Dateland Travel Center
An excess of agricultural ponds and towering palm groves creates an oasis for birds in a very arid part of the desert. With all the amenities of a large rest stop, the Dateland Travel Center can be a fun birding stop while traveling between Phoenix and Yuma. (It’s also an opportunity to try the famous date shakes and other date products that the area is known for.) Birds can be found in the sprawling Date Garden located directly adjacent to the Travel Center.
Site Information
Region: West Coast
County: Maricopa
Directions: Located right off of I-8 in Dateland, Arizona.
Latitude: 32.79945
Longitude: -113.54042
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Spring
Habitats: Agriculture or Cropland, Desert
Know Before You Go
Amenities are available at the Travel Center.
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
Rare: LeConte’s Thrasher
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Gambel’s Quail, Greater Roadrunner, Verdin, Western Kingbird
Contact Information
Dateland Date Gardens
1737 S Avenue 64 E
Dateland, AZ 85333
Phone: 928-454-2772
Website: https://www.dateland.com/dateland-travel-center/
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L356423
