21 Free Swimming Holes near Crystal Lake
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Hot Creek
Mammoth Lakes, California
11.1 miles NECLOSED. Entering the water is now prohibited at this location. This note came in 2008:"I noticed your report of swimming in Hot Creek near Bishop, Calif. I was there in 2006 and it was closed to...
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Crowley Lake
Mammoth Lakes, California
15.0 miles ENestled in the picturesque landscape near Benton, California, Crowley Lake stands as a hidden gem, known not only for its breathtaking natural beauty but also for the intriguing geological formations...
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Santa Cruz Area
Lakeshore, California
19.2 miles SSwim near Lakeshore, California
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Standish Hickey Area
Lakeshore, California
19.2 miles SStandish-Hickey is an inland river canyon that runs along Highway 101 just 180 miles from San Fransisco. It's home to a two-mile stretch of the south fork on Eel River, where many...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Smith River Area
Lakeshore, California
19.2 miles SSwim near Lakeshore, California
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Salinas Area
Lakeshore, California
19.2 miles SSwim near Lakeshore, California
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Mono Hot Springs
Lakeshore, California
19.2 miles SHot Springs and Swim near Lakeshore, California
Hot Springs, Swim 4.0 mi
Mono Pass
Yosemite Valley, CA
24.1 miles NWAt an elevation of 10,600 feet, the hike through Mono Pass is an 8 mile journey that takes you across the High Sierras, through several meadows, and stops at a few different lakes along the...
Hike, Swim 1.8 mi
Gaylor Lakes
Yosemite Valley, CA
25.6 miles NWGaylor Lakes is one of Yosemite's most underrated hikes. It's a 2 mile trail with views the entire way. At various points along the trail, you can see Dana Meadows and the mountains...
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Elizabeth Lake
Wawona, California
25.7 miles NWElizabeth Lake is a gorgeous lake tucked underneath the High Sierras in Yosemite. It's about a 4.8 mile hike to reach it, with an elevation gain of 1000 feet. Even though it's not super long,...
Hike, Swim 0.8-4.1 mi
Dog Lake and Lembert Dome
Yosemite Valley, CA
26.8 miles NWThe hike to Dog Lake is often paired with the hike to Lembert Dome, because the two are so close in proximity. Each hike by itself is 2.8 miles round trip, but Lembert Dome has an elevation gain of...
Hike, Swim 0.9-3.2 mi
Cathedral Lakes
Wawona, California
28.1 miles NWOne of the busiest trails in the Tuloumne Meadows area, the hike to Cathedral Lakes is a gorgeous 7 mile walk to the perfect place to rest and recuperate. While there are several High Sierra...
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Tenaya Lake
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
29.4 miles NWTenaya Lake is one of the most visited destinations in Yosemite National Park. The lake is easily accessed by Highway 120/Tioga Pass road which runs along the north shore of the lake. On the east...
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim 5.5 mi
Ostrander Lake
Wawona, California
29.5 miles WOstrander Lake is a long, 11.4 mile hike just behind Sentinel Dome. Unlike most of Yosemite's summer hikes, the trail to Ostrander Lake is open during the winter for people to ski through....
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Glen Aulin
Glen Aulin, California
30.7 miles NWThis trail is a popular route to take in the Yosemite High Country because it is a good introductory hike into the backcountry. At the end of the hike there are several waterfalls as well as a...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Swim
Mirror Lake
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
31.0 miles WMirror Lake is a seasonal lake situated in a secluded corner of the beautiful Yosemite Valley. The lake sits at the base of Half Dome and allows a different perspective of the famous monolith....
Backpack, Hike, Swim 1.2-1.6 mi
May Lake
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
31.2 miles NWMay lake is a relatively small lake that rests at the base of Mt. Hoffman in Yosemite National Park. One of the park's most scenic lakes, May lake not only gets up close and personal with...
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Devil's Bathtub
Yosemite Valley, California
32.2 miles WDevil's Bathtub is one of those destinations that's a little more off the beaten path of Yosemite tourists. It's just above the Majestic Yosemite (AKA Ahwanhee Hotel). Earlier in the...
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Merced River
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
32.7 miles WThe main fork of Merced River at Yosemite National Park is a perfect place to fish, swim, raft, and even pan for gold. The river circles around the center of Yosemite Valley, and almost every...
Camp, Swim, Whitewater 0.7 mi
Lukens Lake
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park
37.1 miles NWLukens Lake is a small lake in the White Wolf area of Yosemite National Park. The hike is a short, 1.6 mile walk through a forest to the secluded lake surrounded by trees and a small...
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