Bear Hole is a bathing area Chico located in United States.
Lot K Fenced Rd (at Upper Bidwell Park) Chico , CA 95973 United States
One of the coolest bathing spot in the area, especially for teens/young adults: alcohol not prohibited but be kind and let this gem as clean as you found. nudies friendly !
Be careful swimming in Bear Hole this time of year.Holes in rocks and white churning water makes for danger. It takes time to get help here. Nude swimming takes place here or nearby. Caution! Read more
From the parking lot take Yahi Trail or Fenced Rd. The hike to Bear Hole is about 45 min.
Swimmers should be cautious of where they jump at Bear Hole because of submerged rocks. Water currents move swiftly and can also trap people in between boulders.
Part of the path leading to Diversion Dam has collapsed so be very careful since the rocks are uneven and slippery.
Swimming is great here!
The Monkey Face rock formation is located in the Upper Bidwell Park. Use parking area E and from there hike straight up. - Ross
Great place to let the dog off leash mornings til 8:30am. - Chris Westbay