Lower Colorado River National Wildlife Refuge in the Yuma Desert floodplain with channelized river, backwaters, farmed moist-soil units, and desert ridges. Critical Pacific Flyway stopover—hundreds of bird species including wintering waterfowl, sandhill cranes, and riparian specialists—plus mule deer and desert upland wildlife in extreme low-rainfall country.
Field facts
| Region | La Paz County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.3117, -114.6891 |
| Managed | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
| Established | 1964 |
| Size | ~16,600 acres |
| Flyway | Pacific Flyway stopover |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaCibola National Wildlife Refuge6 km away
- CampgroundOxbow Campground8.7 km away
- RestroomOxbow Campground Toilet 18.7 km away
- RestroomOxbow Campground Toilet 28.9 km away
- Rec areaPalo Verde Mountains Wilderness15.5 km away
- Rec areaTrigo Mountain Wilderness15.8 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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