Dovre Recreation Site
30 mi southwest · 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.
Outdoors
Swimming holes and lakes near Hillsboro
Lakes, rivers and beaches near Hillsboro where swimming is allowed on public land.
6places to swim
30 mito the closest
1within 30 miles
July–Septemberbest months
Good to know: Most natural swimming areas have no lifeguard; check water-quality advisories and current conditions before swimming.
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Nestucca River Recreation Area
34 mi southwest · Bureau of Land Management
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 .
Molalla
38 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.
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Within 30 miles (1)
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
30 to 75 miles (5)
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
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
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
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
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
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- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Hillsboro. 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 Hillsboro?
Dovre Recreation Site (Bureau of Land Management), about 30 miles southwest of Hillsboro as the crow flies. Next are Nestucca River Recreation Area (34 mi) and Molalla (38 mi).
When is the best time for swimming near Hillsboro?
Based on Hillsboro’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.