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Access Site CA

Rock House

Colorado River

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

City: Earp, CA
County: San Bernardino County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.21961800, -114.20583700
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Location
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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 Rock House access site on the Colorado River in Earp, CA provides a convenient boat ramp for kayakers, canoeists, and other small watercraft. Situated along the lower Colorado River within the Parker Strip Recreation Area, this site offers direct access to this major waterway.

The Colorado River is a substantial stream, measuring over 1,000 miles long with a total elevation drop of over 9,000 feet. It has an average flow rate of over 14,000 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of nearly 8 feet per second, so paddlers should be prepared for moderately swift current. The river's average gradient of 8.7 feet per mile also indicates the potential for some rapids or riffles in this section.

The Rock House site features a paved boat ramp, shaded picnic benches, a visitor center, and restrooms - making it a practical launch point for river trips. Nearby campgrounds and recreation areas like the Cactus Plain Wilderness provide additional options for planning multi-day excursions on this scenic and historic river.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
CROSSROADS CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
Cactus Plain Wilderness Study Area Located within
Blue Cloud Camping Area Located within
Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area Located within
Bill Williams River Located within