Recreational permits needed for trust land

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the community that Trust Land is not public land. You must have a “Recreational Use Permit” issued by the Arizona State Land Department while on Trust Land.

In Arizona Attorney General’s Opinion #74-13 of August 1, 1974, Attorney General N. Warner Lee sets forth that “No one may enter upon State Trust Land without a permit.” Like many crimes, illegal occupancy of Trust land ranges from minor to major offenses. Even people walking their dog on Trust land in their community must have a permit.

The YCSO has responded to numerous concerns from OHV complaints, dust, squatters, trash, and environmental issues (solid waste and target shooting). YCSO deputies have issued 11 trespassing citations in the past month.

To obtain a State Trust Land Recreational Use Permit or more information about Trust Land, please visit https://land.az.gov/natural-resources/trespass-program