Desert Diamond Casino | Informal Campsite

March 19th, 2024 by stevenmccullough

Got a permit from security like everyone advised. Several other RV’s. Noise isn’t bad.

February 10th, 2024 by eric

As described. I got a permit and all was good.

February 2nd, 2024 by Ontoucheaubonheur

Nous avons coucher 2 soirs. Il faut aller à la sécurité pour demande votre carton à mettre dans votre vitre

Si vous voulez un 2e soir ils demandent votre carte de joueur pour s’assurer que vous avez jouer sinon ils vont refuser

On a eu droit à un voucher de 20$ de jeux et 10$ au resto ou var par personne

Grand parking assez tranquille et beau casino

January 30th, 2024 by dave2k

Nice, large parking lot with plenty of space. Very bright lighting. Very flat. I checked in with security and they did not ask for any details about my camping van. One night limit unless you ask for an extension. As others have said, it's a long walk to the buildings from the parking. Significant street, airplane and train noise in the night.

January 23rd, 2024 by premierwitch-hunt76

NOT FOR SMALL RIGS!!! Went in to do the registration like everyone said. She asked if I had a built-in bathroom. When I told her no, I'm just in an SUV, she said that that's not allowed. She said just RVs and fully built-out vans.

January 21st, 2024 by ratunks

Easy to find, slept in the back of Lot O, near the highway. Nice place for a quick overnight. I didn't go into casino.

January 21st, 2024 by jadewebb2012

They said no to me staying the night at first, I then told them I was in a camper van and then they said yes. I think your rig has to be self contained. You get 20$ free play and 10$ towards food if you sign up for a rewards card. Decently quiet but I could hear the music playing from the casino which was a little annoying.

January 4th, 2024 by JB

Great stop, register with security, then register for your club card. $20 free at the machines and $10 voucher for food. Some evening and morning noise from the airport next door.

December 5th, 2023 by mizzougrad01

still good. security desk will have you fill out a form and ask how long you'll stay. window tag given.

November 26th, 2023 by whereiskatiedoane.com

So I didn’t walk the mile to go explore and check in, but no problemo. Actually really nice lot with trees and plenty of privacy with fencing all around.

June 11th, 2023 by samdstorm

What a fantastic place. If you're two people in a van and you sign up inside not only do you get a free nights stay but you get $20 free food and $40 to gamble with (which we suspect you can just cash out immediately without playing although we didn't try). Just need some ID, no credit card, no contact info. Open 24 hours. Nice quiet parking lot this time of year with some shade available.

April 24th, 2023 by instagram.com/hybrjd

If you’ve stayed at a casino before, this is pretty similar.

RV/ truck parking is the car lot in front of the Hotel. It’s marked. However the security desk to check in and get your placard for your car (only good for 24hrs but possible to renew) is on the far side of the casino near the main entrance.

Security does drive by every once in a while although they don’t seem to be checking the hang tags. Only 2 other vehicles in the lot with me and they both had tags and arrived slightly after me.

Casino has beer specials for $4.50 (was a local breweries blonde ale, not bad) and normal restaurant prices.

April 6th, 2023 by Julie and Tom Thompson

A number of other RVs/trucks parked in the lot designated for overnight use. Check in with security and they will provide 24 overnight with a tag to place on the rearview mirror. If staying longer you will need to check with management and gamble at the casino. Very nice casino and quiet night. One train in the middle of the night woke us up. Recommend staying here.

March 23rd, 2023 by rachel.haugh92

Stayed here for a quiets night sleep. Enjoyed watching the planes - they’re quiet overnight but can be loud during the day

March 8th, 2023 by barbarabprp

Great stop , as noted , check in at security. Some train noise

February 25th, 2023 by GreyAndGreen

We don’t gamble, however earned a second night’s stay by spending money at the Grill. (and showing receipts)

Breakfast sandwich is a terrific value. $5 for two thick slices of sourdough (you can choose meat, cheese, bread and egg style), two sausage patties, a good amount of cheese, two eggs and hashbrowns on the side. Breakfast menu not online, and these things change, but what a value!

Pretty quiet, convenient to birding hotspots and trails.

AT&T three bars.

Thank you, Desert Diamond Casino!

February 23rd, 2023 by GreyAndGreen

Overnight stays with a free permit are welcomed. No tents, cooking outside, awnings, pets left in your rig, et cetera. Security personnel are awesome. There are 3 semis and 7 RVs ranging from a vanlifer to a Newmar motorhome here tonight. So far.

February 17th, 2023 by Honey and Me

After a hiatus in allowing free overnight rv parking in their lot, the Desert Diamond once again permitting RVers to spend the night. Things have changed though. You need to get a permit from the security desk in the casino to display in your rig. Only 24 hours, literally, is given with this permit. You can request another 24 hours after the first, but from the security personal, management will be the ones to grant it, or not. It does seem to hinge on if you spend (lose or win) money on the slots. So if this is something you plan to do anyways, you will probably have no issue being granted an additional 24 hours. We managed 2 nights by arriving later in the evening and then getting a permit the next morning. Security does patrol 24/7 but not to the point of checking for permits. We are here now and there are 5 other rigs here all without permits in their windows. So, it may not be enforced.

December 12th, 2022 by boukie17

Overnight parking permitted. I asked the security agent, he told me that 24 hours were permitted and if we want to extend our stay, we have to ask permission to the manager. Large parking lot, quiet. No dump station, no water.

December 12th, 2022 by danielmartin818

Overnight parking is allowed in lot X. Need to check in with security to get a parking pass. The security guard met us as we drove in, told us where to park and had a parking pass ready. There's a form to sign, just name, signature and license plate number. They have a golf cart shuttle that will take you to and from the casino. Signed up for $20 free play and $10 food credit that we used to get pizza at the food court.

December 4th, 2022 by CamperX

This is a good place for an overnight stop. Just checkin at the desk in the casino, and they give you a permit for 24 hours. If you will stay longer, they extend after the first 24 hours for the next one. Really nice people. Some airport noise.

November 24th, 2022 by trobinsonbhs79

RV/Truck overnight parking permitted in last lot S of the Hotel part. Get parking tag at Security desk in Casino. One night no questions asked, but they want you to gamble a bit to earn a second and third night. We also signed up for a Club Card and got $20 Slot Play, $10 off Buffet, each! No Hook Ups, No Dump or water, just a Huge parking lot! We felt safe here, but did park closer to the Hotel near other RV'S (about 6 of us). Close to Keno Sports Pickleball courts too.

November 27th, 2020 by possibilityeverywhere

I pulled in to the casino lot early on Friday night and before parking, flagged down a security vehicle to check in with them. They said it was fine to park but could not stay overnight. I then called the main casino number to just ask about RV parking and the rep immediately added there was no overnight parking allowed. As they’re open until 4am on Fri and Sat, you could probably rest for a while and head out very early. The vibe seemed very non-welcoming so I headed out to look for another spot.

October 26th, 2020 by pdlance85

No longer open 24 hours and NO overnight parking. According to security they now close at 2am and kick everyone out then.

February 12th, 2020 by instagram.com/roadtrippingballs

Stay here and the other location. Very peaceful. People here are very nice. If you register as a member you receive vouchers and can receive 50% off dinner buffet Monday and lunch on Tuesday. This location is a bit busier than the other but has been an excellent location for us to go to the gem and mineral shows. Also very close to a great Fry’s.

February 10th, 2020 by DowntoWander

Tons of RVs and trucks spend the night here, so it can feel like a game of Tetris trying to find a spot for your rig. You occasionally hear planes and trains, but nothing a pair of ear plugs can't fix. Check in with security to get a pass, which is good for up to 7 days at this location and their location further south on I-19. You can sign up for their players club to get $10 in free play and a $10 food credit.

February 5th, 2020 by holmesbryon

Easy place to stay. Park over by the Resort. There is a coffee bar in the resort section. Security drives around at night. Free

February 3rd, 2020 by ch.schultz

Had to register with Security even for one night but no problem.
Unfortunately really noisy with trucks, trains, planes and people cleaning their camper at 4am in the morning. Would not go here again.

January 31st, 2020 by Kenslie

Very large, quite level paved lot. 3 o’clock on Friday there is half doz trucks, and 20 RVs with lots of room for more. Some airport noise.

January 2nd, 2020 by Tucks' Truck

Several RVs staying in the car park at the hotel end of the complex. We went to register with the hotel security but were told it's only necessary to fill in the form and register if you want to stay more than 3 nights. Peaceful night-stop and very secure with patrols driving around regularly. Reasonable food and coffee shop in the casino if you need it. Very convenient location for sights around Tucson. Free. No water supply or dumpstation but toilets in hotel lobby.

December 9th, 2019 by Michel Forest https://www.facebook.com/groups/136111565003436

Parking Nice and quiet with security good for 7 nights but must register at casino. FREE. Excellent phone and tv signal.