Colorado River State Historic Park — Attraction in Yuma

This historic park is truly a MUST-SEE destination for anyone interested in culture, heritage, or simply experiencing something unique. With a general admission fee of just $10, it offers an incredible value for the amount of history and atmosphere you’ll encounter.

You’ll have the option to explore at your own pace, wandering through the grounds, taking in the architecture, and imagining what life was like more than a century ago. But if you really want the past to come alive, we highly recommend joining a guided tour with Jay, one of the park’s most knowledgeable and engaging guides. Jay has a remarkable way of weaving stories, details, and fascinating facts together so that every corner and building feels alive with history.

Walking through the park is like stepping straight into the early 1900s. The preserved buildings, authentic details, and immersive atmosphere transport you to another era, giving you a glimpse of daily life from over a hundred years ago. Whether you’re a history buff, a curious traveler, or simply looking for a memorable outing, this park delivers an experience you...

We have been trying to see more of the fantastic parks and historical places in the state of Arizona, and this place did not disappoint! Very well maintained, and many of the period and original pieces remain on site. You can tour several buildings and in each of them something special, including a home. You can glimpse into each of the rooms and see how they lived and as you view sounds and passages from the original pioneers. The grounds are extensive; make sure you explore and look around. There's something for everyone, conservationists, history buffs, auto enthusiasts, railroad enthusiasts, agricultural buffs, war and pioneer buffs, and if you're hungry. They have that covered as well. There is a fantastic little cafe on-site. The owner is one of the nicest people we met on the entire trip. He owns an adorable little Italian cafe just as you exit the Park. Stop by and say hi he has a story, some great food and some imports that can only be found here . Great experience, I would highly...

I visited on a beautiful, cool Spring morning. I came specifically to see this nationally historic crossing of the Colorado River and stayed at the quite nice Hilton Garden Inn with a pretty view of the river. In a 1/2 mile landscaped walk abounding with native trees and birds lies the Territorial Prison ruin, three bridges (two are historic), restored wetlands, the foundation of the pivot bridge from the steamboat days before 1909, the Yuma irrigation canal & siphon, and the US Quartermaster depot with the Arizona State Museum. The Quechan people continue to live, as they have for thousands of years on their lands across the river from the park. They shared in the development of the $40...