Seasonal public swimming26 miPuddingstone Lake
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, San Dimas
Puddingstone Lake has a designated public swim beach in Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park.
Swimming holes in California
15 places to swim in California, each checked for public access. Open a spot for its season, booking rules and how to get there.
15 spots listed11 lakes and tarns2 rivers1 waterfall pool1 need a booking in season
15 spots in California
Seasonal public swimming26 mi
Seasonal swim beach39 miCastaic Lake
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, Kong Island
Designated seasonal swim beach at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, with lifeguards during permitted swimming hours.
Swimming available52 mi
Public swimming allowed62 miMoreno Beach
Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Alessandro Island
Moreno Beach is a designated swim beach at Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
Yes, no lifeguard270 miMcConnell State Recreation Area swimming areas
McConnell State Recreation Area, Livingston
Public swimming areas are located beside the Merced River at this California State Recreation Area.
Swimming permitted311 miDel Valle East Swim Beach
Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore
Del Valle Regional Park has designated lake swimming areas at East Swim Beach and north of the boat ramp.
Public swim beach322 miNiles Beach at Quarry Lakes
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, Union City
Niles Beach at Quarry Lakes is a lake swimming complex with a sandy beach, bathhouse, vending machines and lifeguard service.
Public swimming available333 miGrover Hot Springs Pool
Grover Hot Springs State Park, Markleeville
Public hot mineral and cold-water pools operate at Grover Hot Springs State Park near Markleeville.
Public seasonal swimming344 miLake Temescal
Temescal Regional Recreation Area, Four Corners
Lake Temescal is a seasonal public swimming lake with a designated swim area and beach access fee.
Public seasonal swimming347 miLake Anza
Tilden Regional Park, Kensington
Lake Anza is a seasonal public swimming lake with a sandy beach in Tilden Regional Park.
Swimming permitted354 miUnion Valley Reservoir
Union Valley Reservoir Area, Placerville
Public reservoir in Eldorado National Forest with a swimming area, restrooms and public access.
Swimming allowed406 miSand Pond
Sand Pond Swim Area, Sierra City
Sand Pond is a shallow natural pond with a sandy beach, swim area, picnic area, parking and nearby trail.
Public swim beach427 miClear Lake
Clear Lake State Park, Shag Rock
Clear Lake State Park has a public swimming beach on Clear Lake, with nearby restrooms and showers.
Swimming allowed441 miBig Chico Creek Day Use Area
Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park, Chico
A day-use area with a gravel bar on the Sacramento River where visitors swim, fish and use the river.
Swim at Lake Britton516 miBurney Falls
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Mount Shasta
The waterfall is in a state park with a public swimming area at nearby Lake Britton.
