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Camping for swimming in California
292 camps in California that list swimming or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 85°F and lows near 54°F.
Best areas for swimming
- Around Sunnyside-Tahoe City49 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Auberry25 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Pollock Pines21 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Douglas City20 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Johnsville19 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in California are good for swimming?
292 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 10 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 85°F and lows near 54°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 91% also offer fishing, 85% also offer boating & paddling, 81% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in CaliforniaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Stumpy MeadowsFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalStumpy Meadows, on the Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, provides an enjoyable setting in a heavy conifer forest with easy access to an array of water activities.
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Boise CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBoise Creek Campground is nestled between Brush Mountain and Brannan Mountain in northern California's vast Six Rivers National Forest.
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Tillie CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTillie Creek campground is nestled in oak trees on the shores of Lake Isabella, a popular destination for water activities, especially windsurfing and fishing.
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Codorniz Recreation Area CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCodorniz Campground on H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like fishing, canoeing, birding and hiking. Tucked in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the area attracts abundant…
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Boyington MillFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBoyington Mill Campground is located along the Little Truckee River, just 20 minutes from Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, abundant hiking opportunities and off-road…
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Cedar BluffFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCedar Bluff sits adjacent to Bass Lake in a huge Ponderosa pine forest. The camp features double, triple and quad units and is an ideal location for enjoying the many recreational…
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Brandy Creek Primitive CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThis campground is located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area,19 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. You can hear the waters of Brandy…
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YellowjacketFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalYellowjacket Campground provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun on Union Valley Reservoir. The water plays host to an array of activities like water skiing and fishing. The…
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Free camps for swimming
- Hotelling CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Hotelling campground has 4 campsites right on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Easy access makes it a popular destination all summer long with the locals.
View camp → - Castle Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Description: This small primitive campground is nestled in a thick mixed conifer forest approximately ¼ mile below Castle Lake. There are 6 sites with tables, fire rings and vault toilets.…
View camp → - Big Slide CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
This facility has 8 (tent only) camping units and offers access to swimming, fishing and hiking. No potable water. Beach.
View camp → - Madrone Cove CampgroundDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Campground closed due to hazard trees and construction.
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