Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Verde Valley Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Sedona, take AZ-89A S towards Cottonwood. Continue on AZ-89A for approximately 19 miles. As you approach Cottonwood, look for the exit toward 6th Street and turn left onto 6th Street. Follow 6th Street until it becomes Dead Horse Ranch Road. After about 1 mile, you will see the entrance to Dead Horse Ranch State Park on your left at 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.

• Car

  From Camp Verde, take AZ-260 W for about 11 miles. Turn left onto AZ-89A S and follow for about 8 miles until you reach Cottonwood. Look for the exit toward 6th Street and turn left onto 6th Street. Continue on 6th Street until it becomes Dead Horse Ranch Road, then follow this road for about 1 mile to the park entrance on your left.

• Public Transportation

  If you're using public transportation, you can take the Verde Lynx bus service, which has routes connecting various towns in the Verde Valley. Check the Verde Lynx schedule for the nearest stop to your location. The closest bus stop to Dead Horse Ranch State Park is on 6th Street. From the bus stop, it's a short walk (about 1 mile) down Dead Horse Ranch Road to reach the park entrance.

• Bicycle

  If you're feeling adventurous and want to bike to the park, there are bike lanes along portions of AZ-89A and 6th Street. Starting from the center of Cottonwood, head south on 6th Street which will take you directly to Dead Horse Ranch Road. It's approximately a 2-mile ride from downtown Cottonwood to the park entrance.