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The Point at Vekol Valley

Ak Chin Village, Maricopa, Arizona
20 acres hosted by Gary H.
10 RV/tent sites
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
My First Property as an Arizonan. Had plans for a massive RV Resort, but, the Wash, killed it. Seems there was a large building, built in the area of the Wash that was small at that time. Mother Nature, came along with a very large rain storm n ended that building, not sure what year , but still looking into it. The view is fantastic and the sunsets beautiful. When you think of a big house, ancient ruins along the Gila River might not come to mind. Yet Casa Grande, or Sivan Vah'Ki as native cultures call it, sits as a monument to a thriving agricultural community in Arizona. This place existed as a stop-off point and oasis in the desert well into the 1300's. No one knows why the Hohokam left this river valley and abandoned their structures. That remains a mystery. You can see the remnants of the Hohokam's culture today as part of the Casa Grande ruins. A massive, four-story stone structure rises from a flat desert plain about 15 miles from the town of Casa Grande. It's one of the largest prehistoric structures in America. The Big House was part of a network of settlements connected by irrigation canals. On your way there, marvel at tall saguaro cactus plants that dot the landscape. Bring sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat, because temperatures at Casa Grande can exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. (It cools down to a manageable 80 degrees in the winter.) Luckily, a huge pavilion provides shade over the tallest structure. Learn more about this land: Property Marked by Red n Yellow topped 9 foot 2 X 4s. 660 foot Frontage. 2400 feet deep.Open Desert.Mostly level ground, No marked spots.Marked access points,both West n East side of Road. Exit is 144 on the I-8,Vekol Valley Rd, Head South,1.5 Miles to property. RV and Tent Camping,Ok.Outhouse,soon. Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them.Property Marked by Red n Yellow topped 9 foot 2 X 4s. 660 foot Frontage. 2400 feet deep.Open Desert.Mostly level ground, No marked spots.Marked access points,both West n East side of Road. Exit is 144 on the I-8,Vekol Valley Rd, Head South,1.5 Miles to property. RV and Tent Camping,Ok.Outhouse,soon.
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Ak Chin Village, Maricopa, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of O’odham Jeweḍ, Akimel O’odham (Upper Pima), Tohono O’odham, Hohokam, and Yavapai Apache First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Gary H.

Joined in December 2021
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