Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Yuma, AZ · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded

Season Not recorded

Campfires Not recorded

Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Campground Stats

Total Sites

Location

33.387648, -114.711844 · Yuma Field Office , Yuma , AZ 85365

Description

Warning: Navigational Hazard

The Oxbow Bridge was destroyed in a fire and is currently impassable. Do not travel north from the boat ramp.

Debris from the bridge may become dislodged, creating potential navigational hazards. Boaters are advised to exercise caution in the area.

Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area provides RV and tent camping sites, a boat launch, and a day use area on old river channel (oxbow) of the Colorado River. The site is heavily used on summer and holiday weekends, and is popular with winter visitors.

Jet skiing, water skiing, and other fast paced boating activities occur within the Colorado River. Slower paced boating activities, such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing are more common within Oxbow Lake.

Directions

The site is located approximately 23 miles south of Blythe, CA and 68 miles northwest of Yuma, AZ.

From I-10: Exit at Neighbours Blvd. /CA-78 in Blythe, California, heading south on Highway 78.

From I-8: Exit north on Ogilby Rd. Turn right on Highway 78 heading north. The site is approximately 3 miles south of Palo Verde, California, at Colorado River mile 100. Turn east onto the gravel road at sign marked "Colorado River." Oxbow is ? mile east of Highway 78.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING Camping Area DAY USE AREA FISHING KAYAKING WATER ACCESS

Details

Fee	The Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area is $10 for day-use; $15 for overnight use; or $75 annually. Commercial, competitive, and large organized group events require a special recreation permit . Contact the Yuma Field Office for more information about special recreation permits.
Phone	928-317-3200
Email	[email protected]

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