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Carefree - Carefree  Real Estate
Greater Phoenix Arizona has been among the fastest growing cities in the country.

 

The Town of Carefree in Arizona is located in northern Maricopa County and is bounded by Maricopa County to the north, Phoenix to the west and south, Cave Creek to the west and Scottsdale to the southeast. The Town encompasses approximately 8-1/2 square miles.

Carefree offers its citizens the peacefulness, tranquility, and natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert without the traffic. The Town of Carefree maintains strict zoning regulations to protect and enhance the property values, while offering residents one to five acre homesites, beautiful mountain views, and natural wildlife that co-exist in the natural desert surroundings.


Welcome the the Town of Carefree.


The Town of Carefree has many unique shops that attract visitors everday. Here you will find fascinating galleries and shops to explore. Spend hours strolling through studios, trading posts, shops, clothing boutiques, crystal shops and more. Stop and enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants in town.


Take a break from shopping at the Carefree Shopping Center and relax in the park.


Cave Creek has a unique and colorful history, having been settled in the 1870s but not becoming incorporated as a municipality until 1986. Much of that history is still reflected in the theme of our special events and unique retail shops that dot the streets. .

Some Important Numbers to Know:

TOWN HALL - 480-488-3686
Ambulance - 911
Black Mountain Conservancy - 480-575-5835
Blue Stake - 602-263-1100
Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce - 480-488-3381
Carefree Post Office - 480-488-3781
Cave Creek Post Office - 480-595-9598
Cave Creek Recreation Area - 623-465-0431
Desert Foothills Library - 480-488-2286
Desert Foothills Land Trust - 480-488-6131
Desert Foothills Medical Center - 480-488-9220
Fire Department -911
Foothills Animal Rescue - 480-488-9890
Foothills Community Foundation - 480-488-1090
Foothills Food Bank - 480-488-1145
Rural Metro Information - 1-800-645-9413
Forest Service - 480-595-3300
Forest Service - Region 6 After Hours  - 480-981-9400
Game and Fish Department - 602-942-3000
Hazardous Spills - 602-771-2330
Kiwanis Club of Carefree - 480-488-8400
Legislative Information - 1-800-352-8404
Library (Desert Foothills Library Assn.) - 480-488-2286

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Bartlett Lake --
Located 48 miles from downtown Phoenix and 17 miles east of Carefree. Tonto National Forest Campground, handicap accessibility, and safety features provide for safe, enjoyable recreation, including hiking, boating, water-skiing and fishing! (602) 622-7104

Cave Creek Mistress Mine -- Located about 10 miles northeast of Carefree, this old-fashioned 1883 gold mine is truly a landmark worthy of a stop if you're interested in local history; address is 45402 N. Seven Springs Rd. on the way to the Seven Springs Campgrounds.  No admission fee to mine; includes old-style rock shop, specializing in local rocks; museum section ($1.00 admission) includes display of antique mining tools and equipment; working mine still done by hand, similar to how it was done in the 1880s; geology lessons offered. Open daily; groups are welcome for tours, dinners; student field trips, call (480) 488-0842.

Cave Creek Museum -- From horse soldiers to resort developments-- the foothills have been a spectacle of historic dimensions. Much of the spectacular history is yours to see and enjoy at the Cave Creek Museum. Open October through May 1pm to 4:30pm. Closed Monday, Tuesday, and holidays. Free admission (480) 488-2764

Cave Creek Recreation Area -- Hiking trails, camping, and  RV hookups available. Located off of Carefree Highway and 32nd Street. Call (623) 465-0431 for more information

Tonto Hills -- Located east of Carefree, the area is home to a giant Kachina; motorists can see it on their way to Bartlett and Horseshoe lakes and Seven Springs campground, an excellent place for an autumn or spring picnic.

Taliesin West -- The Arizona home and architectural school of famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.  Located south of Carefree / Cave Creek in northeast Scottsdale, various tours  recorded tour update call (602) 860-8810  or (602) 860-2700 for reservations.

Giant Sundial

is a Carefree Landmark. The famous giant sundial has been attracting people to Carefree since 1959. It is the third largest working sundial in the Western hemisphere. Located in Sundial Circle, this ancient time telling instrument measures 90 feet in diameter. The sundial is made from a steel frame and covered in anodized copper. The metal gnomon, or shadow casting portion of the dial, stands 35 feet above the plaza and extends 72 feet. A sunburst of colored glass hanging from the gnomon completes the sundial.