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Nestled in the Tonto National Forest-covered mountains in the far north Phoenix metropolitan area, Carefree, Arizona, provides resort-style living on a daily basis. Among Carefree homes for sale, you can find decedent properties that benefit greatly from their removed, rugged surroundings. In and near Carefree, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. Just 17 miles to the northeast, Bartlett Lake is a prime destination for boating, water-skiing, camping and spotting Arizona wildlife. Located just down the road in Cave Creek is the Cave Creek Recreation Area, a nature preserve you can explore by foot, bike or horseback. And the surrounding Tonto National Forest contains plenty of trails and campsites, allowing you to appreciate its untouched splendor.