Molalla
32 mi southeast · Bureau of Land Management
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla River, which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing.
Outdoors
Swimming holes and lakes near Beaverton
Lakes, rivers and beaches near Beaverton where swimming is allowed on public land.
7places to swim
32 mito the closest
July–Septemberbest months
Good to know: Most natural swimming areas have no lifeguard; check water-quality advisories and current conditions before swimming.
Closest picks
Dovre Recreation Site
34 mi west · Bureau of Land Management
Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk.
Three Bears Campground
34 mi southeast · Bureau of Land Management
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Three Bears campsites are only available by making a reservation.
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Molalla
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla River, which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Swimming
Dovre Recreation Site
Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Three Bears Campground
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Three Bears campsites are only available by making a reservation.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Photography
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Cedar Grove Campground
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Cedar Grove campsites are only available by making a reservation .
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Photography
- Swimming
- Water Access
- Wildlife viewing
Nestucca River Recreation Area
Want to go camping? Camping season is generally May-October. Reserve a site at one of our four campgrounds on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App .
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Photography
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Mt. Hood National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Beaverton. 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 Beaverton?
Molalla (Bureau of Land Management), about 32 miles southeast of Beaverton as the crow flies. Next are Dovre Recreation Site (34 mi) and Three Bears Campground (34 mi).
When is the best time for swimming near Beaverton?
Based on Beaverton’s average highs, July–September. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including Bureau of Land Management, USDA Forest Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.