Places to go Boating in the California Desert

Chemehuevi Mountains Wilderness (BLM Public Land)

Chemehuevi Mountains are located 5 to 10 miles west of the Colorado River. Whether water skiing, boating, canoeing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, fishing or just bathing in the sun, the Colorado River has it all. Read More...

Collis Mayflower Park (Riverside County Regional Park & Open Space District)

Water skiers appreciate the convenient boat launching facilities and dock. Read More...

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge (US Fish and Wildlife Service)

Boating on refuge waters is extremely popular. Read More...

Imperial Wildlife Area (California Fish & Game Wilderness)

Travel the 36 miles of roads that slice across the area; there are frequent parking areas and several access points to the Salton Sea. Read More...

Moabi Regional Park (San Bernardino County Regional Parks)

Here you can camp, fish, boat, swim, water ski and relax in one of the premiere recreation areas of Southern California. Read More...

Mojave Narrows Regional Park (San Bernardino County Regional Parks)

Rental boats are available. Read More...

Picacho State Recreation Area (California State Parks)

The idyllic days of autumn and early spring are the best times for a peaceful float down this scenic stretch of the Colorado River. Read More...

Salton Sea State Recreation Area (California State Parks)

Boat races have been common at the Salton Sea State Recreation Area since 1928. Read More...