Effective January 28th, 2021. Picacho SRA is open for day use and camping. Large groups are not permitted. The 3 group camps and the park office remain closed. Please limit all activities to a single household and follow social distancing guidelines. Thank you.
Our Mission: To preserve, share, and promote the experience of Picacho State Recreation Area. Showcasing its beauty, wildlife, and history.
To work in collaboration with the California Department of Parks and Recreation to
ensure this unique park is enjoyed for generations to come.
To work in collaboration with the California Department of Parks and Recreation to
ensure this unique park is enjoyed for generations to come.
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Picacho State Recreation Area lies on 9 miles of the pristine Colorado River. Along with its backwater lakes, the park provides a haven for fish, wildlife, and waterfowl. With 54 campsites, 3 boat launches, and 4 boat-in camps, Picacho SRA provides diverse recreational opportunities for campers, hunters, boaters, hikers, and naturalists.
Over 100 years ago, Picacho started as a mining town. In 1961, it was established as a State Park. Friends4Picacho was started in 2012 in response to the threat of park closure. We have evolved as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization offering volunteer and financial support to Picacho SRA. Please join us!
Do Your Part:
Become a supporter. Volunteer. Visit.
Introduce Picacho to your family and friends.
It's OUR park, let's join together to support Picacho SRA.
Over 100 years ago, Picacho started as a mining town. In 1961, it was established as a State Park. Friends4Picacho was started in 2012 in response to the threat of park closure. We have evolved as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization offering volunteer and financial support to Picacho SRA. Please join us!
Do Your Part:
Become a supporter. Volunteer. Visit.
Introduce Picacho to your family and friends.
It's OUR park, let's join together to support Picacho SRA.
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Friends4Picacho, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the support of Picacho State Recreation Area.
Photos courtesy Lorie Long
Photos courtesy Lorie Long