Swimming

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Swimming at Yosemite

Yosemite Swimming
The Wild & Scenic Merced River at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley offers many delightful swimming holes and sandy beaches for summer sunning and swimming. Tuolumne Meadows and Yosemite's High Sierra Camps also have some great swimming areas in more secluded spots and lakes are plentiful. Please note that river and lake swimming is at your own risk as there are no lifeguards on duty. Floatation devices are strongly recommended, especially for children.

You can also take a dip in the swimming pools at Curry Village® and Yosemite Lodge at the Falls as well as in the "Swimming Tank" at Wawona® Hotel. The Ahwahnee also has a swimming pool for Ahwahnee guests. Use of our swimming pools is free to our overnight guests.  Non-lodging guests may use the pools at Curry Village and Yosemite Lodge at the Falls for $5/adult and $4/child per person per day.  Lifeguards are on duty at Curry Village and Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. Swimming pools are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, conditions permitting.  Check the Yosemite Guide for current hours.

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