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

4 natural swimming destinations in Nevada.

How many swimming holes are in Nevada?

Nevada has 4 swimming holes in our directory, including 2 river, 1 creek, 1 spring. 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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Mcgill Springs — spring swimming hole near Ely, NV
SpringNV

Mcgill Springs

In a region defined by sagebrush flats, wide-open skies, and the silence of the Great Basin, stumbling upon a crystal-clear, spring-fed pool feels genuinely extraordinary.

Fee variesEly
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Red Rock Canyon Oak Creek Swimming Spots — creek swimming hole near Las Vegas, NV
CreekNV

Red Rock Canyon Oak Creek Swimming Spots

Red Rock Canyon Oak Creek Swimming Spots lies in Nevada. Just thirty miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, the red sandstone walls of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area rise dramatically from the Mojave Desert floor, and Set within their shadows, something remarkable happens: water appears.

Fee requiredLas Vegas
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Reno-verdi Truckee River Swimming Spots — truckee river swimming hole near Reno, NV
Truckee RiverNV

Reno-verdi Truckee River Swimming Spots

Reno-Verdi Truckee River Swimming Spots is a truckee river destination on Truckee River in NV near Reno, Verdi. Fee note: None. Confirm current access and conditions before you go — no lifeguards at informal spots.

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