Bureau of Land Management · California
Senator Wash Reservoir North Shore Site
Bureau of Land Management · California, United States
- Cost
- $10 day-use; $15 overnight; $75 annually
- Dump station
- Yes
- Elevation
- 272 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 928-317-3200
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Off Highway Vehicle, Swimming Site
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
The imagery of the campground. Press and hold the map to drop your own pins and notes; the operator publishes no site points here. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
Site map · loading…
About
BLM campground. 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.
Stay limit: 14 days in a 28-day period.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71° | 49° | 37° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 73° | 51° | 34° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 79° | 55° | 44° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 87° | 61° | 48° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 95° | 68° | 55° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 107° | 75° | 63° | 118° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 109° | 85° | 75° | 118° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 107° | 84° | 76° | 116° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 102° | 78° | 66° | 111° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 91° | 66° | 54° | 104° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 81° | 56° | 43° | 89° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 69° | 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.
Trails nearby
- Betty's Kitchen NRT Trailhead · 6.5 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 204 trails in BLM lands in California
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Imperial Dam LTVA - South Mesa · Bureau of Land Management · 1 mi
- Imperial Dam LTVA - Skunk Hollow · Bureau of Land Management · 1 mi
- T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch · Bureau of Land Management · 1 mi
- Imperial Dam LTVA - Kripple Kreek · Bureau of Land Management · 2 mi
- Imperial Dam LTVA - Hurricane Ridge · Bureau of Land Management · 3 mi
All public campgrounds in California · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-28. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.