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Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area, Arizona
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Description: BLM posted Fire Restrictions for this area May 14th. Campfires and charcoal grills are permitted in developed recreation sites or improved sites where agency-built fire rings or grills are provided. NOTE: Fire restrictions also apply to undeveloped agency lands outside of this site.

The camping area within the 3,500 acre long term visitor area is dotted with mesquite trees, creosote bushes, and palo verde, a desert landscape which contrasts delightfully with the cool waters of the lake. The visitor area is geographically situated to provide wonderful scenic vistas of the surrounding Colorado River basin. Visitors enjoy a spectrum of water-related recreation, from fishing and swimming to boating and windsurfing. Additional facilities include an area for performances and dances, and ramadas for shady picnics.


Location: Exit I-8 and follow AZ 24 north about 22 miles to the turnoff on Senator Wash Road. Turn onto Senator Wash Road and follow it about 2 miles to the South Mesa area where there is a visitor contact station. The long term visitor area is on the California side of the Colorado River.

Address: Yuma Field Office
2555 E. Gila Ridge Road
Yuma, AZ  85365
Phone: 928-317-3200

Season: September 15 - April 15

Fee: yes

Reservations: no
Activities
Blue Box indicates availability  White Box indicates unavailability
 Biking  Fishing  Picnicking
 Boating (Motorized)  Hiking/Backpacking  Scenic Driving
 Boating (Non-motorized)  Horseback Riding  
 Boating (WW)  Hunting  Water Sports
 Camping    Wildlife Viewing
 Caving  Off Highway Vehicles  Winter Sports
 Climbing    

Services and Facilities
Blue Box indicates availability  White Box indicates unavailability  An A for Accessible indicates the service or facility is accessible to people with disabilities
 Visitor Center  Group Campgnd  RV Sites
  Exhibits  Campgnd, Primitive  Electric Hookup
 Interpretive Programs  Drinking Water  Dump Station
 Cultural-Historic Sites  Restrooms  Boat Ramp
 Campgnd, Developed  Showers  Marina
 Rental Cabins

Notes: A permit is required for camping in the area between 9/15 - 4/15. The permits cost $100 for the whole season, and short term permits are $20/week, up to four weeks. During the off season, if you wish to brave the heat, camping is restricted to a 14 day stay. There are supplemental rules which are used to help manage the campgrounds and are published each season in brochure format.
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