Public seasonal swimmingLake Anza
Tilden Regional Park, Kensington
Lake Anza is a seasonal public swimming lake with a sandy beach in Tilden Regional Park.
Lakes and tarns in California
11 lakes and tarns you can swim in across California, each checked for public access.
11 spots listed11 lakes and tarns
11 spots in California
Public seasonal swimming
Public seasonal swimmingLake Temescal
Temescal Regional Recreation Area, Four Corners
Lake Temescal is a seasonal public swimming lake with a designated swim area and beach access fee.
Swimming permittedDel 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 beachNiles 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.
Swimming allowedSand 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 swimming allowedMoreno Beach
Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Alessandro Island
Moreno Beach is a designated swim beach at Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
Seasonal public swimmingPuddingstone Lake
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, San Dimas
Puddingstone Lake has a designated public swim beach in Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park.
Seasonal swim beachCastaic 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 available
Public swim beachClear 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 permittedUnion Valley Reservoir
Union Valley Reservoir Area, Placerville
Public reservoir in Eldorado National Forest with a swimming area, restrooms and public access.