Yavapai district, Arizona, United States
Places to visit near Cornville
Cornville is a town in Yavapai district, Arizona, United States, home to about 3,280 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 forts & heritage and 11 churches. The must-see places are House Mountain (11 km), Deadhorse Lake (12 km) and Out of Africa Wildlife Park (15 km).

Cornville at a glance
- Location
- Yavapai district, Arizona, United States
- Population
- about 3,280
- Coordinates
- 34.7178° N, 111.9215° W
- Places within 50 km
- 119 (33 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches
Top places to visit near Cornville
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cornville: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- House MountainHills · YavapaiMust-see
- Deadhorse LakeLakes & Dams · YavapaiMust-see
- Out of Africa Wildlife ParkWildlife · YavapaiMust-see
- Pecks LakeLakes & Dams · YavapaiMust-see
- Montezuma Castle National MonumentWildlife · YavapaiMust-see
- Cathedral RockChurches · YavapaiMust-see
- Bell RockHills · YavapaiMust-see
- Montezuma WellLakes & Dams · YavapaiMust-see
- Courthouse ButteHills · YavapaiMust-see
- Fort Verde State Historic ParkForts · YavapaiMust-see
- KKLD-FM (Cottonwood)Other · YavapaiMust-see
- KVRD-FM (Cottonwood)Other · YavapaiMust-see
More places near Cornville
- Sugarloaf Ruin · fort · Yavapai · ~3 km
- Chapel of the Holy Cross · church · Coconino · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mingus Mountain · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~24 km · Must-see
- Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site · fort · Yavapai · ~24 km · Must-see
- Verde Valley · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~4 km
- Sheepshead Canyon · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~5 km
- Sacred Mountain · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~26 km · Must-see
- Atkeson Pueblo · fort · Yavapai · ~6 km
- Capitol Butte · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~27 km · Must-see
- Palatki Heritage Site · fort · Yavapai · ~28 km · Must-see
- Munds Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Coconino · ~29 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~29 km · Must-see
Things to see near Cornville, by type
Hill stations & viewpoints near Cornville
91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cornville. The closest is Verde Valley (4 km); the best-known is House Mountain (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- House Mountain · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~11 km · Must-see
- Bell Rock · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~21 km · Must-see
- Courthouse Butte · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mingus Mountain · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~24 km · Must-see
- Verde Valley · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~4 km
- Sheepshead Canyon · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~5 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cornville
49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cornville. The closest is Deadhorse Lake (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Deadhorse Lake · lake · Yavapai · ~12 km · Must-see
- Pecks Lake · lake · Yavapai · ~16 km · Must-see
- Montezuma Well · lake · Yavapai · ~22 km · Must-see
- Odell Lake · lake · Coconino · ~45 km · Must-see
- Stoneman Lake · lake · Coconino · ~47 km · Must-see
- J. D. Dam · lake · Coconino · ~50 km · Must-see
Forts & heritage near Cornville
43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cornville. The closest is Sugarloaf Ruin (3 km); the best-known is Fort Verde State Historic Park (23 km). Best time: october to february.
- Fort Verde State Historic Park · fort · Yavapai · ~23 km · Must-see
- Sugarloaf Ruin · fort · Yavapai · ~3 km
- Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site · fort · Yavapai · ~24 km · Must-see
- Atkeson Pueblo · fort · Yavapai · ~6 km
- Palatki Heritage Site · fort · Yavapai · ~28 km · Must-see
- Seed · fort · Yavapai · ~13 km
Churches near Cornville
24 churches within 100 km of Cornville. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (10 km); the best-known is Cathedral Rock (20 km). Best time: year-round.
- Cathedral Rock · church · Yavapai · ~20 km · Must-see
- Chapel of the Holy Cross · church · Coconino · ~24 km · Must-see
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Yavapai · ~10 km
- Verde Valley Christian Church · church · Yavapai · ~12 km
- St. Thomas of the Valley Episcopal Church · church · Yavapai · ~17 km
- Christ Lutheran Church · church · Coconino · ~23 km
Museums near Cornville
21 museums within 100 km of Cornville. The closest is Clemenceau Heritage Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.
- Clemenceau Heritage Museum · museum · Yavapai · ~12 km
- Arizona Copper Art Museum · museum · Yavapai · ~17 km
- Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum · museum · Yavapai · ~17 km
- Jerome State Historical Mine Park Museum · museum · Yavapai · ~22 km
- Rowe Fine Art · museum · Coconino · ~27 km
- Sedona Heritage Museum · museum · Coconino · ~29 km
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cornville
20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cornville. The closest is Out of Africa Wildlife Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Out of Africa Wildlife Park · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~15 km · Must-see
- Montezuma Castle National Monument · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~19 km · Must-see
- Munds Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Coconino · ~29 km · Must-see
- Woodchute Wilderness · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~30 km · Must-see
- Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~35 km · Must-see
- Tuzigoot National Monument · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~15 km
A one-day trip from Cornville
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.
- Start in Cornville
- 11 km House Mountain · viewpoint, Yavapai
- 21 km Montezuma Castle National Monument · monument, Yavapai
- 15 km Out of Africa Wildlife Park · nature spot, Yavapai
- 22 km Deadhorse Lake · lake, Yavapai
- 5 km Pecks Lake · lake, Yavapai
- 16 km Back to Cornville
Plan a longer trip from Cornville — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Cornville
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How to reach Cornville
All places near Cornville by distance
Within 15 km of Cornville
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Yavapai · ~10 km
- Verde Valley Christian Church · church · Yavapai · ~12 km
- Clemenceau Heritage Museum · museum · Yavapai · ~12 km
- Verde Valley · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~12 km
- Seed · fort · Yavapai · ~13 km
- Tuzigoot Pueblo · fort · Yavapai · ~14 km
- Tuzigoot National Monument · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Woodchute Wilderness · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~30 km · Must-see
- Oak Creek Vista · viewpoint · Coconino · ~31 km · Must-see
- Wilson Mountain Spur D · viewpoint · Coconino · ~32 km · Must-see
- Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~35 km · Must-see
- Clarkdale Elementary School · fort · Yavapai · ~17 km
- St. Thomas of the Valley Episcopal Church · church · Yavapai · ~17 km
- Arizona Copper Art Museum · museum · Yavapai · ~17 km
- Montezuma Castle · fort · Yavapai · ~17 km
- Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum · museum · Yavapai · ~17 km
- Wet Beaver Wilderness · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~38 km · Must-see
- East Pocket Knob · viewpoint · Coconino · ~40 km · Must-see
- Valle Verde Archaeology Center · fort · Yavapai · ~20 km
- Golden Idol Mine · fort · Yavapai · ~20 km
- Sycamore Canyon Wilderness · sanctuary · Coconino · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lonesome Valley · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~41 km · Must-see
- Sitting Bull Mine · fort · Yavapai · ~21 km
- Pithouse Ruin · fort · Yavapai · ~21 km
- Jerome State Historical Mine Park Museum · museum · Yavapai · ~22 km
- Loy Canyon · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~22 km
- Christ Lutheran Church · church · Coconino · ~23 km
- Cedar Bench Wilderness · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~44 km · Must-see
- United Verde Mine · fort · Yavapai · ~24 km
- Planetarium · viewpoint · Coconino · ~24 km
- Two Nuns · viewpoint · Coconino · ~24 km
- Odell Lake · lake · Coconino · ~45 km · Must-see
- The Master's Bible Church · church · Yavapai · ~25 km
- Devils Dining Room · viewpoint · Coconino · ~26 km
- Fun Ship · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~26 km
- Stoneman Lake · lake · Coconino · ~47 km · Must-see
- Fay Canyon · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~27 km
- White Tanks Mountain Preserve-Waterfall Trailhead · waterfall · Yavapai · ~27 km
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Coconino · ~27 km
- Rowe Fine Art · museum · Coconino · ~27 km
- Margs Draw · viewpoint · Coconino · ~27 km
- Coffeepot Rock · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~28 km
- Uncle Sam Mine · fort · Yavapai · ~28 km
- Red Canyon · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~28 km
- Wayside Bible Chapel · church · Coconino · ~28 km
- Sedona Heritage Museum · museum · Coconino · ~29 km
- Birthing Cave · cave · Yavapai · ~29 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Coconino National Forest · sanctuary · Coconino · ~56 km · Must-see
- Prescott National Forest · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~56 km · Must-see
- White Horse Lake · lake · Coconino · ~56 km · Must-see
- Fossil Springs Wilderness · sanctuary · Gila · ~57 km · Must-see
- Perkins Tank · lake · Coconino · ~57 km · Must-see
- Mormon Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~58 km · Must-see
- Watson Lake · lake · Yavapai · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lynx Lake · lake · Yavapai · ~60 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~62 km · Must-see
- Mormon Lake · lake · Coconino · ~62 km · Must-see
- Strawberry Schoolhouse · fort · Gila · ~63 km · Must-see
- The Arboretum at Flagstaff · sanctuary · Coconino · ~65 km · Must-see
- Museum of Indigenous People · museum · Yavapai · ~66 km · Must-see
- First Congregational Church · church · Yavapai · ~67 km · Must-see
- Cowboy at Rest · museum · Yavapai · ~67 km · Must-see
- Goldwater Lake Park · lake · Yavapai · ~68 km · Must-see
- Mount Union · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~69 km · Must-see
- Agua Fria National Monument · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~70 km · Must-see
- Sycamore Ranger Station · fort · Yavapai · ~51 km
- Coconino Dam · lake · Coconino · ~72 km · Must-see
- Ashurst Lake · lake · Coconino · ~72 km · Must-see
- Little L.O. Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~52 km
- Fry Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~52 km
- Dogtown Reservoir · lake · Coconino · ~73 km · Must-see
- Mazatzal Wilderness · sanctuary · Gila · ~73 km · Must-see
- Granite Basin Dam · lake · Yavapai · ~73 km · Must-see
- Our Lady of Guadaloupe Church · church · Coconino · ~73 km · Must-see
- Flagstaff Christian Fellowship · church · Coconino · ~73 km · Must-see
- Lowell Observatory · attraction · Coconino · ~73 km · Must-see
- Bear Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~53 km
- James Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~53 km
- Coulter Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~53 km
- Fain Lake · lake · Yavapai · ~53 km
- Fain Lake · lake · Yavapai · ~53 km
- Bill Williams Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~74 km · Must-see
- May Tank Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~54 km
- Canyon Water · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~54 km
- Kelly Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~54 km
- Volunteer Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~54 km
- Kinnikinick Lake · lake · Coconino · ~75 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 51 | 91 | Verde Valley (4 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 10 | 49 | Deadhorse Lake (12 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 21 | 43 | Sugarloaf Ruin (3 km) |
| Churches | 11 | 24 | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (10 km) |
| Museums | 6 | 21 | Clemenceau Heritage Museum (12 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 9 | 20 | Out of Africa Wildlife Park (15 km) |
| Other attractions | 2 | 8 | KKLD-FM (Cottonwood) (23 km) |
| Caves | 6 | 7 | Birthing Cave (29 km) |
| Waterfalls | 2 | 4 | White Tanks Mountain Preserve-Waterfall Trailhead (27 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 1 | 1 | Baseball Diamond (44 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 1 | Bow and Arrow Park (69 km) |
Cornville: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Cornville?
House Mountain (viewpoint, about 11 km), Deadhorse Lake (lake, about 12 km), Out of Africa Wildlife Park (nature spot, about 15 km), Pecks Lake (lake, about 16 km), Montezuma Castle National Monument (monument, about 19 km), Cathedral Rock (church, about 20 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cornville?
119 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 6 museums.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cornville?
Verde Valley, about 4 km by road; Sheepshead Canyon (5 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Cornville?
Deadhorse Lake, about 12 km by road; Pecks Lake (16 km) is next.
Which is the nearest fort to Cornville?
Sugarloaf Ruin, about 3 km by road; Atkeson Pueblo (6 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Cornville?
Start in Cornville, visit House Mountain, then Montezuma Castle National Monument, then Out of Africa Wildlife Park, then Deadhorse Lake, then Pecks Lake, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Cornville?
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.
Towns near Cornville
- Places near Verde Village · 10 km
- Places near Cottonwood · 11 km
- Places near Clarkdale · 17 km
- Places near Big Park · 20 km
- Places near Lake Montezuma · 20 km
- Places near Camp Verde · 23 km
- Places near West Sedona · 25 km
- Places near Sedona · 28 km
- Places near Dewey-Humboldt · 45 km
- Places near Prescott Valley · 47 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cornville’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cornville on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.