There are many fun things to do in Cave Creek from outdoor activities like hiking, biking, golf, horseback riding, and other fun things to do in a carefree afternoon. If you enjoy something quieter, check out the museums, sights, and local landmarks. Check out the websites for each activity to find out more information and cost or fees.



Cave Creek Activities
Golf Courses

  • Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club - 18 Hole Championship Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. that respects the natural topography. Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club is a public golf course and memberships are available. Check out their website for fees and events.
  • Rancho Manana Golf Club's Stunning high desert par 70 championship course invites you to match your skills against nature with dramatic elevation changes while enjoying the surrounding desert terrain. Visit their website for more information.  
  • Tatum Ranch Golf Club - Offers an incomparable private golf club experience amidst the stunning Sonoran Desert. Championship golf course designed by Robert Cupp. Visit their website for all the amenities.



Horseback Riding

  • Cave Creek Trail Rides  Offers great desert views and introduces you to the mining history of Cave Creek and its unique flora and fauna on the back of a gentle mountain horse.
  • Arizona Horseback Adventures - Offers horseback rides through hundreds of miles of pristine Sonoran Desert. Ride with your entire family!
  • Trailhead Ranch - Professional guides and specially trained horses will provide an authentic riding experience with customized rides for all ages from never ridden to experienced equestrians.
  • MTM Ranch - The best way to experience the wonder and beauty of the Arizona landscape is on horseback. Your horseback riding adventure starts here!


Museums, Sights, and Landmarks

  • Cave Creek Museum - Presents 50 years of preserving the artifacts of the prehistory, culture, and legacy of the Cave Creek/Carefree Foothills area through education, research, and interpretive exhibits. Located at the corner of Basin and Skyline in Cave Creek. Visit the website for events and more information.
  • Center for the Arts - Stop by the Sonoran Arts League's Center for the Arts at Stagecoach Village, home to a gallery, gift shop, workshop space, open studio, art events, youth and veteran program as well as the new headquarters for Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio tour. Located at 7100 E Cave Creek Rd, #144, Stagecoach Village, in Cave Creek. Visit the website for more information.
  • Frontier Town - Where the pavement ends and the West begins! One-of-a-kind western town and action-packed entertainment venue. Enjoy a street straight from the Old West, Greasewood, a stunt theater home to Wild West acting and stunt performances. Retail shopping and restaurants are open daily. Visit their website for stores, events, history and so much more!
  • Desert Foothills Library - Check out a book or two, storytime, and other programs and events held at the library! See all the Desert Foothills Library has to offer by visiting its website for scheduled programs and events.


Nature, Parks, Hiking and Biking

  • Black Mountain Trail - Black Mountain Trail is a 2.2-mile trail located in Cave Creek, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers several activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash. Find the map and more at the Alltrails website.
  • Cave Creek Regional Park - This is located at 37900 E Cave Creek Parkway and has a nature center and 2,922 acres ranging from 2,000 feet to 3,060 and provides any hiker and equestrian majestic views. There are many events held in the park throughout the year. Visit the website for more information.
  • Desert Awareness Park - Beautiful Sonoran Park with children's play structure, informative trail, amphitheater, demonstration garden, and more. Located at 38100 North Vermeesch Rd in Cave Creek. 
  • Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area - This is a sister park to Cave Creek Regional Park located at 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331. This park is the newest addition to Maricopa County's Regional Parks System and the conservation area is 2,154 acres of diverse and rugged upper Sonoran Desert. Visit the website for more information.



Tour Operators

  • Arizona Balloon Safaris - Located at 29834 N Cave Creek Rd in Cave Creek. North America's largest hot air balloon floating silently over the majestic Sonoran Desert for the time of your life! Rated as one of the top 10 hot air balloon rides in the US! Check out the website for rates and more information!
  • Extreme Arizona - Located at 6921 E Cave Creek Rd, in Cave Creek. Premier off-road rental company with guided tours to points of interest and rentals of ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, and Jet Skis. Have the adventure of a lifetime! Go to the website for more information and to book.