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Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area

Located in the southwestern corner of Arizona, Yuma served as a vital crossing of the Lower Colorado River in the 19th Century and an innovator of water management and desert agriculture in the 20th Century. The Heritage Area's mission is to conserve and enhance the Colorado River, the historic downtown, but most importantly, its sense of place in a rapidly changing community.

The Basics

Hours:

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is always open, but our office operates 8AM-5PM Monday through Friday.

Arizona State Parks are open weekends as well.

Season:

Year-round

Address:

180 West 1st Street, Suite E
Yuma, AZ 85364

Phone:

928-373-5198

Fax:

929-373-5191

Some More Things to Know

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is managed by the National Park Service and Arizona State Parks manages the two historic parks within the area's boundries.

Directions

Yuma is located just off Interstate 8, halfway between San Diego and Phoenix.

Climate

Yuma is located in the Sonoran Desert on the banks of the Lower Colorado River. Yuma area residents enjoy sunshine 93% of the year. Yuma is the nation’s favored spot to be during winter months. The year round average is 75.2° with the highest temperatures in August (average 105.4° F.) and the lowest in January (36.8). It is a fact that low humidity (dry air) makes the days feel cooler, with only about 3 inches of precipitation per year; the humidity seldom exceeds 30 percent.

Link to our Yuma Weather coverage for more information.

Fees

No Fees.

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