10 Free Swimming Holes near Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Sutter National Wildlife Refuge near Meridian, California City, Zip, or Address
Jones Bar
Nevada City
37.8 miles EA 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
Paradise Beach
Sacramento
39.1 miles SEA free sandy beach on an oxbow bend of the American River in Sacramento's River Park neighborhood, reached on foot over the levee from Glenn Hall Park and open sunrise to sunset.
Hike, Swim
Hoyt's Crossing
Nevada City
39.3 miles NEA 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
Granite Bay Main Beach
Granite Bay, California
40.0 miles SEThe largest sand beach on Folsom Lake, guarded in summer, twenty five minutes from downtown Sacramento at the end of Douglas Boulevard.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim 1.2-2.7 mi
Lake Clementine Trail Loop
Auburn, California
40.5 miles EFour 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
American River Confluence
Auburn, California
40.6 miles EThe 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
Upper Lake Clementine
Auburn
42.8 miles EA 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 0.1 mi
Edwards Crossing
Nevada City, California
44.7 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
Chico Area
Ramona, California
46.9 miles NSwim near Ramona, California
Swim
Bidwell Park
Chico, California
47.1 miles NOne 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
