Swimming in Central California
Name: Yosemite National Park
Activities: Biking, Camping, Birdwatching, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Picnicking, Rafting, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drive, Skiing, Downhill Skiing, Snowshoes, Swimming, Tours, Trails, Vistas, Waterfalls, Wildlife Watching
County: Madera, Mariposa, Tuolumne
Phone: (209) 372-0200
Website: https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
External Link: Yosemite National Park
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Name: Andrew Molera State Park
Activities: Beach, Bike Trails, Boating, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Picnicking, Swimming, Trails, Vista, Wildlife Watching
Street Address: 45500 CA-1
City, State  Zip: Big Sur, California  93920
County: Monterey
Phone: (831) 667-2315
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=582
External Link: Andrew Molera State Park
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Name: Angel Island State Park
Activities: Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Scuba/Snorkeling, Swimming, Trails, Wildlife Watching
City, State  Zip: Tiburon, California  94920
County: Marin, San Francisco
Phone: (415) 435-5390
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1313
External Link: Angel Island State Park
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Name: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Activities: Bike Tails, Camping, Geocaching, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Picnicking, Swimming, Trails, Vista, Wildlife Watching
Street Address: 21600 Big Basin Way
City, State  Zip: Boulder Creek, California  95006
County: Santa Cruz
Phone: (831) 338-8860
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=540
External Link: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
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Name: Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Activities: Bike Trails, Camping, Geocaching, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Trails
Street Address: 3801 St Helena Hwy
City, State  Zip: Calistoga, California  94515
County: Napa, Sonoma
Phone: (707) 942-4575
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=477#features
External Link: Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
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Name: Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Activities: Beach, Bike Trail, Camping, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Trails, Wildlife Watching
Street Address: 1170 CA-4
City, State  Zip: Arnold, California  95223
County: Calaveras, Tuolumne
Phone: (209) 795-2334
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=551
External Link: Calaveras Big Trees State Park
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Name: Caswell Memorial State Park
Activities: Beach, Bike Trail, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Trails, Wildlife Watching
Street Address: 28000 S Austin Rd
City, State  Zip: Ripon, California  95366
County: San Joaquin
Phone: (209) 599-3810
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=557
External Link: Caswell Memorial State Park
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Name: China Camp State Park
Activities: Beach, Boat Ramp, Boating, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Picnicking, Swimming, Trails
Street Address: 28000 S Austin Rd
City, State  Zip: Ripon, California  95366
County: Marin
Phone: (209) 599-3810
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=466
External Link: China Camp State Park
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Name: D. L. Bliss State Park
Activities: Beach, Camping, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Picnicking, Scuba Diving/Snorkeling, Swimming, Trails, Wildlife Watching
Street Address: 9881 CA-89
City, State  Zip: South Lake Tahoe, California  96150
County: El Dorado
Phone: (530) 525-7277
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=505
External Link: D. L. Bliss State Park
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Name: Donner Memorial State Park
Activities: Beach, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Trails
Street Address: 12593 Donner Pass Rd
City, State  Zip: Truckee, California  96161
County: Placer, Nevada
Phone: (530) 582-7892
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503
External Link: Donner Memorial State Park
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Name: Emerald Bay State Park
Activities: Beach, Boating, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Picnicking, Scuba Diving/Snorkeling, Swimming, Trails, Wildlfie Watching
Street Address: 138 Emerald Bay Rd
City, State  Zip: Lake Tahoe, California  96150
County: El Dorado
Phone: (530) 525-7232
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506
External Link: Emerald Bay State Park
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Name: Grover Hot Springs State Park
Activities: Bike Trails, Camping, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Trails, Wildlife Watching
Street Address: 3415 Hot Springs Rd
City, State  Zip: Markleeville,, California  96120
County: Alpine
Phone: (530) 694-2248
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=508
External Link: Grover Hot Springs State Park
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Name: Mount Tamalpais State Park
Activities: Beach, Camping, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Scuba/Snorkeling, Swimming, Swimming, Trails, Vista, Wildlife Watching
Street Address: 3801 Panoramic Hwy
City, State  Zip: Mill Valley, California  94941
County: Marin
Phone: (415) 388-2070
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471
External Link: Mount Tamalpais State Park
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Name: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming, Trails, Wildlife Watching
Street Address: Pfeiffer Big Sur Rd
City, State  Zip: Big Sur, California  93920
County: Monterey
Phone: (831) 667-2315
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/
External Link: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
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Name: Sonoma Coast State Park
Activities: Beach, Boat Ramp, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Geocaching, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Picnicking, Scuba/Snorkeling, Swimming, Trails, Vista
Street Address: CA-1
City, State  Zip: Bodega Bay, California  94923
County: Sonoma
Phone: (707) 875-3483
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=451
External Link: Sonoma Coast State Park
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