Picacho State Recreation Area

Picacho State Recreation Area entrance fee

$10 per vehicle

Picacho State Recreation Area hours

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Picacho State Recreation Area

A remote stretch of the lower Colorado River on California's south-eastern edge, reached by a long dirt road. Year-round fishing and watersports in stark desert scenery, with boat-in camps.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚻 Restrooms
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🚤 Boat Ramp

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Camping options

• Tent camping
• RV access
• Group campsites
• Remote camping
• Boat-in / floating camps

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Picacho State Recreation Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Daypacks

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Nearby state parks

• Colorado River State Historic Park
• Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
• Heber Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area
• Salton Sea State Recreation Area
• Buckskin Mountain State Park
• River Island State Park