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Price
$10 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
1600 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$10 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
1600 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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100-225 State Park Road, Mecca, CA 92254
Winter birders and desert oddity-seekers will get the most out of October through February. Sites 48, 49, and 50 face the Salton Sea directly. Full hookups, showers, flush toilets, and $30/night RV rates make this legitimate base camp for exploring one of California's strangest l
Light sleepers should know the train noise is not occasional, reviewers across the board mention it, and earplugs are a near-universal tip. Summer is also brutal: 115°F highs, more flies, and the lake smell intensifies. Boating is no longer practical with Varner Harbor closed due
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October through November brings the best conditions. Highs in the 50-70°F range, cool mornings for birding, and light weekday crowds. Weekends get busier. Summer is brutal: 70-115°F with bone-dry air and more insects. The sea's water levels drop through summer evaporation, so boat ramps and fishing access are better in fall and early winter before heat sets in.
Winter offers strong bird-watching, less noise and pleasant cool temps; park open year-round.
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New Campground at Salton Sea State Recreation Area offers several standard amenities as well as some unique features. On-site amenities include restrooms, showers, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and RV hookups. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and spaciousness of the campground's facilities. Accessible restrooms and showers are available, as per authoritative sources, while user reviews confirm their functionality and cleanliness. Some users also noted the convenience of potable water and trash disposal areas.
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