Discover Apache Junction, Arizona

Apache Junction, Arizona borders between Maricopa and Pinal County and has approximately 42,000 year round population which increases to around 76,000 residents from mid-October to mid-April. There are a total of 51 RV parks in the area, and is the home to approximately 35,000 seasonal residents, more commonly known as Snowbirds.

Apache Junction lies 35 miles due east of Phoenix and is the most eastern city of the Phoenix-Mesa metropolitan area. The economy for Apache Junction is almost exclusively based on recreation and retirement, catering to tourists and recreation seekers.

With over 320 days of sunshine Apache Junction and surrounding areas offer a variety of outdoor activities that visitors can do like, hiking, golfing, biking, horseback riding, boating, hot air balloon rides, helicopter rides, jeep tours or explore the Superstition Mountain area.

The Superstition Mountains

The western most peak of the Superstition Mountains, aka “The Supes”, is nearby and the focus point of Apache Junction, Arizona – its massive beauty leave visitors and residents both speechless and in awe. Between the Superstition Mountain Museum and its history you’ll be sure to fall in love with the Superstition Mountains of Apache Junction, Arizona.

The Historic Apache Trail

One of the most fantastic trips is up the historic Apache Trail, where you will see breathtaking canyons, mountain vistas, towering saguaro cacti, desert wildflowers, and wildlife of all sorts. You can also visit prehistoric Indian ruins where you can pan for gold, tour one of 50 old mines, ride a Narrow Gauge Railroad and visit Tortilla Flat, which is an old stagecoach stop with the population of six.