State Recreation Area · California
Picacho State Recreation Area
- Location
- Imperial County, California
- Nearest town
- 20.7 miles north of Yuma, AZ
- Type
- State Recreation Area
About Picacho State Recreation Area
A 9-mile stretch of the lower Colorado River forms the core of this area, with camping, boating, and general recreation on and around the water. The land sits at the site of Picacho, a gold mining town that no longer exists, so the setting has a mining history beneath the current river-based activities.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Picacho State Recreation Area is in Imperial County, California, 20.7 miles north of Yuma, AZ. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Picacho State Recreation Area
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Towns near Picacho State Recreation Area
Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.