7 natural swimming destinations in Utah.
Utah has 7 swimming holes in our directory, including 3 waterfall, 2 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.
Near major cities: Salt Lake City
By water type: Waterfall (3) · Lake (2) · Spring (1) · Other (1)
Guides: Family friendly (5)
Most-searched spots — open each listing for directions, fees, and safety notes.
Capitol Reef lies in Utah, where Fremont River/Freemont Falls moves through a wooded corridor. In the sun-scorched heart of Utah's canyon country, where ochre cliffs rise hundreds of feet above a narrow river corridor, the Fremont River offers one of the most unexpected pleasures in the American.
View detailsJust park, walk a few steps, and let the cool waters of Calf Creek pull you in. Towering sandstone cliffs rise on either side of the creek corridor, their warm orange and rust tones glowing in the Utah sun.
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Homestead Crater in Midway, UT — ~96°F geothermal spring inside a limestone dome near Park City. Timed soak/swim sessions about $30 with reservations required.
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Lake Powell Swimming Spots Near Las Vegas is a lake swimming spot on Lake Powell (Colorado River) near Las Vegas, Utah. What people come for: Turquoise waters surrounded by red sandstone cliffs; Popular swimming spots like Hobie Cat Beach. Access is free, and you will find restrooms and camping. Best visited in June to August. No lifeguards are on duty at any location.
View detailsCapitol Reef lies in Utah, where Fremont River/Freemont Falls moves through a wooded corridor. In the sun-scorched heart of Utah's canyon country, where ochre cliffs rise hundreds of feet above a narrow river corridor, the Fremont River offers one of the most unexpected pleasures in the American.
View detailsJust park, walk a few steps, and let the cool waters of Calf Creek pull you in. Towering sandstone cliffs rise on either side of the creek corridor, their warm orange and rust tones glowing in the Utah sun.
View detailsHomestead Crater in Midway, UT — ~96°F geothermal spring inside a limestone dome near Park City. Timed soak/swim sessions about $30 with reservations required.
View detailsLake Powell Swimming Spots Near Las Vegas is a lake swimming spot on Lake Powell (Colorado River) near Las Vegas, Utah. What people come for: Turquoise waters surrounded by red sandstone cliffs; Popular swimming spots like Hobie Cat Beach. Access is free, and you will find restrooms and camping. Best visited in June to August. No lifeguards are on duty at any location.
View detailsMona Rope Swings near Provo, Utah is a lake swimming spot on Burriston Ponds. What people come for: Thrilling rope swings over Burriston Ponds; Crystal-clear spring-fed waters. Access is free, and you will find camping. Best visited in Summer. Always check water depth and for submerged objects before swinging or diving.
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Just a few miles outside of Moab, Utah, Negro Bill Canyon offers one of the most surprising experiences in all of canyon country: a perennial creek winding through a narrow red rock gorge, lined with cottonwoods and willows, dotted with natural .
View detailsFew places on earth marry dramatic geology with cool, clear water the way Zion National Park does. Whether you're floating on your back while Navajo sandstone cliffs glow ember-orange in the afternoon sun, or picking your way barefoot across river stones toward a hidden emerald pool, .
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