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Village of Oak Creek Arizona Map

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

Latitude	34.7813
Longitude	-111.7606
Population	6,356
Density	465.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	86351
Area Code	928
County Seat	Prescott

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About Village of Oak Creek, Arizona

Village of Oak Creek is a locality in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,356. The population density is 465.7 people per km². Village of Oak Creek is located at 34.7813°N, 111.7606°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 86351.

Village of Oak Creek occupies a distinct basin known as Big Park, where the horizon is defined by the high, distant silhouette of the Mogollon Rim. It lies 14.4 miles east-northeast of Cottonwood, AZ (from Cottonwood, AZ: bearing 78°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south of Sedona. This arid expanse is enveloped by the Coconino National Forest, where the sunlight catches the iron-rich dust to turn the late afternoon sky a soft, bruised copper. Dry Beaver Creek meanders through the lower elevations, providing a muted, life-giving ribbon of moisture amidst the scrub and stone. Those who wander the Hot Loop Trail find the earth beneath their boots is dry and ancient, holding the heat long after the sun has slipped behind the jagged ridgelines. While the landscape feels expansive and quiet, the proximity to the Sedona Ranger District ensures that the wild, untamed character of the high desert remains the primary neighbor.

Development in the Village of Oak Creek evolved from the quiet expansion of regional homesteads into a hub primarily supported by the tourism and service industries. Residents and visitors alike fuel a local economy that prioritizes the steady flow of travelers drawn to the unique geology of the surrounding red-rock canyon country. Small businesses and professional services operate with a pragmatic focus, reflecting a history of slow, deliberate growth rather than rapid industrialization. The rhythm of daily life here remains tethered to the seasonal shifts, with the occasional monsoon thunderhead darkening the sky and cooling the sun-baked earth. Even as commerce has modernized, the underlying character of the Village of Oak Creek retains a sense of independence and self-reliance.

Cultural life in the Village of Oak Creek thrives on the quiet appreciation of the natural world, with residents often gathering to observe the shifting colors of the landscape as the day fades. The community maintains a modest, steady pace that values the silence of the high desert over the clamor of larger urban centers. While the area does not serve as a traditional stage for major historical events, it remains a place where the stillness allows for a rare, contemplative clarity. Visitors frequently traverse the local trails or seek out the tranquility of Pecks Lake to experience the stark beauty of the region firsthand. Notable figures who have called the broader territory home often sought this same seclusion, finding that the vast, open spaces offered a necessary reprieve from the relentless velocity of the modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Coconino National Forest (National Forest) — 0.4 mi, 151° SE · 1.8M acres
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 0.4 mi, 151° SE
Munds Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 1.2 mi, 012° N · 18k acres
Yavapai Vista (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 340° N
Cathedral Rock Vortex (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 326° NW
9/11 Memorial (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 345° N
Red Rock State Park (State Park) — 3.8 mi, 296° NW
Stan Rose Images (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 359° N
Gallery Of Modern Masters (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 359° N
James Ratliff Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 359° N
Oak Creek Canyon Recreation Area Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 5.7 mi, 002° N
Harkins Theatres (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 340° N
Pink Jeep Tours, Inc. (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 360° N
Red Rocks and the Cowboy Artist (Public Artwork) — 6.2 mi, 000° N
State Trust Land (State Resource Management Area) — 6.6 mi, 348° N
Sedona Heritage Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 359° N
Casner Canyon Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 6.9 mi, 017° N
Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.0 mi, 355° N · 48k acres
Seven Sacred Pools (Attraction) — 7.7 mi, 349° N
Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site (Historic Ruins) — 8.6 mi, 164° S
Montezuma Castle National Monument (National Monument) — 8.9 mi, 180° S · 1,001 acres
Two Trees Observing Area (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 288° W
Dead Horse Ranch State Park (State Park) — 10.7 mi, 273° W
Palatki Cliff Dwellings (Historic Ruins) — 12.3 mi, 320° NW
Prescott National Forest (National Forest) — 12.5 mi, 234° SW · 1.3M acres
Tuzigoot National Monument (National Monument) — 14.6 mi, 270° W · 367 acres
Dead Horse Ranch Amphitheather (Theatre) — 14.7 mi, 263° W
Out of Africa Wildlife Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 14.8 mi, 218° SW
Clemenceau Heritage Museum (Museum) — 15.4 mi, 259° W
Arizona Copper Art Museum (Museum) — 16.8 mi, 268° W

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