God's Bath (Clavey River)
UnverifiedBeginner (0-30 ft)Intermediate (31-60 ft)37.98610, -120.05340
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A cylindrical granite basin scoured out below a small falls on the Clavey River north of Yosemite, with an underwater archway and boulders and ledges around the rim. The usual takeoff is about 20 feet depending on water level, with a rope swing some summers and a 50 to 60-foot wall above for the experienced.
Jumps at this location
Rim ledges
20 ft
Beginner (0-30 ft)
High wall
60 ft
Intermediate (31-60 ft)
Warnings
Multiple drownings here, including two in one weekend; the basin has a strong undercurrent and the archway traps swimmers. Extremely cold water. Access has closed after fires; check before driving in.
Access
From Sonora: Tuolumne Road, Buchanan Road, then Cottonwood Road (FR 1N04) about 12.5 miles to the Clavey River bridge. Park on the east side, drop to the river from the northeast corner, and follow it upstream about a mile of scrambling. Stanislaus NF, free, no cell service.
Best conditions
July through September at low flow. Deadly in runoff.