Creek VA
Arnold Valley Pool
Guide to the unofficial Arnold Valley Pool swimming hole in Virginia. Find directions, safety tips, and details for swimming and rope swing access.
Swimming holes in Virginia
55 natural swimming destinations in Virginia.
How many swimming holes are in Virginia?
Virginia has 55 swimming holes in our directory , including 17 river, 10 creek, 17 waterfall, 1 lake, 1 spring .
River VA
Ben Salem Wayside
Unofficial swimming hole & picnic spot on the Maury River near Buena Vista and Lexington, VA. Free parking, tables, and river access. Plan your visit.
Slide VA
Big Marys Creek Slide
A guide to the unofficial Big Mary's Creek Slide in Virginia. Find directions, safety tips, and what to expect for swimming and sliding.
River VA
Big Otter River
Guide to the Big Otter River in Virginia. Find directions, safety tips, and details for swimming and canoeing at this unofficial, no-fee spot near Lynchburg.
Waterfall VA
Big Rock Falls
Plan your visit to Big Rock Falls, a scenic waterfall swimming hole in Shenandoah National Park near Luray. Get hiking directions, safety tips, and access details.
River VA
Blacksburg Hole
A guide to the unofficial Blacksburg Hole swimming spot on the New River in Virginia. Find directions, safety tips, and info on swimming and tubing.
Creek VA
Blowing Springs
A guide to Blowing Springs Recreation Area in Virginia. Find directions for swimming, tubing, and hiking along Back Creek near Lexington and Covington.
River VA
Blue Hole - Bergton
A guide to the unofficial Blue Hole swimming area near Bergton, VA. Find directions, safety tips, and details for visiting this river spot.
River VA
Blue Hole - Jonesville
Explore Blue Hole near Jonesville, VA. Find directions, safety tips, and practical info for visiting this unofficial swimming spot on the Powell River.
VA
Breaks Interstate Park Area
Explore Breaks Interstate Park's rugged canyons, hiking trails, and river views on the VA-KY border. Plan your visit with trail tips and safety info.
River VA
Bullpasture Gorge
Find directions to Bullpasture Gorge, an unofficial swimming hole with a rope swing on the Bullpasture River near Staunton, VA. Safety and access tips.
Waterfall/Creek VA
Campbell Creek
Find the unofficial Campbell Creek swimming hole and waterfall via a scenic hike on the Appalachian and Mau-Har trails near Marion, Virginia.
Waterfall VA
Cascade Falls
Plan your hike to Cascade Falls near Pembroke, VA. Details on the trail, swimming, $3 parking fee, and safety tips for visiting this scenic waterfall.
Falls VA
Cedar Creek Falls
Plan your visit to Cedar Creek Falls in Virginia. Find hiking directions, swimming info, and safety tips for this unofficial waterfall on Big Cedar Creek.
Varies-see below VA
Cowpasture River Area
Guide to the unofficial Cowpasture River swimming area near Clifton Forge, VA. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for this natural spot.
Varies - see DIRECTIONS VA
Charlottesville And Crozet Swimming Holes
Plan your visit to the natural swimming holes near Charlottesville and Crozet, VA. Find directions, access notes, and essential safety tips for a refreshing day out.
Creek VA
Dark Horse Hollow
Find directions & tips for Dark Horse Hollow, an unofficial swimming spot on Stony Fork Creek in Virginia. Learn about access, safety, and what to expect.
River VA
Double Ford
Find directions and safety tips for swimming at the unofficial Double Ford on the Hazel River near Warrenton, VA. No facilities or fees.
Varies- see below VA
Devils Bathtub And Surrounding Swimming Holes In Virginia
Plan your visit to Devil's Bathtub in Scott County, VA. Find hiking details, safety tips for creek crossings, and info on nearby swimming holes.
Creek VA
Elizabeth Furnace Area
Swim in Passage Creek at Elizabeth Furnace near Front Royal, VA. Includes directions, safety tips, and info for the optional Buzzard Rock hike.
Potholes/jacuzzis VA
Fairy Stone S. P.
Plan a visit to Fairy Stone State Park for swimming and boating on Fairy Stone Lake. Get directions, safety tips, and essential visitor info for this Virginia destination.
Waterfall VA
Falls Of Dismal
Plan a visit to the unofficial Falls of Dismal in Virginia. Find directions, safety tips, and details for swimming at this natural waterfall on Dismal Creek.
River VA
Falmouth Riverside Park
Visit Falmouth Riverside Park in Fredericksburg, VA for swimming and picnics on the Rappahannock River. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.
Waterfalls VA
Foster Falls
Visit Foster Falls in Virginia's New River Trail State Park for tubing, canoeing, and a scenic swimming hole. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.
River VA
Goshen Pass Maury River Swimming Spots
Find family-friendly swimming and tubing spots in Goshen Pass, VA. Get directions, safety info, and tips for visiting these scenic Maury River areas.
Creek VA
Humpback Bridge
Visit the historic Humpback Bridge in Virginia for a scenic spot to wade or swim in Dunlap Creek. Find directions, safety tips, and details on facilities.
Hot spring VA
Jefferson Pools
Visit Jefferson Pools in Warm Springs, VA. A historic, official hot spring for bathing. Learn about fees, directions, and practical tips for your visit.
Creek VA
Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park
Unofficial access for kayaking, swimming, and fishing at the Goose Creek and Tuscarora Creek confluence in Leesburg, VA. Know before you go.
Falls VA
Little Stony Falls Area
Plan your visit to Little Stony Falls in Virginia. Find directions, trail details, and safety tips for swimming and hiking at this unofficial waterfall.
Pond VA
Longdale
Plan a visit to Longdale Pond swimming hole in Virginia. Details on access, fees, facilities, and safety tips for a family-friendly outing.
Creek/Falls VA
Mountain Run
Find the unofficial Mountain Run swimming hole near Harrisonburg, VA. Get directions, parking info, and safety tips for this family-friendly hike and swim spot.
River/Creek VA
Matts Creek James River Swimming Spots
Find hiking directions to unofficial swimming holes on Matts Creek and the James River near Glasgow, VA. Access via the Appalachian Trail.
Creek VA
Narrows Town Park
A guide to the Narrows Town Park swimming hole on Wolf Creek, VA. Find directions, safety tips, and info on free access, picnic areas, and swimming.
River VA
Natural Chimneys
Plan a visit to the unofficial swimming hole at Natural Chimneys Regional Park in Mt. Solon, VA. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for the North River.
Waterfall VA
Nottoway Falls
Guide to visiting the unofficial Nottoway Falls swimming hole in Virginia. Includes directions, safety tips for swimming, and access notes.
Creek VA
North Creek Blue Ridge Swimming Holes
Find three natural swimming holes on Jennings Creek near Buchanan, VA. Guide includes directions, safety tips, and access notes for these unofficial spots.
Falls/River VA
Old Rag Blue Ridge Swimming Spots
Find unofficial swimming spots near Old Rag Mountain. Learn about access, seasonal fees, and essential safety tips for a safe, refreshing dip.
Creek/Falls VA
Overall Virginia Swimming Spots
Access details for the private Gooney Creek swimming hole near Front Royal, VA. Info on campground access, facilities, and safety for swimmers.
Falls VA
Panther Falls
Guide to Panther Falls in Virginia. Find directions, safety tips, and info for swimming in the Pedlar River. No fees or facilities.
Slides VA
Pauls Creek
Guide to Pauls Creek's natural rock slides near Charlottesville. Includes directions, safety tips, and what to know before you go.
River beach VA
Potomac Wayside
Find Potomac Wayside, an unofficial river beach on the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry. Get directions, safety tips, and details on swimming and water play.
Falls/River VA
Piney River Swimming Hole, Shenandoah National Park
Find the unofficial Piney River swimming hole in Shenandoah National Park. Get directions, safety tips, and details on natural pools and waterfalls.
Falls/Creek VA
Roaring Run
Discover Roaring Run in Virginia. Hike to a scenic waterfall, swim in natural pools, and picnic. Free access, no drinking water. Plan your visit with our guide.
River VA
Richmond Downtown James River Swimming Spots
Unofficial swimming and tubing spot under a railroad bridge at Richmond's Brown's Island. Find access, safety tips, and directions for the James River.
River VA
Riverside Drive James River Swimming Spots
Unofficial swimming and tubing spot on the James River in Richmond, VA. Find directions, access notes, and essential safety tips for your visit.
Falls VA
St. Marys Falls
Plan a hike to St. Marys Falls in Virginia. Find directions, trail details, and safety tips for swimming in this unofficial natural area.
River VA
Sugar Hollow
Explore the unofficial swimming holes along Moorman's River in Sugar Hollow, VA. Find directions to Blue Hole, Big Branch Falls, and tips for a safe visit.
River VA
Staunton And Rapidan Rivers Swimming Spots, Virginia
Find unofficial swimming spots along the Staunton and Rapidan Rivers in Virginia. Guide includes trail directions, access notes, and safety tips for a safe visit.
River VA
Stokesville North River Swimming Spots
Guide to unofficial North River swimming near Stokesville, VA. Learn about access, safety, and directions to this natural area.
River VA
Tye River
Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for the unofficial Tye River swimming hole near Waynesboro, VA. Plan your visit responsibly.
Creek VA
Virginia Creeper Trail Swimming Spots
Find unofficial swimming spots along the Virginia Creeper Trail in VA. Access info, safety tips, and directions for Whitetop Laurel Creek near Abingdon and Damascus.
River VA
Warrens Ferry
A guide to the unofficial Warrens Ferry swimming area near Charlottesville. Find directions, safety tips for tubing and swimming, and key access details.
Falls VA
White Rock Falls
Find hiking directions and safety tips for swimming at White Rock Falls, an unofficial waterfall near Waynesboro, VA, accessed from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Falls with small pool VA
Wildcat Pool
Explore Wildcat Pool, an unofficial waterfall swimming hole near Crozet, VA. Find directions, safety tips, and what to know before you go.
River beach VA
Yorktown Beach
Plan your visit to Yorktown Beach on the York River. Find directions, parking info, and practical tips for swimming and family outings in Virginia.