Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:52 PM)
- Water level
- 4.57 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Colorado River
Updated 38 min agoSource: USGS station 08136700 — Colorado Rv nr Stacy, TX · 6 mi from Colorado River
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility
| Location | Needles, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Colorado River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (677 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 34.834889, -114.589360 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Phone | (760) 326-2113 |
Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility is a boat launch providing access to Colorado River in Needles, California at coordinates 34.83489, -114.58936. Rated 4.6/5 based on 677 Google reviews.
Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility is a boat launch on Colorado River in Needles, San Bernardino County, California. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Needles • public launch in San Bernardino County • fishing access on Colorado River • California boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility
How is Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility rated?
Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 677 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility access?
Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility provides boat launch access to Colorado River in Needles, California.
How do I get to Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility?
Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility is located at coordinates 34.834889, -114.589360 in Needles, California. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.4 mi of Jack Smith Park & Launching Facility, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.