Cliff Castle Casino is conveniently located in beautiful
and historic Camp Verde, in the heart of northern Arizona’s
most popular tourist attractions. From here, you’re close
to everything. So whether you spend a few hours, or stay
a few days in our Camp Verde Lodging, Cliff Castle Casino makes the
perfect getaway - today or any day.
Slots, blackjack and live poker are just part of our Arizona attraction.
You’ll also find several restaurants, including Storytellers
Gourmet Steakhouse. Plus, there’s a gift shop, 20-lane
bowling center, live
entertainment, and so much more. In addition, we’re
just a short drive from ancient Indian ruins, Native American
tours, art galleries, trout fishing, golf courses, and
countless other popular activities and destinations.
Proudly owned and operated by the Yavapai-Apache
Nation, Cliff Castle Casino is dedicated to making
your visit an enjoyable one, and the Yavapai-Apache Nation
would like to be the first to welcome you to Cliff Castle
Casino.
The Verde Canyon Railroad is often referred to as the
finest train ride in Arizona and acclaimed as Arizona’s
longest-running nature show.
The remote wilderness of the Verde Canyon, located west
of Sedona and below Jerome, is renowned for its towering
red rock pinnacles and clean, green waters. The train
rolls past Indian ruins, through a 680-foot man-made tunnel,
over old-fashioned trestles and under clear azure skies.
This picturesque setting is further enhanced by the variety
of indigenous flora and fauna and the many migrating waterfowl.
Over thirty bald and golden eagles winter in this riparian
respite each year.
Passengers enjoy this four-hour scenic train ride in first-class
style aboard renovated passenger coaches and open-air
viewing cars pulled by vintage locomotives.
The Verde Canyon is often called 'Arizona’s other Grand
Canyon' with spectacular canyon scenery on a train trip
that offers visual feasts including seasonal spring flowers,
fall foliage and hundreds of migratory birds, such as
the majestic bald eagle.
The Park features two major attractions on 104 wilderness
acres. The Camp Verde WILDLIFE PRESERVE is accessible on foot
or on an educational tram tour, which escorts visitors
to encounter giant predators of the world. Lions, tigers,
wolves, hyena and more roam in large, natural habitats.
Often you will see staff inside interacting and answering
questions about the animals. It’s like seeing them in
the wild. The SERENGETI SAFARI is a 45-minute replica
of an authentic African photo safari. Visitors feed and
experience personal encounters with giraffe, zebra, wildebeest
and more, while on board a Mercedes Unimog. On nearby
hills, you may spot prides of lions or other big cats
overlooking their domain and the prey animals you are
among. It’s like Africa – only closer to our Camp Verde motel.
