Bagdad is in Western Arizona . It is in Yavapai County. The town is on Bridle Creek in the rugged and picturesque Aquarius Mountains, approximately 100 miles northwest of Phoenix and 60 miles east of Prescott. You can get to Bagdad from Phoenix by taking U.S. Highway 60 northwest out of town toward Wickenburg. Once you are in Wickenburg, take U.S. Highway 93 for 45 miles to State Highway 97. Then take State Highway 97 east for four miles to the Bagdad turnoff.

Overview:
Mining is still the backbone of Bagdad. Visitors will find small town charm. The town sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet. The warm desert climate has a winter low temperature of 40 degrees and summer high temperature of 100 degrees. If you are in search of a relaxed place to live or visit, then Bagdad is for you.

History:
In 1882, the town was named for a copper ore-mining claim. W.J. Pace and J.M. Murphy discovered the mine. The post office was established in 1910 and Henry Geisendorf was the first postmaster.
Today, Bagdad has two main economic sources, which include mining and education. The Cyprus Bagdad Copper Mine still operates today.

Community Features:
Bagdad has one outdoor activity located in a scenic area close to town. The Burro Creek Recreational Area is just north of town on U.S. Highway 97. Burro Creek flows through a spectacular canyon. The area was supposedly named after a large population of burros discovered by Army officers in 1869. Burro Creek is ideal for hiking, backpacking and camping. Visitors will also enjoy rock hounding for agates and bird watching.