Access Site
CA
Hidden Beaches
City: Blythe, CA
County: Riverside County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 33.66123, -114.51764
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Live Webcam
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
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
I
142 mi away
20. Black Canyon
26.0 mi
1 ft/mi
III-IV
171 mi away
19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead
300.0 mi
9 ft/mi
IV-V
406 mi away
18. Colorado/Green Confluence to Hite Marina (Cataract Canyon)
48.6 mi
16 ft/mi
II
447 mi away
17. Moab to Green River Confluence
65.0 mi
I-III
482 mi away
16. Cisco (Rose Ranch) to Moab
46.7 mi
5 ft/mi
III-IV
516 mi away
15. Westwater to Rose Ranch (Westwater Canyon)
17.6 mi
9 ft/mi
II
529 mi away
14. Loma launch to Westwater launch
24.9 mi
7 ft/mi
I
548 mi away
13. Grand Junction Town
31.6 mi
8 ft/mi
I
576 mi away
11. New Castle to Cameo
61.9 mi
III
575 mi away
12. Big Sur
1.2 mi
15 ft/mi
I
632 mi away
10. South Canyon to New Castle
6.7 mi
15 ft/mi
II(III)
637 mi away
09. Two Rivers to South Canyon
5.3 mi
15 ft/mi
II+(III)
641 mi away
08. Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
5.9 mi
19 ft/mi
III-IV
646 mi away
07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 (I-70)
1.7 mi
39 ft/mi
IV-V(V+)
647 mi away
06. Hanging Lake Exit 125 (I-70) to Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 (I-70)
2.5 mi
83 ft/mi
II(III)
660 mi away
05. Burns to Dotsero
24.9 mi
II(III)
679 mi away
04. State Bridge to Burns
20.6 mi
III
691 mi away
03. Pumphouse campground to State Bridge
15.0 mi
15 ft/mi
IV-V
704 mi away
02. Gore Canyon
9.7 mi
35 ft/mi
IV
728 mi away
01. Hot Sulphur Springs to Hwy 40 bridge
2.7 mi
42 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Hidden Beaches boat ramp provides convenient access to the Colorado River in Blythe, California. Situated along the river's banks, this site offers a paved boat launch area suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats.
The Colorado River is a major waterway, flowing over 1,000 miles from its headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico. At this location, the river has an average flow of over 14,000 cubic feet per second and a moderate gradient of 8.7 feet per mile, creating conditions that are generally navigable for recreational boaters. Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's size, strong current, and potential hazards when planning their trip.
Nearby recreational areas include the Big Maria Mountains Wilderness and Blythe Intaglios, offering opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and cultural exploration. The boat ramp site may also have additional amenities like picnic areas, storage, and laundry facilities, though specific details are not included in the available information.
The Colorado River is a major waterway, flowing over 1,000 miles from its headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico. At this location, the river has an average flow of over 14,000 cubic feet per second and a moderate gradient of 8.7 feet per mile, creating conditions that are generally navigable for recreational boaters. Paddlers and boaters should be aware of the river's size, strong current, and potential hazards when planning their trip.
Nearby recreational areas include the Big Maria Mountains Wilderness and Blythe Intaglios, offering opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and cultural exploration. The boat ramp site may also have additional amenities like picnic areas, storage, and laundry facilities, though specific details are not included in the available information.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Big Maria Mountains Wilderness
Located within
Blythe Intaglios
Located within
Midland Long Term Visitor Area
Located within