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Recreation Region: Cave Creek Ranger District

Sears Kay

Sears Kay Ruin offers the visitor a glimpse of a distinctive lifestyle that existed long before Columbus. Self-guided 1-mile loop trail will take you through Hohokom Ruins. The site of Sears Kay Ruin was first occupied about 1500 AD. Point of Interest along the Great Western Trail. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

General Information

This site has 3 Ramadas with picnic tables & grills, trash service, and paved parking for 8 vehicles.

Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Restrictions

  • Day use only.
  • No trailers allowed.
  • To report looting or vandalism at this or any other archeological or historic site please call 1-800-VANDALS. Please help us protect our national heritage. It is a priceless and a non-renewable resource. 

Fee Free Area, No Passes Required.

No fees are required for this site

Front view of the Cave Creek Ranger Station building with a clear sky in the background.

Address: 40202 North Cave Creek Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Phone: (480) 595-3300
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 pm) Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.8856818

Longitude: -111.8160161

Elevation

3,400 Feet

Directions

From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road/Seven Springs Rd./Forest Road (FR) 24 for 14 miles north to Sears Kay.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 1, 2025