Outdoors
Swimming holes and lakes near Moreno Valley
Lakes, rivers and beaches near Moreno Valley where swimming is allowed on public land.
8places to swim
10 mito the closest
6within 30 miles
April–Novemberbest months
Good to know: Most natural swimming areas have no lifeguard; check water-quality advisories and current conditions before swimming.
Closest picks
Green Valley
23 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service
Green Valley Campground is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.
Tent Peg Group
23 mi north · USDA Forest Service
Tent Peg Group Campground offers a semi-primitive location for an extended family or large group outing. The area provides easy access to many off-road vehicle trails.
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Within 30 miles (6)
San Bernardino National Forest
- Biking
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
Green Valley
Green Valley Campground is located near Arrowbear in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
Tent Peg Group
Tent Peg Group Campground offers a semi-primitive location for an extended family or large group outing. The area provides easy access to many off-road vehicle trails.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Bluff Mesa Group Camp
Bluff Mesa Group Campground is conveniently located for campers to enjoy all the beautiful Big Bear Lake area has to offer. A variety of trailheads are nearby, leading visitors through the scenic forest that surrounds the campground.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Crab Flats
Crab Flats Campground is an off-roaders paradise, with plenty of off-road vehicle trails nearby for both beginner and experienced riders.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Boulder Group Camp
Boulder Group Campground is a great place to bring an extended family or large group for a relaxing camping excursion.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Water sports
30 to 75 miles (2)
Sand to Snow National Monument
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.
- Accessible Swimming
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Angeles National Forest
- Biking
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Moreno Valley. 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 Moreno Valley?
San Bernardino National Forest (USDA Forest Service), about 10 miles north of Moreno Valley as the crow flies. Next are Green Valley (23 mi) and Tent Peg Group (23 mi).
When is the best time for swimming near Moreno Valley?
Based on Moreno Valley’s average highs, April–November. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.