Yavapai-Apache Nation

The Yavapai-Apache Nation is a sovereign Native American tribe from the Sedona Verde Valley. The Yavapai-Apache Tribal Administration Complex, Tribal Court, Council Chambers, and Cliff Castle Casino are located on the reservation in Camp Verde, about 90 miles north of Phoenix and 40 miles south of Flagstaff, along Interstate 17. The reservation spans 665 acres in the four communities of Camp Verde, Middle Verde, Clarkdale and Rimrock.

Yavpai and Apache history in the Sedona Verde Valley spans several hundred years. The Yavapai originate from Yuman-speaking people known as the Pai. The Apache descend from an Athapaskan background similar to other Apache groups to the East. The two indigenous groups co-existed in the region while maintaining their distinct cultures and languages, and became one tribal nation in 1934.

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Things to Do in the Yavapai-Apache Nation

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Be sure to stop by the Yavapai-Apache Cultural Center. The center welcomes visitors and conducts a number of lessons and activities for guests. Among the activities offered are traditional food preparation classes, language lessons, and Yavapai-Apache craftwork.

Tours in the Yavapai-Apache Nation

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The Yavapai-Apache Cultural Center is a place where tribal members gather to preserve the oral and written history of their people. The center welcomes visitors and conducts activities throughout the year that heighten awareness of their history and cultural traditions.

Events in the Yavapai-Apache Nation

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Yavapai-Apache Nation hosts several annual events. One of their biggest events is the celebration of National American Indian Day, which occurs in September. Locals celebrate barbeque style, with locally grown beef from the Nation’s ranch.

Where To Go

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