Youth Camp Road
Youth Camp Road is a permit only, dirt and gravel road used to access the grounds at and surrounding the Hualapai Youth Camp. It is in the eastern portion of the Reservation, north of the intersection of State Route 66 and Indian Route 18. Youth Camp is a culturally significant recreational and educational site for the Hualapai tribe. Historically, the Youth Camp has been inaccessible during winter months due to heavy rains and other winter weather conditions.
The Youth Camp Road project will improve the safety and accessibility of Youth Camp Road, making it easier for community members to access the Youth Camp year-round in all-weather conditions for camping, cultural,
hunting, and recreational purposes. The project will be completed in two phases.
Youth Camp Road Maintenance (Phase 1)
Phase 1 included replacing drainage pipes, grading, and stabilizing the roadway. These temporary repairs will allow road access during wet weather and lay the groundwork for future permanent paving in phase 2.
This phase of the project is complete.
Youth Camp Road Permanent Paving (Phase 2)
Phase 2 includes permanent asphalt paving and other road improvements to provide safe and reliable all-weather access to the Youth Camp year-round.
Buck and Doe Road
Buck and Doe Road is approximately 63 miles long, starting at the historic State Route (SR) 66 in Peach Springs and ending at Diamond Bar Road. It is an important roadway that connects residents, workers, and tourists between SR 66 and Grand Canyon West. Grand Canyon West is owned and operated by the Hualapai and is a major tourist destination. It is a significant source of revenue and employment for the tribe and is key to the future economic health of the tribe. The road also provides access to the West Water potable water tanks, the primary source of drinking water for Grand Canyon West. The Buck and Doe Road project is designed to improve mobility, safety, and support the tribe’s economy. The overall project will be completed in two phases.
Buck and Doe Road Improvements (Phase 1)
Phase 1 is planned to improve 16 miles of Buck and Doe Road between SR 66 and the West Water facility. The West Water facility is critical infrastructure for the tribe that includes a water tank and pump served by a water truck traveling along this reach of roadway.
The tribe applied for a $24 million grant to support construction of phase 1. This grant has not been awarded as of January 2025.
Buck and Doe Road Improvements (Phase 2)
Phase 2 is planned to improve 47 miles of Buck and Doe Road to provide a continuous, improved connection for residents, workers, and tourists between the West Water Facility and Grand Canyon West. Improvements for Phase 2 include realigning and paving the remainder of the road, improving road safety, reducing travel times, providing transit service, and supporting the tribe’s economic well-being by improving access to Grand Canyon West. This project aims to greatly reduce commute time and encourage additional tourist revenues. Phase 2 is a more complex project that will involve extensive environmental, planning, and design efforts.
Diamond Creek Road Overpass
The Diamond Creek Railroad Overpass project will add fencing and construct an overpass to carry Diamond Creek Road over the BNSF railroad tracks to improve safety for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists in an area with a history of accidents. In December 2024, the Federal Railroad Administration awarded the tribe a $22.9 million grant through the Railway Elimination Grant Program to construct the project. This program is dedicated to improving highway-rail crossing safety and the mobility of people and goods.
The project is currently in the preliminary design and permitting stage.
Nelson Road and Transportation Complex
The Nelson Road project will extend pavement on the road approximately half a mile beyond the current paved section to improve access and reduce dust in the area. Road work is scheduled to begin in 2025.
The future transportation complex is planned to provide facilities to manage, maintain, and store transit buses and maintenance vehicles. It will also house equipment and materials needed to maintain roads, transit vehicles, and other equipment. The 10-acre site will include offices for staff, as well as a wash down area and vehicle fueling station.
