People swimming at South Yuba River near Nevada City, California
River hole

South Yuba River — Bridgeport Area

Nevada

South Yuba River Bridgeport: Swimming at California's Longest Covered Bridge

  • WaterRiver hole
  • LifeguardNone
  • RestroomsAvailable

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The place

About this swimming hole

The Bridgeport Area of South Yuba River State Park offers clear river swimming alongside the historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge. $10/vehicle, no reservation required, no lifeguard. America the Beautiful not accepted. SYRCL water quality monitoring.

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Features & setting

  • river
  • ada-accessible

Location & directions

South Yuba River — Bridgeport Area
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