Natural swimming hole
Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park
Creek · California
About this swimming hole
A county park along Highway 16 with river access, campgrounds, and swimming beaches on Cache Creek. The canyon scenery is striking, but check Yolo County advisories before visiting — the creek sees seasonal algal blooms. Spring flows run swift; summer pools are calmer.
Good to know
| Water type | Creek |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 70s in summer |
| Depth | Beaches and deeper pools |
| Best season | June-September |
| Fees | County park day-use fee |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | Park lots along Highway 16 |
| County | Yolo County |
| Nearest town | Rumsey |
| Safety notes | Seasonal harmful algal blooms; no lifeguards; swift water in spring |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park?
Yes — Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park is listed as a natural swimming spot in California. Reported water temperature: 70s in summer. Heads-up: Seasonal harmful algal blooms; no lifeguards; swift water in spring. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park require reservations?
No reservations are required at Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park?
Reported fee info: County park day-use fee. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park?
The best season is typically June-September.