One of the world's largest inland seas, Salton Sea was created by accident in 1905 when increased flooding on the Colorado River allowed water to crash through canal barriers...
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30 miles south of Indio on Highway 111. Located on the northeastern side of the Salton Sea, it is about a three hour drive from the Los Angeles area. The park is located between Highway 10 on the North, and Highway 8 on the South. Highway 111, south of Indio in the Coachella Valley, runs along the lake's northeast side.