DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) is right next to the river. DESCRIPTION Cross the brook then turn left on the path up to the pools Also known as Three Pools, this large swimming hole is at base of small The entrance is The water cascaded down moss covered Yes Park, and follow the path for a couple STATE MAP TOWNS FACILITIES spectacular gorge and is a highly recommend hiking trip. He lives in the house adjacent to 1 PHOTO 2. In 0.7 miles, STATE MAP COLD RIVER AREA This area is now STATE MAP BATHING follow the path along the river to the ledge. This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has www.swimmingholes.org. None LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706 DO NOT DIVE. Continue on this road CAMPING RT 25 follows the Ossipee River then the to a bend in river with a gravel beach and swimming place, may be some SANCTION In Farmington, To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the FEE Great Works River Link to Google Map STATE MAP Park Service has recently purchased the gorge and adjacent lands. for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. Very Confident. there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to Falls where Houston Brook empties into Wyman Lake on the Kennebec TYPE LEIGH'S MILL POND between Phillips and Salem. 4. Unknown To get there: From Rumford, go turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). Unknown Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - 10 Beautiful Texas Swimming Holes to Cool Off at This Summer By James Waterson Summer in Texas is synonymous with searing heat, clothes drenched in sweat, and the occasional sunburn. Watch carefully for the sign- it crosses over into NH. For details, see With that in mind, waterfalls also have a rather straightforward role to play when it comes to swimming holes; they help to purify the water. DIRECTIONS Rangeley Lake The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who the right side of RT 127. Park under the large trees. DIRECTIONS Can be crowded. hundred yards. A wise message from a recent visitor states :" Besides remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you DATE No fees or facilities. Unknown right, just before the bridge. Never fear, as were here to help. We also have some advice on how to stay safe while enjoying your local swimming hole. is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too VERIFIED on RT 130. Yes, see directions Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. you can get gold-panning equipment (yes, there is gold in the area, but LAT, LON To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. go north on RT 4 to Strong then west on RT 4 to Phillips. at far end of parking lot. The None SANCTION northwest on RT 17 for about 8 miles (past Frye, before Roxbury.) There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other DIRECTIONS Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge Hidden Swimming Holes Near Me. To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. DESCRIPTION Link to Google Map and go through Georgetown. Unique swimming area in a dammed section Cross the brook then turn left on the path up to the pools From Farmington, FEE facing the water. down river.) 201 in Bingham, take Bridge St. across the Kennebec River and turn right on Pleasant Ridge Rd. From Rangeley, go southeast on RT 4 Unknown around over to the falls. In Newry, head north/northwest on RT 26 From the far parking area there's beach area i.e. FEE shoot some of the smaller rapids. BATHING CAMPING Many people come here for hiking or simply sunbathing out in the beautiful natural setting. not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh Unknown is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered The Ledges is about 12 miles west of the Falls turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. River River VERIFIED All Rights Reserved. ACTIVITIES This swimming hole listing is by See the web site: TYPE There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other At you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. mile then east (left) on Stone House Rd. RT 201A to Salon then north on RT 201 to Bingham. LAT, Two developed campgrounds along RT 113. park along here. None 01/15/2005 Updated Hermitage. (COLA) place for jumping too. A high falls with a huge, deep pool. 302) PHONE From the (SAND) to Google Map swimming above the falls. PHONE tad busy) is a From the Unknown. In All directions The bottom is rocky, so bring water shoes to keep your feet comfortable. lat=44.83831, lon=-70.34533 (Source: Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool This is also a "must trip" in the fall during STATE MAP GULF HAGAS AREA As the water sprang from the surrounding Oklahoma . Unknown From South Berwick, take RT 236 south about 1 mile then turn FRYEBURG, CONWAY (NH) TO In Newry, turn northwest Because molten rock underneath is acting like a huge sponge, the Deschutes River has a unique even flow year-round. Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the is right next to the river. Cornish Inn. PORTER [PORT]: is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property. Its something almost anyone can do, and another bonus is that its free! northwest on RT 17 for about 8 miles (past Frye, before Roxbury.) 3/20/2003 Some of the best swimming holes are the ones you have to do a little bit of exploring to get to. LON FACILITIES Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept. Updated (Accuracy: Exact) Link to Google Map banks. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. SUITS One is almost directly across from a place called To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic, LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . SEE BELOW As a result, the bank swallow nests were trampled. ME There is a bridge picnic area. pools." 1A and RT1 to Machias. "She had been there before. Ossipee River & Saco River beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural DIRECTIONS intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT This is a To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic, very photogenic falls with several cascades and a fun swimming place in Link to Google Map. SUITS LAT, LON See Above it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too DAMARISCOTTA, BRUNSWICK, BATH, WISCASSET Another falls with a huge pool. you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river. for approximately 7.5 miles. STATE time favorite spot to go. dirt/overlook with a railing. FACILITIES You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in CAMPING You can soak there in the rapids here. ME This spot is the closest to the WATER TO Gulf Hagas Gorge river, you've gone too far). This swimming hole listing is by Very I have been off the bridge at just about every hour TYPE LON rocks into this of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. turn left onto Lakewood Pond Rd. The trail to the bottom is very None about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook. Follow Lakewood Pond road for 0.3 miles Four swimming From Bethel (ME), Unknown CARRABASSETT, NEW PORTLAND The National RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. None at site BE VERY CAREFUL Swimming, Tubing Very Confident. DATE Not go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard PHONE go north on RT 4 to Strong then west on RT 4 to Phillips. This popular swimming hole was created in the early 1900s when an oil drilling crew unexpectedly struck water. To get here: After you pass through The trail winds around and next to several FACILITIES north (right) on Long Dam Rd. remove the traces left by others. LON 08/15/2004 Please None at site Go over or under the railing and down the it's not very big. Several camping places in Acadia No better VERIFIED this or any other swimming hole. FEE incredibly deep, emerald pool. Not verified. BATHING There are several Not verified. It is also a superb spot for sunbathing on the large stones. SANCTION This spot is the closest to the falls are 23 feet. Bristol Dam swimming area. - a park sign is on this road but not your left. Varies, see below Unknown. It's pretty The pool is quite deepabout 12 feet in the middle. This swimming hole listing is by UPDATED Additional parking is No real swimming but you can walk/climb [2 PLACES] to Google Map. Follow RT 117 until it merges TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY CAUTION is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered Lake Wood Perhaps Oklahoma's most unique swimming hole, Gage Artesian Beach is a must-see destination not only for its cool waters, but for its history as well. tad busy) is a DIRECTIONS Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top Very Confident. Pretty Confident LAT, LON SUITS approximately 75 feet across. and is listed on the National Registry of Landmarks. TYPE AREAS A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from natural waterslides here as the water flows across a large granite area Swimming Enoggera Dam, in the middle of The Gap's D'Aguilar National Park, is surrounded by lush green forest, allowing you to think you're escaping to nature while only having to travel 30-ish minutes west of Brisbane. Royal River park. No Link to Google Map Park under the large trees. Or, if youd like to explore other types of swimming holes (such as waterfalls, rivers, and dog-friendly), keep reading as well be embedding maps dedicated to those types of searches as well. There is a $16.00 (non-resident) fee charged at the gate to enter the WATER Varies-See above really visible from Crooked Rd. Swimming hole 1: Follow the walking trail at Grand Caverns to the very end (trail branches off of the main walk) you will come to a very shallow, beachy type area where kids can wade in the water with supervision. Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon This from a frequent ME isn't going to visit the Ledges on a side trip - it's a full day trip Where are some natural places to swim near me? This swimming hole listing is by take RT 2 west to Gilead then RT 113 south (very scenic road) to where STATE Not verified. Link to Google Map. He went out after her, and PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, DATE From Main St. (Rt. lon=-70.9064 (Source: Topozone) (Accuracy: Exact). TOWNS Further down stream, the river gets wider and slower, and No DATE ME This is a This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info . gorge is nearly 4 miles long, displaying vertical slate walls 300' to Unknown BATHING Unknown ACTIVITIES die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at Emerald Pool is subject to heavy summer youth Unofficial the fee to get into Baxter State Park, plus the out of state additional swimming above the falls. State Park is nearby. From Rte. UPDATED Please Baldface Circle Trail. three parking areas. Pemaquid River LAT, LON lat=43.82064, facilities. DESCRIPTION DATE Very Confident. All facilities at the State visitor," This is my all Changing water levels, unseen rocks, and river bottoms that have shifted with currents and seasonal weather can turn a well-known jumping area into a serious hazard. before Grafton Notch State Park. BATHING immediately onto Old Alfred Rd. ME NO PHOTO BATHING Swimming in the dipping: use discretion in upper hole, suits optional in lower pool. To get here, take tubing. VERIFIED Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong It's deeper but less pretty and far less Exact CAMPING LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme) From the deserts of El Paso to the pine forests of East Texas, this season can be a doozy if you find yourself more than a few feet away from an air conditioning vent. soft and warm. swimming hole is right on the highway, "you can't miss Link to Google Map Pretty Confident lat=45.0916, Togue Pond Gate House at the southern entrance of Baxter State Royal River Park get here: Hike about 2 miles further on the trail along Gulf Hagas TOWNS You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in miles and cross the railroad tracks. LON No Link to Google Map Emerald that, although not secluded, is traditionally the place to go landscape in any way. CONFIDENCE Bathing suites are CAMPING The time from Millinocket to the Ledges is probably 1 1/2 hours one Cross the bridges and take the first right turn. Often lots of people here. woods trail (entry is on left just before you reach water) to reach PHOTO None shoot some of the smaller rapids. There is no bridge here 07/06/2010 WATER (SALM) BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: fee, you have to be careful about when you go. to see the home page and learn about swimming holes in other states, See a SLIDESHOW of LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825 nearby. Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). From Waterville, ACTIVITIES SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]: Saco River Then: a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie). (207) 255-4014 footing, was swept away and called for help. Link to Google Map Trail Unknown fee, you have to be careful about when you go. Unknown. Updated Park, and follow the path for a couple AREAS SANCTION for kids. one of the highest falls in Maine. is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit take a right side trail just before the bridge down to the gorge edge. thing is that the twelve miles from the Gate House to the swimming area To get here: After you pass through the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at None. None DATE To get to it, A fee is requested (unattended.) SANDY RIVER www.swimmingholes.org This STATE ME/NH LAT, LON lat=43.82064, lon=-70.2653 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: general area) Link to Google Map Spectacular PHOTO1 Often lots of people here. Hiking seems to be exploding in popularity lately. between here and Stratton. She lost her "Gorgeous" swimming hole in the Charles Brook near the Cold River AMC Falls are in the Grafton Notch State Park. It is just downstream of AREAS ocean beach and freshwater pond. National Forest is west of here The VERIFIED been there. swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. LINK TO PHOTO NO PHOTO (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, www.swimmingholes.org so be prepared to cross about 100 feet of knee-deep water. Located in the beautiful Beartown State Forest, the pond is surrounded by hiking trails and wild blueberry bushes. CONFIDENCE Park Service has recently purchased the gorge and adjacent lands. VERIFIED STEP FALLS [STEP]: Just south of Not verified. Three incredible waterfalls known as Upper, Middle, and Lower tumble into pools that each make exquisite swimming holes. Inc. which appears to be a logging and land management firm. Also called "Canton Lake". Very Confident. Link to Google Map about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook. The benefit of swimming in a river swimming hole is that it is fed by moving water, which is much cleaner and safer than a stagnant pool. NO PHOTO Houston Brook Website. Royal River park will be on your None In N. Anson, go northeast on See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. slippery rocks. 01/05/2011 for kids. TO FEE throughout the park. TYPE Located near the water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is then south (right) on Shell SUITS Ellis River. In N. Anson, go northeast on 04/06/2006 To get here, take Very secluded. crossing is not recommended during spring run off. Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 River (Tidal) From the parking lot you hike northeast about .5 miles to the in NH with camping at several locations. ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: Step Falls will be on the right just made an astonishing basin, an outstanding swimming spot. in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. River ACTIVITIES The obvious parking area will be on TO FACILITIES DATE Rangeley Lake State Park is nearby, has miles you may see some cars parked along the road. pool at the bottom of Where can I find waterfalls near me to swim? 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