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Snow Geese near Sonny Bono NWR
SONNY BONO SALTON SEA
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
On the south shores of the Salton Sea.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Refuge Manager
Sonny Bono Salton Sea
National Wildlife Refuge
906 W.Sinclair Road
Calipatria, CA 92233
760-348-5278
California Department of Fish and Game
8700 Davis Road
Niland, CA 92257
760-359-0577
http://www.fws.gov/saltonsea/Index.html
Red Hill Marina
Red Hill Marina
Red Hill Marina
Red Hill Marina
Red Hill Marina
NILAND BOAT RAMP
IMPERIAL COUNTY PARK
NILAND PUBLIC FISHING ACCESS
Imperial County Niland Boat Ramp and
Fishing Access has been abandoned, the
County Park closed... but you can camp
out here.
Birds at Niland Boat Ramp
Birds at Niland Boat Ramp
There are thousands of birds in this area.
They particularly like the little islands that
extend out from the boat ramp.
Niland Boat Ramp
The boat ramp hasn't been used in years.
It has suffered the same fate as the rest of
the area...
Old outhouse...
(Niland Boat Ramp and Imperial County Park)
Old buildings
(Niland Boat Ramp and Imperial County Park)
Old buildings
(Niland Boat Ramp and Imperial County Park)
Old buildings have been flooded and the
foundations washed out.
Power Lines into the sea at Niland Boat Ramp
The old power lines extend into the Salton Sea.
Sunrise at Niland Boat Ramp
Sunrise at Niland Boat Ramp with the
birds absorbing the first rays of sunlight.
Never expected this photo, just did a single
shot, figured it was a waste of time.
Salton Sea near Mecca, California
ESTABLISHED CAMPGROUNDS
These campgrounds are located on the
shores of the Salton Sea and require
fees and payments...
HEADQUARTERS CAMPGROUND
Showers... not sure about camping fees
CORVINA BEACH CAMPGROUND
Primitive Campsites $7.00
Day Use $6.00
Views of the Santa Rosa Mountains
BOMBAY BEACH CAMPGROUND
Primitive Campsites $7.00
Day Use $6.00
Cement firerings, portable toilets, garbage,
water, and cold showers...
SALT CREEK CAMPGROUND
Primitive Campsites $7.00
Day Use $6.00
Cement firerings, portable toilets, garbage,
and water. Home to the endangered desert
pup fish.
IMPERIAL WILDLIFE AREA
Wister Unit... not sure of camping fees
$2.50 per person daily fee
Hwy.111 to Davis Road
(3 miles north of Niland)
RED HILL MARINA CAMPGROUND
On the southern shore of the Salton Sea
near Sonny Bono National Wildlife Area.
Salton Sea was created in 1905 - 1906
Original Size: 45 miles by 17 miles wide
Original Surface Level: 195' below sea level
Today: 35 miles by 15 miles wide
Surface Area: 360 square miles
Surface Elevation: 228' below sea level
110 miles of shoreline
Average Depth: Less than 20'
Deepest Area: 50'
Summer temp. is 92 degrees
Winter temp. is 55 degrees
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