Senator Wash North Shore

Facility · California ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Yuma Field Office (Bureau of Land Management AZ) · Open Access

314 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting there

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

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Typical weather

Typically 107°F in Jul, down to 67°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F6973808694103107106102907767
Low °F454853596674828276635143
Precip in0.50.50.40.10.00.00.20.40.40.20.30.5

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.

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Fees and stay limits

$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.

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Common questions about Senator Wash North Shore

Can you reserve a site at Senator Wash North Shore?
No. Senator Wash North Shore is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Senator Wash North Shore?
14 days in a 28-day period

Camping near Senator Wash North Shore

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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