The City of Cottonwood, AZ
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The city of Cottonwood is located in the state of Arizona in Yavapai County and has a population of 11,361 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Cottonwood is Prescott Valley, approximately 16 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Cottonwood, including Mi Lindo Michoacan Mexican Food, Nick's Italian Steak & Crab House, Arizona Restaurants, Cafe Georgie's and Old Town Cafe. For a larger selection of Cottonwood restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Cottonwood Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Jerome State Historic Park, Clemenceau Heritage Museum, Verde Santa Fe Golf Course, Tuzigoot National Monument and Canyon Mesa Country Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Cottonwood please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near Cottonwood:
- Polacca Airport (PXL)
- Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC)
- Sedona Airport (SDX)
Cottonwood, Arizona Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Cottonwood
In the month of December, Cottonwood experiences an average high temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 31 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.03 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Cottonwood with daytime temperatures averaging 96 degrees in the summer, and 61 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Cottonwood to receive an average of 1.11 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 1.76 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 116 degrees in the summer and as low as 8 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Cottonwood should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 78 degrees, and nighttime lows of 46.
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Cottonwood, Arizona Attractions
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Beaver Creek Golf Resort - Lake Montezuma, The Beaver Creek Golf Resort is an 18 hole public golf course in Yavapai County Arizona. Built in 1962, this Lake Montezuma course designed by Jack Snyder is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 520-567-4487. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Lakeshore Dr & Montezuma Ave, Lake Montezuma, AZ 86342
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Beaver Creek Golf Resort - Mesa, The Beaver Creek Golf Resort is an 18 hole public golf course in Yavapai County Arizona. Built in 1962, this Mesa course designed by Jack Snyder is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 520-567-4487. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: Lakeshore Dr & Montezuma Ave, Mesa, AZ 86342
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Canyon Mesa Country Club - Sedona, The Canyon Mesa Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Yavapai County Arizona. Built in 1985, this Sedona course designed by Jack Snyder is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 520-284-0036. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 500 Jacks Canyon Rd, Sedona, AZ 86351
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Clemenceau Heritage Museum - Cottonwood, Clemenceau is a neighborhood of the city of Cottonwood in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built as a company town in 1917 to serve the new smelter for James Douglas, Jr.'s United Verde Extension mine in Jerome, . The town was originally named Verde after the mine, but it was changed to Clemenceau in 1920 in honor of the French Premier in World War I, Georges Clemenceau, a personal friend of Mr. Douglas. Clemenceau would later leave a vase designed by the French potter Ernest Chaplet to the town in return.
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Elden Hills Golf Club - Flagstaff, The Elden Hills Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Coconino County Arizona. Built in 1960, this Flagstaff course designed by Bob E. Baldock is open apr 1 to nov 15. Tee times are accepted up to 14 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 928-527-7997. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 2380 N Oakmont Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
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Elk Ridge Ski Area - Williams, Elk Ridge Ski Area, formerly known as Williams Ski Area before being purchased in 2005 by Fountain Outdoor Recreation Corporation. While the smallest of the four ski areas in Arizona at 37 skiable acres, Elk Ridge is generally a family oriented mountain that offers no lift lines, crowds, and a variety of terrain for skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Located west of Flagstaff, Arizona near the town of Williams, .
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Fort Verde State Historic Park - Camp Verde, Fort Verde State Historic Park in the town of Camp Verde, Arizona, is a small park that attempts to preserve parts of the Indian Wars-era fort as it appeared in the 1880s. The park was established in 1970 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places a year later.
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Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - Prescott, Heritage Park Zoo, which is also referred to as Prescott Animal Park Association, is a non-profit rescue and rehabilitation facility in Prescott, Arizona in the US.
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Jerome State Historic Park - Jerome, Jerome State Historic Park is an Arizona State Park in Jerome, Arizona. A museum is located in the old Douglas Mansion.
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Montezuma Castle National Monument - Camp Verde, Montezuma Castle National Monument, located near Camp Verde, Arizona, in the Southwestern United States, features well-preserved cliff-dwellings. They were built and used by the Pre-Columbian Sinagua people around 700 AD. Several Hopi clans trace their roots to immigrants from the Montezuma Castle/Beaver Creek area. Clan members periodically return to their former homes for religious ceremonies. When European Americans discovered them in the 1860s, they named them for the Aztec emperor Montezuma II, due to mistaken beliefs that the emperor had been connected to their construction.
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Cottonwood, Arizona Hotels
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Cottonwood, Arizona Restaurants
This is a list of Cottonwood Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out and Kosher Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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Cottonwood Articles
Published April 27, 2012
Our Arizona road trip to the small towns of Jerome and Prescott where we encountered scenic mountainous settings with a historic vibe, good food and lodging choices.
Published December 23, 2011
Jerome is a true must-see and excellent choice for families visiting the Verde Valley region of Arizona, with friendly locals, interesting shops and exhibits, and a historic feel.
Published August 21, 2011
The Sedona Trolley in Arizona is an excellent attraction for families. The tours provide a complete overview of Sedona and the stunningly beautiful surrounding area.
Published August 19, 2011
Located in the heart of Verde Valley, Jermoe Arizona was known as the "wickedest town in the west". This spooky Ghost town is home to the popular Jermoe Haunted Tour.
Published August 17, 2011
The Blazin’ M Ranch in Cottonwood Arizona was one of the highlights of our stay in the Verde Valley with plenty of things to see and do for the family.
Published August 16, 2011
Learn the fascinating history of Arizona’s Verde Valley with the Museums of Clarkdale and Cottonwood, and the ancient town of Tuzigoot now designated a National Monument
Published August 15, 2011
Explore central Arizona's Verde Valley on Clarksdale's Verde Canyon Railroad, a hidden treasure with fascinating scenery and top-notch service perfect for families!
Published September 26, 2010
Down route 66, through Texas, New Mexico and on to Sedona Arizona at Oak Creek Canyon. The scenery in Sedona had unbelievable canyon views, waterfalls, rock formations.
