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Lake Montezuma

Arizona, United States · North America

About Lake Montezuma

Lake Montezuma is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Camp Verde, 26km from Sedona.

Lake Montezuma is a town located in Arizona, United States. With a population of 4,706, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Lake Montezuma sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Phoenix time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lake Montezuma to your route.

About Lake Montezuma

Lake Montezuma is a census-designated place (CDP) in Yavapai County in the U.S. state of Arizona. The population was 5,111 at the 2020 census. The CDP includes the communities of Rimrock and McGuireville. Located along Interstate 17, it is 20 miles (32 km) south of Sedona and 8 miles (13 km) north of Camp Verde in

Read more central Arizona's Verde Valley.

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Lake Montezuma offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Lake Montezuma located?

Lake Montezuma is located in Arizona, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.6322 latitude, -111.7779 longitude.

What is the population of Lake Montezuma?

Lake Montezuma has a population of approximately 4,706 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,706
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Arizona
Timezone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
34.6322, -111.7779

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Lake Montezuma

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Montezuma Castle National Monument

A five-storey, 20-room Sinagua cliff dwelling built into a limestone alcove 90 feet above Beaver Creek around 1100 CE, among the best-preserved in North America. A paved quarter-mile loop from the car park.

6 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Sedona

A desert town surrounded by striking red sandstone formations, famed for its spiritual vortex sites, art galleries, and world-class hiking trails.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Jerome

A former copper-mining town of 15,000 that shrank to 50 residents, clinging to a 30-degree slope 5,000 feet up Cleopatra Hill, now full of galleries and saloons. Reached by the switchbacking AZ-89A.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Lake Montezuma

  • 70 kmRoute 66: Arizona StretchThe best-preserved section of Route 66 passes through the Arizona desert with classic diners and ghost towns.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lake Montezuma.

Camp Verde

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 11,155

Cornville

🇺🇸 United States

16 km awayPop. 3,280

Big Park

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 6,695

Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 6,147

Verde Village

🇺🇸 United States

23 km awayPop. 11,605

Cottonwood

🇺🇸 United States

24 km awayPop. 11,818

West Sedona

🇺🇸 United States

26 km awayPop. 11,299

Sedona

🇺🇸 United States

26 km awayPop. 10,388

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