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Mesa / Apache Junction KOA
- 1540 South Tomahawk Road
- Apache Junction, AZ 85119
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Teddy Roosevelt called the Superstition Mountains "the most beautiful panorama nature has created."
Teddy Roosevelt called the Superstition Mountains "the most beautiful panorama nature has created." You'll see why, not far from the Mesa/Apache Junction KOA, where giant saguaro cacti rise from the Sonoran Desert floor against a backdrop of craggy granite ramparts. Drive the 145-mile Apache Trail loop, resplendent with deep canyons, rugged trails and pristine lakes. Also nearby, climb a short path up to ancient cliff-dweller Indian ruins at Tonto National Monument. Explore with off-road jeep tours or guided horseback rides into the foothills. Phoenix is 30 miles west of the campground, with great restaurants, museums and a choice of Major League Baseball spring training games. A heated pool, a hot tub, assorted games and fine hospitality await at KOA. Savor them as the sun sets over the mountains.
Please note: There is a charge of $3 for additional people.
Meet Your Hosts
If you come to the Mesa/Apache KOA, and if you are a fan of the Rolling Stones, then plan to budget time for a little "Stone talk" with the owners, Mike and Rosemary Mortensen. "We go to every Rolling Stones concert there is. We even travel to get there," Rosemary said.
Besides being ardent classic rock music fans, the Mortensens are campground owners of 10 years. Mike was an equipment route owner while Rosemary was (and still is) a register nurse in neurology/neurosurgery. Rosemary said Mike went through "some sort of mid-life crisis" and emerged owning a KOA campground.
Mike owned his own business all his life and became accustomed to being his own boss and keeping his own schedule. After attending a seminar and getting encouragement from the KOA Corporation, the Mortensens purchased the campground in the desert and left their home on the much cooler Wasatch Front of Salt Lake City. "It has been 10 years, and we are still getting acclimated," Rosemary said.
Their worked is interrupted for Rolling Stones concerts and trips to England to visit their daughter. Back at home, they keep their campground clean to make a great impression on their guests."Ninety percent of the campers tell us how clean and nice the campground is," Rosemary said.
Their landscape makes them unique, and their attention to details ensures their KOA is a safe place for customers, Rosemary added.
Campground Activities
Tennis
test
Desert Jeep Tours
Guided Pack Trips and Horseback Rides
Outdoor Group Adventures
Hiking
Golf
Helicopter Tours
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Water Attractions
Lakes and Rivers
Boat Rentals
River Rafting
Bike Rentals
RV Rentals
Dining
Local Attractions
Mesa Southwest Museum
Open year round. Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM. Organized tours and group discount rates are also available. For up-to-date information please call 1-602-644-2230.
The Barleen Family Country Music Dinner Theatre
Open November through April. For reservations please call 1-602-982-7991.
Rockin’ R Ranch
Chuckwagon Suppers and Western Stage Shows. For times and reservations please call 1-602-832-1539 or visit the Rockin' R web site.
Champlin Fighter Museum
Open daily April 15 through September 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and September 16 through April 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information please call 1-602-830-4540.
A Flying Museum
Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 1-602-924-1940 or 1-602-981-1945.
VF Factory Outlet
For locations and information please call 1-800-772-8336 or visit the web site.
Laser Quest
For information visit the web site.
Superstition Springs Center
Find anything for your family. A shopping center with shops like Dillard’s, JCPenney, Robinsons-May, Mervyn’s, Sears, and over 150 of your favorite stores, cinemas and eateries. Open Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also can visit them at www.westcor.com.
Organ Stop Pizza
Mesa Arizona Convention and Visitors Bureau
For more area information please visit www.visitmesa.com.
Casa Grande Ruins
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument preserves an ancient Hohokam farming community and "Great House." Created as the nation’s first archeological reserve in 1892, the site was declared a National Monument in 1918.
Flagstaff
Just 81 miles (130 Km) from the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff also offers many other remarkable sights and experiences. Among them are the red rocks of Sedona, Meteor Crater, the San Francisco Peaks, Wupatki National Monument, Sunset Crater, and numerous Native American communities including those of the Hopi Tribe and Navajo Nation.
Globe-Miami Area
Prescott
Roosevelt Dam
The largest masonry dam in the world forms Roosevelt Lake. The lake is the site of world champion bass fishing tournaments and was named after President Theodore Roosevelt. Located 55 miles away.
Sedona
Sedona is one of Arizona’s most scenic destinations. Located 90 miles away.
Tonto National Monument
Enjoy a nature hike to two ancient Salado Indian Ruins. Hikes range from one to four hours. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Christmas.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Located Northeast of Scottsdale. For more information please call 1-602-837-7779 or visit them at www.outofafricapark.com.
Upcoming Events
Auto and Boat Racing
Dog Racing
Horse Racing
Fiesta Bowl Parade (January)
Mesa Annual Territorial Days (February)
Annual Ostrich Festival (March)
San Tan Arts Festival (April)
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations (May)
Summer Rodeo Series (June)
Frontier Days and World’s Oldest Rodeo (July)
Chandler Jazz Festival (September)
Native American Pow Wow (October)
Mesa Symphony (November)
Concerts, Festivals, Parade of Lights (December)
Mesa Farmer’s Market (year-round)
