Gold Canyon, Arizona
Gold Canyon is a community of 13,107 people in Pinal County, Arizona.
Why visit Gold Canyon
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Elite Golf Schools of Arizona and Gold Canyon RV & Golf Resort.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 105°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Gold Canyon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gold Canyon
Gold Canyon is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Pinal County, Arizona, United States.
From the Wikipedia article Gold Canyon, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Elite Golf Schools of Arizona
Golf course · 2.3 mi
Elite Golf Schools of Arizona is a Gold Canyon golf academy designed to help both adult and junior golfers improve their game.
5783 S Mountainbrook Dr, Gold Canyon
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Gold Canyon Golf Resort
Golf course · 1.4 mi
18 hole Par 70 Dinosaur Mountain Course & 18 hole Par 71 Sidewinder Course
6100 South Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon
Mountain Brook Golf Club
Golf course · 2.4 mi
18 hole Par 71
5783 South MountainBrook Drive, Gold Canyon
Restaurants and cafes9
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 2.6 mi
7138 East US Highway 60;East United States Highway 60, Gold Canyon
05:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 3.0 mi
5301 South Superstition Mountain Drive, Gold Canyon
Mo-Sa 08:30-20:00; Su 10:00-20:00
History
In 2023, a shooting occurred in Gold Canyon. A women was shot and later transported to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries. A man was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A 7-year-old boy who was present during the shooting was shot and sustained minor injuries. Two years later, in 2025, a car crash left four people dead near Gold Canyon.
In November 2025, a large law enforcement operation closed both directions of U.S. Route 60 near Gold Canyon for several hours after the Mesa Police Department located 42-year-old Justin Meritt, who was wanted in connection with multiple felony offenses, including crimes against children. After Meritt refused to exit his vehicle during a traffic stop, a SWAT team was deployed to the scene. Officers later found him dead inside the vehicle from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The highway remained closed until the evening while authorities conducted their investigation.
From the History section of Gold Canyon, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Best Western Gold Canyon Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
8333 East Sunrise Sky Drive, Gold Canyon
Churches and places of worship5
Gold Canyon United Methodist Church
Church · 2.0 mi
6640 South Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon
Wat Samakki of Arizona
Place of worship · 4.4 mi
3147 South Mountain View Road, Apache Junction
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Desert Vista Elementary School
School · 5.6 mi
3701 E Broadway Ave, Apache Junction
Healthcare3
Map of Gold Canyon
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 43°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 44°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 48°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 93°F | 60°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 103°F | 69°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 105°F | 77°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 104°F | 76°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 99°F | 71°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 88°F | 60°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 76°F | 50°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 42°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Apache Junction 5 Ne (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pinal County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-05-22: Cody Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-09: Shake Fire (Fire)
- 2024-05-29: Simmons Fire (Fire)
- 2021-06-06: Telegraph Fire (Fire)
- 2021-04-08: Margo Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Apache Junction 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- San Tan Valley 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Queen Creek 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Mesa 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Gilbert 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Florence 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Chandler 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Fountain Hills 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Sun Lakes 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Tempe 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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