Dive Into Bidwell Park Swimming Holes in Chico CA │ Butte County Adventures with Jason Mandly

There are 7 designated swimming holes along Big Chico Creek in Bidwell Park; many are easy to get to, but some take a little bit of exploring 🌊🥾❤️
Join our outdoor ambassador, Jason Mandly, as he explores each of the 7 designated swimming holes in Bidwell Park in the latest installment of the Butte County Adventures series.
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Timestamp:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Overview of Bidwell Park Swimming Holes
00:25 Sycamore Pool
02:00 Five Mile Recreation Area
03:28 Horseshoe Lake
03:57 Yahi Trail Tips
04:30 Dog Rules
04:41 Alligator Hole
04:57 Day Camp
05:08 Bear Hole
05:23 Safety Advice
06:02 Diversion Dam
06:25 Leave No Trace
07:04 More Safety Advice
07:21 Salmon Hole
07:38 Brown's Hole
07:58 Trip Overview
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[@jimwagoner4741]

Thanks, Jason!

[@heofonfyr5089]

There’s a secret swimming hole a short hike past the end of the dirt road. You have to cross a shallow part of the creek to the other side where the trail picks back up. It’s worth it. Used to go there all the time and we always had it to ourselves. Very deep pool with a sketchy swing rope.

[@ExploreButteCounty]

The swing rope sounds like Salmon Hole!

[@curlyg9925]

I recently found out that one of my all time favorite movies as a kid was filmed there Even as a kid I wanted to go there. Now I know where it is. Hell I’d take a job at that park if they’re hiring and I’m on the East Coast

[@ExploreButteCounty]

At a minimum, a visit should be on your to-do list!

[@jessieortiz2103]

What movie are you talking about? Under wraps?

[@curlyg9925]

@@jessieortiz2103 “The Adventures of Robin Hood” w/ Errol Flynn 1938 Loved that movie as a kid and it’s still the best Robin Hood I’ve ever seen

[@jkbc]

wow looks so beautiful, I need to explore Chico

[@ExploreButteCounty]

These will be ready for swimming in a couple of months when the water warms up juuuusssstt a little bit

[@kenjisisland]

Nice video, presenter, info, and shooting!

[@ExploreButteCounty]

Thank you so much!

[@A-Cat-in-Dogtown]

B-B-B-I-D!! W-W-E-LL!!

[@scottbeall2212]

Salmon Hole was my favorite back in the 80's - if you went on a weekday, you could sometimes have it to yourself. Bear Hole was usually packed. Think I only went to Brown's Hole once. Bidwell Park is a real treasure.

[@ExploreButteCounty]

You can still often get Salmon Hole all to yourself

[@captsorghum]

I remember when Bear Hole was 'Bare Hole'. I guess those days are gone lol

[@ExploreButteCounty]

Perhaps officially, but you're not the only one to remember those days fondly :)

[@cesarfrancisco3295]

It’s open on Sunday ? Or were they on the park open on Sunday???

[@ExploreButteCounty]

The park is open daily, but parking lots and gates can have different days/hours from the park as a whole. Currently, the gate at Horseshoe Lake (Lot E) is closed Sunday and Monday, but people can still use the trails to hike into those areas