Angeles National Forest
- Biking
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
Outdoors
Swimming holes and lakes near West Covina
Lakes, rivers and beaches near West Covina where swimming is allowed on public land.
Good to know: Most natural swimming areas have no lifeguard; check water-quality advisories and current conditions before swimming.
Within 30 miles (3)
Deer Group Camp
Deer Group Campground is a great place to bring an extended family or large group.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Water sports
Mountain Oak
Escape to Mountain Oak Campground in the Angeles National Forest for a restful, refreshing getaway from city life.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
30 to 75 miles (2)
San Bernardino National Forest
- Biking
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
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
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown West Covina. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
More outdoors near West Covina
- Hiking near West Covina
- Camping near West Covina
- Fishing near West Covina
- Boating and kayaking near West Covina
- Biking and mountain biking near West Covina
- Picnic spots near West Covina
- Horseback riding near West Covina
- Wildlife viewing and birding near West Covina
- Parks in West Covina
- Day trips
- Weather by month
Questions
Where is the closest place for swimming near West Covina?
Angeles National Forest (USDA Forest Service), about 8 miles northwest of West Covina as the crow flies. Next are Deer Group Camp (19 mi) and Mountain Oak (26 mi).
When is the best time for swimming near West Covina?
Based on West Covina’s average highs, May–October. 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.