Yuma Vfw campground
Yuma Vfw
The campground offers a range of amenities, including water and electrical hookups, dump stations, and picnic tables. The campground is first-come-first-serve and has a total of 50 campsites available. One quirky fact about the area is that it is home to the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, which includes the oldest highway in America, the Butterfield Overland Mail Route.
The best time of year to visit Yuma VFW Camping Area is from November to March when the average temperature is around 65-75°F. This is a great time to explore the nearby hiking trails, go bird watching or just relax in the warm sunshine. Overall, the Yuma VFW Camping Area is an excellent place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the beauty of the desert landscape.
What's on-site at Yuma Vfw
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Yuma Vfw, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Pond Dispersed | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mittry Lake Dispersed | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mittry Lake Wildlife Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Mittry Lake Overnight Camping Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Desert Breeze Military - Yuma Pg | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Yuma Vfw -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wellton-Mohawk | 598 cfs | → |
| Wellton-Mohawk Main Outlet Drain Nr Yuma | 163 cfs | → |
| Gila River Near Dome | 6 cfs | → |
| South Gila Main Canal Near Yuma | 87 cfs | → |
| North Gila Main Canal No. 2 Near Yuma | 17 cfs | → |
| North Gila Main Canal Wasteway Near Yuma | 1 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Terrace View Park
- Ocotillo Park
- Muggins Mountains Wilderness
- Yuma's Dog Park
- Yuma Territorial Prison Cemetery
- Kennedy Memorial Park
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Yuma Vfw as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Yuma Vfw
Can I make reservations at Yuma Vfw?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Yuma Vfw?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Yuma Vfw.