Black Canyon City is in Central Arizona. It is in Yavapai County. The town is situated near the Bradshaw Mountains, along the Agua Fria River below Black Mesa in Black Canyon. It is on Interstate 17 at exits 242 & 244, just 30 miles north of Phoenix. It is a small town that began as a stage stop between Phoenix and Prescott. Today Black Canyon City’s population is 4,000+. The town sits at an elevation of 2,000 feet. Black Canyon City has smog-free, sunny weather throughout the year. The warm desert climate has a winter low temperature of 40 degrees and a summer high temperature of 103 degrees. The town usually does receive a bit more rainfall than Phoenix, and even an occasional snow storm. The name Black Canyon City can be misleading for it is not an incorporated city. The community offers opportunities for new businesses and a great place for winter tourists to use as a refuge. There are grocery stores, hardware stores, gas stations, restaurants, gift shops and various businesses to serve locals and visiting tourists. (From the Black Canyon City Web Site Local information Page) Please click on the links below to get a closer look at "Oasis" at Black Canyon City. Left click on any photo for a larger view.