5 Free Swimming Holes near Orick, CA
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Oak Bottom River Access
Somes Bar
32.0 miles EFree Klamath National Forest gravel bar on the Wild and Scenic Salmon River near Somes Bar, across the road from Six Rivers' Oak Bottom Campground.
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Big Rock Day Use Area & River Access
Willow Creek
32.3 miles SEBig Rock is a free Six Rivers National Forest day-use access on the Trinity River in Willow Creek, used for swimming, picnicking, fishing and floating. No lifeguard, cold spring flows and strong current around the rock.
Kayak, Swim
Forks River Access
Hiouchi
35.3 miles NFree Forest Service day-use access at the confluence of the South Fork and the Smith River near Hiouchi, with short paths to sand and pebble beaches, cliff pools and the Second Bridge swim spot.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Clear Creek
Happy Camp, California
42.9 miles NECrystal-clear pools in a beautiful, secluded canyon near Happy Camp — two swimming areas, the second with slightly easier access, and light crowds all summer.
Swim
Elk Creek Holes
Happy Camp, California
48.2 miles NEThese swimming holes are found along the Elk Creek. If willing to hike around and explore, there are several different spots that visitors can stop and take a swim.
Swim