Salton Sea State Recreation Area


Salton Sea State Recreation Area

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Location:30 miles south of Indio on Highway 111, on the northeastern side of the Salton Sea.
Facilities:150 developed family campsites (some @di), RV hookups, 3 primitivecampgrounds, picnic areas (é), hiking and nature trails, boat ramps, boat mooring, restrooms, visitor center.
Activities:Camping, fishing, swimming, boating, water-skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, birding, guided boat tours.
Special Features:One of the world's largest inland seas, Salton Sea resulted from an accidental break in a hastily constructed dike supplying Colorado River water to the Imperial Valley. The 360-square-mile basin is one of southernCalifornia's most popular boating areas -- because of the sea's lowaltitude (228 feet below sea level), atmospheric pressure improvesspeed and ski boat engine performance.
Address:c/o Colorado Desert District Office
200 Palm Canyon Dr
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Phone:760-393-3052
Web: www.saltonsea.statepark.org
Size: 16,901 acres.
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