Waterfall/River TN
Conasauga River Swimming Spots
Explore unofficial swimming and snorkeling spots on the Conasauga River in Cherokee National Forest. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.
Conasauga River & falls swimming
Blue-hole country in southeast Tennessee — cold, clear pockets on the Conasauga with waterfall hikes nearby. Best after spring rain when flows are up.
5 spots in Tennessee.
Plan your trip with individual listing pages below — fees, access, and seasonal notes vary by site. Use swimming holes near me to sort by GPS, or see all swimming holes in Tennessee.
Falls/River TN
Smoky Mountain Central Tennessee Swimming Holes
Find unofficial swimming holes along Route 321 near Townsend & Maryville, TN. Tips for access, parking, and safe water recreation in the Smokies.
Varies- see below TN
Obed Scenic River Swimming Holes
Plan your visit to the Obed Scenic River swimming holes near Wartburg, TN. Get directions, safety tips, and info on the popular Nemo swimming hole.
River TN
Piney River Tennessee Swimming Destinations
Guide to unofficial swimming holes on the Piney River and Duskin Creek near Chattanooga. Find directions, trail info, and safety tips for a refreshing swim.
Varies, see below TN
Smoky Mountain South Swimming Holes - Knoxville, Maryville, Chilhowee
Guide to unofficial swimming holes in the Smoky Mountains near Knoxville, TN. Find directions for Abrams Creek, Little Bottoms, and Wildcat Falls with safety tips.