The economy for the tribe is based on light industry, government, recreation, and agricultural, specifically growing commodity crops of alfalfa, cotton, lettuce, and sorghum.
The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) has senior water rights to divert up to 719,248 acre feet of water from the Colorado River, which represents nearly one-third of the allocation for the state of Arizona.

The tribe operates BlueWater Resort and Casino, located about two miles (3 km) from downtown Parker, as a tourist destination on the Colorado River.
It opened in June 1999.
The casino is 30,000 square feet (2,800 m²) and has more than 500 slot machines.
The resort features a 200-room hotel, a 10,000 square feet (930 m²) bingo hall, an indoor water park, movie theater, video arcade, marina, and concert facilities.

The Colorado River Indian Tribe Museum and Gift Shop is in Parker, Arizona, and has displays of historical and contemporary artworks, especially ceramics, made by tribal members.
The economy for the tribe is based on light industry, government, recreation, and agricultural, specifically growing commodity crops of alfalfa, cotton, lettuce, and sorghum. The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) has senior water rights to divert up to 719,248 acre feet of water from the Colorado River, which represents nearly one-third of the allocation for the state of Arizona.
The tribe operates BlueWater Resort and Casino, located about two miles (3 km) from downtown Parker, as a tourist destination on the Colorado River. It opened in June 1999. The casino is 30,000 square feet (2,800 m²) and has more than 500 slot machines. The resort features a 200-room hotel, a 10,000 square feet (930 m²) bingo hall, an indoor water park, movie theater, video arcade, marina, and concert facilities.
The Colorado River Indian Tribe Museum and Gift Shop is in Parker, Arizona, and has displays of historical and contemporary artworks, especially ceramics, made by tribal members.
Colorado River Indian Tribes