Butterfield RV Resort & Observatory

Butterfield RV Resort & Observatory in Benson, Arizona operates a full-service RV park with an on-site observatory featuring a Celestron 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope available to guests at no charge. The resort offers amenities including a heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, wood shop, pickleball courts, golf cages, putting green, and clubhouse. Summer rates run as low as $48.75 daily (April–September), with a promotional offer of a free third night when booking two nights (June 1–August 31, 2026). The park was named Arizona's OHA Medium Park of the Year in 2026.

Located in Benson, the resort sits within driving distance of regional attractions including Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone, Bisbee, the Pima Air & Space Museum, and Tucson casinos. The Arizona Wine Trail and wineries in Sonoita and Elgin are accessible for day trips. Nearby services include grocery stores, hardware, and restaurants within walking distance. The observatory operates seasonally: April 16–October 15 (Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.) and winter hours Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Outside guests may visit the observatory for a $5 fee.