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Picacho SRA

Picacho SRA Winterhaven CA is a state recreation area located in Imperial County, California. It is situated along the Colorado River, just south of the Arizona border. The area is known for its stunning desert scenery, with rugged mountains, canyons, and sand dunes. It is a popular destination for camping, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, coyotes, and roadrunners.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• River
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Body Of Water (Colorado River)
• Kayaking/Canoeing

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Tent Camping Allowed
• No Reservations

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restrooms

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (54)
• Dirt Sites (54)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

egg hockman

September 01, 2024

Quiet and serene desert landscape. It's a short adventure from Yuma Arizona.

Dan Rasp

June 23, 2022

Nice well maintained park. NOTE: no off-road vehicles allowed. Jeep’s and 4X4’s OK. Picacho road is a washboard most of the time. People drive motor homes and pull trailer’s on it. But I wouldn’t. So I only day use the park. You can also visit by boat. The old RR grade is a interesting trail. It’s narrow and on side cliffs. There is a few soft sand locations. We have had 2WD drive vehicles on the trail. Suggest that you don’t try it with 2WD pickup’s and high tire pressure. The River trail has interesting place’s. Bear Canyon; Loansoms Grave (bring a rock to place on the grave. 4S Camp. A nice place for lunch. Exiting the park via Indian Pass to Ogilby road adds to experience. Don’t try it if you are towing a trailer. If you are inexperienced and will driving a 2WD vehicle I suggest that you don’t try the route. If you are a hiker the trail to the old mill is recommended by my hiking friends.

Augie Ben Doggie

May 17, 2022

I love it. When we were there only 4/54 campsites were in use. Very quiet, aside from burros screaming all night. The solar shower is amazing. Every camp needs one.

Shirley Brooks

March 08, 2022

We loved it there And the workers we so helpful and extremely nice. I wasn't to crazy about the camp host. The drive in was stressful. Once I got there I wanted to stay longer than the 2 nights we stayed. I would love to be camp host and come up with ways to get more people to go there. It's totally beautiful and needs more support for the public.

Lad

May 12, 2021

This is a beautiful area, well worth the drive and the Ten Bucks admission fee. A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended unless you want to get stuck in the sand. This is a desert landscape photographers dream come true. The shoreline camping, hiking and picnicking areas are beautiful. What a great place.

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