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FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION

Resort Destination

The Yavapai nation has taken pride in its community and successfully built a strong economy for its people. Through their numerous businesses, the Yavapai people have focused on sharing their culture with everyone in order to leave a legacy. As a result, Fort McDowell has become one of the country’s best resort destinations and a perfect place to experience many desert adventure tours such as horseback riding, cattle drives, Jeep and Tomcar ® excursions and cultural heritage experiences. It is also an excellent base camp to other Arizona attractions including Grand Canyon West and Skywalk.

Fort McDowell has become widely known for its casino and its live entertainment. In addition, its visitors can enjoy 36 holes of golf at the acclaimed We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. Fort McDowell Adventures, an Old West style recreation facility, offers horseback rides, Jeep rides, cowboy cook-outs and other outdoor fun. Lodging ranges from the luxurious We-Ko-Pa Resort to the state-of-the-art Eagle View RV Resort. www.fortmcdowelladventures.com

The We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center

480 789-5300
http://wekoparesort.com/

The We-Ko-Pa Resort provides upscale accommodations in the heart of the Southwest. Having been awarded the esteemed AAA Four Diamond Award, the Scottsdale resort offers spacious rooms and suites with scenic Sonoran Desert views.

Golf enthusiasts can tee off at the championship We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, voted one of the Top Ten Best New Courses You Can Play in the U.S. by Golf Magazine. Try your luck at the nearby Fort McDowell Casino or treat yourself to an afternoon of pampering at the on-site Amethyst Spa offering facials, massages and salon services. We-Ko-Pa Resort amenities include:

  • Ahnala Restaurant and Lounge serves Southwestern cuisine
  • On-site Spa and Fitness Center
  • Large outdoor heated pools with whirlpools and children’s water pad play area
  • Championship We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
  • We-Ko-Pa Casino featuring live keno, bingo, no limit poker and more
  • Conveniently located 24 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, We-Ko-Pa Resort provides easy access to Scottsdale and Fountain Hills attractions.

We-Ko-Pa Casino

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort | Fort McDowell, AZ (wekopacasinoresort.com)

Providing state-of-the-art gaming machines, live table and poker games. Our 24-hour Scottsdale, Arizona casino is a premier gaming destination. We-Ko-Pa Casino features:

  • Fabulous gaming facility with state-of-the-art video slot machines
  • Live keno, poker tournaments, blackjack and gaming tables
  • Free live entertainment at Lucky 7 Saloon on Friday and Saturday night
  • Live card room with Vegas-style blackjack and jackpot poker games
  • Weekly and monthly tournaments with daily prizes
  • 24 Bingo sessions per week
  • The gift shop is open 24 hours featuring a wide variety of gifts

Poker players can enjoy the no no-limit poker tournaments every day at 12pm and 7pm, while bingo players can experience the 1250-seat bingo hall.

Fort McDowell Adventures

Located near We-Ko-Pa Casino, Fort McDowell Adventures offers a touch of the Old West and Arizona’s spectacular desert scenery and wildlife on horseback. Learn about the American Southwest with experiences such as horseback riding, cattle drives, breakfast, lunch and dinner rides, pony rides, hay wagon rides and private rodeo shows, Yavapai Jeep tours, hiking tours, cowboy story-telling, trick roping and strolling cowboy guitarists. With its open courtyard and ramada covered seating, The Ranch can accommodate from 50 to 450 guests. Private rodeos are available at the nearby 1,800-squarefoot rodeo arena.

Learn more at Fort McDowell Adventures

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

480 789-5311
http://wekoparesort.com/

Honored as one of the Best Resort Courses by Golfweek magazine, We-Ko-Pa is designed by golf course veterans Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw and Scott Miller. A daily fee golf facility with two 18-hole courses, We-Ko-Pa offers both seasoned pros and weekend golfers a memorable golf experience. We-Ko-Pa Golf Club features:

  • Two award-winning 18-hole courses: Cholla and Saguaro
  • Voted 100 Best Golf Shops by Golf World Business
  • Private and group lessons from PGA staff member
  • 10,000 square foot clubhouse with restaurant, golf shop and lounge areas

Offering breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains, Red Mountain, Four Peaks and the Superstitions, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club lies on Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation land that will never be commercially developed. After a round of golf you can relax at the We-Ko-Pa clubhouse, which features scenic indoor or outdoor dining complete with full-service bar.

Eagle View RV Resort

480-789-5310
www.eagleviewrvresort.com

The Eagle View RV Resort (Asah Gweh Oou o) is the perfect location for your Arizona RV vacation just minutes away from top Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Scottsdale attractions. Nearby outdoor recreation includes McDowell Mountain Regional Park, McDowell Mountain Preserve, Tonto National Forest and Saguaro Lake. You can also take advantage of discounted play at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club by staying at Eagle View RV Resort. Eagle View RV Resort on-site amenities include:

  • Complimentary continental breakfast
  • Heated pool & Spa
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet access
  • On-site 24-hour security
  • Dog park on site
  • Clubhouse with computer room, billiards, TV and library
  • State of the art fitness room
  • Laundry room
  • 150 water sites, 20, 40, 50 amp hook-ups, waste disposal and large rig full-service gas station
  • RV and boat storage
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