Facility · California ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Yuma Field Office (Bureau of Land Management AZ) · Open Access
The Senator Wash North Shore recreational area is approximately 60 acres in size.
There are many trees of various types and several secluded camping areas both on the water and further inland. Gravel beaches provide access to the reservoir. A dump station is available at nearby at South Mesa but requires a fee from September 15 through April 15.
Boat ramp available nearby and small watercraft can be launched from shore.
Use Interstate 8 to Yuma, Arizona. Take the 4th Avenue exit to Imperial County Road S24. Go north approximately 22 miles to Senator Wash Road. Turn onto Senator Wash Road and follow it for approximately 3 miles to the South Mesa campground. Turn left, then proceed straight through the campground until arrival at the directional signing which will provide directions to North Shore.
32.90738, -114.49701 · 32°54'26.6"N 114°29'49.2"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, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
$10 day-use; $15 overnight; $75 annually
Stay limit: 14 days in a 28-day period
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 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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