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Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Beach · Kings Beach, California
Mountain views are offered from this lakeside park featuring a sandy beach with kayak rentals.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Speckled Dace.
1 fish species in 2 public records within 2 km of Kings Beach State Recreation Area since 2000.
- Speckled Dace Rhinichthys osculus2 records · 2025
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kings Beach State Recreation Area?
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area is a beach in Kings Beach, California.
- Can you swim at Kings Beach State Recreation Area?
- There is no fixed answer for Kings Beach State Recreation Area: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Kings Beach State Recreation Area in Kings Beach, California. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Kings Beach State Recreation Area rated?
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area in Kings Beach, California has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 2429 reviews.
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🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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