💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate $5/day or $30/year USFS Adventure Pass required for parking ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Tenaja Falls swimming hole
A seasonal Cleveland National Forest waterfall with a swimming spot located at the top of the falls — given the repeated pattern in this project of fatalities tied to wading above drops, this specific positioning deserves a caution note even without a directly sourced incident here.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5/day or $30/year USFS Adventure Pass required for parking
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable, seasonal
Best Season
📅 Spring (seasonal, flow-dependent)
Water Type
Swimming spot at the top of a tiered waterfall
Managed By
US Forest Service (Cleveland National Forest)
County
Riverside County, California
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Tenaja Falls Trail, Cleveland National Forest, near Murrieta, CA
Access Notes:
Easy-to-moderate trail; swim spot is at the TOP of the falls, not the base — treat any area above a drop with the same caution as other flagged waterfalls in this project
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5/day or $30/year USFS Adventure Pass required for parking
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace