Edwards Crossing
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Entry fee: No parking fee at Edwards Crossing. Edwards Crossing is a river on the South Yuba River in Nevada County, California. See every spot on the South Yuba River.
Closures and warnings
Moving water can turn dangerous quickly. No fires, alcohol, glass, or barbecues. Canyon vegetation is very dry in summer; wildfire risk is high. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | River |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | Strong |
| Water clarity | Park lists refreshing swimming holes along the South Yuba in late summer; water stays cold. |
Access
| Parking | Roadside and limited parking at Edwards Crossing on North Bloomfield Road / Lake Vera-Purdon area north of Nevada City. Stay fully off the fog line; no parking on the bridge. |
|---|---|
| When it fills | Illegal parking is actively ticketed and towed (Nevada County Sheriff reports). If you cannot park legally, do not stop. |
| Fee | No parking fee at Edwards Crossing |
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | California State Parks (South Yuba River State Park) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Fires | Not allowed |
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Edwards Crossing open?
Moving water can turn dangerous quickly. No fires, alcohol, glass, or barbecues. Canyon vegetation is very dry in summer; wildfire risk is high. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
Can you swim at Edwards Crossing?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Edwards Crossing. A strong current is reported here, use caution.
How do you get to Edwards Crossing?
Parking: Roadside and limited parking at Edwards Crossing on North Bloomfield Road / Lake Vera-Purdon area north of Nevada City. Stay fully off the fog line; no parking on the bridge. Illegal parking is actively ticketed and towed (Nevada County Sheriff reports). If you cannot park legally, do not stop.
Do you need a reservation for Edwards Crossing?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Edwards Crossing?
The fee is No parking fee at Edwards Crossing.
What are the rules at Edwards Crossing?
Dogs are allowed, fires are not allowed, and glass containers are not allowed.
Nearby
Sources
3
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=496 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, waterbodyName, access.hours, rules.dogs, rules.fires / rules.glass, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, swimmerNotes.waterType, hazardNote)
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=27898 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee, access.parking)
- https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/59472-illegal-parking-leads-to-ticketing-and-possible-towing-in-the-south-yuba-river-area-of-nevada-county (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parkingPattern)