When is Cave Buttes Recreation Area open?
Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM; Fri 9 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–6 PM; Sun closed.
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Cave Buttes Recreation Area
- 4.2226 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Cave Buttes Recreation Area offers sprawling Sonoran Desert trails, rocky ridgelines, and panoramic city views. Expect well-marked paths, cacti-studded slopes, and opportunities for hiking, photography, and wildlife spotting. It's a low-cost, dog-friendly escape for families and solo explorers seeking outdoor activity close to Phoenix.
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When is the best time to visit Cave Buttes Recreation Area?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Cave Buttes Recreation Area indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Cave Buttes Recreation Area?
N 7th St \u0026 E Happy Valley Rd,Phoenix, AZ 85024.
Right now · 2:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- It's outdoors and wet out
67°
Heavy rain
- Feels
- 69°
- Rain
- 51%
- Wind
- 10mph
- 3pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sundayToday
- Closed
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.2from 226 reviews
Known for
- Morning walks
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Walking trails
- Scenic views
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Pet owners
- Tourists
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a rain shell. Waterproof shoes until 4 pm. Umbrella all day.
Rain shellThe whole time
Waterproof shoesUntil 4 pm
UmbrellaThe whole time