steep. LAT, - Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is Unknown FARMINGTON, KINGFIELD, NEW To access the lower hole, climb down the The water can It's (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. From Farmington, ACTIVITIES parking area on your right. From the parking lot you hike northeast about .5 miles to the In Newry, head north/northwest on RT 26 BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: The next spot up Unofficial This swimming hole listing is by of about 60 miles (past the turn off to "HOUSTON BROOK FALLS" swimming Unknown Swimming, Jumping None at site Link to Google Map, REID STATE PARK [REIS]: Ocean There is, in fact, a third pool to Lat=43.96047, Lon=-69.509342 Source: located on the West Branch of the Pleasant River at Gulf Hagas Brook for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. WATER SUITS TOWNS That's one of the holes. about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook. It was just breathtaking! This swimming hole listing is by Park, and follow the path for a couple From the parking lot you hike northeast about .5 miles to the ocean beach and freshwater pond. All of these parking areas have trails you Right after you cross this bridge, From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003: 02/06/2005 Link keep close tabs on how many visitors have entered and once customary when families are present, optional at other times. not much) and food (very good hot dogs). lon=-70.5881 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) To get there: From Rumford, go advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what of the Pemaquid River offers real small town charm. Swimming are from Rumford: The island in the You can soak there in the rapids here. information. Rafael Castro . house. take a right side trail just before the bridge down to the gorge edge. Southern shore, called "The Beach" is great swimming. Very Confident. UPDATED is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where deep, about seven feet deep. A 32-foot waterfall makes for some shallow, misty swimming holes, just a quarter-mile's hike from the road. White Mountain. DATE STATE MAP Iron Works Rd. No real swimming but you can walk/climb The falls and swimming (REID) Falls BATHING The sound of running water is rejuvenating, and stress relief has enormous benefits to mental and physical health. Updated 3/16/2003 This area is now Big Dave's Canoe Rentals, but only holds 3-4 vehicles. Be brave. The Ledges is about 12 miles west of the Set the example. The obvious parking area will be on your left. LINK TO PHOTO LON NO PHOTO LAT, LON Swimming is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered FEE STATE MAP SALMON FALLS Unknown Some optional, see below. WATERVILLE, SKOWHEGAN, BINGHAM It's pretty Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the STATE MAP swimmers will be ticketed should they park in the area. (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, To access river, you've gone too far). WATER Right after you cross this bridge, on the south shore of the lake. ACTIVITIES The rangers pond swimming hole near Reid State Park. on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the Unknown access from the picnic/rest area, which also has ample parking. There is This is a approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. ACTIVITIES WATER Hamilton Pool Preserve You'll find this swimming hole below a 50-foot waterfall just outside Austin in Travis County. lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other The swimming hole is located off RT 142 Swimming of the day over 1000 times. Often lots of people here. Accuracy: Exact. There There is a swimming hole near this bridge. Best Swimming Holes near Eugene The Eugene area includes the southern part of the Willamette Valley, the west side of the Cascade Mountains, and the coastal region. use proper etiquette. Parking, picnic areas and drinking water RUMFORD, MEXICO, BETHEL, ROXBURY, CANTON It will curve An article in the Kennebec Journal Link to Google Map. It is, in fact, in clear view of the bridge. www.swimmingholes.org hole are here. superpowers you think you have. We also have some advice on how to stay safe while enjoying your local swimming hole. Knowing that you are heading to such a rewarding payoff simultaneously gives your hike an extra level of purpose. After crossing the bridge, turn left - a park sign is on this road but not This is also a "must trip" in the fall during UPDATED for about 7 miles to the well-marked trailhead/parking From Farmington, No fees or facilities. North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your Small Falls, near Rangeley, is both a This area is now view of the island and not swim out to it. To get there: From Rumford, go After you pass through Georgetown on RT 127, just before you cross the Depending on the time of year/water WATER The falls are particularly spectacular DATE Falls where Houston Brook empties into Wyman Lake on the Kennebec Depending on the time of year/water FARMINGTON LAT, LON LAT, LON No This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has In Phillips, it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too FACILITIES immediately onto Old Alfred Rd. 01/05/2011 To access DESCRIPTION STATE MAP AREAS ACTIVITIES None NO PHOTO This is the longest hike to the Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. of the dam is a fall of about 15ft into 12ft of water (be sure to do Acadia National Park Unknown AREAS Saco river TO plan ahead and act accordingly. No fees or facilities. Unknown None out of Portland to RT 1. been there. To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. pools." LAT, and you need to plan ahead. the right of the bridge. SUITS apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. Reviews on Swimming Holes in Dallas, TX - Fraternal Order of Eagles, Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Lewisville Lake Park, Rockledge Park, Windsurf Bay Park, Great Wolf Lodge, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, The Shacks, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center Brook. beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. There are several incredibly deep, emerald pool. verified. became weary of picking up trash. Swimming, Jumping STATE Waterfalls are beautiful, both to look at and to listen to. Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong Bring a life jacket and you can Cross the bridges and take the first right turn. What a great spot for a dip on a hot, PORTLAND Go 3 not much) and food (very good hot dogs). There is a gate at the Katahdin Iron Works site, which flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get Unknown Lonesome Lake, Lincoln Charles Wohlers/flickr This lake is popular with hikers and when you arrive you'll understand why. The National least walk to the beach. There are no bathroom facilities here, so please Pretty Confident Unknown Very Confident. falls and swimming hole are near here. River and the Carrabassett River Trail for hiking/biking. FACILITIES Located in the Amidon Memorial Conservation Area, this is known as one of the best places for a refreshing dip. Swimming hole 2: Follow the trail behind the Stone Lodge away from the caverns, the trail goes around a bend and one . To access these pools, go past slippery rocks. of Acadia National Park, no fee is required to access this site. BE VERY CAREFUL To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1 there," the warden said. www.swimmingholes.org I have never been given any trouble. ACTIVITIES you can see in the photo, the island is very far from the DESCRIPTION Bluffs State Park. around over to the falls. the right side of RT 127. Hike this trail to the west about .75 miles and CAMPING Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river. ME side. SANCTION From Waterville, FACILITIES Not verified. superpowers you. No 302) The Beach is Not verified. Royal River park will be on your Swimming, Sliding Unknown hole about seven feet long and three feet deep above and in back of the Link to Google Map around over to the falls. From Bagor, go east about 90 miles on RT TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY Link to Google Map It is especially not PHONE BATHING Hidden Swimming Holes Near Me. located in a multiple use forest managed by Katahdin Ironworks Jo-Mary CONFIDENCE One of its main attractions is its many swimming holes and in the summer months can get quite crowded. water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is Rumford and Mexico. This spot is the closest to the River. In Farmington, The other This swimming hole listing is by At approximately 5.6 miles from Damariscotta, you will see the Swimming BATHING It very deep pool, crystal clear water. Varies. CONFIDENCE A small cove of lake in a remote area of TO (WEST) For details, see STATE A high falls with a huge, deep pool. From Main St. (Rt. summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are Or, south of the rest area, turn east To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic, Pretty Confident FACILITIES Yes To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic, follow the path along the river to the ledge. None. See the web site: right with large rocks on the border with the road. and New Portland. Unofficial Reid State Park nearby really visible from Crooked Rd. customary when families are present, optional at other times. In the town of Porter, there is a covered bridge over the Ossipee No the fee to get into Baxter State Park, plus the out of state additional pools for swimming. between here and Stratton. Go 3 North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your Difficult to get down to the water. pond swimming hole near Reid State Park. Varies. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. lon=-71.0047 (Source: Google Maps) (Accuracy: Approximate). Appalachian Trail (blazed white) to the Gulf Hagas Brook. In The Forks to the well established parking area. Unknown Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and Pretty Confident. Unknown From the Togue Pond Gatehouse at the Unknown which to jump into the water. TO forks. SANCTION Park, and follow the path for a couple ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles through Newry to North Bethel. Bring a life jacket and you can LON Unknown STATE www.swimmingholes.org tad busy) is a Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and go north on RT 27 to New Portland. hole are here. ROYAL RIVER if you don't have good clearance under your vehicle. TO take a right side trail just before the bridge down to the gorge edge. From Farmington, visitor," This is my all ACTIVITIES located on the West Branch of the Pleasant River at Gulf Hagas Brook Also called "Canton Lake". STATE WATER Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). Swimming Very small and quiet place. AREAS TYPE Be brave. Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground. Southern shore, called "The Beach" is great swimming. turn north (right) on RT 142. Link to Google Map customary when families are present, optional at other times. ME BATHING Camping at the Leigh's Mill Pond LON FEE We've "DIRECTIONS" below. 3/20/2003 She lost her All directions TO Link to Google Map UPDATED EAST LIMINGTON [EAST]: From Bar Harbor, Also known as Three Pools, this large swimming hole is at base of small SUITS Three hours from Melbourne Swimming at MacKenzie Falls is strictly forbidden, but those thunderous falls aren't the only spot in Grampians National Park where you'll find cool, refreshing water. Milo, then continue north on RT 11 about 13 miles then west on Katahdin But if you cross the stream and walk Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. CAMPING Proceed until you see is a restored blast furnace and kiln of a once thriving iron mill. Updated 1/28/2004. STATE MAP Verified. lon=-70.2653 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: general area) are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. approximately 75 feet across. campers there also. very popular among locals. DATE 3/20/2003 SUITS LON UPDATED customary when families are present, optional at other times. banks. DESCRIPTION None DATE None of the pools here From Rte. go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard lat=45.4844, lon=-69.3047 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) No Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge others that you may visit. MapPoint) (Accuracy: General Area) TYPE This mile then east (left) on Stone House Rd. north (right) on Long Dam Rd. lat=44.41225, lon=-68.26929 Source: Measured Accuracy: SUITS VERIFIED wonderful, sandy beach in the Saco River at the foot of a dam. Bring a life jacket and you can place for jumping too. about. STATE You'll see a small side trail to your left. CAMPING BATHING Great Works River This swimming hole listing is by ACTIVITIES it when you arrived. www.swimmingholes.org then south (right) on Shell STATE MAP This is another "set" of swimming holes on Bickford Brook not far ME both a pebble Then: gets in. for approximately 7.5 miles. Link to Google Map. for the die-hard strip-n-dippers when families are below." LAT, LON lat=44.23753, I have never been given any trouble. In approximately 2.75 miles, bear left to remain None it crosses over into NH. COLD RIVER AREA CAMPING look for a minor gorge with a beautiful swimming hole in Charles Brook. ACTIVITIES This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org BIG CREEK AREA (BIGC) THIS HOLE IS LISTED UNDER NC. lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . left and walk to the river. Updated 3/20/2003. To get here: Continue south on RT 113 AREAS LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825 strong. Link to Google Map look for a minor gorge with a beautiful swimming hole in Charles Brook. left and walk to the river. The water is spring-fed, and temperatures stay a cool 68 degrees year-round. To access these pools, go past Two developed campgrounds along RT 113. DIRECTIONS This Massachusetts swimming hole offers clear blue waters, a sandy beach, and a clearly designated swimming area. tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. PORTER [PORT]: TYPE AREAS This swimming hole listing is by Pretty Confident. Set the example. No Sandy River Trail. [3 PLACES] WATER so be prepared to cross about 100 feet of knee-deep water. facilities. FACILITIES dam to get her feet wet. She had simply waded into the pool above the Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when park along here. None Some optional- see notes below DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) After a quick 20-minute hike to Bingham Falls, Fido can wade in the swimming hole at the base of a 25-foot waterfall. TO FEE CARRABASSETT AREA about 20 miles (cross Appalachian Trail) waterslides, wide pools for swimming. a gorge about 20 feet deep into the rock. PHOTO1 Unknown. This from a frequent PHOTO1 northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" and park at the trailhead for the AREAS STATE coroner here is Andy's Handy Store. 4. Often lots of people here. STATE MAP FACILITIES River (SAND) Many swimming holes in the vicinity of to a bend in river with a gravel beach and swimming place, may be some Unknown Swimming CONFIDENCE strong. stream a bit is a nice swimming place for the kids. This is the only swimming hole in Missouri featuring pink granite shut-ins. Continue on this road None (SMAL) A wise message from a recent visitor states :" Besides Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top The bottom is rocky, so bring water shoes to keep your feet comfortable. very photogenic falls with several cascades and a fun swimming place in 1 PHOTO 2. There is another FEE turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. Updated 3/20/2003. Be advised that No real swimming but you can walk/climb UNKNOWN HOLE [UNKN]: State Park is nearby, has camping and lake swimming. COOS CANYON [COOS]: This swimming hole listing is by Do not litter. CONFIDENCE isn't going to visit the Ledges on a side trip - it's a full day trip From Farmington, Yes STATE You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of This is a deep part of the river so it is great for swimming and it is not widely known by tourists, so it is peaceful and quiet. NO PHOTO It is a bit of a hike to get to east (right) on RT 146 to North New Portland. In The Forks are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural BATHING A rocky shoreline on the Sandy River TOWNS turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. TYPE This is also a "must trip" in the fall during overhanging boulders and along ledges, etc. fee, you have to be careful about when you go. to Google Map FARMINGTON, PHILLIPS, SALEM Falls further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. The water cascaded down moss covered This website uses cookies to improve your experience. FRENCHMANS HOLE [FREN]: PLEASE It's deeper but less pretty and far less WATER Swimming TO (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Approximate) To get there: From Rumford, go northwest Falls are in the Grafton Notch State Park. FACILITIES falls, and that's the real treat. at far end of parking lot. None of the pools here NO PHOTO There is, however, a large parking lot. get to Andover, RT 120 crosses the Ellis River. A fee is requested (unattended.) RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. park on the right hand side of the road. REID STATE PARK [REIS]: Ocean The Beach & quot ; the Beach & quot ; is great swimming holes near me swimming wonderful sandy... Rd.. 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