Swimming holes in Massachusetts

26 natural swimming destinations in Massachusetts.

How many swimming holes are in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 26 swimming holes in our directory , including 7 river, 3 creek, 3 waterfall, 10 lake, 3 other .

Brook /Falls MA

Bash Bish Falls

Plan a visit to Bash Bish Falls. Get hiking directions from MA and NY, safety rules, and key details about this scenic waterfall.

River MA

Bellevue Falls

An unofficial swimming and jumping spot on a river in North Adams/Adams, MA. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for Bellevue Falls.

River MA

Buck River

Find directions and practical tips for visiting the unofficial Buck River swimming hole near Sandisfield, MA. Learn about access, safety, and seasonal considerations.

MA

Cummington

Find the natural Cummington swimming hole in Massachusetts. Get driving directions, trail info, and essential safety tips for a safe river visit.

Pond MA

Dean Pond

Plan your visit to Dean Pond in Massachusetts. Find directions, swimming info, and practical tips for this Springfield area pond in Brimfield State Forest.

Kettle Pond MA

Duck Pond

A guide to Duck Pond in Wellfleet, MA. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for swimming at this unofficial kettle pond.

Creek MA

Glendale Falls

A guide to Glendale Falls, an unofficial swimming hole and waterfall on Glendale Brook in Western Massachusetts. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.

Brook MA

Granville Gorge

A guide to Granville Gorge, an unofficial swimming and soaking spot near Southwick, MA. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.

River MA

Greenfield Area

Visit the Greenfield Beach swimming hole on the Green River. Find directions, parking info, and tips for this popular local swimming spot in Massachusetts.

Pond MA

Hawks Nest State Park

Plan a visit to Hawks Nest State Park in Harwich. A guide to swimming, directions, and safety tips for this undeveloped pond area.

Varies-see below MA

Huntington Region Swimming Holes

Guide to swimming holes near Huntington, MA, including Gardner State Park, Knightville Dam, and secluded river spots. Find directions, safety tips, and access details.

River MA

Ipswich River

A guide to the unofficial Ipswich River swimming hole near Topsfield, MA. Find directions, safety tips, and details on this natural swimming spot.

Pond MA

Leominster State Forest

Plan your visit to the Leominster State Forest swimming hole in Massachusetts. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for swimming in this natural pond.

Brook MA

Margaret Lindley Park

A natural swimming and wading spot on Hemlock Brook in Williamstown, MA. No fee. Learn about access, safety, and seasonal tips for this Berkshire County brook.

Pond MA

Micahs Pond

A guide to Micah's Pond in Barnstable, MA, an unofficial spot for swimming and a rope swing. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.

River MA

Mount Hope Park

Guide to the unofficial Mount Hope Park swimming hole on the Green River in Massachusetts. Find directions, safety tips, and access details for this local spot.

Dam MA

Orange Dam

A guide to the unofficial Orange Dam swimming spot on the Mill River. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for a responsible visit.

Pond MA

Puffers Pond

Guide to Puffers Pond in Amherst, MA. Learn about swimming, directions, parking, and safety for this unofficial, no-fee pond.

Lake MA

Punchbowl

Find the unofficial Punchbowl swimming hole in Falmouth, MA. Details on access, the rope swing, trail directions, and safety tips for a fun visit.

Falls MA

Royalston Falls

Explore Royalston Falls via the Tully Trail in Massachusetts. Guide includes directions, safety tips, and what to know for this unofficial waterfall hike.

Falls MA

Umpachene Falls

Visit Umpachene Falls, a semi-official swimming hole and waterfall on the Mill River in the Berkshires. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.

Pond MA

Upper Goose Pond

Find directions and tips for visiting Upper Goose Pond in the Berkshires. Access involves a 1.7-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail from Route 20.

Pond MA

Walden Pond State Resreve

Plan your visit to Walden Pond State Reserve in Concord, MA. Get driving directions, parking details, and tips for swimming at this historic pond.

Creek and Lake MA

Windsor State Forest

Guide to swimming in Windsor State Forest, MA. Details on unofficial creek spots, the official lake, fees, facilities, and safety tips for the Westfield River.