USFWS refuge protecting about 30 miles of lower Colorado River floodplain and desert uplands north of Yuma (AZ/CA). Marshes, backwaters, and mesquite bosques host hundreds of bird species, wintering waterfowl, mule deer, and desert bighorn; visitor center, observation platform, and short trails (Meers Point, Painted Desert Trail) provide legal public wildlife viewing.
Field facts
| Region | Yuma County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.9982, -114.4866 |
| Size | ~25,800 acres |
| River | Lower Colorado (30 mi corridor) |
| Access | Paved to visitor center |
| Fee | Free (refuge) |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaImperial National Wildlife Refuge0 km away
- RestroomSenator Wash North Shore Toilet 59.4 km away
- RestroomSenator Wash North Shore Toilet 39.4 km away
- CampgroundSenator Wash Reservoir North Shore Site9.5 km away
- RestroomSenator Wash North Shore Toilet 19.5 km away
- RestroomSenator Wash North Shore Toilet 29.5 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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