About Shores Recreation Site
The Shores Recreation Site is along the Gila River approximately 3½ miles upstream from the Town of Winkelman, and 3½ miles downstream from the [Christmas Recreation Site](https://www.blm.gov/visit/christmas). The site has gravel-surfaced driveways, unimproved campsites, and two toilets. The Shores Recreation Site is minimally developed to provide access for river-related recreation opportunities such as sightseeing, wildlife viewing, picnicking, camping, fishing and small craft floating. Warm water fish (channel catfish and carp, as well as some large flathead catfish and largemouth bass) may be found in this section of the Gila River. The site is in the riparian area in mesquite-willow and cottonwood woodland, in a Sonoran Desert canyon with saguaro, mesquite and palo verde-covered hills. The Gila River crosses private and Arizona State Trust land. Please respect private property…
- Fees: The [Shores](https://www.blm.gov/visit/shores) and [Christmas recreation sites](https://www.blm.gov/visit/christmas) are available at no…
- Managed by: Bureau of Land Management, BLM
- Where: 3 mi northeast of Hayden, AZ · 33.02195, -110.73911
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Feb–Apr & Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Christmas Recreation Site 2.8 mi
- Winkelman Flats 2.8 mi
- Kearny Lake Campgrounds 9.4 mi
- Brandenburg Campground 13.1 mi
- Pioneer Pass Camping Area 18.1 mi
- Pinal & Upper Pinal Campgrounds 18.7 mi