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

5 natural swimming destinations in Montana.

How many swimming holes are in Montana?

Montana has 5 swimming holes in our directory, including 1 river, 1 waterfall, 1 lake, 1 spring, 1 other. 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.

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Gigantic Warm Springs — family owned, huge warm spring swimming area. swimming hole near Lewiston, MT
Family owned, huge warm spring swimming area.MT

Gigantic Warm Springs

Here, thermal spring water wells up from the earth and fills a spacious . The Setting Montana's central heartland stretches out in every direction.

Fee variesLewiston
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Glacier National Park Swimming Spots — lake/creek swimming hole near Missoula, MT
Lake/CreekMT

Glacier National Park Swimming Spots

Glacier National Park Swimming Spots near Missoula, Montana is a lake swimming spot on Lake McDonald, McDonald Creek. What people come for: Crystal-clear alpine waters; Pebble beaches along Lake McDonald. There is a fee or park admission, and you will find parking. Best visited in spring. The water is extremely cold year-round.

Fee requiredMissoula
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Great Falls Montana Swimming Spots — varies - see below swimming hole near Great Falls, MT
Varies - see belowMT

Great Falls Montana Swimming Spots

Great Falls Montana Swimming Spots near Great Falls, Montana is a natural swimming spot. What people come for: Sandy beach and dock; Calm Missouri River waters. Access is free. Best visited in June through August. The Missouri River has variable and often strong currents.

FreeGreat Falls
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Mill Creek Falls — creek/falls swimming hole near Missoula, MT
Creek/FallsMT

Mill Creek Falls

Mill Creek Falls near Missoula, Montana is a creek swimming spot on Mill Creek. What people come for: Clear freshwater pool fed by a waterfall; Moderate hiking trail through Bitterroot National Forest. Access is free, and you will find camping. Best visited in Autumn. Creek flow can be swift, especially in spring.

FreeMissoula
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Yaak Falls Campground — river swimming hole near Couer D'alene (id), MT
RiverMT

Yaak Falls Campground

Yaak Falls Campground is a river swimming spot on Yaak River near Couer D'Alene (ID), Montana. What people come for: Serene Yaak River pools; Rustic 7-site campground. You will find restrooms and camping. Best visited in Summer. The river current can be strong and water is cold year-round.

Fee variesCouer D'alene (id)
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