Salton Sea Abandoned Town

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Salton Sea State Recreation Area covers 14 miles of the northeastern shore and has long been a popular site for campers, boaters and anglers. Increasing …

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3.5/5 · 59 reviews
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Sep 23, 2024
After watching the documentary about the Salton Sea a few years ago, I had always wanted to see it in person, and I suggest watching it before you go to appreciate what used to be here and what needs… Full review by Local50
Apr 4, 2023
Stopped for a picnic. Great view of sea. Deserted. Smells of rotten eggs. What a shame because it looks wonderful but the sea is still a toxic place Full review by Vickers55
Oct 16, 2022
Interesting but depressing place but I think a must see if you are interested in the Salton Sea and its history of human mismanagement. The marina and boat launch are basically dry and the shoreline … Full review by CanuckAlberta

Questions & answers

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can I fish all night long
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Hi. When we were there we asked about fishing. Levels are low as noted in other answers. Actually, they're dramatically lower. But that doesn't mean you'll not catch anything. Just have …
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Hi. When we were there we asked about fishing. Levels are low as noted in other answers. Actually, they're dramatically lower. But that doesn't mean you'll not catch anything. Just have realistic expectations. The area really smells "Fishy". It was a cool site. Interesting. Have fun
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How does the rolling window reservation system work?
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...
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