Corvina Beach Campground
Salton Sea State Recreation Area
Write a Review Grapefruit Blvd. Mecca, CA 92254 760-393-3052 760-393-3059 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.4765, -115.8896
Overview of Corvina Beach Campground
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by roadtrippers-fkimmel25 on 11/9/2024
Longest RV Reported: 35 feet (Class A)
Reported by clavius on 11/24/2023
Pad Type gravel
Elevation -229 ft / -69 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Corvina Beach Campground 21 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 11/24/2023
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Last reported 2/18/2022
“Great open space adjacent the the shore.”
Reviewed 3/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | Open |
| RV Length: | 26' (Class C) |
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Corvina Beach campground is wide open, no shade. But that didn’t matter!
Easy access off and on the highway. Hard packed Dirt/gravel on the whole site. Put toilets and showers too.
Great for very long walks on the shore, and many great photo-ops.
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Jeff would stay here again
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“Interesting - Awesome sunrises & sunsets - Just dry camping!”
Reviewed 11/21/2020
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | ? |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here a few years back at the end of December, so it was cold. Just pull along the side of the dirt / gravel area where there is a table & fire ring and call it good. Self pay station, toilets, garbage & I believe solar showers. What we liked: view to the West, most incredible sunrise (not that the campground "caused" that)... more
We stayed here a few years back at the end of December, so it was cold. Just pull along the side of the dirt / gravel area where there is a table & fire ring and call it good. Self pay station, toilets, garbage & I believe solar showers. What we liked: view to the West, most incredible sunrise (not that the campground "caused" that), sunsets and the interesting beach - it is all barnacles! Yes, you get train noise, but that doesn't bother us. Yes, it's just pull off to the side and there you are, but we had a great time!
Travel Small Live Big would stay here again
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“Easy, Great View, Clean Bathroom/Shower”
Reviewed 6/7/2020
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Easy peasy and pretty empty - maybe 3-4 more groups. Bathrooms were clean, site at the turn around ring was sufficient. Beautiful sunset. Only complaint is the train noise all night was disruptive.
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Thirsty_Byrd would stay here again
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“No Frills But Beautiful View”
Reviewed 4/28/2020
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 12 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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I LOVE staying here in the Winter. The views of the Sea with snow capped mountains on the horizon is just AWESOME. To me this is just a calm, peaceful place to stay. I have not had any issues with the stink, but be prepared for the flys. There is a LOT of train traffic just a few hundred feet away. I have no problem sleeping throug... more
I LOVE staying here in the Winter. The views of the Sea with snow capped mountains on the horizon is just AWESOME. To me this is just a calm, peaceful place to stay. I have not had any issues with the stink, but be prepared for the flys. There is a LOT of train traffic just a few hundred feet away. I have no problem sleeping through that but some may not. There are two cold showers and there are bathrooms. Plenty of trash cans around. I have met others who regularly stay here that swear that there is something special here. I feel it too.
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SlowDown would stay here again
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“Nice sunset but too loud at night for tent campers”
Reviewed 5/17/2019
| Nightly rate: | $4 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Corvina Beach Campsite on the eastern shore of the Salton Sea is certainly convenient if you're headed north or south along Hwy 111. It's a barren spot without shade, but there are some picnic tables and restrooms. It was windy the night we were there (March 8, 2019), so it wasn't all that pleasant sitting at the picnic table. The main... more
Corvina Beach Campsite on the eastern shore of the Salton Sea is certainly convenient if you're headed north or south along Hwy 111. It's a barren spot without shade, but there are some picnic tables and restrooms. It was windy the night we were there (March 8, 2019), so it wasn't all that pleasant sitting at the picnic table. The main problem for us, given that we are essentially tent campers with a pop up on top of our Honda Element, is that the highway traffic with big rigs gearing down right near the campground for some reason but especially the freight trains that were also compelled to blow their horns just as they rumbled by every 20 to 30 minutes (or so it seemed to us). We did mention the noise to one overnight camper who wasn't too bothered by it all -- but he was inside his 5th wheel trailer.
The $4 cost with the senior discount was almost worth the sleepless night. ;-)
So would I camp here again? Yes, if there weren't any other options and I couldn't drive any a lot further north or south before having to stop for the night.
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eaklander would stay here again
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“beautiful view”
Reviewed 3/27/2018
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stayed one night at site overlooking the Salton Sean. Quite lovely. However, if you walk down to the water's edge, you'll see fish carcasses due to the increasing salinity of the water (and other issues.) There was a nice breeze and there was no smell that others have experienced. There is a rail line nearby but the noise didn't both... more
Stayed one night at site overlooking the Salton Sean. Quite lovely. However, if you walk down to the water's edge, you'll see fish carcasses due to the increasing salinity of the water (and other issues.) There was a nice breeze and there was no smell that others have experienced. There is a rail line nearby but the noise didn't bother us during the night. No specific camping sites but there were picnic tables and most sites seem pretty level.
There are 2 showers and some toilets. They appeared to be fairly decent. Most campers at the campground were in self-contained units so the facilities seemed to be lightly used.
Decent cell coverage with our Verizon.
Addendum: While checking out the Visitor Center, I learned why there were fish bones and tiny barnacles everywhere. The fish remnants that you see are tilapia, a non-native species. When the fish die, there are no "bottom feeders" in the lake/sea to dispose of the fish. Therefore, the fish wash up on shore and are eaten by insects. Birds come and feast on the insects. The barnacles were introduced to the area during WW2 by planes using the water for practice. The barnacles have no predators. It helps to know why the fish are there, so it is still a bit off-putting.
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slieth would stay here again
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“Lovely lake views but some issues ”
Reviewed 3/17/2018
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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Unmarked sites right on the lakeside were great. Probably would not swim in the lake (a bit dirty and very salty). The beach is made up of crushed shells. The campground had very good pit toilets, cold showers, water spigots and rubbish/recycle bins. The train line is about 100 yards away and can be very busy/noisy from time to time t... more
Unmarked sites right on the lakeside were great.
Probably would not swim in the lake (a bit dirty and very salty). The beach is made up of crushed shells. The campground had very good pit toilets, cold showers, water spigots and rubbish/recycle bins. The train line is about 100 yards away and can be very busy/noisy from time to time throughout the day and night. Same issues at all the Salton Sea SP campsites....Mecca campsite about 1/2 mile away - camp host Judy really helpful lady! Main campsite had NO dump - been broken for a couple of weeks?
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gla would stay here again
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“Stinky, polluted sea right next to highway”
Reviewed 12/16/2017
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | N/a |
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Sure, it’s pretty with the mountains and the water and the sunset is probably stunning but if you are looking to enjoy the seashore then keep looking. Walk on the beach and all you will hear is the crunch of your shoes on dead fish parts (don’t wear flip flops) and you will smell the stench of rotten fish. This sea is so polluted from ... more
Sure, it’s pretty with the mountains and the water and the sunset is probably stunning but if you are looking to enjoy the seashore then keep looking. Walk on the beach and all you will hear is the crunch of your shoes on dead fish parts (don’t wear flip flops) and you will smell the stench of rotten fish. This sea is so polluted from irrigation run-off that living things don’t stand a chance, which made me hesitant to let the kids play around. There is a lot of noise from the highway and the railroad. So if you want a quick pull-off area this is a great spot. Just bring nose and ear plugs.
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“Quiet place perfect for a night under the stars”
Reviewed 4/26/2017
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Great place for a quiet night under the stars. There are several spots with a picnic table and fire pit. Water is available but the spigot thread was non existent so I was not able to hook up hose. Used a gallon jug instead and has enough water to wash dishes and flush toilet. Bathrooms available and was very clean. Showers in a separa... more
Great place for a quiet night under the stars. There are several spots with a picnic table and fire pit. Water is available but the spigot thread was non existent so I was not able to hook up hose. Used a gallon jug instead and has enough water to wash dishes and flush toilet. Bathrooms available and was very clean. Showers in a separate building and that too was clean. No hot water but it was a hot April weekend so it was not needed. The spots are fairly level. There is a turnaround spot for bigger rigs at the end of the campground. If you want more privacy, just park towards the end of the campground. People usually come in and take photos near the entrance. Great spot for dry camping and will definitely stay here again during the cooler months.
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Gio would stay here again
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“Nice dry camping on the Salton Sea”
Reviewed 1/24/2017
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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There are three campgrounds in the Salton Sea state recreation area: the main campground at the visitor center, Mecca Beach, and Corvina Beach. Corvina is the farthest south and marked as a "kayak campground." This is a bit misleading. The campground is a long and wide gravel lot that allows for camping along the water's edge. There... more
There are three campgrounds in the Salton Sea state recreation area: the main campground at the visitor center, Mecca Beach, and Corvina Beach.
Corvina is the farthest south and marked as a "kayak campground." This is a bit misleading. The campground is a long and wide gravel lot that allows for camping along the water's edge. There are picnic tables and fire rings to designate where the sites are. Drinking water, bathrooms, trash cans and cold showers are available. No hookups.
Big rigs will have no problems pulling into a spot. There is some noise from the road and the frequent trains.
Corvina is a steal at $10, especially considering they'll allow you to visit the main campground for free to dump.
Views are great from this spot, and the sites are far enough apart to feel a bit of privacy (though everything is out in the open, no trees, no vegetation).
I wouldn't hesitate to return to Corvina. Check out Bombay Beach while you're in the area. It's an old resort town that's half abandoned, half lived in. Slab City outside of Niland is also worth seeing, but do a little research so you know what you're getting into.
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TigerNomad would stay here again
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“Closed until October 1, 2017”
Reviewed 9/22/2017
| RV Length: | 35' (Travel Trailer) |
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We arrived not realizing it would be closed. Looked on Website. States closed from June 5th until October 1, 2017. Upgrading repair of aging infrastructures.
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- dry camping
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- fishing
- water access
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- big rig
- picnic table
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- recycle
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
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- Senior Discounts
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