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Swimming/sunning spots along American or Yuba River

Old Feb 26th, 2010, 12:44 PM
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Swimming/sunning spots along American or Yuba River

We're planning a trip to the Sierras this summer. What my (teen) kids really want to do is hang out/sun/jump in nice swimming holes along the river. I'm picturing areas with lots of boulders where the current isn't raging. We're thinking American or Yuba. Any suggestions?
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Old Feb 26th, 2010, 04:09 PM
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The rivers in N. California are notorious for swift undercurrents with drownings being very common. I would stick to the Sierra lakes. Lake Tahoe or Donner. Truckee River between Tahoe city & Alpine Meadows may be OK.
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Old Feb 26th, 2010, 05:19 PM
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There are a lot of smaller lakes in the Sierras too - if you are going to be on the north end of Hwy 49, the Lakes Basin area is there, which does indeed live up to its name.
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There are some good swimming holes along both of these rivers, but I'd be reluctant to suggest them because what might have been a good hole in the past can change from year to year since the current can change the river bottom. We've had quite a bit of weather this winter, so be very careful. The rivers can be quite wonderful, but never underestimate them.
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Thank you all for your advice. And yes, we LOVE Lakes Basin and want to return.
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