6 Free Swimming Holes near Riverbend Park
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Riverbend Park near Oroville, California City, Zip, or Address
Chico Area
Ramona, California
21.1 miles NWSwim near Ramona, California
Swim
Bidwell Park
Chico, California
21.2 miles NWOne of the largest municipal parks in the United States at nearly 3,670 acres, stretching almost 11 miles through the heart of Chico along Big Chico Creek.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
Jones Bar
Nevada City
29.1 miles SEA primitive South Yuba River swimming hole at the mouth of Rush Creek in South Yuba River State Park, reached by a steep trail from the Independence Trail lot on Highway 49 or a rough 4WD road. No fee posted at the bar.
Hike, Swim
Hoyt's Crossing
Nevada City
29.9 miles SEA deep pool and boulder beach on the South Yuba River in South Yuba River State Park, reached by a 0.75-mile walk on the Hoyt Trail from the Highway 49 bridges north of Nevada City. Free to walk in.
Hike, Swim 0.1 mi
Edwards Crossing
Nevada City, California
33.8 miles EDeep 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
Upper Lake Clementine
Auburn
49.3 miles SEA cobble beach at the head of Lake Clementine in Auburn State Recreation Area, reached by a steep dirt road off Foresthill Road. $10 per vehicle, open mid-April to mid-October, with weekend reservations required in summer.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
