history.

Vagabound

 

[highdesertranger]

ah ok I forgot you couldn't get on the web page. highdesertranger

 

[Headache]

I am having problems accessing their website for some reason and had some questions so I called and spoke with Wayne Reid, the manager of the west side and what a delightful man to speak with!  Here's the information not included on their website:

Both sides have free wifi which they made it a point to upgrade to the best equipment for the whole park(both sides) last year.  The west side which has full hookups also has DSL access for an additional charge.  He couldn't remember the speed but as a regular streamer he's had good streaming.

Electricity on the west side is .16 per kw if I remember correctly.  I told Wayne about this thread so he may check it out and correct any information I haven't remembered properly.

The post office was moved to Ajo so no awesome Why address and all your friends and relatives will be mispronouncing Ajo for lols.

The east side which is managed by Donna Jones allows for storage sheds(he couldn't remember the size) and also allows for up to 3 trailers per lot.  They do have a few long termers that have trailers parked all year long with family and friends sharing the same lots.

There are gardeners there but I forgot to ask which side allows what.

The border patrol hub for the area is right across the road from them so it appears that isn't an issue.

There is a decent sized grocery store in Ajo which in the summer is also a cooling station.  He mentioned a couple of places that are open as cooling stations but I forgot what they were.  He said it doesn't get THAT hot very often but the humidity that crops up can be miserable.  They do get strong winds from time to time.

The cell tower is nearby and the RV parks get great reception.

There is a storage facility in town so if you are being forced out like I am you'll have a place to stash your stuff until you decide what you want to do.

A max of 2 dogs is allowed on both sides and must be leashed at all times(state law).

They have a community center there that holds dances, workouts, community dinners such as Thanksgiving and other activities.

The RV park is used as a home base for some of those with wanderlust.

I think I've covered everything.  He moved there for the same reason I'm looking at it, price.  The option of DSL on the west side is making it a very lucrative choice for my continued educational pursuits.

 

[Richard]

This looks like the place.
http://www.coyotehowls.net/about.php

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How odd... when I click that link, I get redirected to a message that the domain expired 06/10/2016. I suppose that means Oct. 6th (yesterday, vs. Jun. 10th) given that others haven't mentioned any link trouble between when it was first shared and now.

 

[Reducto]

I wish I could find a park like that in Florida! I've been looking for a place to buy or rent to use for storage and to stay for a week every now and then but everything seems to be some combination of expensive and shady.

Suggestions are welcome!

 

[mayble]

How odd... when I click that link, I get redirected to a message that the domain expired 06/10/2016. I suppose that means Oct. 6th (yesterday, vs. Jun. 10th) given that others haven't mentioned any link trouble between when it was first shared and now.

Must be a glitch on your end?  It still works for me.

 

[Richard]

Must be a glitch on your end?  It still works for me.

I get redirected here:
View attachment 9639

I wonder if it's possible that your browser is displaying a locally  cached version of the page for you?

And so the mystery unfolds

 

[mayble]

I don't pretend to know how it all works, but this is the link provided on their facebook page :

www.coyotehowls.net


at any rate, if you have fb access you can check them out there.

 

[highdesertranger]

yep I get redirected too, and the other day it worked fine. highdesertranger

 

[DannyB1954]

It's down for me as well. I like all but the dogs must be on leash at all times, State law. If I rent a large site, I don't want to keep my dog on a rope. If it is State law, does that mean everywhere else in AZ like Quartzite?

 

[Vagabound]

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The post office was moved to Ajo so no awesome Why address and all your friends and relatives will be mispronouncing Ajo for lols.
...

Headache:  Well, that's a near deal-killer for me!  Actually, thanks for sharing the good research and info.  

Reducto:  
For Florida, trying first researching the concept of "antiquated subdivisions", and second, try finding them.  Many in the north central / north part of FL.  

Lots of Craigslist ads in FL for cheap-ish plots are actually in these places.  Most of those are being flipped quickly by questionable real estate speculators, regardless of the actual usefulness of the property.  Probably bad for someone intending on building a normal house.  Might be OK for a vandweller.  

However, the bigger limitation that I found is that the true locals lost the regulation battle to the retired snowbirds nearly statewide, and now nearly every place has a HOA, and the counties, which used to be rural-minded, have tightened the screws down so much that in most places, you can't stay on your own rural property in an RV for longer than 60-120 days a year, etc., and for that even, you need a permission slip from the county.  And if you want a power pole, sometimes you have to install a well and septic, and in some counties, that can only be done as a prelude to building a real house.  There are ways around some of the restrictions, but it usually involves buying a parcel 5-10 acres in size in the most backwoods county/place you can find.

However, with 67 counties, FL is crazier in that additional way also.  Probably a gem or two hiding in all of that "diversity" if someone really wants to dig.

In terms of accessing the RV website in Why, AZ, I get the error screen below.

Vagabound

 

[DannyB1954]

Counties are after tax income. Even small houses are facing a hard time. Some counties require 900 sq'.
County employees want a nice retirement with nice benefits. Land developers and builders want to make money.
Forget the land of the free, follow the money.