Bureau of Land Management · Arizona

T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch

Bureau of Land Management · Arizona, United States

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Cost
$10 per day per vehicle for day-use; $15 per vehicle for overnight use; $75 annually
Elevation
210 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 3
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Nearest town
Yuma
Address
Yuma Field Office, Yuma, AZ, 85365
Phone
928-317-3200
Activities
Bird Watching, Birding, Boating, Camping, Camping Area, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Kayaking, Picnicking, Recreational Vehicles, Water Access, Water Sports

About

T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch is located on the backwaters of the Colorado River directly above Imperial Dam. The site contains approximately 125 RV sites and numerous dispersed tent camping sites. Additionally, there is a paved boat launch with docks, a car top canoe/kayak launch area and a dedicated Day Use Area for all kinds of outdoor adventure.

Other site amenities include four restrooms with flush toilets and showers available for a separate use fee, a potable water point is located at a central location, along with trash and gray water disposal receptacles. This site includes dispersed picnic tables and BBQ grills, and paved day-use and boat trailer parking. The surrounding area has various OHV, biking, and hiking trails. PLEASE NOTE: OHVs are not allowed at this specific site.

A fee is required for day-use and overnight use. Visitors may pay daily fees at the self-registration fee pipes located at the site or at the BLM Yuma Field Office. Annual permits are available for purchase at the Yuma Field Office or from any on site Camp Host(s).

America the Beautiful, Golden Age and Golden Access discounts may apply for specific use as outlined under the terms and conditions of those programs.

Camping and occupancy use is limited to 14 days in any 28-day period with a valid permit. There are no lifeguards on duty. Legal boat or other watercraft speed in Xanyō Xamshré is 5 miles per hour — No Wake. The No Wake Zone ends at the Colorado River. In addition to these mentioned existing rules and regulations, there are Supplemental Rules (43 CFR 8365 Part 1-6) which are used to help manage this campground.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January71°49°37°83°0 of 11
February73°51°34°88°0 of 11
March79°55°44°104°0 of 11
April87°61°48°101°0 of 11
May96°68°55°106°0 of 11
June107°76°64°118°0 of 11
July110°85°75°118°0 of 11
August107°84°76°117°0 of 11
September102°78°66°111°0 of 11
October91°66°54°104°0 of 10
November82°57°43°89°0 of 10
December70°47°35°81°0 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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