Picacho Sra Campground

About

Picacho State Recreation Area is a remote desert oasis located along the Colorado River, 25 miles north of Yuma, Arizona. The park's Main Campground offers 54 primitive family campsites, each equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. Central facilities include drinking water, chemical and vault (CXT) toilets, a solar shower, and an RV dump station. Additional camping options include boat-in sites at Taylor Lake, 4-S Beach, and Outpost, plus group camping areas. The recreation area is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and desert exploration. Two boat launch ramps provide access to the Colorado River for sportfishing and river running. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with birdwatching and small game hunting for quail, doves, and ducks in season. The surrounding desert landscape offers hiking and exploration opportunities. Access requires driving 18 miles on a dirt road from Winterhaven, which is not recommended for large trailers. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations for individual sites. Group campsites are available by reservation through the park office.

Directions

From Winterhaven, California, head north on Picacho Road. The park is accessed via an 18-mile dirt road that is not recommended for large trailers. Located 25 miles north of Yuma, Arizona on the Colorado River.