When you want to beat the heat, sometimes an ice-cold beverage just isn't enough. Our real estate agents cool off at these refreshing spots near Klamath Falls homes for sale. 

Favorite Lakes, Pools, and Cooling-Off Spots Around the Klamath Basin

Rainbow Bay - Klamath Falls, OR

Address: 15300 Dead Indian Memorial Dr., Klamath Falls, OR 97601

Located in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Rainbow Bay makes a perfect spot for a day outing. Want a longer stay? The park offers campgrounds and cabins, and the site is adjacent to the popular Lake in the Woods Resort. 

Rainbow Bay features the following activities:

• Swimming
• Paddling
• Fishing
• Picnicking 

Rainbow Bay is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., and admission is $10 per vehicle.

Wood River - Klamath Falls, OR

Address: Sun Mountain Rd., Klamath Falls, OR

Visitors head to Wood River, a quick 20-minute drive from Chiloquin homes for sale, for a brisk swim in the spring-fed, turquoise-hued waters. Be sure to bring Fido along, as dogs are permitted to swim. Wood River is also known for its birdwatching and wildlife-spotting opportunities. 

Hours are two hours before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset daily. Admission is free.

Ella Redkey Pool - Klamath Falls, OR

Address: 1805 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601

No planning needed for a visit to Ella Redkey Pool, thanks to its convenient location in downtown Klamath Falls. Group and private swim lessons are available for all skill levels, for ages 6 months and up.

Check out the schedule of fitness classes and training:

• Aqua Power (weekdays year-round)
• Cardio Blast (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday year-round)
• CPR courses (training and recertification)

Visit the website for the full schedule, including a list of drop-in and membership fees.

Malin Swimming Pool - Malin, OR

Address: 2200 Canal St., Malin, OR 97632

At Malin Swimming Pool, right down the street from Malin homes for sale, there's plenty of fun for the whole family. On weekends, the pool may also be rented for two-hour private parties, starting at $125.

Take a look at some of the other activities:

• One week of free public swim lessons for K-12 students in Bonanza, Dorris, Malin, Merrill, and Tulelake (lessons are available for others for a nominal fee)
• Mommy & Me classes for infants ages 3 months to 2 years
• Shallow and deep water aerobics classes

Visit the website for the full schedule. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for kids ages 3-18, with 10-visit passes available.

Medicine Lake Recreation Area - Tulelake, CA

Address: 49870 Hwy. 139, Tulelake, CA 96134

Tucked in the Modoc National Forest at an elevation of 6,770 feet, Medicine Lake Recreation Area provides a full assortment of activities on the namesake body of water. The dog-friendly site, just minutes from Tulelake homes for sale, includes five campgrounds for both tents and RVs.

Choose from any or all of these great activities:

• Swimming
• Motor and paddle boating
• Waterskiing
• Fishing

Medical Lake Recreation Area is open for day use until 10 p.m. Fees are $5 per vehicle for day use and $15 per night for camping.

Juanita Lake - Macdoel, CA

Address: 37805 Hwy. 97, Macdoel, CA 96058

Surrounded by ponderosa pines, Juanita Lake offers a serene atmosphere not far from Macdoel homes for sale. Motorboats aren't permitted on the lake, leaving it undisturbed for swimmers and paddlers. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Juanita Lake is open 24/7 with no entrance fees.

Keeping It Cool in a Hot Real Estate Market

Summer is a great time to buy or sell a home. Contact us at Fisher Nicholson Realty to get started.