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Arizona is the epitome of the Southwest — the stuff of outlaw legends and countless postcards. While you’ll certainly find the iconic desert, which stretches with towering saguaro cactuses in the south, you may also be surprised to discover the range of opportunities the state offers any visitor. That's why guests at KOA love the affordable lodging options available to them.
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Reasons to Camp at a KOA Campground in Arizona
Throughout Arizona, KOA is proud to provide guests with affordable camping options, convenient amenities and enthusiastic customer service. The team at KOA is focused on making sure you have everything you need and that your stay is as enjoyable as possible. You'll gain access to some comforts you're sure to love, like laundry facilities, clean bathrooms with hot water, clean and level sites and other amenities that make your trip a easier and more fun.
KOA campgrounds offer something for the whole family. How would you like to play some hoops or cruise in a paddle boat? Maybe you want to cannonball into a swimming pool or play a round of mini golf. Each location has great activities that are waiting for you to enjoy at the family campgrounds at KOA in Arizona. Check specific campgrounds in Arizona to see which features and activities are available.
Choose From a Variety of Ways to Camp
Whether you're focused on a more traditional camping excursion or you'd like something a little different, you have a variety of options to consider, such as:
- Tent camping: Pack your tent and head to a KOA campground for some of the best tent camping in Arizona. There's no better experience than sleeping under the beautiful starry skies this state is famous for.
- Camping Cabins:Enjoy your camping trip without having to pack a tent. When you reserve a Camping Cabin, you'll find convenient features like beds, electricity and a roof to keep out the elements.
- Deluxe Cabins:Deluxe Cabins offer an elevated experience you won't want to miss. They include all the features of a traditional Camping Cabin with the added bonus of a private bathroom and often other amenities like TVs, kitchenettes and more.
- RV Sites:If you’re planning your trip in your RV, you need to check out everything we have just for you. KOA campgrounds in Arizona are equipped with a number of options for a comfortable stay, such as 30 and 50-amp service, full-hookups, KOA Patio Sites™ for an elevated RV camping experience and more.
- More Unique lodging options:Many KOA locations include unique lodging options you won't find anywhere else, such as Glamping Tents, yurts, Airstreams and many more. Be sure to check with a specific KOA campground to find out what's available as lodging options vary by campground and not all KOA campgrounds offer unique lodging options.
Make a Reservation Now and Get Ready for Fun in Arizona
KOA has 13 great campgrounds all across Arizona, meaning there’s a perfect campsite to claim as your own for your next trip. Reserve now and make sure your camping experience is one you won’t find anywhere else. It’s easy — you can make your reservation online or give us a call.
Location in Arizona Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 33°29′37″N112°56′14″W / 33.49361°N 112.93722°WCoordinates: 33°29′37″N112°56′14″W / 33.49361°N 112.93722°W | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Established | 1929 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (450 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,380 |
| • Estimate (2016)[2] | N/A |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | N/A |
| ZIP code | |
| Area code(s) | 623 and 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-74540 |
Tonopah/ˈtoʊnoʊˌpɑː/ is a census-designated place in western Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, approximately 50 miles (80 km) west of downtown Phoenix off Interstate 10. The community is near the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, the largest power producer in the country, nuclear or otherwise.
It is located on the Tonopah Desert. Many wells in Tonopah are warm, in the 70 °F (21 °C) to 95 °F (35 °C) range and many are hot; 110 °F (43 °C) to 120 °F (49 °C) wells are common. Prior to being called Tonopah, the settlement was known as Lone Peak.
The area is also known to have been inhabited by groups of people for resource gathering area of the Hohokam, Patayan, and Yavapai Indians.
Demographics[edit]
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[3] | |||
As of the census[4] of 2010, there were 60 people living in the CDP. The population density was 1.13 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.67% White, 1.67% Native American, 3.33% Asian, and 8.33% from other races. 23.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Schools[edit]
- Crossroads Academy
- Ruth Fisher Middle School
- Tonopah Valley High School
- Winters Well Elementary School
Incorporation efforts[edit]
In 2009, a political action committee named Tonopah United for Our Future (TUFF) filed paperwork with the county, proposing the incorporation of the area into a town.[5] The proposal ran into difficulties when the neighboring town of Buckeye voted to publicly oppose the measure. State law forbids the incorporation of a new city or town within a specified distance of existing municipalities without their approval,[6] and the proposed boundaries for Tonopah would abut the corporate boundaries of Buckeye, essentially giving Buckeye veto power over any incorporation efforts. In 2003, Buckeye had passed a measure approving of any future incorporation effort by Tonopah, but the current town council rescinded the measure, citing concerns that the proposal would extend the new town's boundaries east of the Hassayampa River and into area Buckeye intends to annex.[7] Council members did indicate that they were open to future incorporation efforts using the river as a boundary.
Residents also expressed concern that the proposal was too ambitious and that the new town would be incapable of managing the 100 square miles (260 km2) of land included in the proposal. Geographically it would be among the largest in the state, while estimates placed the population of the proposed town at approximately 6,000. Additionally, a number of residents opposed the plan because they believed large tax increases would be necessary to fund a new government.
Ultimately the measure was defeated on March 10, 2009, by a vote of 523 against incorporation versus 356 in support.[8]
Belmont[edit]
In November 2017, media outlets reported that a company associated with billionaire Bill Gates purchased 24,800 acres (100 km2) between Buckeye and Tonopah for $80 million. Gates's company plans to create a 'smart city' called Belmont on the site.[9]
Notable People[edit]
- Dee Telles, artist, non-binary icon, (2003–present)
Climate[edit]
| Climate data for Tonopah, Arizona (Elevation 1,300ft) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) | 91 (33) | 98 (37) | 105 (41) | 115 (46) | 121 (49) | 119 (48) | 117 (47) | 113 (45) | 104 (40) | 94 (34) | 87 (31) | 121 (49) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 65.7 (18.7) | 70.7 (21.5) | 76.0 (24.4) | 85.5 (29.7) | 94.4 (34.7) | 103.8 (39.9) | 106.8 (41.6) | 104.5 (40.3) | 99.2 (37.3) | 88.3 (31.3) | 75.4 (24.1) | 66.2 (19.0) | 86.4 (30.2) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 36.8 (2.7) | 40.1 (4.5) | 43.4 (6.3) | 50.5 (10.3) | 59.7 (15.4) | 67.9 (19.9) | 77.0 (25.0) | 75.6 (24.2) | 67.1 (19.5) | 55.1 (12.8) | 43.2 (6.2) | 36.5 (2.5) | 54.4 (12.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 17 (−8) | 22 (−6) | 23 (−5) | 26 (−3) | 41 (5) | 49 (9) | 60 (16) | 54 (12) | 42 (6) | 35 (2) | 16 (−9) | 14 (−10) | 14 (−10) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.08 (27) | 0.88 (22) | 0.75 (19) | 0.27 (6.9) | 0.05 (1.3) | 0.06 (1.5) | 0.62 (16) | 1.18 (30) | 0.57 (14) | 0.44 (11) | 0.61 (15) | 1.13 (29) | 7.63 (194) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Source: The Western Regional Climate Center[10] | |||||||||||||
In popular culture[edit]
The chorus of the song 'Willin' by Lowell George of Little Feat on the albums Little Feat, Sailin' Shoes and Waiting for Columbus refers to either Tonopah, Arizona or Tonopah, Nevada:
And I've been from Tucson to Tucumcari, Tehachapi to Tonopah.
I've driven every kind of rig that's ever been made;
driven the backroads so I wouldn't get weighed.
References[edit]
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- ^'2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files'. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ^'Population and Housing Unit Estimates'. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^'Census of Population and Housing'. Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^United States Census[dead link]
- ^Graf, Eric (March 7, 2009). 'Vote to incorporate Tonopah likely to be challenged'. The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 12, 2009.
- ^'§9-101.01'. Arizona Revised Statutes. Retrieved June 21, 2008.
- ^Graf, Eric (February 6, 2009). 'Buckeye says 'No' to Tonopah as a town'. The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 12, 2009.
- ^'Election Results : March 2009 Election'. The Arizona Republic. March 10, 2009. Retrieved June 12, 2009.
- ^'Bill Gates invests $80 million to build Arizona smart city,' http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/13/technology/future/bill-gates-smart-city-arizona/index.html, accessed 16 Jan 2018
- ^'Seasonal Temperature and Precipitation Information'. Western Regional Climate Center. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
Further reading[edit]
- Barnes, Will C., Byrd H. Granger, (ed.), Arizona's Names : X Marks the Place, (Falconer: 1983). ISBN0-918080-18-5