Welcome to Picacho State Recreation Area
In the lower Colorado River Basin 25 miles north of Yuma, Arizona, Picacho State Recreation Area lies along the Colorado River on California’s southeastern border. The park’s remote setting beckons hardy adventurers to enjoy year-round fishing and water sports. However, Picacho’s climate can be extreme—ranging from a low of 20 degrees in winter to as high as 120 degrees in summer. The best times to visit are from mid- October through April.

The Picacho adventure begins with its 24- mile Picacho Road approach, which is paved only for the first six miles. The next 18 miles, composed of rough dirt, are usually passable for cars and vehicles towing small trailers. However, sudden flash floods sparked by summer showers have been known to temporarily flood parts of this road. Visitors are reminded to carry extra water, fuel and other essential supplies.




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