Fort McDowell is home to a 950-member Yavapai Nation Native American tribe. The tribe owns 24,000 acres in Maricopa County, 35 miles from Phoenix. Fort McDowell includes a casino, a western themed outdoor venue, a golf club, and farms. Respectful visitors are welcome to visit the beautiful lands of the Yavapai people. More information about Fort McDowell.
Eagle View RV Resort
480-789-5310
9605 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell
The Eagle View RV Resort is located on the eastern edge of Scottsdale in the middle of the desert at Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. The 150-site resort has a heated pool and spa. The resort also has a clubhouse with a library, a computer room, billiards, a plasma TV and group accommodations.
Fort McDowell Adventures
480-816-6465 / 14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Rd, Fort McDowell
Fort McDowell Adventures is located just east of Scottsdale, Arizona. Fort McDowell Adventures includes the Sonoran Adventure Center, the Wild West Experience and six unique event venues. Fort McDowell Adventures offers dinner for up to 1,400 guests, cattle drives for up to 400, trail rides and live performances of a wide variety of pop, country, jazz, salsa, club dance, blues, and rock music. The menu includes Mexican cuisine, cowboy cookouts, western and fine dining.
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center
480-789-4957
10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell
The Radisson Fort McDowell Resort and Casino is surrounded by amazing views of mountain ranges, sunsets, and the colorful desert landscape. The resort includes a spa, a golf course, a restaurant and a casino. The resort includes the Wassaja Conference Center with 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space and 30,000 square feet of outdoor event space. The Grand Ballroom is 18,000 square feet and will accommodate up to 2,000 guests. The Conference Wing is 3,600 square feet and can be divided into five separate sections.
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
480-836-9000
18200 East WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club includes two 18-hole golf courses, a large practice facility and a full service clubhouse. The club is located east of Scottsdale and Fountain Hills and features dramatic views of the surrounding mountains and desert. The clubhouse has 10,000 square feet of enclosed space with large patios, a golf shop, lounge areas, dining areas, a bar, and a large multi-use room. The golf course and club house are available to rent for all sorts of group events.
Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.
More Locations
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