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Black Canyon City, Arizona

Black Canyon City is a community of 2,181 people in Yavapai County, Arizona.

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Population2,181 -22.8% since 2019
CountyYavapai County
Elevation2,001 ft 610 m
Land area24.6 sq mi
ZIP code85324
Nearest airportPhoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) 27 mi

Why visit Black Canyon City

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

Highlights include Hósh Flat.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 105°F; December lows average 42°F.

About Black Canyon City

Black Canyon City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. The population is 2,677 as of the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Black Canyon City, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do1

Hósh Flat

Scenic view · 3.6 mi

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Museums and landmarks1

Maggie Mine

Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds4

Black Canyon Heritage Park

Park · 1.6 mi

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Black Canyon Trailhead

Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi

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High Desert Park

Park · 1.9 mi

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High Desert Trail Trailhead

Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi

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Restaurants and cafes7

Beni's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.6 mi

34351 South Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City

Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00

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Rock Springs Cafe

Restaurant · Breakfast, Burger, Chicken, Steak House · 2.2 mi

35900 South Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City

07:00-20:00

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Two Brothers Kitchen

Restaurant · Diner · 1.7 mi

18850 East School House Road, Black Canyon City

07:00-14:30

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Chileen's on 17

Restaurant · 1.3 mi

33150 South Coldwater Road, Black Canyon City

Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00

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Javalina Crossing Saloon

Bar and pub · 1.6 mi

34441 South Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City

Su 11:00-23:00; Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00

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The Pie Box

Bakery · 2.2 mi

South Old Black Canyon Highway, Rock Springs

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Cañon School Cafetería

Fast food · 1.2 mi

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History

Black Canyon City has been known by several names, including Goddard or Goddards, Cañon, and Black Canyon. Goddard's was a stage stop on the Phoenix to Prescott line, a military stopover en route to Fort Whipple and Fort Verde during Territorial days, and a supply center for mines in the southern Bradshaw Mountains.

Pre-Columbian Native Americans have inhabited the area around Black Canyon for thousands of years, Evident from petroglyphs and pottery shards discovered in the area.

The area was first settled by people of Anglo-European origin in the 1870s, and the first post office was established as Cañon in May 1894, with postmaster Charles E. Goddard, and was discontinued in October 1899. It was reestablished again from February 1903 to November 1906. An early settler was Jack Swilling and his wife Trinidad Swilling, who moved there in 1871. The walls of his ranch house, Swillings Cabin – the community's oldest building still stand.

In 2004, residents proposed incorporating the area as a town and submitted sufficient signatures to hold an election.

However, the initiative failed with 72% voting against incorporation.

From the History section of Black Canyon City, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay8

Churches and places of worship8

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Shopping4

  • Arizona Native Gift Shop

    Shop · 1.6 mi

    34361 South Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City

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  • Ron's Market

    Grocery · 1.7 mi

    34360 South Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City

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  • Barney's Bargain Barn

    Hardware store · 1.6 mi

    34571 South Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City

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  • Rock Shop

    Shop · 2.1 mi

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Gas and EV charging2

  • Shell

    Gas station · 1.7 mi

    34400 South Old Black Canyon Highway, Black Canyon City

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  • Chevron

    Gas station · 2.2 mi

    35769 South Old Black Canyon Highway, Rock Springs

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Schools, colleges and libraries4

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Map of Black Canyon City

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 2.0 in of rainFebruary: 2.1 in of rainMarch: 1.6 in of rainApril: 0.4 in of rainMay: 0.2 in of rainJune: 0.1 in of rainJuly: 1.3 in of rainAugust: 2.3 in of rainSeptember: 1.1 in of rainOctober: 0.9 in of rainNovember: 0.7 in of rainDecember: 1.4 in of rainJanuary: 70°FFebruary: 71°FMarch: 77°FApril: 84°FMay: 93°FJune: 102°FJuly: 105°FAugust: 104°FSeptember: 99°FOctober: 89°FNovember: 78°FDecember: 68°FJanuary: 43°FFebruary: 45°FMarch: 49°FApril: 54°FMay: 62°FJune: 70°FJuly: 77°FAugust: 77°FSeptember: 71°FOctober: 60°FNovember: 50°FDecember: 42°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan70°F43°F2.0 in0.0 in
Feb71°F45°F2.1 in0.0 in
Mar77°F49°F1.6 in0.0 in
Apr84°F54°F0.4 in0.0 in
May93°F62°F0.2 in0.0 in
Jun102°F70°F0.1 in0.0 in
Jul105°F77°F1.3 in0.0 in
Aug104°F77°F2.3 in0.0 in
Sep99°F71°F1.1 in0.0 in
Oct89°F60°F0.9 in0.0 in
Nov78°F50°F0.7 in0.0 in
Dec68°F42°F1.4 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Castle Hot Springs (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$47,465median household income
$288,500median home value
60.5median age
15.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
91.7%of homes are owner-occupied
31.3 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 185%18 to 3414%35 to 6450%65 and over31%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Yavapai County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2022-04-19: Crooks Fire (Fire)
  • 2021-05-27: Spur Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2018-05-11: 89 East Fire (Fire)
  • 2017-06-25: Goodwin Fire (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.

  • New River 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
  • Anthem 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
  • Cave Creek 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
  • Carefree 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
  • Peoria 23 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
  • Scottsdale 31 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
  • Sun City West 31 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
  • Sun City 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
  • Surprise 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
  • Phoenix 35 mi south, about 56 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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