Discover the History and Beauty of Patton’s Playground
History of the site
Camp Bouse The 526th A.I.B. – Canal Defense Light Project – Desert Training Center – California – Arizona Maneuver Area – Camp Bouse was established in Butler Valley in September 1943. It was the home of the 9th tank group which consisted of six tank battalions, one armored infantry battalion, an ordnance company and a station hospital. It was one of twelve camps built in the southwestern deserts to harden and train US troops for the battlefields of World War II. The other camps were Young, Coxcomb, Granite, Iron Mountain, Ibis Clipper, Pilot Knob, Laguna, Horn, Hyder and Rice.
About the Park
Local Attractions
Hundreds of miles near-by off-road trails like the Arizona Peace Trail and scenic areas to explore. Patton’s Playground also has direct access to hundreds of miles of near-by off-road trails and scenic areas to explore in La Paz County, including Patton’s Camp Bouse and direct connection to the brand new Freedom Trail, you’ll never get bored, never run out of exciting outdoor opportunities. You can go it alone, or team up on regular weekly trail rides that originate at the resort or with local enthusiasts departing from Bouse, just 8 miles to the north-west.
Wider Community and Events
Patton’s Playground is well-connected with a wide array of RV and off-road associations in Arizona. For investors, we provide a detailed list of these relevant groups, demonstrating the rich network available for community engagement and event collaboration, crucial for driving the park’s success.
Development Plans
- The first 40 acre phase of Patton's Playground has been planned to accommodate 142 lots, laying the foundation for a thriving RV community.
- Essential zoning approvals and relevant permits have been secured, ensuring a smooth start to this ambitious project.
- Subsequent phases are poised for significant expansion, with the potential to accommodate several hundred to several thousand additional lots.
- This scalability is strategically designed to meet the growing demand and to maximize the investment potential of the park.