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South Yuba River, Highway 49 Crossing (South Yuba River State Park)
- 70 min driveFrom downtown Sacramento, typical traffic
- Free parking at the crossing; the Bridgeport unit charges $10 per vehicle
- Late June through SeptemberBest season
- Public access39.2937, -121.0904
About this spot
Granite-lined swimming holes on the South Yuba River where Highway 49 crosses between Nevada City and North San Juan. Pools are clear and deep, but snowmelt keeps the river dangerous until flows drop, so the safe season is roughly late June through September. Parking at the small lot by the bridge fills early on summer weekends.
What's here
- portable toilets
- hiking trails
- limited parking
Location
Get directions →South Yuba River, Highway 49 Crossing (South Yuba River State Park)
39.2937, -121.0904
About a 70-minute drive from downtown Sacramento.