State Recreation Area · California
Salton Sea State Recreation Area
- Location
- Riverside County, California
- Nearest town
- 9.9 miles northeast of Desert Shores
- Type
- State Recreation Area
About Salton Sea State Recreation Area
Along the shoreline of California's largest lake, this recreation area sits on the northeastern side of the Salton Sea and offers hunting, fishing, swimming, and camping. The land borders the inland saline sea itself, giving visitors direct access to its waters for recreation rather than protecting a separate landscape feature. Activities here center entirely on that shoreline setting.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Salton Sea State Recreation Area is in Riverside County, California, 9.9 miles northeast of Desert Shores. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.