Outdoors
Swimming holes and lakes near Beverly Hills
Lakes, rivers and beaches near Beverly Hills where swimming is allowed on public land.
5places to swim
22 mito the closest
1within 30 miles
July–Septemberbest months
Good to know: Most natural swimming areas have no lifeguard; check water-quality advisories and current conditions before swimming.
Closest picks
Deer Group Camp
37 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service
Deer Group Campground is a great place to bring an extended family or large group.
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Within 30 miles (1)
Angeles National Forest
- Biking
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
30 to 75 miles (3)
Deer Group Camp
Deer Group Campground is a great place to bring an extended family or large group.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Water sports
San Bernardino National Forest
- Biking
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
Los Padres National Forest
- Biking
- Camping
- Climbing
- Hiking
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Water sports
75 miles and farther (1)
Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources.
- Boating
- Camping
- Diving
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Picnicking
- Snorkeling
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Beverly Hills. 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 Beverly Hills?
Angeles National Forest (USDA Forest Service), about 22 miles east of Beverly Hills as the crow flies. Next are Deer Group Camp (37 mi) and San Bernardino National Forest (65 mi).
When is the best time for swimming near Beverly Hills?
Based on Beverly Hills’s average highs, July–September. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, National Park Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.