Swimming in Penn Valley

Penn Valley, CA, United States

1 swim spots

1 water type

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Best Swim Spots in Penn Valley

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Bridgeport, South Yuba River State Park

River

Intermediate

Bridgeport is the headquarters of South Yuba River State Park, where the river passes under the 1862 covered bridge, the longest surviving single-span wooden covered bridge in the world. Kneebone Beach and deeper swimming holes among the rocks lie a short walk upriver. Spring runoff is cold and swift, so save your swims for late summer and borrow a loaner life jacket at the station.

Open Water Swimming in Penn Valley

Penn Valley offers 1 open water swimming locations across River environments. Whether you are a beginner looking for a calm, sheltered swim or an experienced open water swimmer seeking a challenge, there are options for every level.

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Swimming Guides

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Open Water Safety

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Ocean Swimming

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Cold Water Swimming

Acclimatization, gear, and safe exposure

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