About Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area
Warning: Navigational HazardThe Oxbow Bridge was destroyed in a fire and is currently impassable. Do not travel north from the boat ramp.Debris from the bridge may become dislodged, creating potential navigational hazards. Boaters are advised to exercise caution in the area.Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area provides RV and tent camping sites, a boat launch, and a day use area on old river channel (oxbow) of the Colorado River. The site is heavily used on summer and holiday weekends, and is popular with winter visitors.Jet skiing, water skiing, and other fast paced boating activities occur within the Colorado River. Slower paced boating activities, such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing are more common within Oxbow Lake.
Activities & Attractions
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Fishing
Year-round
Jet Skiing
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Kayaking
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Water Skiing
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Fishing
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Kayaking
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Jet Skiing
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Kayaking
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Water Skiing
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Fall
Boating
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Kayaking
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Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
River Access
Water Access
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- River Access
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Location & Directions for Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area
Yuma Field Office, Yuma, AZ 85365 United States
Elevation: 71 ft
Highway access
The Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area is accessible via Arizona State Route 95, which is approximately 15 miles to the east.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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