The Sears-Kay Ruins is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a point of interest along the Great Western Trail. The ruins are about halfway around the loop trail. Signs tell the history of the site and people. Fun trip - Rick N Heather Lake In The Forest RV Resort. Breathtaking views, lots of wildlife, great hiking trails. As the trail climbs through a landscape of ironwood, cholla, ocotillo and saguaro, you’ll gain views of Four Peaks, Weavers Needle, Pinnacle Peak, the McDowell Mountains and Red Mountain. Lovely, but many things closed - The empty nesters Hopkins Prairie Campground. Archaeologists say the 40-room site was occupied from about 1050 to 1200. A self-guided 1-mile loop trail will take you through the remnant of an ancient Hohokam village that stands atop a rocky hill overlooking Camp Creek. Seven Springs Rd (Fr 24) offers visitors a glimpse of a distinctive lifestyle that existed long before Columbus discovered North America. Some sections of trail show signs of the 2005 Cave Creek Complex Fire other sections may be damaged and hard to follow. The Cave Creek Trail starts here and leads about 10.4 miles to Spur Cross. The primitive campground has picnic tables and grills. This was where the young men of the CCC lived as they built the Seven Springs and Cave Creek recreation sites. Less than half a mile beyond Seven Springs, you come to the CCC Campground. The site has picnic tables, grills, restrooms and an enormous sycamore tree. No glass in or around the pools or pool area. You must be 18 years of age or be accompanied by an adult, Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the pool area, No Smoking in the pool area. Signs give an interesting overview of the CCC’s history in the area. Hot Spring Tips: Juniper Hot Springs offers day use and has overnight accommodations. The area is now a recreational area and most of the CCC’s stonework has survived. In 2005, heavy floods ripped through this popular campground and made most of the area inaccessible. Seven Springs and Cave Creek Recreation Area was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930’s. The last 9 miles of FR 24 is an all-weather gravel road that is narrow with blind curves. Continue for less than 1 mile to the turn-off to Juniper on the right. From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road/Forest Road (FR) 24 to Seven Springs Day-use Area. This area is a great last minute camping spot located near the Phoenix Valley. A vault toilet is located nearby at Civilian Conservation Corps Campground. There are no designated campsites and water isn’t available. Though the water of the creek is only ankle deep, it offers a cool respite from Arizona’s summer heat. Large sycamore trees next to a small creek provide shade. Juniper Dispersed Camping Area is located in the Seven Springs Recreation Area on the Tonto National Forrest. The CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) constructed this recreation site in 1934. The hot springs will be on your left.Click image to view more pictures Campground Overview: Take a left on Highway 53 and follow that across the river. Getting Thereįollow Highway 40 two miles west of Lay. Buildings were burned years back because of their deterioration. This many beneficial minerals exist in only two other hot springs found in Europe.Īt present time there are no remaining structures. Government determined in 1939 that the springs contained 24 minerals. They called the springs “Healing Waters”. Numerous relics have been found, which showed at least 5 permanent camps inhabited the region. The Native Americans camped beside Juniper Mountain and used these springs for years. Guests must be 18 or accompanied by an adult. Please pack in and pack out.īathing suits are required and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the pool area. Gravel campsites are also available, but without hookups. There is a small day fee to use the springs, which are open during daylight hours. These smaller pools have a sandy, clay bottom, which allows water to easily rise. There is one large pool with a concrete floor, filled solely from the overflow of four smaller pools. Secluded in northwest Colorado, Juniper Hot Springs offers a unique retreat for those lucky enough to be passing through. Established in 1880, Juniper features a few soaking pools outside of Lay in Moffat County.