Wild Swim Atlas

Places to swim near Seattle

5 natural swimming spots within about 60 miles of Seattle, sorted by straight-line distance. Open each spot for the season, booking rules and directions.

5 spots listed4 lakes and tarns1 river

5 spots in the Seattle area

Seasonal public swimming3 mi

Madison Park Beach

Lake
Madison Park, Foster Island

Swimming beach on the Lake Washington shore at Madison Park with a bathhouse and restrooms.

Seasonal public swimming5 mi

East Green Lake Beach

Lake
Green Lake Park, Duck Island

Designated freshwater swimming area on Green Lake near Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool.

Seasonal public swimming7 mi

Matthews Beach

Lake
Matthews Beach Park, Number 2 Island

Freshwater bathing beach at Matthews Beach Park on Lake Washington.

Public beaches11 mi

Lake Sammamish

Lake
Lake Sammamish State Park, Sammamish

Lake with two public swimming beaches at its southern state park.

Swimming permitted28 mi

Dosewallips River swimming area

River
Dosewallips State Park, Silverdale

Visitors may swim in the Dosewallips River at Dosewallips State Park, which has no formal swimming area.