Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival

Given that three different venues that form part of this festival, on site camping is not something that organizers offer. However, Yuma is blessed with an abundance of RV campgrounds that are likely to appeal. Expand your search to within 20 miles of the festival and enjoy being close to all the action.

When you’re on the hunt for somewhere to stay with an RV, you’ll come across a cluster of RV parks and RV resorts from which to choose. However, it’s essential to read the fine print concerning accommodation. Many of the available options are for long-term residents. You may need to look on the outskirts of Yuma for both primitive RV camping opportunities amongst nature, and short-term RV resorts with service hookups such as water, sewer, and electricity.

The best way to get around each of the venues that form part of the Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival is on foot. You can drive or be transported from one place to the next, then make your way from where you park to all the action. Wear durable footwear, and pop your bicycle back in your motorhome for use once the balloon festival is over or make sure to lock it near the venues if you plan to ride from spot to spot.

Even though fall is not the warmest time of the year, you still won’t need to pack your wet weather gear. Yuma boasts the most sunshine, heat, and aridness of any populated place in the country, meaning even fall won’t bring about much, if any, rainfall. You can get away with light, breathable, summery attire, but pack a few warmer garments for nighttime temperatures, which can drop into the 50s.

Jumping from one venue to the next can mean you need to put a lot more thought into what you bring with you. While you can leave all your camping and cooking equipment in your locked RV, it’s a good idea to bring a small backpack with space for your cash and payment cards, mobile phone, and water bottle to remain hydrated. Don’t forget your canned food for each person to get into each venue.

One of the primary health and safety factors on your Yuma vacation is the weather. It may be fall, but that doesn’t mean you won’t experience hot weather. Make sure you bring a sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray with you at all times. Drinking water is also essential and plenty of it. Don’t forget to pop a first aid kit, any prescription medication you require, and toiletries in your RV for convenience at various times over your travels.

How and what you cook may depend on where you end up setting up camp for the duration of the Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival. Many RV campgrounds and resorts offer communal cooking areas, but others allow you to use your RV appliances, including charcoal grills. Before you light a fire, check the campground’s specific RV camping rules.

Once you know how you can cook, you can then decide what you can cook. Will it be s’mores? Will it be camp-style hot dogs? Or will you try your hand at a stir-fry in the RV? Don’t forget to stock up on supplies in Yuma. There are several markets and convenience stores within a three-mile distance of the California and Arizona border by West Wetlands Park.

If you’ve suddenly realized that you’re not as talented on a camp cooker as you thought, then why not dine out? You’re on vacation, so treat yourself. Indulge in old-fashioned pizza, tacos, grilled food, or even fast food that you can eat at the restaurant or have delivered to your campsite. There are options galore no matter which direction you head in Yuma.

At each of the balloon launch sites of the Colorado River Crossing Festival, spectators are treated to some delicious food and beverages courtesy of some unique vendors. Enjoy sausages and hamburgers, fries, soda, and much more. Bring both cash and payment cards, as most vendors will not accept debit cards or credit cards.