| Betty's Kitchen is a Wildlife Interpretive Area along the Colorado River just upstream of Laguna Dam. Heavy vegetation and access to water attracts herons, songbirds, waterfowl, and egrets. The Betty's Kitchen Interpretive Trail winds through dense riverbottom vegetation past a fishing pier and over a rugged metal bridge.Interpretive panels along the walk familiarize the visitor with the natural and cultural features of "The Kitchen." Waterfowl, including Spotted Sandpipers, Cinnamon Teal, and American Coots are common in the winter and spring. Other commonly-seen birds include Abert's Towhee, Green Heron, egrets, Harris' Hawk, and a variety of migrating warblers in the spring including Wilson's, Yellow-rumped, Orange-crowned, Black-throated Gray, and Nashville.The 0.5 mile fully-accessible interpretive trail was designated a National Recreation Trail in 1993. |
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| | | Facilities: Betty's Kitchen provides a parking area, shady picnic tables, a small outdoor classroom, ramadas, and a fishing pier. Best Time To Visit: Betty's Kitchen Wildlife and Interpretive Area is open year-round. Fees: Entrance fees are charged. Accessibility: This area is handicap accessible. Rules: Betty's Kitchen is open for day use only. All pets must be kept on a leash. Cooking fires are permitted in the provided grills only. Directions: To reach the Betty's Kitchen Wildlife and Interpretive Area from Yuma, travel seven miles east on U.S. Highway 95 to Avenue 7E (Laguna Dam Road). Turn north and follow this road for nine miles to just past Laguna Dam. Turn left and follow the signs to Betty's Kitchen. Map: Click here for a map to Betty's Kitchen Wildlife and Interpretive Area Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to enter Betty's Kitchen Wildlife and Interpretive Area. | | |
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| | | | | Address | | Bureau of Land Management Yuma Field Office | | 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road | | Yuma, Arizona 85365-2240 |
| | | Phone | | General: (928) 627-2773 | | (928) 317-3200 |
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