Page Springs, AZ 86325(Yavapai County)

Page Springs is perhaps Arizona's most well-known and highly visited winery regions. While Dancing Apache Springs heart and soul is centered around the green riparian ribbon along Oak Creek, it is also teeming with natural beauty on its upland areas off of the creek. These upland areas are perhaps even better suited for vineyards than the areas immediately adjacent to Oak Creek as they have a lower risk of late spring freezes that can threaten a grape crop. The eastern boundary and part of the northern boundary are with Coconino National Forest. Commanding attention on the east end of the Dancing Apache Springs is a small peak. On top of the peak would make an excellent location for a custom home site that would have impressive views overlooking the ranch and the entire Page Springs area. The elevation along Oak Creek is approximately 3,500' while elevation on top of the peak is approximately 3,800'.

Oak Creek is one of Arizona's rare perennial water courses, it was designated by the State of Arizona as a 'unique water' in 1981. Oak Creek has served inhabitants for thousands of years, from the prehistoric farmers known as the Sinaguans to present day irrigation use from the creek. The Dancing Apache Springs has ADWR water right #36-105400 for 136 acre feet annually for 17 irrigation acres and 0.40 acre feet annually for livestock uses with a priority date of 1898, delivered via the Moore Ditch (DA Ranch Ditch).

Page Springs is a biological hot bed for wildlife. The nearby Page Springs Fish Hatchery operated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department consists of Arizona's largest cold water fish production facility raising nearly 700,000 trout annually. The facility also has the Bubbling Ponds warm water hatchery that produces other native fish. The AZGF in conjunction with the Northern Arizona Audubon Society use the hatchery property for the Page Springs Preserve on 175 acres. Oak Creek through Page Springs is a designated Important Bird Area (IBA) which is a significant migration corridor that supports exceptional landbird diversity and is a premier riparian habitat corridor supporting numerous riparian flora and fauna. Over 200 bird species have been counted at the AZGF property at Page Springs some of which include: Bald Eagle, Golden Eagle, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, Wood Duck, Osprey and the Common Merganser.

This is an exceptional property that just simply put - is not being made any more. There are reasons why property in the Page Springs community is so tightly held. One prime example is how the late U.S. Senator John McCain and his family have called Page Springs home to their ranch compound for over three decades. Don't let this opportunity pass to acquire a true investment grade recreational property that will serve many uses for a new owner for many generations.