From high-speed boating and jet-skiing to silent sports like kayaking and paddleboarding, to finding your piece of beach for wading during a family picnic, the River provides every opportunity to enjoy its green shores, wildlife, and cool waters.

Colorado River. Just a handful of Arizona towns can boast a location on one of the most mighty rivers in the U.S., the Colorado River! The River provides year-round recreation and enjoyment, from wild to mild. From high-speed boating and jet-skiing to silent sports like kayaking and paddleboarding, to finding your... Read More

Heading out to the Colorado River and area lakes near Yuma is not complicated or hard to do. There are miles of shoreline to be explored along the Colorado River – but dam construction has made it a little tricky to find your way to deep water. Here’s a …

A “city” river experience is quick and convenient for those with not much time. Bring your kayak, canoe, or tube to the river’s edge at Gateway Park’s beach for a short (45 minutes to one hour) float down to Centennial Beach or Playa Linda in the West Wetlands.

Standing on the banks of the Colorado River in Yuma today, it is hard to imagine the river in its original, untamed state. Yet, in the days before dams were constructed up and down its length, the waters of the Colorado shaped the geography - and history - of the entire Southwest.

Enjoy the native wildlife and amazing topography of the Lower Colorado River. Your Captain and crew are well-versed in river lore and enjoy sharing past & present history with you. Whatever …

Whether you want to feel the power of opening up the throttle of a speedboat, putting along on a pontoon, or heading for a fishing hole, the Colorado River and lakes north of Yuma provide lots of deep water for everyone.

Whether you want to feel the power of opening up the throttle of a speedboat, putting along on a pontoon, or heading for a fishing hole, the Colorado River and lakes north of Yuma provide lots of deep water for everyone.

The Yuma River Tubing Company offers outdoor lovers the opportunity to enjoy the Colorado River as it was intended. You and your party will be carried by the river's current, the peaceful voyage is fun for the whole family.

The Caballeros de Yuma presents the Colorado River Crossing Hot Air Balloon Festival each November. It’s one of Yuma, Arizona's premier fall events. The festival attracts some of the most colorful and unique balloons from the West and Southwest.