Access Site
CA
Squaw Lake
State: California
County: Imperial
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 32.90177, -114.47682
Air Temp: --
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
194 mi away
20. Black Canyon
26.0 mi
1 ft/mi
III-IV
223 mi away
19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead
300.0 mi
9 ft/mi
IV-V
444 mi away
18. Colorado/Green Confluence to Hite Marina (Cataract Canyon)
48.6 mi
16 ft/mi
II
483 mi away
17. Moab to Green River Confluence
65.0 mi
I-III
519 mi away
16. Cisco (Rose Ranch) to Moab
46.7 mi
5 ft/mi
III-IV
553 mi away
15. Westwater to Rose Ranch (Westwater Canyon)
17.6 mi
9 ft/mi
II
565 mi away
14. Loma launch to Westwater launch
24.9 mi
7 ft/mi
I
583 mi away
13. Grand Junction Town
31.6 mi
8 ft/mi
I
610 mi away
11. New Castle to Cameo
61.9 mi
III
609 mi away
12. Big Sur
1.2 mi
15 ft/mi
I
665 mi away
10. South Canyon to New Castle
6.7 mi
15 ft/mi
II(III)
670 mi away
09. Two Rivers to South Canyon
5.3 mi
15 ft/mi
II+(III)
673 mi away
08. Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
5.9 mi
19 ft/mi
III-IV
678 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+)
680 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)
692 mi away
05. Burns to Dotsero
24.9 mi
II(III)
711 mi away
04. State Bridge to Burns
20.6 mi
III
723 mi away
03. Pumphouse campground to State Bridge
15.0 mi
15 ft/mi
IV-V
735 mi away
02. Gore Canyon
9.7 mi
35 ft/mi
IV
758 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
Squaw Lake Boat Ramp is a public access point on the Colorado River in Imperial County, California. This boat launch is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. The ramp provides direct access to the river, which is a wide, slow-moving waterway in this area.
The boat ramp is located just off Senator Wash Road. There is a small parking area nearby, but no other amenities on site. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared to launch directly from their vehicles. The Mittry Lake Wildlife Area and Senator Wash Boat Ramp Day Use Area are located nearby, offering additional recreation opportunities along the river.
For those looking to spend more time in the area, the T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch is within 10 miles of the Squaw Lake access site. This campground provides basic facilities and direct river access. Overall, Squaw Lake offers a straightforward put-in point for enjoying the calm waters of the Colorado River.
The boat ramp is located just off Senator Wash Road. There is a small parking area nearby, but no other amenities on site. Paddlers and boaters should be prepared to launch directly from their vehicles. The Mittry Lake Wildlife Area and Senator Wash Boat Ramp Day Use Area are located nearby, offering additional recreation opportunities along the river.
For those looking to spend more time in the area, the T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch is within 10 miles of the Squaw Lake access site. This campground provides basic facilities and direct river access. Overall, Squaw Lake offers a straightforward put-in point for enjoying the calm waters of the Colorado River.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch
On-site
Nearby Recreation Areas
Mittry Lake Wildlife Area
Located within
Senator Wash Boat Ramp Day Use Area
Located within
Betty's Kitchen Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area and National Recreation Trail
Located within
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch
On-site