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The Shady Dell
Bisbee, AZ
Vintage aluminum trailers from the 1940s and 50s, furnished with period radios and record players.
The Shady Dell in Bisbee, Arizona, is a trailer park in the Lowell district along historic U.S. Route 80, where restored vintage aluminum travel trailers serve as overnight lodging. According to the Herald/Review and Expedition Portal, the site has existed since 1927 as a rest stop for motorists on Highway 80. A report from October 2025 shows it in operation and celebrating its 20th year under the current owner in 2026.
The accommodations include a 1949 Airstream, a 1950 Spartanette and a 1957 El Rey. Older reports from 2011 mention nine trailers; according to the Herald/Review, more have been added since. Expedition Portal says the trailers have small refrigerators and climate control but no cooking facilities; shared grills and fire pits are available. The grounds also have Dot’s Diner and a small bar in a vintage trailer.
Bisbee lies southeast of Tucson near the Mexican border. The surrounding area offers birdwatching, hiking and cycling, for example in the Chiricahua area, at Cochise Stronghold or at Ramsey Canyon. The sources do not say whether you can park your own RV on the property; clarify that, and trailer availability, directly with the operator in advance.
- Nearest town
- Bisbee, AZ
- Category
- Unique stays
- GPS
- 31.4412, -109.9164
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. Hot in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Sources
Nearby
© Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
© Pete Forsyth · CC BY 3.0Kartchner Caverns State Park
© w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0Chiricahua National Monument
© Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Tumacácori National Historical Park
Campsites nearby
- Queen Mine RV ParkMotorhome stopover0 mi from The Shady DellMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
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- Shoot Out Arena RV ParkMotorhome stopover21 mi from The Shady DellMotorhomes
- Wells Fargo R.V. ParkMotorhome stopover21 mi from The Shady DellMotorhomes
- Wells Fargo RV ParkMotorhome stopover21 mi from The Shady DellMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Tombstone RV Park and CampgroundCampsite22 mi from The Shady DellWi-Fi
All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is The Shady Dell?
The Shady Dell is in Bisbee, AZ, at GPS 31.4412, -109.9164. It is about 21 mi from Tombstone.
Can you camp near The Shady Dell?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Queen Mine RV Park, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near The Shady Dell?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park (21 mi), Kartchner Caverns State Park (37 mi), Chiricahua National Monument (51 mi) and Tumacácori National Historical Park (67 mi).
When is the best time to visit The Shady Dell?
The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)