Cave Creek
Cave Creek is a town in northern Maricopa County, Arizona, part of the Phoenix metropolitan area, sitting on the northern edge of Scottsdale with mountains rising to the north. It was settled in 1870 and incorporated in 1986, covering about 37.71 square miles of Sonoran Desert terrain.
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Schools
Cave Creek is served by the Cave Creek Unified School District No. 93, which encompasses 175 square miles including Cave Creek, Carefree, parts of North Phoenix, and Scottsdale. The district operates one high school, Cactus Shadows High School, one middle school (Sonoran Trails), and three elementary schools (Black Mountain, Horseshoe Trails, and Desert Willow). District boundary maps, including separate K-5 and 6-12 maps, are posted on the district's website.
Getting around
Cave Creek is positioned for access to regional transportation, with Interstate 17 located roughly eight miles to the west via Carefree Highway, a north-south route connecting Phoenix and Flagstaff. Air transportation is available at Scottsdale Municipal Airport.
Things to do
Cave Creek Regional Park spans roughly 2,922 acres of upper Sonoran Desert with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 3,060 feet, offering trails for hiking and horseback riding, including the Go John Trail. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area covers 2,154 acres of Sonoran Desert about five miles north of town and connects to Tonto National Forest trail networks. Other community facilities include the Cave Creek Museum, Desert Foothills Library, Cave Creek Memorial Arena Rodeo Grounds, and Rancho Manana Golf Club.
- Cave Creek had a population of 4,892 at the 2020 census. Cave Creek, Arizona
- The town was incorporated in 1986. Cave Creek, Arizona
- Cave Creek covers approximately 37.71 square miles of land. Cave Creek, Arizona
- The Cave Creek Inn, built in 1920, is Cave Creek's longest operating commercial building. List of historic properties in Cave Creek, Arizona
- Cactus Shadows High School had an enrollment of 1,566 students in the 2023-2024 school year. Cactus Shadows High School
- Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area encompasses 2,154 acres of Sonoran Desert. Outdoor Recreation