Rimrock is in Northern Arizona . It is in Yavapai County. The town is part of the Verde Valley and is surrounded by the Prescott National Forest with Wet Beaver Creek flowing through it. The Verde Valley has scenic views of the San Francisco Peaks, the red rocks of Sedona, Mingus Mountain and the green valley where it sits. It is located off of Interstate 17, just north of Camp Verde with Flagstaff 50 miles north and Phoenix 100 miles south.

Overview:
Rimrock is an unincorporated planned community that has traditionally been a haven for retirees. Recently though, families have been moving to the area because of the affordable housing and land. Today Rimrock’s population is 2,400, which is a combined total of the nearby towns Lake Montezuma and McGuireville. The climate is mild with a winter low temperature of 25 degrees and a summer high temperature of 90 degrees. The dry healthy climate and its proximity to recreational activities and metropolitan cities have made this community a popular spot to live.

History:
Rimrock refers to a dude ranch, which was located near where today’s community now stands. The post office was established in 1929. It serves the residents in Rimrock, along with those in Lake Montezuma and McGuireville.

Community Features:
You will find several outdoor activities near Rimrock that are worth the visit. The Beaver Creek Golf Course is located in Lake Montezuma. This 18-hole course also has a restaurant. The wonderful weather makes golfing a good year round sport. Stoneman Lake is approximately 20 miles north on Interstate 17. The lake is unique in that geologists have yet to decide if it is a volcanic crater or a sinkhole.

The fishing is great. Yellow perch, pike and sunfish have all been caught in Stoneman Lake. There is a boat ramp, but no camping area. Montezuma Castle National Monument is a cliff dwelling built in 1150. It is one of best-preserved examples of cliff dwellings in the country. Montezuma Well is a natural limestone sinkhole. The Sinagua Indians living at Montezuma Castle used the well for a network of irrigation canals. This water supply was very important to their livelihood.