RV Dump Stations In Cordes Lakes, Arizona

The main option is the Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park, just off I-17 at Exit 262, which runs a dump station year-round with both potable and non-potable water. We track several station in the area. It is free for registered guests and about 20 dollars for a dump-only visit if you are passing through. Because Cordes Lakes sits at the I-17 midpoint between Phoenix and Flagstaff, this is one of the few reliable dumps on that stretch, so it is worth timing your tanks to empty here rather than at either busy end of the interstate.

Yes. The Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park dump operates year-round, which is a real advantage on a stretch of I-17 with few options. The one seasonal caution is that at 3,700 feet, winters get cold for Arizona, with lows in the 20s and 30s and occasional snow, so a hard freeze can ice up hoses even though the station itself stays open. We dump midday in winter when it is warmest and disconnect hoses afterward. Check I-17 road conditions before a cold-season drive, since the interstate can see winter storms at this elevation.

It is free if you are a registered guest at the Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park, and about 20 dollars for a dump-only visit if you are just passing through on I-17. The several station we track is paid at that dump-only rate, with a freePct of a portion. The fee includes both potable water for filling and non-potable rinse water, so you get a full service in one stop. Twenty dollars is on the higher side nationally, but it reflects how few dumps exist on this interstate stretch, and the year-round reliability is worth it to many travelers.

Take Exit 262 for Cordes Junction and State Route 69. From the exit, the directions to the dump run a short way northeast toward the Cordes Lakes and Arcosanti area to reach the Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park. It is a quick, easy detour right off the interstate, which is exactly why it works so well as a service stop. The roads are straightforward with no low-bridge or weight restrictions. Just be mindful of the long I-17 grades on either approach, and use your engine brake on the descents heading north or south.

Yes. The Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park offers both potable water for filling your fresh tank and non-potable rinse water alongside the dump, so you can empty, rinse, and refill in one stop. We always top off here, because this is a service midpoint on I-17 and the next dependable water can be a long interstate stretch away in either direction, whether you are climbing toward Flagstaff or dropping back to Phoenix. In winter, confirm the potable water is running and not shut off for a freeze before you rely on it for the next leg.

Because it sits at roughly the halfway point between Phoenix and Flagstaff, at one of the few real service interchanges on that long climb. I-17 rises from about 1,100 feet in the desert to 7,000 feet in the pines over roughly 140 miles, and Cordes Junction at Exit 262 is a natural place to break the drive for fuel, a dump, and water. Timing your tanks to empty here means you avoid hunting for a station in heavy Phoenix-metro traffic or waiting until the busier Flagstaff area. It is simply the convenient midpoint.

The straightforward overnight choice is to stay at the Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park itself, which has RV sites right off Exit 262 and includes dumping in your rate. That is the simplest option for a night at the I-17 midpoint. For a free night, there is BLM and state land in the broader area around the interchange, but access roads vary, so scout before committing a big rig. We do not recommend trying to overnight in the interchange lots. If you just need a quick dump and fuel, you can be in and out without staying.

The 3,700-foot elevation makes it milder than Phoenix but colder in winter. Summers reach the mid-90s but cool into the 60s at night, with monsoon thunderstorms and blowing dust from July into September, so dump in the morning to beat the afternoon storms. Winters are cold for Arizona, with lows in the 20s and 30s and occasional snow, so watch for icy hoses on a freezing morning. Spring and fall are close to ideal, with mild days and crisp nights, making them the easiest and most comfortable times to service the rig here.

No permit is required. At the Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park you simply pay the roughly 20-dollar dump-only fee, or dump free as a registered guest, and use the station. Arizona does not require any special pass for RV waste disposal at these facilities. There is no paperwork or reservation needed for a dump-only stop, which is part of what makes this such an easy interstate break. Just pull in during operating hours, pay the fee, use the dump and water, and you are back on I-17 ready for the next leg toward Phoenix or Flagstaff.

The Cordes Junction area is the main reliable stop right on I-17, but if you branch off, Prescott and the Prescott Valley area to the northwest via State Route 69 have more RV parks and dump stations, plus fuller services. To the north, the Camp Verde and Verde Valley area off I-17 has additional options. Down south, the Phoenix metro has abundant dumps but heavy traffic. For the interstate itself, though, Cordes Junction is the practical midpoint, which is why we treat it as the go-to dump on this stretch rather than detouring off the freeway.

For fuller RV services, Prescott and Prescott Valley to the northwest on State Route 69 are the closest good-sized towns, with fuel, propane, RV parts, and repair shops. The Camp Verde area to the north on I-17 also has services. Right at Cordes Junction, you can handle fuel and basic needs, but for propane and repairs we head to the Prescott area or Camp Verde rather than assuming the small interchange community will have everything. On a long I-17 crossing, it is worth topping off propane at one of those towns while you are near it.

If your tanks are ready, dumping at Cordes Junction is the smart move rather than waiting for Flagstaff. It is the reliable midpoint on I-17, the dump runs year-round, and you avoid the busier, higher-elevation Flagstaff area where winter weather can complicate things. Flagstaff and the Verde Valley do have dump options, but you gain nothing by hauling full tanks up the long climb. Our habit is to empty the tanks and top off water at Cordes Junction, then make the climb north or the descent south with the chore already handled and one less stop to plan.

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Yes. The Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park dump operates year-round, which is a real advantage on a stretch of I-17 with few options. The one seasonal caution is that at 3,700 feet, winters get cold for Arizona, with lows in the 20s and 30s and occasional snow, so a hard freeze can ice up hoses even though the station itself stays open. We dump midday in winter when it is warmest and disconnect hoses afterward. Check I-17 road conditions before a cold-season drive, since the interstate can see winter storms at this elevation.

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Take Exit 262 for Cordes Junction and State Route 69. From the exit, the directions to the dump run a short way northeast toward the Cordes Lakes and Arcosanti area to reach the Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park. It is a quick, easy detour right off the interstate, which is exactly why it works so well as a service stop. The roads are straightforward with no low-bridge or weight restrictions. Just be mindful of the long I-17 grades on either approach, and use your engine brake on the descents heading north or south.

Yes. The Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park offers both potable water for filling your fresh tank and non-potable rinse water alongside the dump, so you can empty, rinse, and refill in one stop. We always top off here, because this is a service midpoint on I-17 and the next dependable water can be a long interstate stretch away in either direction, whether you are climbing toward Flagstaff or dropping back to Phoenix. In winter, confirm the potable water is running and not shut off for a freeze before you rely on it for the next leg.

Because it sits at roughly the halfway point between Phoenix and Flagstaff, at one of the few real service interchanges on that long climb. I-17 rises from about 1,100 feet in the desert to 7,000 feet in the pines over roughly 140 miles, and Cordes Junction at Exit 262 is a natural place to break the drive for fuel, a dump, and water. Timing your tanks to empty here means you avoid hunting for a station in heavy Phoenix-metro traffic or waiting until the busier Flagstaff area. It is simply the convenient midpoint.

The straightforward overnight choice is to stay at the Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park itself, which has RV sites right off Exit 262 and includes dumping in your rate. That is the simplest option for a night at the I-17 midpoint. For a free night, there is BLM and state land in the broader area around the interchange, but access roads vary, so scout before committing a big rig. We do not recommend trying to overnight in the interchange lots. If you just need a quick dump and fuel, you can be in and out without staying.

The 3,700-foot elevation makes it milder than Phoenix but colder in winter. Summers reach the mid-90s but cool into the 60s at night, with monsoon thunderstorms and blowing dust from July into September, so dump in the morning to beat the afternoon storms. Winters are cold for Arizona, with lows in the 20s and 30s and occasional snow, so watch for icy hoses on a freezing morning. Spring and fall are close to ideal, with mild days and crisp nights, making them the easiest and most comfortable times to service the rig here.

No permit is required. At the Cordes Junction Motel and RV Park you simply pay the roughly 20-dollar dump-only fee, or dump free as a registered guest, and use the station. Arizona does not require any special pass for RV waste disposal at these facilities. There is no paperwork or reservation needed for a dump-only stop, which is part of what makes this such an easy interstate break. Just pull in during operating hours, pay the fee, use the dump and water, and you are back on I-17 ready for the next leg toward Phoenix or Flagstaff.

The Cordes Junction area is the main reliable stop right on I-17, but if you branch off, Prescott and the Prescott Valley area to the northwest via State Route 69 have more RV parks and dump stations, plus fuller services. To the north, the Camp Verde and Verde Valley area off I-17 has additional options. Down south, the Phoenix metro has abundant dumps but heavy traffic. For the interstate itself, though, Cordes Junction is the practical midpoint, which is why we treat it as the go-to dump on this stretch rather than detouring off the freeway.

For fuller RV services, Prescott and Prescott Valley to the northwest on State Route 69 are the closest good-sized towns, with fuel, propane, RV parts, and repair shops. The Camp Verde area to the north on I-17 also has services. Right at Cordes Junction, you can handle fuel and basic needs, but for propane and repairs we head to the Prescott area or Camp Verde rather than assuming the small interchange community will have everything. On a long I-17 crossing, it is worth topping off propane at one of those towns while you are near it.

If your tanks are ready, dumping at Cordes Junction is the smart move rather than waiting for Flagstaff. It is the reliable midpoint on I-17, the dump runs year-round, and you avoid the busier, higher-elevation Flagstaff area where winter weather can complicate things. Flagstaff and the Verde Valley do have dump options, but you gain nothing by hauling full tanks up the long climb. Our habit is to empty the tanks and top off water at Cordes Junction, then make the climb north or the descent south with the chore already handled and one less stop to plan.

The highest-rated station is Quail Ridge RV Park with a rating of 4.4/5 stars.

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Cordes Lakes.