Buck Ridge
23 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Buck Ridge group day-use pavillion is located within the Buck Ridge Recreation Area at Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake.
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Swimming holes and lakes near Clovis
Lakes, rivers and beaches near Clovis where swimming is allowed on public land.
8places to swim
23 mito the closest
4within 30 miles
May–Octoberbest months
Good to know: Most natural swimming areas have no lifeguard; check water-quality advisories and current conditions before swimming.
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Hidden View
23 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Hidden View Campground is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of central California, 50 miles north of Fresno.
Trimmer Campground
23 mi east · US Army Corps of Engineers
Trimmer Campground is a small facility on the shore of Pine Flat Lake in central California. Pine Flat Lake spans 20 miles in length and boasts 67 miles of shoreline.
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Buck Ridge
Buck Ridge group day-use pavillion is located within the Buck Ridge Recreation Area at Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Picnicking
- Swimming
Hidden View
Hidden View Campground is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of central California, 50 miles north of Fresno.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Swimming
Trimmer Campground
Trimmer Campground is a small facility on the shore of Pine Flat Lake in central California. Pine Flat Lake spans 20 miles in length and boasts 67 miles of shoreline.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Swimming
- Water sports
Dorabelle Campground
Dorabelle Campground is a popular family camping destination above Shaver Lake. Some sites are shaded by a thick stand of fir, cedar and pine trees, while other sites are more open.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Water sports
30 to 75 miles (4)
Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
Codorniz Campground on H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like fishing, canoeing, birding and hiking.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Ranger programs
- Swimming
Kirch Flat Group Campground
At approximately 1,000 feet in elevation, Kirch Flat Campground resides on a large flat area on the river’s edge of the scenic Kings River and is surrounded by rolling, oak-covered foothills and spectacular river canyon and mountain views…
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Water Access
Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use
Chowchilla Recreation Day Use Area is located at the beautiful Eastman Lake, surrounded by rugged oak-covered hills. Visitors take advantage of this scenic setting for fishing, boating and hiking.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
Merced River Recreation Management Area
The Merced River Recreation Management Area is a very special place just downstream from Yosemite. It is well known for excellent whitewater boating, wildflower viewing, camping, swimming, and recreational gold panning/prospecting.
- Accessible Swimming
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Photography
- Picnicking
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Clovis. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for swimming near Clovis?
Buck Ridge (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 23 miles northwest of Clovis as the crow flies. Next are Hidden View (23 mi) and Trimmer Campground (23 mi).
When is the best time for swimming near Clovis?
Based on Clovis’s average highs, May–October. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.