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Park · Camp Verde
Camp Verde Park
Located at the intersection of State Highway 173 and East Verde Creek Road, Camp Verde Park serves as a historical interpretive site rather than a traditional recreational park. The roadside area features three prominent historical markers that detail the complex 19th-century history of the region. Visitors can read about the Penateka Comanches, the southernmost band of the Comanche nation, and the establishment of the Camp Verde frontier outpost by the U.S. Army in 1855.
Why people come here
Before you go
The historical-marker record places three markers in a picnic area at State Highway 173 and East Verde Creek Road. It does not publish current hours, restrooms, accessibility, pet rules, admission, or other maintained facilities.
Good to know
What historical markers are located at Camp Verde Park?
The park features three markers: one detailing the history of the Penateka Comanches, another describing the Camps Verde C.S.A. outpost and the U.S. Camel Corps experiment, and a third marking the distance to the ruins of the original Camp Verde fort.
Can I visit the actual ruins of Camp Verde from the park?
No, the actual ruins of the Camp Verde frontier post are located approximately one mile away on private property and are not accessible to the public from the park. The park only serves as a location for the historical markers.
Are there recreational facilities at Camp Verde Park?
Camp Verde Park is primarily a roadside pull-off with a picnic area and historical markers. It does not offer extensive recreational facilities, trails, or amenities beyond a place to stop and read the historical information.
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