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FORT MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION

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The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation has taken great pride in its community and has enjoyed success in building a strong economy for its people. Through their numerous hospitality enterprises, the tribe has focused on sharing their culture with their guests while creating jobs not only for their community members but also for friendly workers who travel from all over the Valley to become part of the We-Ko-Pa family. The new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort (formerly Fort McDowell Casino) has won the Best of the Valley again in 2025!

Located just east of Fountain Hills on the edge of the Tonto National Forest, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is a convenient base camp from which to explore not only the East Valley, but also the Apache Trail, Saguaro Lake, the Superstition Mountains and the Mogollon Rim. If time does not allow for off-property exploration, don’t despair as 36 holes of championship golf, horseback riding, and spa treatments at the Amethyst Spa will keep you busy once you have played your favorite slots or table games. Don’t forget to play Bingo at least once – they have morning and matinee sessions. Feel like Glamping? Head over to the Eagle View RV Resort… Pool, Pickleball and Plenty of FUN await you. www.fortmcdowelladventures.com

The We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center

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

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort offers upscale accommodations in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, but is conveniently located only 24 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. An esteemed AAA Four Diamond property, spacious rooms and suites await your slumber after a morning of golf at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, an afternoon of adventure and an evening of five-star service at Ember. Best Desert Golf, Best Wild West Adventures and Best Dining Experiences. There is always something to do at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort. For the most authentic Southwestern vacation, head on over to We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort!

We-Ko-Pa Casino

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

Formerly known as Fort McDowell Casino, the first casino in Arizona, the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is celebrating 41 years of gaming excellence and six years in their new, smoke-free facility. Open 24/7 there is always something exciting going on from free live music on Fridays and Saturdays at WKP Sportsbook, Bingo in the 750-seat Bingo Hall, National Act Entertainment to FUN Promotions on the Casino Floor!

Fort McDowell Adventures

Located on the Fort McDowell reservation land, just over the Verde River a few miles down the road from We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, you will find Fort McDowell Adventures – an authentic Old West landscape with giant saguaros featuring two amazing party venues and horse stables for trail riding and cattle driving. Learn about the Sonoran Desert on a trail ride along the Verde River where you can see wild horses, cattle and soaring eagles. Step back in time as you ride into the sunset among 400 year-old saguaros, coyotes and roadrunners. Want to do some team building? Why not take your team on a cattle drive? No experience necessary! Rosa’s Ranch looks like a Western movie set and can accommodate up to 450 guests while La Puesta del Sol (known for its fantastic sunsets) looks like a Spanish Mission and has a maximum capacity of 600 guests. Either venue will be perfect for your next corporate retreat, family reunion orunforgettable wedding. Create memories to last a lifetime at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort.

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 golf courses are designed by golf course veterans Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw and Scott Miller. The Saguaro course and Cholla course are both award-winning 18-hole courses each in their own right – pick your favorite! After a challenging round of golf, treat yourself to some refreshments at the We-Ko-Pa Grille and get a souvenir at the Golf Shop voted in the 100 Best Golf Shops by Golf World Business. There is a reason We-Ko-Pa Golf Club was voted Best in the Valley again in 2025!

Eagle View RV Resort

480-789-5310
www.eagleviewrvresort.com

The Eagle View RV Resort so named for the bald eagles who nest nearby is the perfect location for your next Arizona RV Vacation just minutes away from 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 when you stay at Eagle View RV Resort. Just across the street from We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, the 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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