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Rattlesnake Rollercoaster

November 7, 2026
Gateway Of Light and USFS
Pearce, AZ 85625 US

Places To Stay

Coming from out of town for the Rattlesnake Rollercoaster 5K/10K? The race will be hosted at Gateway of Light in the Dragoon Mountains, and there are several lodging, RV, vacation rental, and camping options nearby. Additional accommodations are also available in Willcox and Benson.

Gateway of Light

  • Gateway of Light – Host location for the Rattlesnake Rollercoaster 5K/10K. Participants interested in staying near the race site are encouraged to contact Gateway of Light directly regarding any available lodging or camping options.

Pearce, Sunsites & Cochise Stronghold Area

  • The Inn at Sunsites – Local lodging in Sunsites/Pearce
  • Sunsites Trailer Park – RV accommodations in Sunsites
  • Goldminer RV Park – RV sites in Pearce
  • Sandy’s Restaurant & RV Park – RV accommodations in the Sunizona/Pearce area
  • DreamCatcher Inn at Chiricahua – Local inn near the Dragoon Mountains
  • Cochise Stronghold Campground – U.S. Forest Service camping in the Dragoon Mountains
  • Airbnb & VRBO – Vacation homes, cabins, guesthouses, and private rentals are available throughout Pearce, Sunsites, Cochise Stronghold, and the surrounding area

Willcox
Willcox offers a larger selection of hotels, motels, vacation rentals, and RV parks, including:

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites
  • Arizona Sunset Inn & Suites
  • Days Inn by Wyndham
  • Willcox Wine Country KOA Holiday
  • Additional local motels, RV parks, and vacation rentals

Benson
Benson also offers a variety of hotels and RV accommodations, including:

  • Comfort Inn Benson
  • Quality Inn
  • Copper Stay Inn
  • Butterfield RV Resort
  • Additional hotels, RV parks, and vacation rentals

Tombstone
For participants who want to turn race weekend into a southeastern Arizona getaway, Tombstone is another lodging option. The historic town offers:

  • Hotels and motels
  • Guest ranches
  • RV parks
  • Airbnb and VRBO vacation rentals

Tombstone also gives visitors the opportunity to explore one of Arizona’s best-known historic towns before or after race day.

We encourage participants to book lodging early, especially if you would like to stay close to Gateway of Light and the race area.

Please contact each lodging provider directly for current rates, availability, amenities, and reservation information.

SARPA and the Rattlesnake Rollercoaster 5K/10K are not affiliated with the lodging providers listed above. This information is provided as a convenience to participants.

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