5 Free Swimming Holes near Russian River Area
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Sunset Beach Access Trail, Forestville, CA 95436, USA City, Zip, or Address
Sunset Beach River Park
Forestville, California
0.2 miles SWA classic Russian River swimming hole with a pebble beach, shallow and deep sections, Redwood Forest views, paddle boarding, fishing, and picnicking — quieter on weekdays, popular on weekends.
Kayak, Swim
Willow Creek Environmental Campground
Duncans Mills, California
9.7 miles SWA sandy-banked riverside campground on the Russian River near the California coast — cool and breezy even in summer, with kayak and tube launch access and a mix of shallow and deep swimming spots.
Hike, Kayak, Swim
Harbin Hot Springs
Middletown, California
24.6 miles NEA well-established, clothing-optional hot spring retreat in Lake County with multiple pools, overnight lodging, a restaurant, workshops, and conference facilities — fees apply.
Camp, Hot Springs, Swim 0.1 mi
Bass Lake
Bolinas, California
39.2 miles SBass Lake is a beloved hike-in swimming hole in Point Reyes National Seashore, tucked into the coastal hills above the Pacific near Bolinas, California. A small, tree-rimmed freshwater lake reached...
Hike, Swim
Muir Beach
Muir Beach, California
48.5 miles SEA hidden gem beach north of San Francisco with a 0.2-mile walk to the shore, informational placards for kids, sunset views over the Pacific, and access to the Coastal Trail.
Hike, Swim
