Yuma Crossing State Historic Park

Yuma Crossing State Historic Park is located along the Colorado River and features a museum, winding pathways and six replicated buildings. The park is 9 acres in size and provides a place for visitors to view historic modes of transportation and is also a key location for the cultural and educational development of western history.

The visitor center at the park is open from 10am to 5pm daily and is located in the museum of the park. The center has drinking water available for visitors along with handicapped-accessible restrooms.

The park sits on the trade route that was used by the Paytans which became a battle ground for control of the area when the Spanish arrived. US Army Troops built Fort Yuma on the western banks in 1850; this site was abandoned a year later. The park is also the site of the Yuma Quartermaster Depot which was used by the Army to store and distribute a six month supply to all military posts in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas.

The park featured a grand re-opening in September 27, 1997. Yuma's climate is a classic low desert climate with low humidity and high summer temperatures. Visitors to the park will enjoy a hike along the 90-acre border of the Colorado River, tour the Transportation Museum which features examples of transport used pre-1930, visit the stage and amphitheater which shows various forms of entertainment and workshops enjoy a picnic with family and friends or visit and make a purchase in the gift shop.