Salton Sea State Recreation Area Launch Ramp

Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories: None active
Daylight: Past sunset (7:43 PM)

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Launch Light & Moon — August 1

local time

First Light

5:28 AM

Sunrise

5:56 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Last Light

8:11 PM

Waning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Salton Sea State Recreation Area

Quick facts about Salton Sea State Recreation Area
Location	Desert Beach, California
Waterbody	Salton Sea
Access Type	Public - Free
Rating	4.1/5 (1620 reviews)
Coordinates	33.508839, -115.918116
Hours	Check on site
County	Riverside
Phone	(760) 393-3059

Salton Sea State Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Salton Sea in Desert Beach, California at coordinates 33.50884, -115.91812. Rated 4.1/5 based on 1620 Google reviews.

Salton Sea State Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Salton Sea in Desert Beach, Riverside County, California. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 2 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.

Related: boat ramp near Desert Beach • public launch in Riverside • fishing access on Salton Sea • California boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salton Sea State Recreation Area

Is Salton Sea State Recreation Area free to use?

Yes, Salton Sea State Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Desert Beach, California.

How is Salton Sea State Recreation Area rated?

Salton Sea State Recreation Area has a 4.1 out of 5 rating based on 1620 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does Salton Sea State Recreation Area access?

Salton Sea State Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Salton Sea in Desert Beach, California.

How do I get to Salton Sea State Recreation Area?

Salton Sea State Recreation Area is located at coordinates 33.508839, -115.918116 in Desert Beach, California. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.