Access Site
CA
Rio Del Sol-RV Haven
City: Big River, CA
County: San Bernardino County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.11176900, -114.41068900
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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
112 mi away
20. Black Canyon
26.0 mi
1 ft/mi
III-IV
140 mi away
19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead
300.0 mi
9 ft/mi
IV-V
379 mi away
18. Colorado/Green Confluence to Hite Marina (Cataract Canyon)
48.6 mi
16 ft/mi
II
420 mi away
17. Moab to Green River Confluence
65.0 mi
I-III
456 mi away
16. Cisco (Rose Ranch) to Moab
46.7 mi
5 ft/mi
III-IV
489 mi away
15. Westwater to Rose Ranch (Westwater Canyon)
17.6 mi
9 ft/mi
II
502 mi away
14. Loma launch to Westwater launch
24.9 mi
7 ft/mi
I
521 mi away
13. Grand Junction Town
31.6 mi
8 ft/mi
I
550 mi away
11. New Castle to Cameo
61.9 mi
III
550 mi away
12. Big Sur
1.2 mi
15 ft/mi
I
606 mi away
10. South Canyon to New Castle
6.7 mi
15 ft/mi
II(III)
612 mi away
09. Two Rivers to South Canyon
5.3 mi
15 ft/mi
II+(III)
616 mi away
08. Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
5.9 mi
19 ft/mi
III-IV
621 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+)
622 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)
635 mi away
05. Burns to Dotsero
24.9 mi
II(III)
654 mi away
04. State Bridge to Burns
20.6 mi
III
666 mi away
03. Pumphouse campground to State Bridge
15.0 mi
15 ft/mi
IV-V
679 mi away
02. Gore Canyon
9.7 mi
35 ft/mi
IV
703 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 Rio Del Sol-RV Haven boat ramp provides convenient access to the Colorado River near Big River, California. This launch site is located directly on the river, offering paddlers, canoeists, and small boaters easy put-in and take-out access.
The Colorado River is a major waterway, stretching over 1,000 miles from its headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico. At this location, the river is characterized by a moderate flow averaging around 14,300 cubic feet per second and a relatively gentle gradient of 8.7 feet per mile. These conditions make the Colorado River suitable for a variety of small watercraft, from kayaks and canoes to small motorized boats.
Amenities at the Rio Del Sol-RV Haven site include a launch ramp and nearby docks, providing a stable entry point into the river. While there are no services directly at the site, the nearby town of Parker, Arizona, located about 8 miles north, offers access to supplies, fuel, and other resources. Visitors should come prepared with necessary gear, provisions, and safety equipment for their time on the water.
The Colorado River is a major waterway, stretching over 1,000 miles from its headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico. At this location, the river is characterized by a moderate flow averaging around 14,300 cubic feet per second and a relatively gentle gradient of 8.7 feet per mile. These conditions make the Colorado River suitable for a variety of small watercraft, from kayaks and canoes to small motorized boats.
Amenities at the Rio Del Sol-RV Haven site include a launch ramp and nearby docks, providing a stable entry point into the river. While there are no services directly at the site, the nearby town of Parker, Arizona, located about 8 miles north, offers access to supplies, fuel, and other resources. Visitors should come prepared with necessary gear, provisions, and safety equipment for their time on the water.
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Crossroads OHV Area
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Riverside Mountains Wilderness
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