Swimming holes in Maine

20 natural swimming destinations in Maine.

How many swimming holes are in Maine?

Maine has 20 swimming holes in our directory , including 11 river, 5 waterfall, 2 lake, 2 other .

River ME

Bristol Dam

A guide to the unofficial Bristol Dam swimming area on the Pemaquid River in Maine. Details on access, directions from Damariscotta, and safety tips.

Falls ME

Houston Brook Falls

Find Houston Brook Falls near Bingham, ME. A guide to swimming, directions, safety tips, and access for this unofficial waterfall on Houston Brook.

Cove ME

Lakewood

A guide to the unofficial Lakewood swimming hole near Bar Harbor, Maine. Find directions, safety tips, and access info for this scenic cove on Lake Wood.

Pond ME

Leigh's Mill Pond

Guide to swimming at Leigh's Mill Pond in Maine. Includes directions, parking restrictions, safety tips, and seasonal advice for visitors.

River ME

Long Dam

Find directions and safety tips for the unofficial Long Dam swimming hole in Maine, a river spot near Farmington with a gravel beach.

Falls ME

Moxie Falls

Plan a visit to Moxie Falls, a 90-foot waterfall near The Forks, Maine. Get hiking directions, safety tips, and details on swimming access.

Pond (Freshwater) ME

Roque Bluffs State Park

Visit Roque Bluffs State Park in Maine for a unique coastal experience featuring a sandy beach and a freshwater pond for swimming. Find directions, facilities, and safety tips.

River ME

Royal River

Find directions and safety tips for the unofficial Royal River swimming hole in Yarmouth, Maine. A local spot for swimming and rope swings.

Varies, see below ME

Rumford Maine Swimming Holes

Explore natural swimming holes near Rumford, ME, including Swift River Falls and Coos Canyon. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for a safe visit.

River ME

Salmon Falls

Find the unofficial Salmon Falls swimming hole on the Saco River. Get directions, safety tips, and seasonal advice for a visit.

River ME

Sandy River

A guide to unofficial sandy swimming beaches on the Sandy River near Farmington, ME. Find directions, access notes, and essential safety tips for a safe visit.

Falls ME

Smalls Falls

Visit Smalls Falls in Maine for swimming and picnics. Find directions, safety tips, and details on parking and facilities.

Falls ME

The Ledges

Plan a visit to The Ledges, a popular swimming and sliding spot at Ledge Falls in Baxter State Park. Find directions, safety tips, and park info.

River ME

Weston's Beach

Visit Weston's Beach in Fryeburg, ME for a free, scenic swim on the Saco River. Find directions, parking info, and safety tips for this sandy river spot.

River ME

Woolen Mill Hole

Visit Woolen Mill Hole, an unofficial swimming and jumping spot on the Sandy River near Farmington, ME. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.