Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area
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Key facts
Where is it?
State on record: AZ (no town listed in the source). Coordinates: 33.387648, -114.711844. Managed by: Bureau of Land Management. Directions from the source: <p>The site is located approximately 23 miles south of Blythe, CA and 68 miles northwest of Yuma, AZ.</p><p><strong>From I-10:</strong> Exit at Neighbours Blvd. /CA-78 in Blythe, California, heading south on Highway 78.</p><p><strong>From I-8:</strong> 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.</p>
What facilities are there?
Not listed — check official source.
Good for — in the source's words
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.
About — from the official source
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.
Fees
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.
Reservations
Recreation.gov lists this facility as not reservable through Recreation.gov.
Contact
Phone: 928-317-3200
Website: Not listed
Email: BLM_AZ_YFOWEB@blm.gov
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