Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- azstateparks.com(928) 783-4771
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is a historic site in Yuma County, about 10 miles northeast of Somerton.
The park supports historic sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
OPEN 7 days a week! Summer Hours June 1-September 30 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Seasonal hours October 1-May 31 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve: CLOSED Thanksgiving: CLOSED Christmas Eve: CLOSED Christmas Day: CLOSED
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Phoenix).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult (14+) | $10 |
| Youth (7–13) | $7 · child |
| Child (0–6) | Free |
Official wording
Adult (14+): $10.00 Youth (7–13): $7.00 Child (0–6): FREE
Arizona park passes
- Annual Day Use Pass — $200. Day-use access for up to four people at state parks across Arizona (with listed exceptions) Details
- 100% Military Disabled Veterans pass — Free. Free day-use for 100% service-connected disabled veterans and up to three accompanying adults Details
- Active duty / retired / service-disabled veteran discount — 50% off day-use. Day-use entrance discount (not tours or special fees) Details
From the Arizona state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arizona State Parks reservations (Tyler Technologies; reached via azstateparks.com/reserve/)
- Phone
- (877) 697-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
No pets allowed in the park. • No pets allowed in the park.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and tours
Trails
Picnic Areas/Trail
A picnic area located above the river with a view of California is a nice spot for lunch. The Yuma East Wetlands Trail is available from the park and showcases the 400-acre restored wetland along the Lower Colorado River. There is a short side trail from the park to this trail. An accessibility assessment from Tucson Access Trails is available.
Accessibility
This park has modern, handicap accessible restrooms in the museum.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Park Rules
- No pets allowed in the park.
- No running in the museum.
- No photographs of the paintings, please.
- Damaging or removing the artifacts, natural rocks, vegetation or public property is prohibited.
Travelers! Looking for western Arizona RV camping options? Head north to Parker, AZ for two great parks!
Getting there
- Address
- 220 N. Prison Hill Road
Yuma, AZ 85364 - Nearest town
- Somerton — about 10 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.7270, -114.6149
- Phone
- (928) 783-4771
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arizona State Parks & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arizona State Parks & Trails 'Find a Park' page (one .location block per park with features, reservation links and Google Maps coordinates); sitemap.xml lists the same park slugs
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology