Fort McDowell Indian Reservation, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Members of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation are Yavapai and Apache peoples. The reservation occupies a rectangular shaped piece of land, measuring four miles east-to-west and 10 miles north-to-south. Located in northeastern Maricopa County, the reservation is bisected by the southerly flowing Verde River. It is bounded by the incorporated development of Fountain Hills and the McDowell Mountain Regional Park to the west, the town of Rio Verde to the northeast, the Tonto National Forest, the Goldfield Ranch to the east, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community to the south.

Census 2000 Profile

Arizona Department of Commerce, Community Profile

Casino

The Fort McDowell Casino is a 148,000 square feet facility that has 775 slot machines, a bingo hall, a keno lounge, and a card room offering daily poker tournaments.

Entertainment is available nightly: visitors can see concerts, NFL sports games, and win weekly Karaoke contests. There a six dining establishments: a café, food court, buffet, saloon, deli, and an elegant restaurant. The casino is located on Highway 87 and Fort McDowell Road.

Fort McDowell Casino

1-800-THEFORT (800) 843-3678)

Proceeds from gaming are invested in community improvements, such as education, roads, housing, and sewage-system construction. The casino also has made substantial donations to Arizona universities and to other community projects and organizations.

Other Enterprises

Fort McDowell Tribal Farm

The farm cultivates about 2,000 acres of Tribal land. Crops include alfalfa, pecans, and citrus. The Farm boasts a water-saving, computerized irrigation system. For more information, call (480) 837-2585.

Fort McDowell Yavapai Materials

Open since 1980, Fort McDowell Yavapai Materials provides employment for 60 to 75 people, 75 percent of whom are members of the Community. This operation provided construction materials for residential and commercial landscaping, the US Golf Association for development of golf courses, and for the following projects:

Bank One Ballpark warning track material
Peoria Sports Complex
Tournament of Players (TPC) Golf
Torrey Pines - California
City of Las Vegas
Tucson Sports Complex
Gallery Golf Course - Tucson
Troon Golf Course
We Ko Pa Golf Course

Fort McDowell Yavapai Materials

(480) 837-2358

Fort McDowell Adventures is located on the east side of the Verde River. It offers horseback and wagon trail rides at The Stables, as well as Western theme parties, and covered, outdoor banquets at La Puesta del Sol and the Ranch. An abundance of entertainment options, as well as a private rodeo and jeep tours are also available.

Radisson Resort and Conference Center at Fort McDowell

“Fort McDowell broke ground on a beautiful new resort and conference center. This Radisson branded, four diamond 247-room resort and conference center is slated to be open in and is set amidst some of the most beautiful desert mountain ranges in North America, featuring panoramic views of the Superstitions, the Four Peaks and Red Mountain. Luxurious accommodations will feature a full service restaurant, a huge swimming pool, two Jacuzzis, a fitness center and an exciting interactive water play area for children.

The Conference Center will be equipped with an 18,000 square foot Grand Ballroom, total meeting space of 23,000 square feet, wireless internet connectivity and much, much more” (Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation). Radisson Resort and Conference Center at Fort McDowell: (480) 836-5300

We- Ko- Pa Golf Club

“We-Ko-Pa Golf Club is a spectacular 7,225-yard 18-hole golf course nestled within a dramatic, natural desert setting. The course is located within the boundaries of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, just 15 minutes east of Scottsdale, AZ (We-Ko-Pa Golf Club website). Amenities include a clubhouse with a restaurant and gift shop.

We Ko Pa Golf Club

18200 East Toh Vee Circle
Fort McDowell, Arizona 85264

(480) 836.9000

info@wekopa.com

Radisson Poco Diablo Resort

Radisson Poco Diablo offers spectacular Sedona red rock views, full resort amenities with luxurious guest rooms, award-winning cuisine, flexible and extensive meeting space –Just a mile from the heart of Sedona on the banks of Oak Creek, with weeping willows, venerable cottonwoods, and a beautiful nine-hole golf course.” (Radisson Poco Diablo website)

Radisson Poco Diablo Resort

1752 S. Hwy. 179

Sedona, AZ 86339
(928) 282.7333
info@pocodiablo.com

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