Bloomington East
30 mi west · US Army Corps of Engineers
Bloomington East Park includes Cedar Ridge, Hickory/Walnut, and Oak Campgrounds, Ash and Elm Group Camps, and Bloomington Beach Picnic Shelters.
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Swimming holes and lakes near Olathe
Lakes, rivers and beaches near Olathe where swimming is allowed on public land.
6places to swim
30 mito the closest
1within 30 miles
June–Septemberbest months
Good to know: Most natural swimming areas have no lifeguard; check water-quality advisories and current conditions before swimming.
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Bloomington West
31 mi west · US Army Corps of Engineers
Woodridge Park has 450 acres for hiking and primitive, walk-in camping. Tent camping is allowed throughout the park and along the 4.5 mile George Latham hiking trail. Campfires are allowed at designated locations only.
Perry
36 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Perry Park is a recreational day use area, situated near the dam on the south end of Perry Lake.
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Bloomington East
Bloomington East Park includes Cedar Ridge, Hickory/Walnut, and Oak Campgrounds, Ash and Elm Group Camps, and Bloomington Beach Picnic Shelters.
- Amphitheater
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
- Hiking
30 to 75 miles (4)
Bloomington West
Woodridge Park has 450 acres for hiking and primitive, walk-in camping. Tent camping is allowed throughout the park and along the 4.5 mile George Latham hiking trail. Campfires are allowed at designated locations only.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Softball Fields
- Star Gazing
Perry
Perry Park is a recreational day use area, situated near the dam on the south end of Perry Lake.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
Michigan Valley
Michigan Valley Campground is located in eastern Kansas on the shores of Pomona Lake. The scenic park appeals to family campers, sportsmen and water sport enthusiasts.
- Boating
- Camping
- Swimming
Outlet(Melvern)
Outlet Campground is situated below the Melvern Lake Dam on the eastern edge of the Flint Hills of Kansas. Visitors enjoy the area's wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
75 miles and farther (1)
Harry S. Truman Lake
Located adjacent to the Lake of the Ozarks, Truman features excellent fishing, a regional visitor center and powerplant exhibit area. Rugged hills, scenic bluffs, hardwood forest and prairie offer some of the best scenery in the State.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Off-highway vehicles
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Olathe. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for swimming near Olathe?
Bloomington East (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 30 miles west of Olathe as the crow flies. Next are Bloomington West (31 mi) and Perry (36 mi).
When is the best time for swimming near Olathe?
Based on Olathe’s average highs, June–September. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.