Betty’s Kitchen Watchable Wildlife Area and Interpretive Trail
Betty’s Kitchen is nestled between Mittry Lake, Laguna Dam, and the Colorado River. This recreation area has an interpretive trail and picnic area with restrooms. Part of the restoration of the native riparian habitat includes two cottonwood/willow plantations that attract a variety of bird life.
Site Information
Region: West Coast
County: Yuma
Directions: From Yuma, take State Highway 95 (16th Street) east 5 miles to Avenue 7E. Turn north on Avenue 7E, following it 9 miles to a point just past Laguna Dam. Turn left at the sign for Betty's Kitchen.
Latitude: 32.8195408
Longitude: -114.4881392
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: $5 per vehicle, BLM annual pass, America the Beautiful pass
Habitats: Desert, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
Restroom located at Mittry Lake Boat Launch (1 mile north). Site has ramadas for picnicking.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Abert’s Towhee, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Charismatic: Gambel’s Quail, Phainopepla, Verdin
Contact Information
Yuma Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
Yuma, AZ 85365
Phone: 928-317-3200
Email: BLM_AZ_YFOWeb@blm.gov
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L623683
