Access Site
CA
Riviera Resort & Marina
Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago
City: Blythe, CA
County: Riverside County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.60293000, -114.53401900
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
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
I
146 mi away
20. Black Canyon
26.0 mi
1 ft/mi
III-IV
176 mi away
19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead
300.0 mi
9 ft/mi
IV-V
410 mi away
18. Colorado/Green Confluence to Hite Marina (Cataract Canyon)
48.6 mi
16 ft/mi
II
451 mi away
17. Moab to Green River Confluence
65.0 mi
I-III
486 mi away
16. Cisco (Rose Ranch) to Moab
46.7 mi
5 ft/mi
III-IV
520 mi away
15. Westwater to Rose Ranch (Westwater Canyon)
17.6 mi
9 ft/mi
II
533 mi away
14. Loma launch to Westwater launch
24.9 mi
7 ft/mi
I
551 mi away
13. Grand Junction Town
31.6 mi
8 ft/mi
I
580 mi away
11. New Castle to Cameo
61.9 mi
III
579 mi away
12. Big Sur
1.2 mi
15 ft/mi
I
635 mi away
10. South Canyon to New Castle
6.7 mi
15 ft/mi
II(III)
641 mi away
09. Two Rivers to South Canyon
5.3 mi
15 ft/mi
II+(III)
644 mi away
08. Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
5.9 mi
19 ft/mi
III-IV
649 mi away
07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 (I-70)
1.7 mi
39 ft/mi
IV-V(V+)
651 mi away
06. Hanging Lake Exit 125 (I-70) to Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 (I-70)
2.5 mi
83 ft/mi
II(III)
663 mi away
05. Burns to Dotsero
24.9 mi
II(III)
682 mi away
04. State Bridge to Burns
20.6 mi
III
695 mi away
03. Pumphouse campground to State Bridge
15.0 mi
15 ft/mi
IV-V
707 mi away
02. Gore Canyon
9.7 mi
35 ft/mi
IV
731 mi away
01. Hot Sulphur Springs to Hwy 40 bridge
2.7 mi
42 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Riviera Resort & Marina boat ramp provides access to the Colorado River in Blythe, California. This is a major river system, with a total length of over 1,700 km and a drainage area exceeding 209,000 square miles. The Colorado River has an average flow rate of around 14,300 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 8.7 feet per mile, making it a significant waterway for paddlers and boaters.
The boat ramp is located within the Riviera Resort & Marina complex, which offers additional amenities like a marina store, cantina, and RV camping. Paddlers and small boaters can launch directly into the Colorado River from the ramp. The nearby Blythe Intaglios and Midland Long Term Visitor Area also provide opportunities for exploration and recreation along the river. Visitors are advised to check for any current closures or service changes before planning their visit to the Riviera Resort & Marina boat ramp.
The boat ramp is located within the Riviera Resort & Marina complex, which offers additional amenities like a marina store, cantina, and RV camping. Paddlers and small boaters can launch directly into the Colorado River from the ramp. The nearby Blythe Intaglios and Midland Long Term Visitor Area also provide opportunities for exploration and recreation along the river. Visitors are advised to check for any current closures or service changes before planning their visit to the Riviera Resort & Marina boat ramp.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Blythe Intaglios
Located within
Midland Long Term Visitor Area
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