Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe

Quechan tribal lands span the fertile flood plains of the Colorado River on both sides of the Arizona-California border near Yuma. Agriculture continues to sustain the community’s economy, bolstered today by tourism along the highly trafficked route between Phoenix and San Diego. Pull over to enjoy the community’s pristine river location and exciting gaming destinations.

Outdoor Recreation

Up and down Arizona’s West Coast, visitors find plenty of areas to enjoy activities on the Colorado River. The Quechan Tribe operates multiple RV parks in the area, which are especially popular with winter visitors who enjoy Yuma’s mild winter temperatures. During the summer months, the river is the center of action with boating, fishing and swimming. Year-round, the region’s rugged landscapes attract visitors to Imperial National Wildlife Refuge where wetlands along the river north of Yuma support native wildlife such as bighorn sheep and wild burros and attract some 200 species of native and migratory birds that visit the area.

Links to the Past

The Colorado River enabled one of the nation’s richest agriculture areas to thrive near Yuma. The Quechan Tribe has relied on the Colorado River to survive in this harsh desert environment for generations. During a tour of Arizona’s West Coast, stop by the Colorado River State Historic Park in Yuma to see how vital the waterway was to the area’s original inhabitants and how it spurred the development of the region over generations. See displays on the innovative irrigation systems developed here and learn about the plants and animals that rely on the area’s wetlands.

For More Information

Tribal Government
PO Box 1899
Yuma, AZ 85366
(760) 572-0213

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