The Tanks probably held water the year-round and thereby drew people to the region. Most of the sites in the area are concentrated around the White Tanks themselves. Several of the villages appear to have been occupied for long periods by sizeable populations, while the sherd areas may represent temporary camps of hunters and gatherers. In these canyons, the sites include seven villages, varying from 1 to 75 acres in area, a rock shelter in the face of a steep cliff overlooking the white tanks, and several sherd areas. Ruggedness of terrain and scarcity of water restricted the sites to large canyons leading out of the mountains.
There is no further indication of human occupation until the historic period, when the Western Yavapai controlled the area. The White Tanks were apparently abandoned by the Hohokam about A.D. All of these sites can be attributed to the Hohokam Indians. 500-1100, are located within the boundaries of White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Campground at a Glanceįamily Campground- White Tank Mountain Regional ParkĮleven archeological sites, occupied during the time period A.D. All restrooms offer flush toilets and showers. Most sites have a large parking area to accommodate up to a 45′ RV and all are “Developed Sites,” with water and electrical hook-ups, a picnic table, a barbecue grill, a fire ring and nearby dump station. White Tank Mountain Regional Park offers 40 individual sites for tent or RV camping.
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These torrential flows, pouring down chutes and dropping off ledges, have scoured out a series of depressions, or tanks, in the white granite rock below, thus giving the mountains their name. Infrequent heavy rains cause flash floodwaters to plunge through the canyons and pour onto the plain.
The range, deeply serrated with ridges and canyons, rises sharply from its base to peak at over 4,000 feet. Most of the park is made up of the rugged and beautiful White Tank Mountains on the Valleys west side. With nearly 30,000 acres, White Tank Mountain Regional Park is the largest park in Maricopa County. Click image to view more pictures Campground Overview:
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