Picacho Ghost Town
Imperial County, California33.0231, -114.6111
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Picacho State Recreation Area · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 21 miAvenue B and C, AZ
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec6 of 12
- Elevation
- 200 ft62 m
Picacho is a ghost town in Imperial County, California. It lies at about 200 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Picacho. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Avenue B and C, AZ, about 21 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yuma, AZ, 35 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Castle Dome Landing9.4 mi southeast
- Clip12 mi north
- La Laguna16 mi southeast
- Hedges16 mi southwest
- Colorado City20 mi south
- Gila City23 mi southeast
- Dome23 mi southeast
- Fortuna25 mi south
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
State land: Picacho State Recreation Area
PAD-US places this spot on Picacho State Recreation Area, land managed by the state park agency. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Picacho State Recreation Area. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run November to April, judging by NOAA normals from Yuma Proving Ground. April to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Yuma Proving Ground station (USW00003125), 18 miles away. About 3.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Imperial County, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.02306, -114.61111 |
| Elevation | 200 ft (62 m) |
| Also known as | Picacho, California, Picacho, CA |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7190480 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Picacho ghost town?
In Imperial County, California, at 33.0231, -114.6111. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Avenue B and C, AZ, about 21 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Yuma, AZ, 35 miles away.
Can you visit Picacho?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Picacho State Recreation Area, land managed by the state park agency. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Picacho State Recreation Area. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Picacho?
Mild months here run November to April, judging by NOAA normals from Yuma Proving Ground. April to October bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Picacho?
Yes. Castle Dome Landing (9.4 mi), Clip (12 mi), La Laguna (16 mi), Hedges (16 mi).
