Grand Canyon / Williams KOA

Grand Canyon Caverns

Grand Canyon Caverns are living, limestone caves that began forming millions of years ago. Today visitors travel 210 feet down into the caves by way of a modern elevator. Enjoy the 45-minute, 3/4-mile guided walking tour. Guests must be physically fit and wearing proper footwear for the tour. Tours depart every half hour daily except Christmas Day. For more adventure, join the Explorers Trail and go off -trail to rooms not viewed on the regular tour. Although Grand Canyon Caverns has been open to the public for over 74 years, each year new discoveries and deeper wonders are revealed. The Caverns are located on Historic Route 66 just 25 miles west of Seligman, Arizona and 60 miles east of Kingman, Arizona.

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon KOA is just a 45-minute drive away from Grand Canyon National Park, making it oh-so-close to one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This beautiful KOA is within a few miles of the red cliffs of Sedona, Indian ruins, hiking trails in the Kaibab National Forest, and so much more! Enjoy shopping and dining opportunities, attend a rodeo, and experience Williams, an original town of Route 66.

Mather Point is an excellent look-out point exposing 1/4 of the entire canyon! Bring the camera! It is located opposite the Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Center, approximately 4 miles north of the south entrance station.

Yavapai Point & Museum offers splendid views of the inner canyon and a quaint museum featuring exhibits on geology. This point is just down the road from Mather Point.

West Rim Drive - This 8-mile stretch of road boasts a number of stunning views of the Canyon. Check it out by car, foot, or during peak season, May to September, by bus. Shuttles operated by the Park Service stop at key points, allowing you to hop on and off at your leisure.

The Little Colorado River Gorge offers an electrifying view into the depths of the gorge. A smaller version of the Grand Canyon, the Gorge winds its way through the Colorado Plateau to the Grand Canyon. It's worth the trip at 82 miles from the KOA!

Grand Canyon Railway

Williams is home of the Grand Canyon Railway, a century-old rail line taking you to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Be entertained by cowboy characters, enjoy the tunes of strolling musicians and be part of a mock train robbery. The Railway is just minutes from the KOA. Your roundtrip will be 65 miles and prices for trips range from $45 to $85 for children and $60 up to $150 for adults. A variety of trips are available.

Helicopter/Airplane Flights

Fly over the Grand Canyon and experience a spectacular aerial tour of one of nature's noblest creations! See the office for details.

Tusayan Ruins and Museum

The Tusayan Ruins are located just a few miles west of Desert View on the East Rim drive. Prehistoric Anasazi Indians built this pueblo around 1185 AD. Admission is free!

Flagstaff Area National Monuments

Wupatki, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Walnut Canyon National Monuments are managed collectively as the Flagstaff Area National Monuments. Look up at Sunset Crater’s cinder cone, down into Walnut Canyon, and out across the Wupatki grasslands to the Painted Desert. At all three monuments, the earth’s geologic past lies exposed, shaped by the violence of volcanic eruptions and by the slow erosion of older rock layers. Visit the National Monuments online for more information.

Wupatki contains more than 800 separate ruins which were built during the 11th and 13th centuries. Much of Wupatki can be experienced by driving the 35-mile loop road connecting the park to U.S. 89.

Sunset Crater Volcano was born in a series of eruptions. At the base of Sunset Crater, walk the one-mile lava flow trail.

Walnut Creek carved a 600-foot deep canyon into the local Kaibab limestone as it flowed east. Imagine how the Sinagua Indians existed among these cliffs as you take an easy hike along two different trails at Walnut Canyon. There is also a visitor center, museum and book store. Walnut Canyon is located off I-40 on Exit 204, just east of Flagstaff.

The Museum of Northern Arizona

The Museum of Northern Arizona is located just 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff, on US Highway 180. Enjoy this great stop on your way to or from the Grand Canyon. See outstanding displays of Native American art and regional history. There is a small admission fee for this museum.

Lowell Observatory

Lowell Observatory is located in Flagstaff, off of I-40, Exit 201and features the world's largest collection of planetary photographs. It's out of this world! Admission ranges from $2 - $5.

Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona

The winding road through Oak Creek Canyon is designated a scenic highway. Take a hike among the dozens of pools and waterfalls as Oak Creek winds its way down 16 miles of sheer rock walls. Swim in the cool, clear water. At the foot of Oak Creek Canyon, you will find, Sedona, the land of "Red Rock Country". Indulge in shopping, dining, sightseeing and so much more. Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona are just off Exit 195A at Flagstaff to U.S. 89A.

Jerome Historic Ghost Town

Clinging to the slopes of Cleopatra Hill, Jerome was once a roaring mining town of 15,000 people. Once called the "Wickedest Town in the West," today it boasts restored buildings and historic sites - the view is truly magnificent.

Deer Farm Petting Zoo

Meet a variety of animals up close at The Deer Farm which is located 25 miles west of Flagstaff.

Blazin'M Ranch Western Show

Blazin' M Ranch has a fun Western show where the Blazin' M Cowboys will amaze you with their hour-long Western stage production that includes delightful cowboy music, storytelling, comedy, and some surprises.

Planes of Fame Air Museum

The Air Museum displays aircraft spanning the history of manned flight, from a replica of the Chanute Hang Glider of 1896, through modern space flight, and includes numerous milestone achieving test and research flight vehicles. The Air Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, restoring, displaying, and preserving aircraft and memorabilia for the educational benefit of current and future generations. Visit the Air Museum online for more information.

Montezuma Castle

Nestled into a limestone recess high above the flood plain of Beaver Creek in the Verde Valley stands one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. The Castle is just two miles from I-17 S via EXIT 195. Stop and take an unforgettable photograph.

Montezuma Well "A Living Desert Oasis"

Montezuma Well is a limestone sink formed long ago by the collapse of an immense underground cavern. Over one and a half million gallons of water a day flow continuously, providing a verdant oasis in the midst of surrounding desert grassland.

Montezuma Well is a detached unit of Montezuma Castle National Monument located approximately 11 miles from the park. Take Exit 293 from I-17 and drive four miles. No entrance fee is charged. There is a one-third mile loop trail that is not recommended for wheelchair use. A lush, shaded picnic area is also located at the Well. To view a photo of Montezuma Well and for more information about this "Living Desert Oasis", click here.

Fort Verde State Park

Fort Verde served as a major base for General George Crook's Calvary troops during the Apache Wars. Tour the historic homes, take in a reenactment of battles and daily life and enjoy a picnic. RV parking is available. There is a small fee for adults, and kids up to 14 years of age get in free!

Tuzigoot National Monument

Visit this pueblo built by the Sinagua Indians during the 14th century. Explore two levels and 110 rooms. View artifacts in the museum every day of the year except for Christmas Day. Visit Tuzigoot online for more information.

Elephant Rocks Golf Course

An 18-hole golf course at Williams. Visit Elephant Rocks online for more information.

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