This section will help you find ideas on where to take field trips within Yuma and its surrounding areas. Please e-mail us about your favorite place to visit.

 

Stewart Vincent Wolfe - Creative Playground - Located in the Yuma West Wetlands Regional Park. The Stewart Vincent Wolfe Memorial Playground is located in the Yuma West Wetlands Regional park, a one-of-a-kind playground based upon ideas from over 5,000 local school children. Construction of the playground was accomplished entirely by volunteers, young and old, working side by side, in just a few days time - similar to an old-fashioned barn-raising. Over 8,000 community members worked at the Playground "Build" February 8-12 and 15-19. Click on map to enlarge.
Plank Road - at the Sand Dunes. Located in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, off Grays Well Road, is a small
surviving remnant of the unique "floating" wooden road. The Plank Road was
constructed across the dunes in 1916. Used for ten years, it was replaced by a more
reliable paved highway in 1926. A plank road brochure can be obtained at the site.

Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area -
This 40-mile-long dune system is one of the largest in the United States. Formed by windblown beach sands of ancient Lake Cahuilla, some crests reach heights of over 300 feet. These expansive dune formations offer picturesque scenery, opportunities for solitude, a chance to view rare plants and animals, and a playground for OHVs. From the Grays Well road exit on Interstate 8, travelers can access; Buttercup Campground, Midway Campground, and the Plank Road.

Betty's Kitchen - Located at the south end of Mittry Lake, this site is named after a cafe which stood on
the shore of the lake during the 1930s. Although the area was wiped out by flooding in 1983, the site now provides a scenic 1/2 mile interpretive trail which describes the natural and human history of the Colorado River Corridor. Handicapped accessible picnic tables, shade ramadas, fire grills, rest rooms, and a fishing pier make Betty's Kitchen a popular day use area.
Mittry Lake - Located north of Yuma, Mittry Lake is a popular site known for its wildlife viewing, camping, fishing, and hunting. Camping is limited to ten nights per calendar year, per
party. Amenities include ten fishing piers, one of which is handicapped accessible, restrooms, and two boat ramps.
Senator Wash - 25 miles north of Yuma, Senator Wash Reservoir is a water storage reservoir that also provides recreational opportunities such as fishing and water play. During the summer months, this site is a favorite of jet skiers and small boats. Lake shore camping is communal on the south shore of the lake while the north shore offers many small coves and bays.

Squaw Lake - Located east of Senator Wash Reservoir, Squaw Lake is the Yuma Field Office's premier developed recreation site. The lake is a popular day use and camping area,
with holiday weekends attracting large crowds. Amenities include handicapped accessible restrooms, outdoor showers, fire rings, potable water, trash removal, and two boat ramps.

Yuma Proving Ground - The Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is a military testing reservation located north of Yuma. YPG Tank and other weapon display.

 

 

Map of developed Campgrounds in Arizona

Map of Camping grounds on BLM lands