Fishing spot: Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal fishing facility

Facility type

Facility

Address

Yuma Field Office, Yuma, AZ, 85365

State

AZ

City

Yuma

Fee details

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.

Source directions

The site is located approximately 23 miles south of Blythe, CA and 68 miles northwest of Yuma, AZ. From I-10: Exit at Neighbours Blvd. /CA-78 in Blythe, California, heading south on Highway 78. From I-8: 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.

Phone

928-317-3200

Reservable

No

Source last updated

2026-02-25

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB · Use terms · Source snapshot: 2026-10-03