Why visit Cottonwood
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Building at 826 North Main Street, Clarkdale Historic District, Coyote Trails Golf Cours (ex Pine Shadows) and Tuzigoot National Monument.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 101°F; December lows average 29°F.
Weather in Cottonwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cottonwood
Cottonwood is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cottonwood had a population of 12,029. It is located on the Verde River.
From the Wikipedia article Cottonwood, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks11
Building at 826 North Main Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
United States historic place in Cottonwood, Arizona
Clarkdale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic district in Arizona, United States
Master Mechanic's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in Cottonwood, Arizona
Thompson Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Cottonwood, Arizona
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Willard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Arizona
Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum
Museum · 4.4 mi
900 1st North Street, Clarkdale
We 10:00-13:00; Th-Sa 11:00-14:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Coyote Trails Golf Cours (ex Pine Shadows)
Golf course · 3.2 mi
9 hole Par 33
1480 Groseta Ranch Road, Cottonwood
Cottonwood Kid's Park
Park · 2.1 mi
350 South 12th Street, Cottonwood
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Restaurants and cafes46
Old Town Red Rooster Cafe
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Breakfast · 2.5 mi
901 North Main Street, Cottonwood
Mo-Sa 07:30-15:00; Su 07:30-14:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
1519 East State Route 89A, Cottonwood
Mo-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00; Su 05:30-22:00
Four 8 Fried Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 2.4 mi
1001 North Main Street, Cottonwood
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Merkin Vinyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria
Restaurant · Pizza, American · 2.5 mi
770 North Verde Heights Drive, Cottonwood
Cork and Catch
Restaurant · 2.1 mi
1750 East Villa Drive, Cottonwood
34 more on the map.
History
As settlers arrived in the area, an abundance of cottonwood trees near the Verde River served as a meeting place for travelers. Horses rested there before their journey up the mountains, and travellers would camp here. This location would become the center of Cottonwood. A post office was established in 1885. Main Street in Cottonwood was created 1908, when two settlers "used a mule team to pull and drag through brush". In 1917, Clemenceau, a mining town that is now part of Cottonwood, was established nearby. The Clemenceau smelter closed in 1936, causing job loses and a disruption to the area. Cottonwood incorporated in 1960.
From the History section of Cottonwood, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Churches and places of worship8
St. Thomas of the Valley Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 4.3 mi
889 1st South Street, Clarkdale
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
700 North Bill Grey Road, Cottonwood
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.0 mi
1377 East Hombre Drive, Cottonwood
Saint Cecilia Catholic Mission
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.3 mi
850 Main Street, Clarkdale
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries31
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
School · 1.7 mi
2030 E Cherry St, Cottonwood
Healthcare3
Map of Cottonwood
146 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 30°F | 1.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 33°F | 1.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 38°F | 1.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 43°F | 0.4 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 88°F | 51°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 99°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 101°F | 67°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 66°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 93°F | 58°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 36°F | 0.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 29°F | 1.1 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tuzigoot (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cottonwood Airport (CTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Verde Village 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Clarkdale 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Cornville 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Sedona 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Camp Verde 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Prescott Valley 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Chino Valley 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Prescott 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Flagstaff 36 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Payson 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Commercial Historic District (Cottonwood, Arizona), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cottonwood, Arizona Antiques HDR 02, Mike vanderHeyden, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cottonwood, Arizona Antiques HDR 01, kissmykumbaya, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021 Cottonwood Community Club House, Cottonwood, Arizona, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building at 826 N. Main (Cottonwood, Arizona), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Cecilia's Rectory Clarkdale AZ, Kate McGahan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willard House (Cottonwood, Arizona), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Master Mechanic's House (Cottonwood, Arizona), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big Tank (14291184537), Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States, CC BY 2.0
- THAT's Where Beer Will be Made (14291052078), Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Chips & Salsa (33944678956), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- R.I.O.T. (33944677166), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
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- R.I.O.T. (33944677886), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- R.I.O.T. (33828663832), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Having Pints (33944678656), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- R.I.O.T. (33142438284), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- On Tap (33944681246), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- 2012-366-22 Mystery Lady in Black (6747187975), cogdogblog, CC BY 2.0
- Colt Grill (33894354926), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Colt Grill (33777835992), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Colt Grill (33777853462), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Colt Grill (33935502135), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Colt Grill (33935505495), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Colt Grill (33122515383), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Colt Grill (33935506935), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Colt Grill (33935503885), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Colt Grill (33777819782), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Must be THAT Brewery (36821204190), Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States, CC0
- Brewery THAT Way (36821203190), Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States, CC0
- THAT's Where Beer is Made (36381795614), Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States, CC0
- THAT Brewery (19593953004), Scottb211 from Gaylord, Michigan, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Striped Skunk, NPS, Public domain
- Javelina, NPS, Public domain
- Black-tailed Jackrabbit, NPS, Public domain
- Tuzigoot view 2, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tuzigoot December 2013 3, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tuzigoot December 2013 5, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tuzigoot December 2013 1, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
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