Small Home – Big Yard

Our first stop in the Phoenix area is Eagle View RV Resort in Ft. McDowell.  We first toured Eagle View in 2021, and decided to spend 10 nights this year.  The park is located on, and managed by the Yavapai Nation, just outside of Fountain Hills. Of the 150 sites, SITE MAP about 30 back-in sites overlook the nearby Verde River.  However, the river area is off limits in the Yavapai Nation, access is only allowed for tribal members and elders.  The sites are well laid out at about 35 feet wide, and 55+ feet long with full hookups.  Internal roadways and RV pads are paved.  Facilities include a very nice heated pool in a beautiful outdoor courtyard, a clubhouse with meeting space, 24 hour fitness center, offices, a laundry room and showers/restrooms.  There is also a free casino shuttle allowing easy access to nearby We-Ko-Pa casino and golf resort which is about ½ mile north of the resort.  We enjoyed Eagle View and have booked a full month next year!

Eagle View RV Resort, Ft. McDowell, AZ

McDowell Peak, Eagle View RV Resort, Ft. McDowell, AZ

Site 129, “River Row”, Eagle View RV Resort, Ft. McDowell, AZ

Eagle View RV Resort, Site #224

The charming Town of Fountain Hills borders the Yavapai Nation to the west and is easily accessible by bike or car from the park.  The town is a master planned community established by Robert McCulloch of McCulloch Properties.  This is the same Robert McCulloch that established Lake Havasu City, purchased the original London Bridge, shipping the bridge to the desert and rebuilt it to stand between the “mainland” and Lake Havasu Island.  Not to be outdone by London Bridge, in Fountain Hills he built the tallest water fountain in the world.  In the center of a large man-made lake, surrounded by a beautiful park, the fountain sends a massive jet of water up to 560 feet into the air every 15 minutes. We enjoyed viewing the fountain from the patio of the nearby All American Sports Bar.  Further from downtown, the Saddle Bronc Grill servers up great food and cocktails.  We also tried SoFrito’s Tapas – providing a great patio for people watching but we thought the food was just OK.  And, with spring baseball in full swing, we enjoyed an afternoon of baseball at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, home of the Rockies and Diamondbacks.

Fountain Hills, AZ

The Fountain of Fountain Hills, AZ

From Fountain Hills/Ft. McDowell we’re only about 35 minutes to our next destination, Encore Meridian RV Resort in Apache Junction.  More from AJ…