Picacho State Recreation Area Picacho Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283

"Beautiful area and scenery. Large primitive campground and clean restrooms. Great hiking area. Good historic hikes. Very nice picnic area. Colorado River access and boat launch."

"Picacho state recreation area is a place me and my friends have been going to since the 1980s so it's very near and dear to our hearts it's not for everybody I recommend going in the winter because it gets extremely hot out there but it's about a 45 minute to an hour drive on a dirt road out of Yuma. But if you love nature this place is spectacular it's got great showers clean restrooms the rangers are awesome there are camp hosts there there is a group campsite there that you need to reserve everything else is first come first serve basis you can access the Colorado River and it's just a great place to camp The sites are incredible early in the morning and late in the evening right before dusk. I highly recommend this place if you are going to go drive slowly on the dirt road your first time until you get used to it it is very accessible just go slow, no need to rush."

"Went there today, 02/03/23. Nobody there. Drove a 2005 Chevy Malibu the 40miles or more of dirt road. Excellently maintained! It’s beautiful there. Didn’t see any critters at all. Only people we saw were Rangers. Was hoping to see a burro or two. Brought a picnic lunch and enjoyed the awesome view. Bathrooms are available and very clean. Paid our $10 day use fee gladly. Perfect place for camping and fishing. Have a sweet ghost photo in the daytime from here! We will come again!"

"There is some great off roading in this area with excellent views. High clearance 4x4 is needed on some of the trails. Just know your vehicle capabilities and keep your ego in check and turn around if needed."

"Picacho State Recreation Area is an amazing place to visit in Southern California. It is very isolated, at about 18 miles one way on a dirt road, but well worth the drive. There is a campground, fishing docks, boat ramps, boat in campgrounds, and a few hiking trails. The scenery at the recreation area and on the drive to the area is amazing. I also saw some burros, or donkeys off of the dirt road on the way to the recreation area as well. Definitely worth a day trip if in the area."