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Access Site CA

Needles Marina

Colorado River

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

City: Needles, CA
County: San Bernardino
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.84798600, -114.60416600
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Colorado River
20 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Needles Marina boat ramp provides easy access to the Colorado River in Needles, California. This major river system flows over 1,700 kilometers (1,076 miles) from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of California. At the Needles location, the river is relatively wide and fast-flowing, with an average gradient of 8.7 feet per mile.

The marina offers a single boat launch ramp, as well as dry storage for up to 100 watercraft up to 28 feet in length. There are three carry-down walkways and one boarding float to assist with launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats. Ample parking is available for vehicles with trailers.

Paddlers and boaters should be prepared for the dynamic nature of the Colorado River, with its high volume of flow and moderate current speeds averaging over 7 feet per second. The Needles area provides a convenient access point to explore this scenic stretch of the river, with nearby recreation areas like the Dead Mountains Wilderness providing additional opportunities for outdoor adventure.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Historic Route 66 California Gateway Site Day Use Area Located within
Dead Mountains Wilderness Located within
Flattop Mountain Rock Collecting Area Located within