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The Best Swimming Holes in CA: Far NorCal’s “Potem Falls”

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There is only 1 word to accurately describe Potem Falls swimming hole, “bliss”. If you enjoy swimming, rope swings, waterfalls, and exclusivity; this is the place you will be drawn to. The secluded swimming hole was worth the journey that it took to get there. After leaving the highway, a 9 mile long dirt road and long zigzag pathway finally took us into what I would consider one of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever been to. The 70-foot waterfall filled the wide pool below. I’ve seen people jump from the top of the waterfall, but wouldn’t recommend […]
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California’s Best Swimming Holes: McCloud Falls

Fowler’s Camp Campground is a highly populated area that is home to some of the territory’s most notorious swimming holes on the McCloud river. My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of visiting Lower Falls and Middle Falls over Labor Day weekend. First up, Lower Falls. Although this swimming hole was overrun by fisherman, this pool was very peaceful once they all left. Large rocks from 15′ to 25′ surrounded the pool allowed some nice cliff diving spots. You could either jump in from the waterfall or climb down the rocks on the other end that provides a gradual, beach-like […]
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The Best Swimming Holes in California: Candy Rock

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I know it’s only April, but cliff jumping season couldn’t come sooner, so 12 of my buddies and I went down to a hot local spot called “Candy Rock” located in the Stanislaus National Forest. At a scorching 70 degrees, it was a mystery why there weren’t too many people here. Actually, we were the only group of people that were there for the greater part of the day. After turning down the three miles of potholes and gravel known as Candy Rock Road, you arrive at a roundabout where you park anywhere. Then .25 miles of stairs leads you to the first swimming hole. This is a beautiful place where you can test the water and warm […]
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