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Prescott Valley

Prescott Valley is a town in Yavapai district, Arizona, United States of about 42,197 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Prescott National Forest, Watson Lake and Lynx Lake.

34.6100° N, 112.3157° WPop. 42,197

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see70
Notable183
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Prescott Valley

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:54 pm

56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Prescott Valley
  2. Prescott National Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Watson Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Museum of Indigenous Peoplemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Goldwater Lake Parklake · 45 min
  6. Lynx Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Prescott Valley
Today’s loopPrescott ValleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Prescott Valley?

Prescott National Forest (nature spot, about 11 km), Watson Lake (lake, about 12 km), Lynx Lake (lake, about 15 km), Museum of Indigenous People (museum, about 19 km), First Congregational Church (church, about 20 km), Cowboy at Rest (museum, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Prescott Valley?

68 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Prescott Valley?

Spruce Mountain, about 23 km by road; Mingus Mountain (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Prescott Valley?

Fain Lake, about 6 km by road; Granite Creek Dam (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Prescott Valley?

Start in Prescott Valley, visit Prescott National Forest, then Watson Lake, then Museum of Indigenous People, then Goldwater Lake Park, then Lynx Lake, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.