I know this isn't 100% "on topic" for this area, but it's close... read on and you'll see.

The way my employment situation is working out, I'm thinking of wintering in Arizona. If I did, where's a good place (city/town/etc) where I should consider staying (in my RV) that will have easy access to great trails and other dual-sport riding areas? The catch is that wherever I stay has to have good internet since my jobs are remote.

My KLX needs more use than it's been getting!!

Rob

 

I just got back from a ride in Lake Havasu. Thats the only place I've really visited in Arizona but it was decent. The town was a good size, the lake was nice, side by sides are street legal there which was bad ***. Lots of desert, Vegas isn't TOO far away if you need to get away. I'd say its work checking out. Look in to Desert Bar in Parker also. Good place to visit if you live down there. Lots of trails in between the two places also.

 

What do you mean by "good internet" exactly? I live in north central Arizona (Verde Valley) area. There are a handful of what appear to be decent RV parks around, they're not what you'd call high end or resort style. Lot's of varied riding, from two lane paved to single track, with everything in between (high desert to snow).
Here's just a sample https://vimeo.com/49568467.
Personally I think the Lake Havasu area is over populated with "snow birds" in the winter.
Feel free to p.m. me if you need more specific information or if I can be of any help. Currently laid up with a broken ankle, so I'm kinda around a lot. lol

 

Tucson is a good winter area with a lot of RV parks and generally good weather. When I wintered there a few years ago there was a very active dual sport group that posted their rides in advance. I don't remember where they posted their rides but it was probably on the Adventure Riders forum.

I never rode with them because I had no place to work on my bike if I damaged it and they often mentioned bikes being damaged on their rides. Apparently they rode some pretty rough trails.

Norm

 

Hey Rob, just use one of those wifi finder apps and you can find something just about anywhere.

 

Rob,

I live 2 miles from the entrance to Patagonia Lake State Park. I think this is a great area for dual sport riding. The Patagonia mountains are between the town of Patagonia and the Mexican border - good rides in those mountains of varying skill levels. Likewise the Santa Rita's are immediately to the north of Patagonia, and here again lots of FS roads - some easy, some hard. There is a small RV park in Patagonia with internet access. It's pretty easy to plot up to a 140 mile loop, 90% of which will be on FS roads. Worth a look.

Rich in Patagonia
67? YM-1
02 FZ1
04 XT225

Currently on the prowl for a KLX250

 

I've stayed at that state park, and it was a very scenic and peaceful place...until the weekend...LOL! My wife and I off roaded a bit in the area, and it is very beautiful. Lots of Border Patrol activity, but a neat place regardless.

 

Yuma along the Colorado River. Great weather and plenty to do and explore.