There is also a multitude of wildlife that can be spotted here, such as beavers, coyotes, raccoons and turkey vultures. Catfish and trout are found swimming in the lagoon, just waiting for a fishing line. Camping sites are available on a first come first serve basis. Montezuma Castle National Monument is one of the best examples of cliff dwellings in the country. The Sinagua Indians built the five story dwelling around 1150.
Beaver Creek flows below the cliff dwelling.
Visitors can take the trail up to the structure and image how advanced this culture was for the time. Fort Verde State Historical Park includes four fort buildings constructed during the 1870 s. There are times that park volunteers reenact and dress in period clothes to help convey to visitors what life was like at the fort during the pioneer days. Jerome Historical State Park is actually a mansion. It was constructed for Jimmy Douglas, the owner of the Little Daisy Mine.