Camp Verde Yavapai-Apache Reservation
The reservation was established in 1871 by President Grant and the President abolished the reservation in 1875. The Indian people were moved against their will to the San Carlos Apache Reservation. A migration back to their homeland in the Verde Valley began after 1900. The reservation was re-established in 1909 and additional lands were acquired in later years. Today, the reservation is 636 acres located in five areas of the Verde Valley, 93 miles north of Phoenix.
The reservation is situated in a hub of tourist attractions - located in the Coconino National Forest (with Prescott National Forest to the east), hunting and camping are popular past-times. Sedona and Jerome (restored ghost town) are a short distance away and the Verde River provides fishing and recreation.
Three national monuments, Montezuema Castle, Montezuema Well, and Tuzigoot are fascinating examples of prehistoric Indian cliff dwellings and pueblos, are within 25 miles of the reservation.
Cliff Castle Casino is operated by the tribe.
Major events held:
Fort Verde Days celebrated by Camp Verde (2nd weekend October)
Verde Valley Fair (May)
The tribe is noted for basketry.
For more information on the Camp Verde Yavapai-Apache Reservation, contact:
Yavapai-Apache Community Council
P.O.Box 1188
Camp Verde Arizona 86322
520-567-3649
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