Van Duzen County Park has beautiful virgin redwood groves and is great for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing and swimming in the Van Duzen River. It also contains two of the most popular swimming holes on the Van Duzen River:
Pamplin Grove is in the less well known western annex of the park, a couple of miles before the park proper. It has a camping and recreation area that can be reserved for large groups, Pamplin Grove is closed to day users when it is reserved, but otherwise provides access to an excellent swimming hole.
Even more well known is Swimmer’s Delight, in the main park area. Drive straight ahead from the entry kiosk, bear right at the fork and drive down to the Day Use area at river’s edge. There are usually two swimming holes in this location, depending on the water level and river flow rate. The near sides are shallow; the far sides are deep beneath tall sandstone bluffs. In July and August, it is a good idea to arrive by mid-morning or earlier. By noon, Swimmers’ Delight can be closed to additional swimmers.
Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash as long as they are under complete voice control. Please always have a leash with you as well.