22 Free Swimming Holes near Merced River - Free Arenas
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22 Free Swimming Holes near Merced River

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Showing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles Go of Southside Dr, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA City, Zip, or Address Go

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Devil's Bathtub

Yosemite Valley, California

0.8 miles NE

Devil's Bathtub is one of those destinations that's a little more off the beaten path of Yosemite tourists. It's just above the Majestic Yosemite (AKA Ahwanhee Hotel). Earlier in the...

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Mirror Lake

Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

1.9 miles E

Mirror Lake is a seasonal lake situated in a secluded corner of the beautiful Yosemite Valley. The lake sits at the base of Half Dome and allows a different perspective of the famous monolith....

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0.7 mi

Lukens Lake

Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park

7.7 miles N

Lukens Lake is a small lake in the White Wolf area of Yosemite National Park. The hike is a short, 1.6 mile walk through a forest to the secluded lake surrounded by trees and a small...

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5.5 mi

Ostrander Lake

Wawona, California

8.3 miles S

Ostrander Lake is a long, 11.4 mile hike just behind Sentinel Dome. Unlike most of Yosemite's summer hikes, the trail to Ostrander Lake is open during the winter for people to ski through....

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1.2-1.6 mi

May Lake

Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

8.8 miles NE

May lake is a relatively small lake that rests at the base of Mt. Hoffman in Yosemite National Park. One of the park's most scenic lakes, May lake not only gets up close and personal with...

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Tenaya Lake

Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

9.1 miles NE

Tenaya Lake is one of the most visited destinations in Yosemite National Park. The lake is easily accessed by Highway 120/Tioga Pass road which runs along the north shore of the lake. On the east...

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0.9-3.2 mi

Cathedral Lakes

Wawona, California

11.2 miles NE

One of the busiest trails in the Tuloumne Meadows area, the hike to Cathedral Lakes is a gorgeous 7 mile walk to the perfect place to rest and recuperate. While there are several High Sierra...

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Elizabeth Lake

Wawona, California

13.6 miles NE

Elizabeth Lake is a gorgeous lake tucked underneath the High Sierras in Yosemite. It's about a 4.8 mile hike to reach it, with an elevation gain of 1000 feet. Even though it's not super long,...

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Glen Aulin

Glen Aulin, California

14.6 miles NE

This trail is a popular route to take in the Yosemite High Country because it is a good introductory hike into the backcountry. At the end of the hike there are several waterfalls as well as a...

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0.8-4.1 mi

Dog Lake and Lembert Dome

Yosemite Valley, CA

16.8 miles NE

The hike to Dog Lake is often paired with the hike to Lembert Dome, because the two are so close in proximity. Each hike by itself is 2.8 miles round trip, but Lembert Dome has an elevation gain of...

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Hite Cove Trail

El Portal, California

17.7 miles W

This hike is popular among wildflower enthusiasts. Located in Yosemite National Park, Hite Cove trail is one of the areas that blooms earliest for wildflowers. While areas in the high country...

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4.0 mi

Mono Pass

Yosemite Valley, CA

20.3 miles NE

At an elevation of 10,600 feet, the hike through Mono Pass is an 8 mile journey that takes you across the High Sierras, through several meadows, and stops at a few different lakes along the...

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1.8 mi

Gaylor Lakes

Yosemite Valley, CA

20.8 miles NE

Gaylor Lakes is one of Yosemite's most underrated hikes. It's a 2 mile trail with views the entire way. At various points along the trail, you can see Dana Meadows and the mountains...

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Briceburg Recreation Area

Midpines, California

24.1 miles SW

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Gods Bath

Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, CA, California

30.6 miles NW

God's Bath swimming hole in the Clavey River is a beautiful and popular location to take a dive in. However, the hike to get there is about one mile of rock climbing. The trailhead begins on...

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Hot Creek

Mammoth Lakes, California

40.8 miles E

CLOSED. Entering the water is now prohibited at this location. This note came in 2008:"I noticed your report of swimming in Hot Creek near Bishop, Calif. I was there in 2006 and it was closed to...

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Santa Cruz Area

Lakeshore, California

42.3 miles SE

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Mono Hot Springs

Lakeshore, California

42.3 miles SE

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Salinas Area

Lakeshore, California

42.3 miles SE

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Smith River Area

Lakeshore, California

42.3 miles SE

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