Medium-sized marina with numerous slips along a river, adjacent to a mobile home park with a medium unpaved parking lot containing visible vehicles.
Jack Smith Marina is situated in Needles, California, along the Colorado River in the southeastern part of the state, within the Mojave Desert region, far from the Pacific Coast and near the borders of Arizona and Nevada. It primarily serves recreational boating on the Colorado River, including activities like fishing and leisurely cruises in the river's calm waters. This marina caters to boaters exploring the arid desert landscape and nearby water features such as Lake Havasu.
Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.
