About this spot
Bear Hole is one of Upper Bidwell Park's best-known swimming and cliff-jumping holes on Big Chico Creek, with smooth basalt ledges above a deep pool. Water level and depth vary a lot by season.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.