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Oak Creek Arizona Map

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City	Oak Creek
State	Arizona (AZ)
County	Yavapai County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix)

Latitude	34.779186
Longitude	-111.763209
Population	6,200
Density	120.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	86351, 86336
Area Code	928
County Seat	Prescott

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About Oak Creek, Arizona

Oak Creek is a locality in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Oak Creek is located at 34.7792°N, 111.7632°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP codes: 86351, 86336.

Oak Creek occupies a rugged expanse where the desert floor meets the dramatic uplift of the land. It lies 14.3 miles east of Cottonwood, AZ (from Cottonwood, AZ: bearing 79°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south of Sedona. Within the wide embrace of Bell Canyon, the landscape reveals itself through deep, shadow-filled fissures and high, sun-bleached plateaus. The entire environment falls under the protection of the Coconino National Forest, ensuring that the wild character of the terrain remains largely undisturbed by modern sprawl. On the distant horizon, the jagged silhouette of the Mogollon Rim defines the sky, acting as a silent sentinel over the plains. The air here holds a dry, crisp clarity, especially during the quiet hours when the heat of the day finally retreats behind the canyon walls.

Settlement history in Oak Creek reflects a slow, deliberate adaptation to the arid realities of the high desert. Local economic life has evolved from early agrarian pursuits into a modest blend of regional services and small-scale enterprise that respects the sparse resources of the land. While the proximity to the Sedona Ranger District draws those interested in the preservation of wild spaces, the primary industry remains tethered to the cautious stewardship of the environment. Residents often look toward the maintenance of infrastructure and the management of natural assets as the essential pillars of their continued presence. Dry Beaver Creek meanders through the landscape, providing a vital, if intermittent, lifeline for the local ecology. The economy functions with a quiet pragmatism, favoring sustainability over rapid expansion or industrial excess.

Cultural character in Oak Creek is defined by a deep appreciation for the stark, monochromatic beauty of the red-rock country. Visitors and residents alike frequently traverse the Hot Loop Trail to experience the silence of the high desert firsthand, leaving the busy world behind. For those seeking a larger body of water, Pecks Lake remains the primary destination, offering a point of reflection away from the immediate canyon environment. The rhythm of daily life is punctuated by the arrival of monsoon thunderheads, which transform the atmosphere with sudden, intense displays of light and sound. Prominent figures associated with the broader history of the region have often sought out this specific landscape for its ability to isolate the spirit from the noise of the outside world. This sense of solitude remains the enduring hallmark of the culture, attracting those who find comfort in the vast, open spaces of the American West.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Coconino National Forest (National Forest) — 0.4 mi, 124° SE · 1.8M acres
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 0.4 mi, 124° SE
Munds Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 1.4 mi, 357° N · 18k acres
Yavapai Vista (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 346° N
Cathedral Rock Vortex (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 330° NW
Red Rock State Park (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 299° NW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 348° N
Stan Rose Images (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 000° N
Gallery Of Modern Masters (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 000° N
James Ratliff Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 000° N
Oak Creek Canyon Recreation Area Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 5.8 mi, 004° N
Harkins Theatres (Cinema) — 6.1 mi, 342° N
Pink Jeep Tours, Inc. (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 001° N
Red Rocks and the Cowboy Artist (Public Artwork) — 6.3 mi, 001° N
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 6.7 mi, 350° N
Sedona Heritage Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 000° N
Casner Canyon Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 7.1 mi, 018° N
Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.2 mi, 356° N · 48k acres
Seven Sacred Pools (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 350° N
Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 163° S
Montezuma Castle National Monument (National Monument) — 8.7 mi, 180° S · 1,001 acres
Two Trees Observing Area (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 289° W
Dead Horse Ranch State Park (State Park) — 10.5 mi, 274° W
Palatki Cliff Dwellings (Historic Ruins) — 12.3 mi, 321° NW
Prescott National Forest (National Forest) — 12.3 mi, 234° SW · 1.3M acres
Tuzigoot National Monument (National Monument) — 14.5 mi, 268° W · 367 acres
Dead Horse Ranch Amphitheather (Theatre) — 14.5 mi, 263° W
Out of Africa Wildlife Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 14.6 mi, 218° SW
Clemenceau Heritage Museum (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 260° W
Arizona Copper Art Museum (Museum) — 16.7 mi, 268° W

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