Business phone system for RV parks and campgrounds in Arizona
163 RV parks and campgrounds operated in Arizona in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 163CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,555mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.1U.S. 1.5
- State rank
- 9th of 49by count
How many RV parks and campgrounds operate in Arizona
The Census Bureau counted 163 RV parks and campgrounds in Arizona in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 721211). They employed 1,555 people in mid-March and reported $50.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 9th highest count among the 49 states and DC with published figures. RV parks and campgrounds make up 0.10% of the 162,845 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Arizona has 2.1 RV parks and campgrounds, 45.7% above the national rate of 1.5. The average establishment has 9.5 employees against 5.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $32,195, 16.7% below the U.S. figure of $38,652.
| Measure | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 163 | 5,018 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,555 | 26,333 |
| Annual payroll | $50,064,000 | $1,017,810,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 9.5 | 5.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $32,195 | $38,652 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
RV parks and campgrounds by metro area in Arizona
Census published RV park counts for 8 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Arizona. The largest is Phoenix, AZ, with 37 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 89% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 37 | 571 | 0.7 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 26 | 243 | 17.9 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 21 | 105 | 9.3 |
| Yuma, AZ | 20 | 144 | 9.1 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 13 | 101 | 5.2 |
| Tucson, AZ | 12 | — | 1.1 |
| Show Low, AZ | 9 | 24 | 8.2 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 7 | — | 5.6 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at RV parks and campgrounds in Arizona
50.0% of Arizona's RV parks and campgrounds with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 69.2% nationally. 76.5% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 81 | 50.0% | 69.2% |
| 5–9 employees | 43 | 26.5% | 18.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 21 | 13.0% | 8.3% |
| 20–49 employees | 14 | 8.6% | 3.4% |
| 50 or more employees | 3 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What RV parks and campgrounds in Arizona use the phone for
RV parks and campgrounds take reservation calls from travelers on the road, often from areas with weak coverage. Staff are often outside, so voicemail capture matters.
Calls a RV park in Arizona might handle in a typical week include:
- A guest calls about late arrival.
- The park calls a guest to confirm a reservation.
- A guest calls about hookup sizes.
Texting guests
Parks text arrival instructions and site numbers.
Texting from a local number in Arizona requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for RV parks and campgrounds in Arizona
RV parks and campgrounds in Arizona average 9.5 employees, so the comparison uses a 10-person team. Priced per seat, 10 users would run $300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,212 less than RingCentral for a RV park in Arizona of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Arizona
Arizona has 5 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a RV park can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 | 783 | Mountain | 1999 | 602, 623 |
| 602 | 748 | Mountain | 1947 | 480, 623 |
| 520 | 694 | Mountain | 1995 | none |
| 928 | 633 | Mountain | 2001 | none |
| 623 | 312 | Mountain | 1999 | 480, 602 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for RV parks and campgrounds in Arizona
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Arizona is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many RV parks and campgrounds are in Arizona?
163 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,555 people in mid-March.
Which Arizona metro area has the most RV parks and campgrounds?
Phoenix, AZ, with 37 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 10-person RV park?
$300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $199.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Arizona number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.