Campground · Arizona ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Yuma Field Office (Bureau of Land Management AZ) · Open Access
T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch is located on the backwaters of the Colorado River directly above Imperial Dam. The site contains approximately 125 RV sites and numerous dispersed tent camping sites. Additionally, there is a paved boat launch with docks, a car top canoe/kayak launch area and a dedicated Day Use Area for all kinds of outdoor adventure.
Other site amenities include four restrooms with flush toilets and showers available for a separate use fee, a potable water point is located at a central location, along with trash and gray water disposal receptacles. This site includes dispersed picnic tables and BBQ grills, and paved day-use and boat trailer parking. The surrounding area has various OHV, biking, and hiking trails. PLEASE NOTE: OHVs are not allowed at this specific site.
A fee is required for day-use and overnight use. Visitors may pay daily fees at the self-registration fee pipes located at the site or at the BLM Yuma Field Office. Annual permits are available for purchase at the Yuma Field Office or from any on site Camp Host(s).
America the Beautiful, Golden Age and Golden Access discounts may apply for specific use as outlined under the terms and conditions of those programs.
Camping and occupancy use is limited to 14 days in any 28-day period with a valid permit. There are no lifeguards on duty. Legal boat or other watercraft speed in Xanyō Xamshré is 5 miles per hour — No Wake. The No Wake Zone ends at the Colorado River. In addition to these mentioned existing rules and regulations, there are Supplemental Rules (43 CFR 8365 Part 1-6) which are used to help manage this campground.
From Interstate 8: Take the 4th Avenue exit to Imperial County Road S24. Go north approximately 22 miles to Senator Wash Road. Turn left onto Senator Wash Road and follow signs 4 miles to T.K. Jones Campground.
From AZ 95: Travel north from Yuma on AZ 95. Turn left at Imperial Dam Road at the "Big Guns". Turn right onto Senator Wash Road and follow signs 4 miles to T.K. Jones Campground.
32.90292, -114.47714 · 32°54'10.5"N 114°28'37.7"W
Typically 107°F in Jul, down to 67°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 69 | 73 | 80 | 86 | 94 | 103 | 107 | 106 | 102 | 90 | 77 | 67 |
| Low °F | 45 | 48 | 53 | 59 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 82 | 76 | 63 | 51 | 43 |
| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
$10 per day per vehicle for day-use; $15 per vehicle for overnight use; $75 annually
Stay limit: 14 days in any 28-day period with a valid permit
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-27.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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