Arroyo Secco Swimming Holes and Campgrounds

Arroyo Seco Swimming Hole and Campgrounds

This summer you have to go check out the Arroyo Seco River and the canyon itself. Swimming Holes, hiking, camping, mountian bike riding and horseback riding are all possible at this little known about secret.

I love going to Arroyo Secco canyon and river. Nestled in the Los Padres National Forest Area, west of Greenfield off Carmel Valley Road and Arroyo Seco Road lies a excellent resource for the Bay Area explorer. I have been here almost every summer because I can get there in about 1 hour from my house and spend the day hiking and swimming the river. Check out the map below if your unsure of the where abouts of Arroyo Secco.

Here is a picture of the Pit swimming hole

Here is a picture of the bend swimming hole

Here is a map to the campgrounds provided by Google Maps! Follow the blue route from Greenfield. From camp hike up to the swimming holes.


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Suggested Route:


Directions:
Exit Oak and Highway 101, Continue to Elm Ave
1 Head southwest on Elm Ave toward 5th St - go 5.9 mi
2 Turn left to stay on Elm Ave - go 0.2 mi
3 Slight left at Arroyo Seco Rd - go 6.5 mi
4 Slight left at Arroyo Seco Rd/Forest Rte-19S09 - go 4.4 mi
Destination will be on the right
Arriving at Arroyo Seco Rd/Forest Rte-19S09
Total: 17.0 mi - about 41 mins

Or come south on highway 1
Right on Carmel Valley Road
Right on Arroyo Secco Road