Camp Verde, a town in Yavapai County, Arizona, situated along Interstate 17 at the junction with State Route 260 (Exit 287). This location connects the Phoenix–Flagstaff corridor with the Cottonwood/Sedona and Payson corridors via SR 260, giving Camp Verde strong regional access within the Verde Valley.

Retail activity in Camp Verde clusters near I-17/SR 260 and along the SR 260 corridor. A key local grocery anchor is Bashas’ on Finnie Flat Rd. (SR 260 & Finnie Flat), which also includes an in-store Starbucks. The Arizona Department of Transportation completed a $62 million project widening SR 260 between I-17 and Thousand Trails Rd. to a four-lane divided highway with seven roundabouts—improvements designed to enhance access and circulation on this commercial corridor.

Camp Verde’s attractions are significant and close by. Montezuma Castle National Monument preserves a renowned cliff dwelling and sits just off I-17; Fort Verde State Historic Park anchors the historic core; and Out of Africa Wildlife Park lies along SR 260 west of I-17, adding a family-oriented regional destination.

The Cliff Castle Casino Hotel tower offers 122 rooms (the first six-story hotel in the Verde Valley), indoor pool and direct access to the casino complex—positioning the property as a primary overnight and meetings venue for visitors to the Verde Valley and nearby parks.

By the numbers: Camp Verde’s population is 12,768, with a retail trade area of 68,911; the town’s average household income is $84,971; and the incorporated area covers roughly 42.35 sq. mi. Recent transportation investment includes ADOT’s $62 million SR 260 widening west of I-17, improving access to local businesses and attractions.