Arizona

Arizona is a land of striking contrasts, where red-rock deserts, deep canyons, pine forests, and iconic landscapes define the Southwest.

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Bull Pen

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Bull Pen

Surrounded by green foliage and jagged rocky cliffs, this swimming hole outside of Camp Verde is a lush slice of paradise where you can cool off from the desert sun.

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Nearby Parks Around Arizona

Compare nearby parks around Arizona when planning alternatives, extensions, or a follow-up trip.

98.9 mi away

Grand Canyon

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Saguaro

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208.1 mi away

Bryce Canyon

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253.3 mi away

Joshua Tree

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Arizona

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4.6 mi away

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Arizona's starkly beautiful Verde Valley was probably a much greener place when the Sinagua people -- ancestors of the Hopi -- built the towering masonry dwelling known as Montezuma's Castle in the side of a cliff around 700 A.D.

7.7 mi away

Jerome, Clarkdale, and Cottonwood Historic Road

Travel down this scenic road and visit several different cities that left their mark on the history of Arizona.

9.5 mi away

Verde River Greenway State Natural Area

Visitors can enjoy peaceful relaxation in the Verde River Greenway State Natural Area.

10.1 mi away

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Dead Horse Ranch State Park hosts the annual four-day Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival as well as the Verde River Day.

10.3 mi away

West Clear Creek

This family-friendly swimming hole is easily accessible, so it is a great option if you had rather avoid the long treks and hikes that are required with other rivers and creeks.

11.2 mi away

Tuzigoot National Monument

The ancestral Sinagua people built this 110-room pueblo on a commanding site: a ridgeline 120 feet above the Verde River floodplain near modern Clarkdale, Arizona.