Wiest Lake
- Size
- 45-acre lake
- Launch
- One concrete ramp
- Uses
- Skiing, jet skis, fishing, swimming
- Camping
- RV and tent
- Boat launch
- Kayak & SUP
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Jet skis allowed
- Camping
About this lake
Wiest Lake is a 45-acre man-made lake in a 74-acre Imperial County park east of Brawley, fed by the Alamo River. The county reopened it to recreation in July 2023 after the Imperial Irrigation District restored water flow.
On the water
The county lists boating, water skiing, jet skiing, kayaking, swimming and fishing. There's one concrete launch ramp and a fishing dock. In 2023 the county reported a small paved lot with 12 trailer spaces, overflow parking on dirt, a $2 per-vehicle entrance fee and a $5 launch fee, and it sought a state grant for a boarding float, new shade ramadas and more parking. Call the county parks office for current fees. California requires a Mussel Fee Sticker on boats used in fresh water.
Camping
The park has RV camping with partial hookups, dry camping and tent camping, plus picnic tables, grills and a playground.
Getting there & access
Getting there
The park is at 5351 Dietrich Road, Brawley.
Mussel sticker
Registered boats used in fresh water need a current California Mussel Fee Sticker. Arrive clean, drained and dry.
- County parks
- (442) 265-1823
What's here
Launch
Concrete launch ramp
Jet ski
Jet skiing and water skiing
Fishing
Fishing dock
Swimming
Swimming listed by the county
Kayaking
Kayaking
Camping
RV (partial hookups) and tent camping
Rules & official resources
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
- County park activities include boating, swimming, fishing and RV and tent camping; contact Parks & Recreation for fees and current conditionspublicworks.imperialcounty.org ↗
- In 2023 the county reported a $2 per-vehicle entrance fee and a $5 launch feedemo2.parks.ca.gov ↗
- Registered boats used in fresh water must display a current Mussel Fee Sticker on the hull next to the registration stickerdbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
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