Swimming Holes in Minnesota — Lakes, Creeks & Rivers You Can Swim In

4 natural swimming destinations in Minnesota.

Minnesota has 4 swimming holes in our directory, including 1 river, 2 waterfall, 1 quarry. Those counts come from our live U.S. swimming holes dataset. Use GPS distance sorting or city nearby lists when you already know your starting point.

Near major cities: Minneapolis

By water type: River (1) · Waterfall (2) · Quarry (1)

Guides: Family friendly (3)

Popular swimming holes in Minnesota

Most-searched spots — open each listing for directions, fees, and safety notes.

River/FallsMN

Lester Park

Here, Amity Creek and the Lester River carve their way through ancient volcanic rock, shaping natural pools and tumbling over waterfalls that have drawn swimmers, hikers, and picnickers for generations.

Fee variesDuluth

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QuarryMN

Quarry Park

Quarry Park is a quarry swimming spot on Quarry near Minneapolis, Minnesota. What people come for: Crystal-clear quarry pools; Cliff jumping adventures. There is a fee or park admission, and you will find camping and parking. Best visited in June to August. Check water depth and for submerged objects before jumping or diving.

Fee variesSt. Cloud

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FallsMN

Silver Bay North Shore Swimming Spots

The stretch of Minnesota's North Shore highway running north of Duluth is one of the great American scenic corridors. A rugged ribbon of boreal forest, volcanic rock, and Lake Superior's cold blue expanse.

FreeDuluth

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