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# Salton Sea State Recreation Area

Imperial · Riverside · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeWater recreation

### Salton Sea State Recreation Area: Bombay Beach Campground and Varner Harbor

Park-specific information

- [Bombay Beach Campground and Varner Harbor](https://caparks.org/parks/salton-sea-state-recreation-area)

The campground is closed, and Varner Harbor is unavailable to vessels until further notice. Check the agency’s current access instructions before bringing a boat.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=639)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Closure noticeFacilities

### Salton Sea State Recreation Area: Mecca Beach Campground

Park-specific information

- [Mecca Beach Campground](https://caparks.org/parks/salton-sea-state-recreation-area)

Maintenance repairs have closed this campground with no known reopening date. The notice identifies the main campground and day-use area separately.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=639)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(760) 393-3052](tel:7603933052)

**Hours**: Day use and campground open all day and all night.

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=639)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.509884&lon=-115.917236)

## About Salton Sea State Recreation Area

Salton Sea State Recreation Area is listed in official public-land records for Imperial · Riverside, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Museums ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/museums)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)En route CampsitesTent CampingGroup CampsitesHike-and-Bike CampsitesRemote CampingRV/Trailer Campsites w/HookupsRV Dump StationRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableBoat RampsHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/SurfingFamily ProgramsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=639)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan for campground and visitor-service changes

Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Understand a park’s algae notice

Use the named water body and official advisory to plan water activities; advisories do not apply uniformly to every park.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/algae-notices-and-water-access)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

[Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/salton-sea-state-recreation-area.md)

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