Prescott Valley, Arizona AZ Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Prescott Valley is a town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. The population was 23,535 at the 2000 census. Prescott Valley was the seventh fastest-growing place among all cities and towns in Arizona between 1990 and 2000. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 33,068.

Glassford Hill overlooking the width and breadth of Prescott Valley, has seen civilizations come and go. Archeological evidence of early man goes back as far as 800 A.D. Ancient Indian villages were settled around Glassford Hill in 1400. In 1582, Spanish explorers were in this vicinity as evidenced by the signs of Spanish mining efforts in nearby Badger Springs.

In 1864, gold was discovered in nearby Bradshaw Mountains and the U.S. Cavalry established Fort Whipple 5 miles away. The cavalry used Glassford Hill as a heliograph site using signal mirrors to communicate with other army units in the war against the Apaches.

In the early 1900's the area was homesteaded by the Fain family. In 1963, a new generation of Fains entered in an agreement with a land developer, and Glassford Hill looked down on the beginnings of Prescott Valley.

In 1966 the town was founded. It was incorporated in 1978 with a population of 1,520.

Prescott Valley's major niche is in recreation, with 10 public parks, Olympic-style soccer fields, softball fields, a public swimming pool with a 100-foot slide and a 3,000 seat outdoor amphitheater in Mountain Valley Park and a 14 screen theatre in Prescott Valley Town Center. Fishing, backpacking, horseback riding, boating, gold panning, camping, and outdoor trails are available within minutes of the community.

GOLF. You'll enjoy golfing at the Prescott Country Club, Quailwood Greens or Stoneridge 18-hole courses, open to the public.

HIKING. Prescott National Forest maps are available at the Forest Service office in nearby Prescott. You'll find scores of recommended hikes varying in length and difficulty. The Prescott National Forest covers some 1.2 million acres.

CAMPING. The Arizona Campground Directory, available at the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, lists twelve campgrounds within twenty miles of Prescott Valley, at elevations ranging up to 7,600 feet. Seven campsites are open all year. All sites allow recreational vehicles and tents, and have rest rooms.

SCENIC DRIVES. Granite Dells, Granite Mountain and Granite Basin, Lynx Lake, Senator Highway and Skyline Drive await you.

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