10 Free Swimming Holes near Gold Ridge Forest
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 4010 Opal Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, USA City, Zip, or Address
American River Confluence
Auburn, California
27.8 miles NWThe Confluence — where the North and Middle Forks of the American River meet below Foresthill Bridge — is Auburn's favorite swimming and rafting hub.
Hike, Horseback, Kayak, Rock Climb, Swim, Whitewater 1.2-2.7 mi
Lake Clementine Trail Loop
Auburn, California
27.9 miles NWFour connected trails loop around Lake Clementine on the North Fork American River — wheelchair accessible, pet friendly, and great for fishing, camping, and family summer outings.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim 4.1 mi
Shirley Lake Canyon Trail
Olympic Valley, California
35.4 miles NEA 2.5-mile hike from Squaw Valley Village past streams and waterfalls to a pure Sierra lake — rocky near the top, with a free gondola ride back down from High Camp as a reward.
Hike, Swim
North Fork Falls
Colfax, California
35.9 miles NClear water, cliff-jumping pools, and waterfalls at Sierra Nevada's North Fork Falls — a summer hike to two deep pools with 10-to-25-foot cliffs ready for leaping.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Zephyr Cove Park
Glenbrook, Nevada
37.8 miles NESix tennis courts, disc golf, a sledding hill, a beach, and a fishing pond all at one free park make Zephyr Cove one of Lake Tahoe's most versatile family hangouts.
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Hike, Horseback, Kayak, Swim
Heath Falls Overlook Trail
Truckee, California
38.7 miles NHike and Swim near Truckee, California
Hike, Swim
Palisades Creek Trail
Truckee, California
38.7 miles NA difficult Sierra Nevada trail past Palisade Falls — one of the tallest on the American River — with views of Devils Peak, alpine lakes, and 2,000 feet of elevation gain.
Hike, Swim
New Hogan Lake
Valley Springs, California
41.9 miles SNew Hogan Lake is a 4,400-acre reservoir tucked into the golden Sierra Nevada foothills of Calaveras County, California, about 30 miles northeast of Stockton near the little town of Valley Springs....
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Swim 0.1 mi
Edwards Crossing
Nevada City, California
46.0 miles NWDeep blue water, rock cliffs, and a sandy beach on the Yuba River — with a half-mile walk from the parking lot and cliff jumping spots up to 20 feet deep.
Hike, Swim
Natural Bridges
Sonora, California
48.5 miles SA free 250-foot limestone cavern on Coyote Creek near Sonora where you can float or swim through deep pools in summer — just avoid touching the limestone walls.
Hike, Swim
