Yavapai-Apache Nation

United States Arizona  Indians of Arizona

Tribal Headquarters
Yavapai-Apache Nation 2400 W. Datsi Street Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Phone: 1.928.567.3649 Fax: 1.928.567.1048


 * Yavapai-Apache Nation Official Website

History
A Short History of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. (Camp Verde, Ariz.?): Yavapai-Apache Nation, 2007.

The Camp Verde Yavapai-Apache Indian Reservation is in central Arizona's Verde Valley. The reservation is populated by the Yavapai and Tonto Apache Indian Tribes, inhabitants of this area for centuries. President U. S. Grant established the reservation in 1871, but abandoned it in 1875 and its people were moved against their will to the San Carlos Apache Reservation. A migration back to their traditional homeland began immediately after 1900. A reservation area was re-established in 1909 and additional lands acquired over the years. Today, the 636-acre reservation is comprised of five separate parcels with headquarters at Middle Verde.

Brief Timeline

 * 1583: first contact with Spanish, Antonio de Espejo and Juan de Onate
 * 1872: Yavapai and Apache are defeated by General Cook
 * 1875: Yavapai settle on the San Carlos Apache Reservation
 * 1903: Fort McDowell Reservation established
 * 1914: Camp Verde Reservation established
 * 1916 Middle Verde Reservation established
 * 1956: Prescott Yavapai Reservation established
 * 1969: Clarkdale Reservation established

Additional References to the History of the Tribe and/or Band
The tribe operates a convenience market, service station, and recreational vehicle park. This enterprise, owned by the Tribe, has created various employment opportunities. A casino recently opened near Cliff Castle Lodge. Approximately 180 acres of the Camp Verde Reservation are leased for irrigated agriculture. Cattle are grazed on another 180 acres of rangeland. On the reservation, employment is limited to federal and tribal government and individual business sectors.

Reservations
See Tribal Headquarters for Apache Indians

The population of the Camp Verde Yavapai-Apache Indian Reservation in 2000 was 743.

The reservation is in the Coconino National Forest with the Prescott National Forest to the east and the Kaibab National Forest to the north. Fort Verde State Park is within the nearby town of Camp Verde. Four of the original adobe fort buildings still stand and are open to the public. The park's museum contains early military artifacts, Indian relics, and implements used by Verde Valley settlers. Three national monuments–Montezuma Castle, Montezuma Well, and Tuzigoot–which are fascinating examples of prehistoric Indian cliff dwellings and pueblos are within 25 miles of the reservation. Also nearby are the famous artist colonies of Sedona and Jerome, both popular tourist attractions. Dining/lodging facilities are available in the Verde Valley. Fishing and hunting are popular pastimes.

Important Web Sites

 * Constitution and By-laws of the Yavapai-Apache Nation, amended in 1992.
 * Yavapai-Apache Nation Official Website
 * Yavapai-Apache Nation Wikipedia
 * Community and Regional Profiles