Fort Apache Indian Reservation

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Entering the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, south of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.

The Fort Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona, United States, is an Indian Reservation encompassing parts of Gila County, Apache County, and Navajo County. It has a land area is 6,805.474 km² (2,627.608 sq mi) and a population of 21,583 people as of the 2006 census. The largest community is Whiteriver. The current tribal Chairman is Ronnie Lupe, Ronnie Lupe became chairman on April 7, 2006. He will serve a four year term which will end 2010. Vice-Chairwoman is Margaret Baha-Walker. The tribal council consist of two members from every four districts.

The Fort Apache Indian Reservation is covered mostly by pine forests and is home to forest wildlife. It is located directly south of the Mogollon Rim. The highest point in the reservation is Baldy Peak, which stands at 11,403 feet.

Attractions within the reservation include the Kinishba Ruins and various other historic sites.

The White Mountain Apache Tribe owns a gaming resort, ski resort, and offers many out door activities throughout the tribe, which range from walking to river rafting to cliff climbing.

The demographics of Fort Apache Indian Reservation is similar to that of the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. Like the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, the median household income is around $22,000.