Yuma · Arizona

Imperial Dam LTVA

Imperial Dam is open desert mesa where thousands of rigs winter, with better facilities than $180 suggests: two restroom buildings with outdoor showers, trash service, gray-water dumps, a black-water dump with potable water, and ramadas. Power is up to your solar and generator.

Imperial Dam LTVA prices

$180 long-term permit (September 15 – April 15); $40 short-visit permit for any 14 consecutive days (renewable); off-season $15/night, $10 day use or $75 annual

Rate as published in our guide coverage. Nightly rates move with season, site type and holidays, and most exclude tax — confirm the live rate with the operator before you book.

Imperial Dam LTVA at a glance

Hookups None; potable water and dump on site
Sites Dispersed; no designated sites
Max RV length No limit; big fifth wheels and diesel pushers are common
Cost $180 long-term permit (September 15 – April 15); $40 short-visit permit for any 14 consecutive days (renewable); off-season $15/night, $10 day use or $75 annual
Reservations None. Buy the permit on site or at the BLM Yuma Field Office
Season LTVA season September 15 – April 15
Best for Self-contained RVers with solar who want a full season for about $26 a month

What our guides say about Imperial Dam LTVA

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Yuma RV Parks: 12 Best Snowbird Resorts and BLM Camps (2026–27)

Imperial Dam is open desert mesa where thousands of rigs winter, with better facilities than $180 suggests: two restroom buildings with outdoor showers, trash service, gray-water dumps, a black-water dump with potable water, and ramadas. Power is up to your solar and generator.

In 2024 BLM proposed raising the season permit to $600 and the short visit to $200. As of September 2026 BLM still lists $180 and $40, so plan on $180 for 2026–27 unless BLM announces otherwise. Even $600 would be about $86 a month.

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Imperial Dam LTVA: frequently asked questions

Does Imperial Dam LTVA have RV hookups?

Imperial Dam LTVA lists hookups as: None; potable water and dump on site. Confirm the exact site's utilities when you book, as loops and site types can differ.

What is the maximum RV length at Imperial Dam LTVA?

No limit; big fifth wheels and diesel pushers are common. Limits are usually set per site, so filter by your rig's actual length (including tow vehicle where relevant) in the reservation system.

How much does it cost to camp at Imperial Dam LTVA?

$180 long-term permit (September 15 – April 15); $40 short-visit permit for any 14 consecutive days (renewable); off-season $15/night, $10 day use or $75 annual Rates change by season and site type — the operator's current rate sheet or reservation system is the final word.

How do I reserve a site at Imperial Dam LTVA?

None. Buy the permit on site or at the BLM Yuma Field Office.

When is Imperial Dam LTVA open?

LTVA season September 15 – April 15. Opening and closing dates can shift year to year, so check the operator before a shoulder-season trip.

How many sites does Imperial Dam LTVA have?

Dispersed; no designated sites.

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