Cholla Canyon Ranch is a ranch in Arizona owned by the Hualapai Native American tribe.
Description The ranch is located near Wikieup, ArizonaAnnual Report. (2003). United States: Native American Rights Fund. p15 in the Big Sandy River Valley approximately equidistant between Phoenix and Las Vegas.
The 360 acres ranch is situated near Ha’ Kamwe’ (English: Cofer Hot Springs) that are considered to be sacred by the Hualapai. In 2014, Mohave County supported the Hualapai's efforts to limit groundwater withdrawals from the springs.S. 2442, S. 2465, S. 2479, S. 2480, and S. 2503: Hearing Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, July 9, 2014. (2014). United States: U.S. Government Printing Office. p72
As of 2021, Ivan Bender was the caretaker of the ranch.
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