Apache Junction, Arizona Campground | Mesa / Apache Junction KOA

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. Pool: Open all year. Max pull thru: 65 feet.

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
70' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Pool (Open Year-Round)
Hot Tub/Sauna
Propane ($)
Pavilion
Dog Park

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What Others Are Saying

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We love to stay here. It was our second time. And will always come back if we are around the same area. They have enough amenities that we enjoy doing. Our kids loved their game room area the first time we stayed. 7/9/2020

great location and well kept. 7/8/2020

Enjoyable location. 7/7/2020

The assistant managers were very helpful and kind. 7/6/2020

Nice 7/5/2020

Staff did a good job distancing and mask wearing for the current COVID-19 situation. Thanks! 7/2/2020

Just stayed visiting relatives in the area. Great park. 7/2/2020

It was a great stay. The staff was very kind and nice:) 6/30/2020

We’ve stayed at this KOA twice and have enjoyed our stay each time. The pool is cool & inviting, the hot spa a great relief after 6 hours of driving, and the restroom & showers are so clean. The Tonto & Sagura National Forests are nearby to explore. 6/24/2020

This KOA was the best one I have stayed at. Very friendly staff and very clean property. I would definitely recommend this place. 6/20/2020

Very clean. Very quiet. Convenient location. 6/20/2020

Super clean restrooms. The staff was great. Friendly, accommodating and helpful at every turn. 6/18/2020

easy check in, cabin ready and cooled off! thank you! 6/18/2020

Nice and well-maintained campground, pleasant staff members, close to area attractions including Lost Dutchman Gold Mine area and Boyce Thompson Arboretum, ready access to cities like Mesa and Gilbert. Our Class B motorhome air conditioner struggled on a particularly hot day... 6/14/2020

The campground itself was a little bit lacking in comparison to other grounds we have visited but it had wonderful staff members who clearly cared for the property and made the visitors feel welcome. We will return again! 6/13/2020

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KOA Journey Campgrounds

KOA Journey campgrounds are the perfect oases after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.

KOA Journeys Feature:

Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service
Premium Tent Sites
Well lit after hours check-in service

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WHEN: May 14-15, 2021

WHAT: Stay Friday night, May 14th at a participating campground, and get Saturday night, May 15th for just $20*.

WHY: The Big Weekend helps raise funds to send kids with cancer to medically-supervised camps all across North America. Kids fighting cancer deserve a chance to attend a summer camp and to just be a kid again. Funds raised from May 15 support the KOA Care Camps Trust which distributes more than $1 million dollars annually to support 125+ Care Camps each year. Learn more at koacarecamps.org.

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Local Area

A rich vein of history runs through this region. The Apache Trail once served as a stage coach and freight wagon route from Mesa to Globe. Indians, cowboys and miners have all roamed the mysterious Superstition Mountains. Jacob Waltz's Lost Dutchman Mine is still waiting to be discovered in a hidden canyon.

Today, the Apache Trail remains a treasure chest of adventure. Discover here a most fascinating ecosystem. Experience the breathtaking canyons, desert lakes, towering saguaro cacti and desert wildflowers. Keep a sharp lookout for desert bighorn sheep, coyotes, and rattlesnakes.

It takes more than a day to do Apache Junction
Explore the intriguing history of the area by visiting the museums, prehistoric Native American ruins and a century-old stagecoach stop. At the ghost town, try your hand at panning for gold or take a ride through the desert on a narrow gauge railroad, and remember to take home some prickly pear fudge!

Hike mountain trails or book an off-road jeep tour. Catch the cowboy spirit on a horseback adventure. Fish a desert lake or float through narrow canyons on a steamboat. For dinner, loosen your belts at the old Mining Camp Restaurant or enjoy a Branson-style stage and dinner show. Stay and Play in Mother Nature's Theme Park!

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Goldfield Ghost Town - The Valley's Only Authentic Ghost Town

Enjoy over 20 Goldfield Shops, Exhibits & Attractions from the Old West. Tour the famous Goldfield Mine, take the family for a Narrated Scenic Ride on Arizona's Only Operatin' Narrow Gauge Railroad. Treat the Family to Fancy Vittles at the Mammoth Steakhouse & Evening Entertainment in our 1890's Saloon. Located in the Shadow of the Legendary Supersition Mountains. Goldfield Ghost Town features: Rock Shop, Old Tyme Photos, Ice Cream Parlor, General Store, Gourmet Shop, Fudge Shop, Exotic Cactus Shop, Baked Goods, Western Wear, Live Reptile Exhibit, Steakhouse & Saloon, Blacksmith, Gold Panning, Goldfield Museum, Old West Shooting Gallery. Phone 480-983-0333
Web Site: www.goldfieldghosttown.com

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