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Desert Holiday RV Resort
Phoenix Area Attractions
Apache Junction continues to attract those who want to escape the cold winter months in other parts of the country. Today Apache Junction's population is 22,000. The town sits at an elevation of 1,715. The southwest dry climate gives Apache Junction a summer high temperature of 104 degrees and winter low temperature of 35 degrees. Apache Junction caters mostly to recreation seekers and retirees.
There are several attractions in and around Apache Junction. The Goldfield Ghost Town was a gold mine boomtown in the 1890's. Today the Mammoth Mine has been reconstructed, so that visitors can see what life was like back then. Visitors will see mining pieces, antique shops, an underground mine and railroad equipment. The town has exhibits you can tour, along with carriage rides, a railroad train tour and gold panning. The Apache Greyhound Park 'N Swap is great place to shop for bargains in the morning and enjoy dog races in the afternoon. It is a day of fun.
Apache Junction's location is ideal for outdoor activities. The famous Apache Trail is a winding road that takes drivers north out of town up to a series of lakes. This drive is one of the more breathtaking drives in the state.
The Lost Dutchman State Park is a 320-acre site with many activities available to its visitors. The Superstition Mountains offer hiking and the quest for the Lost Dutchman's Gold. Legend has it that the gold is hidden somewhere in the mountains. There is a visitor's center, camping, picnicking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails at the park.
Arizona is loaded with fun places to go, things to see & do while visiting. Some of the many Apache Junction area attractions are listed below. Included are attractions with appx 25 mi of Superstition area destinations.
| Apache Lake Apache Trail Guide for hiking, camping, fishing, boating will be added soon. |
| Mesa Southwest Museum 53 N Macdonald Street Mesa Arizona 602-644-2230 Permanent exhibits include Southwest Dinosaurs, frontier history, and ancient Arizona cultures. Hands-on displays. |
| Arizona Historical Society Museum 1300 N College Avenue Tempe Arizona 602-929-0292 Located at Papago Park. An eleven minute video provides 11,000 years of Arizona history. |
| Papago Park Galvin Pkwy & Van Buren Street Phoenix Arizona 602-256-3220 1,200 acres of rolling desert hills and rugged mountains feature the "Hole in the Rock" landmark. Adjacent to the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden. Papago Park is home to a golf course, fishing lagoons, hiking trails & a museum. |
| Champlin Fighter Museum 4636 E Fighter Aces Drive Flacon Field Mesa Arizona 602-830-4540 Displays historical combat aircraft. |
| Roosevelt Lake Guide for hiking, camping, fishing, boating will be added soon. |
| Canyon Lake Guide for hiking, camping, fishing, boating will be added soon. Saguaro Lake Guide for hiking, camping, fishing, boating will be added soon. |
| Chandler Historical Museum 178 E Commonwealth Chandler Arizona 602-786-2842 Collection of prehistoric Southwestern pottery and exhibits on the history of Chandler. |
| Apache Reservation East of Globe Arizona 520-475-2331 Summer weekends traditional Apache ceremonies, Nov All Indian Rodeo/Fair, year round hunting, fishing, hiking, camping (contact Reservation for permits). Casino. |
| Lost Dutchman State Park 5 mi E of Apache Junction Highway 88 602-982-4485 Located at the foot of the Superstition Mountains, site of the Lost Dutchman gold mine legend. Campsites, programs, interpretive trails. |
| Usery Mountain Recreation Area N Usery Pass Road Apache Junction Arizona 602-984-0032 Camping facilities and a field archery complex. |
| Salt River Lakes Apache, Roosevelt, Canyon, Saguaro - some of the most popular recreation sites in Arizona! |
Desert Holiday RV Resort
840 N. Idaho Road
Apache Junction, Arizona 85219
Phone (480) 982-1876
Fax (480) 982-0977
Toll Free 866-982-1876
Manager - George Marco
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