There are over 2,000 campsites located
around the shores of the Salton Sea.
There are dozens of hiking trails near Salton City and nearby Dos
Palmas area. Some campsites
offer all the amenities (water, showers, restrooms, paved parking, full
hook-ups, electric and sewer), but the majority of campsites are more
primitive with limited amenities, and some have no developed facilities.
Salton Sea
State Recreation Area - Located on the northeastern side of the Sea,
the park hosts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Visitors can choose from six different campgrounds, 1,400
campsites, hundreds of picnic sites, trails, playgrounds and a visitors'
center.
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Headquarters
Campground - For those outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy nature, but do
not enjoy “roughing it,” the campground at the Recreation Area’s
headquarters has the convenience of full hook-ups: electric, water and
sewer.
Located next to Varner’s Harbor and the
park’s visitor center, campers can enjoy video presentations and static
displays about the Salton Sea. Children
will enjoy the playground and the fishing jetty is open every day. The hook-up campground is the most popular.
So, reservations are strongly recommended.
There are 15 full hook-up sites with
picnic table and barbecue in the campsite (no tents allowed).
There are 25 developed campsites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.
Restrooms have electricity, running water and hot pay showers.
($.25 per 5 minutes).
Call Park.Net at 800-444-PARK to secure
your spot.
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New Camp
- Also located in the headquarters area of the park, this
campground offers paved parking stalls, shade armadas, restrooms and
showers. New Camp is a short
walk from Varner Harbor and from prime fishing areas.
New Camp is also on the reservation system, and reservations are
suggested during holiday weekends.
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Mecca Beach
– With paved parking, showers and beach access, Mecca Beach offers the
outdoors enthusiast a camping experience with many of the comforts of
home. It is located one mile
south of the headquarters area. For
those who are new to camping, camp hosts are available to help settle
families into their campsites. Each
campsite has a fire ring and picnic table. Desert vegetation and trees
give pleasant shade. Fishing is best from March through July. Since Mecca
Beach is not on the reservation system, it’s first come, first served.
There are 109 developed campsites. Restrooms have electricity, running water and solar showers.
Four hook-up sites with electricity and water are available during
the off-season on a first come, first served basis.
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Corvina Beach
– A more primitive campsite, Corvina Beach campers will enjoy the
breathtaking view of Mt. San Jacinto and the snow-covered Santa Rosa
Mountains as they camp along the shores of the Salton Sea. Restrooms and
water are available and the campsite is particularly well suited for RVs.
The campground is not on the reservation system, so visitors may want to
come early to ensure a spot.
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Salt Creek
- Home to the endangered desert pupfish, which inhabit some
tributaries, Salt Creek is a “dry camp” with no water or developed
facilities. A site known for great fishing, Salt Creek is also one of the
best birding beaches. RV
campers will especially enjoy this area. Restrooms and beach camping are
available.
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Bombay
Beach – Bring your RV to this primitive campground and spend the
weekend listening to the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore.
Located next to the community of Bombay Beach, this campground is the
furthest south in the recreation area. Restrooms and water are available.
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