8 Free Swimming Holes near Castaic, CA 91384
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Castaic Lagoon
Castaic
1.2 miles NEThe lower lake at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, with a lifeguarded summer swim beach on the west shore. Swimming is free; the county charges $15 per vehicle.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Fish Creek
Lake Hughes, California
12.1 miles NEA super-deep upper pool and a lower pool about 5 feet deep, with a slideable waterfall — plus some higher jump spots for those willing to do a bit of rock climbing.
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Vaquero Beach
Gorman
14.3 miles NWSandy, buoyed swim cove on the east end of Pyramid Lake below the Vista del Lago Visitor Center, open summer weekends with a $15 vehicle entry fee. Check DWR's algal bloom status before swimming.
Kayak, Swim
Punchbowls
Santa Paula, California
24.7 miles WA series of beautiful swimming holes in Santa Paula Canyon, 3.5 miles from the trailhead, featuring a 25-foot waterfall and natural river slides of varying speeds above.
Swim 0.3-1.0 mi
Rock Pool
Agoura Hills, California
27.9 miles SA river-fed swimming hole deep in Malibu Creek State Park, ringed by forest and rock formations — reach it via a short level path from the Visitor Center or a scenic 2-mile out-and-back from the campsite.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Switzer Falls
Altadena, California
31.5 miles SEA 4.5-mile round-trip hike up into the San Gabriel Mountains delivers a rewarding waterfall — purchase your Adventure Pass before heading up to the trailhead.
Swim
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
35.2 miles SHeadlands, rocky coves, a quiet beach, gray whale watching from December to April, an easy coastal hike to sweeping views, and a fun Iron Man movie cameo — all at Point Dume in Malibu.
Dive, Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Sespe Gorge
Maricopa, California
36.7 miles WMultiple swimming holes along the Sespe and Bear Creek junction, about 4.5 miles in, with good shade and a small camping area tucked into the canyon.
Swim
