Imperial Reservoir Area: Picacho State Recreation Area

About Imperial Reservoir Area: Picacho State Recreation Area

This is a popular area for camping, fishing, desert exploring and river running. The area also has a group camping area (50 person), a group boat-in area (50 person), and three individual boat-in camp areas. There are 5 ramadas and 2 large picnic areas as well. Restroom facilities include showers. There are 5 campgrounds and two 2-lane boat launch ramps. Birdwatching, small game hunting for quail, doves, and ducks, and sportfishing are among other favorite activities at this recreation area.

How to Get There

This state recreation area is 25 miles north of Yuma, Arizona on the Colorado River. There is an 18 mile dirt road upon entering the area and it is not recommended for large trailers.

Plan Your Visit to Imperial Reservoir Area: Picacho State Recreation Area

Heading to Imperial Reservoir Area: Picacho State Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)