Dove Mountain

Welcome to Dove Mountain, Arizona

Dove Mountain is one of Southern Arizona’s most spectacular master-planned communities — a resort-anchored desert destination set at the base of the Tortolita Mountains, in the Town of Marana, about 25–30 minutes north of downtown Tucson. The community’s developer has been dedicated solely to Dove Mountain since the beginning in 1999, and roughly 6,200 acres have been planned with mountain views in every direction — from the Tortolitas to the Santa Catalinas. Nearly one-third of the community is preserved as permanent open space, and more than 10 miles of its boundary hugs formal preserves and Arizona State Trust land. It’s a place designed around the outdoors: golf, trails, and wide-open desert, all wrapped in a refined, resort-quality lifestyle.

Golf, Resort & Recreation

Golf is woven into Dove Mountain’s DNA. The Clubs of Dove Mountain bring together 63 holes across two clubs — a lineup the clubs describe as among the finest golf in the Desert Southwest:

• The Gallery Golf & Sports Club — a private, 36-hole club. Both the North and South Courses were designed by Tom Lehman & John Fought, and both have been recently updated. The club sits at 14000 N. Dove Mountain Blvd.
• The Golf Club at Dove Mountain — a Jack Nicklaus Signature design with 27 holes — the Wild Burro, Saguaro, and Tortolita nines — anchored by a substantial clubhouse at 6501 Boulder Bridge Pass. It remains a private, members-focused club.

Together, the two clubs carry a legacy of hosting the world’s best players, and Dove Mountain has become one of Arizona’s most tournament-proven golf destinations.

At the heart of it all sits The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain — Arizona’s only Forbes Five-Star resort, at 15000 N. Secret Springs Dr. With 253 guestrooms plus 13 private casitas, three pools, a waterslide, an award-winning spa, and five dining venues, it draws visitors from around the world — and gives residents a five-star amenity complex in their own backyard. The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain bring that resort lifestyle into a residential setting.

Parks, Trails & the Outdoors

Dove Mountain was planned with preservation first. Tortolita Mountain Park — Pima County’s desert preserve — borders the community to the north, offering rugged hiking, equestrian, and mountain biking trails through saguaro-studded foothills. Adjacent, the Town of Marana’s Tortolita Preserve adds thousands more acres of protected desert, much of it maintained by the Town of Marana, including trailheads like Wild Burro right at the community’s edge.

Closer to home, Dove Mountain Park delivers everyday recreation: tennis and basketball courts, two dog parks, sand volleyball, ramadas, and a tot lot. It’s the kind of neighborhood park that becomes the social hub of the community.

Homes & Neighborhoods

Dove Mountain offers one of the widest ranges of home choices in Southern Arizona — from custom estate lots to resort-style residences and unlisted properties. Because the community was master-planned by a single developer with a strong design vision, streetscapes, architecture, and landscaping feel cohesive — and the preserved desert between neighborhoods means privacy and open space are built into the very fabric of the community. Buyers can also work directly with the community’s original developer-affiliated brokerage for the most current information on custom homes, homesites, and resales.

Everyday Life & Dining

Dove Mountain is designed to be largely self-sufficient. A community shopping center brings restaurants, retail, coffee, and everyday services close to home, while the resort’s five dining venues — from casual to fine dining — are open beyond just guests. For a bigger selection, Marana’s growing retail corridors along I-10 are a short drive, and Tucson’s full dining, arts, and entertainment scene is roughly 25–30 minutes south.

Schools & Family Life

Dove Mountain falls within the Marana Unified School District — one of Southern Arizona’s fastest-growing districts. At the heart of the community sits Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 — Arizona’s first CSTEM school (Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), a modern campus that gives families a top-tier public school option steps from home. For high school, students typically attend Marana district high schools, including Marana High School and Mountain View High School.

Explore Nearby Communities

Dove Mountain’s spot at the base of the Tortolitas puts it close to some of the region’s best communities:

• Marana — the fast-growing town that surrounds Dove Mountain, with parks, shopping, and its own master-planned neighborhoods.
• Oro Valley — resort-style living and award-winning trails just across the valley at the base of the Santa Catalinas.

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