Creek swimming holes

Smaller stream and brook swimming holes tucked in forests, canyons, and mountain hollows.

173 destinations nationwide.

Creek AL

Chickasabogue Park

Plan your visit to the Chickasabogue Park swimming hole in Alabama. Get directions, safety tips, and details on access for a fun, family-friendly day by Chickasaw Creek.

Creek AL

Coldwater Creek Park

Visit Coldwater Creek Park for a refreshing swim. Get directions from Birmingham, Anniston, and Oxford, plus essential safety and access information.

Creek AR

Half Bushel

Find Half Bushel, an unofficial swimming spot on Big Shoal Creek in the Ozark National Forest. Directions, safety tips, and what to know before you go.

Creek AR

Lee Creek Ozark Swimming Holes

Explore two Lee Creek swimming holes near Fort Smith, AR. Find directions to the semi-official Natural Dam area and a popular unofficial spot for swimming and cliff jumping.

Creek AZ

Cave Creek

Find the unofficial Cave Creek swimming hole via Trail 4 near Seven Springs. Hike details, safety tips, and directions for this Arizona desert oasis.

Creek AZ

Mormons Crossing

Guide to the unofficial Mormon's Crossing swimming hole near Sedona. Find directions, safety tips, and details for visiting this spot on Oak Creek.

Creek AZ

Sycamore Canyon

Explore Sycamore Canyon's secluded swimming holes near Camp Verde, AZβ€”one of Arizona's wildest creek canyons. Cool, clear water, dramatic red rock walls, and multiple swim spots. Directions and trail tips.

Hot Creek CA

Hot Creek

A guide to Hot Creek near Mammoth Lakes. Learn about access, safety for hot bathing, and directions to this unique geothermal area.

Creek CA

Memorial Park

Cool off in shaded Pescadero Creek swimming holes at Memorial County Park near La Honda, CA. Ancient redwoods, clear pools, and easy Bay Area access. Directions, parking, and seasonal tips.

Creek/Hot Springs CA

Mono Hot Springs

Visit Mono Hot Springs in California's Sierra National Forest. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for this unofficial hot springs and creek area.

Creek CA

Rock Pool

A guide to Rock Pool, an unofficial swimming and jumping spot in Malibu Creek State Park near Thousand Oaks and Malibu. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.

River/Creek CO

Dominguez Canyon

Plan a hike to Dominguez Canyon swimming holes near Grand Junction. Guide covers directions, trail info, safety tips, and seasonal access for this unofficial spot.

Creek CO

Guffey Gorge

Plan your visit to Guffey Gorge, a natural swimming hole on Fourmile Creek near Colorado Springs. Get directions, safety tips, and essential info.

Creek CO

Medano Creek

Visit Medano Creek in Colorado for seasonal water play, tubing, and skim boarding at the base of towering sand dunes. Plan your trip with essential tips.

Creek CO

Queens Canyon Punchbowls

Guide to hiking Queens Canyon Punchbowls near Colorado Springs. Find trail info, directions to the natural pools, and essential safety tips for water play.

Creek CO

Tabeguache Creek

Find the unofficial Tabeguache Creek swimming hole near Naturita, CO. Get driving directions, access notes, and important safety tips for your visit.

Natural hot springs and hot springs creek CO

Valley View Hot Springs

Plan your visit to Valley View Hot Springs in Colorado. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for this natural hot springs and creek near Salida.

Brook CT

Cotton Hollow

A guide to the unofficial Cotton Hollow swimming hole on Roaring Brook in Glastonbury, CT. Find directions, safety tips, and what to know before you visit.

Stream CT

Hotch**kissville Bridge

Unofficial swimming hole on the Weekeepeemee River in Connecticut. Find directions, parking info, and safety tips for swimming and rope swings.

Brook CT

Mount Hope Brook

Guide to the unofficial Mount Hope Brook swimming hole in Mansfield, CT. Find directions, parking info, safety tips, and what to know before you go.

Creek CT

Riga Falls

A guide to Riga Falls in Salisbury, CT. Find directions, safety tips, and access details for this unofficial swimming and wading spot on Wachocastinook Creek.

Creek FL

Econfina Creek

Guide to swimming, canoeing, and rope swings at Econfina Creek in Florida. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for Pitt Spring and other areas.

Creek GA

Mccosh Mill

A guide to the unofficial McCosh Mill swimming hole on Wehadkeen Creek near West Point Lake, GA. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.

Creek GA

Mill Creek

Explore the unofficial Mill Creek swimming hole near Woodstock, GA. Find directions, access notes, and essential safety tips for swimming and rope swings.

Creek GA

Pooles Mill

Plan a visit to the unofficial Poole's Mill swimming hole on Settingdown Creek in GA. Find directions, safety tips, and what to know before you go.

Creek GA

Rockmart

A guide to the unofficial Rockmart swimming hole on Thompson Creek. Find directions, safety tips, and details for swimming and jumping.

Creek GA

Sweetwater Creek S. P.

Explore the wading spots near historic ruins at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Georgia. Find directions, safety tips, and park info for your visit.

Creek KY

Clear Creek

Find directions and safety tips for swimming at the unofficial Clear Creek swimming hole near Pineville, Kentucky. Access via the Clear Creek Fitness Trail.

Creek KY

Short Creek

A guide to the unofficial Short Creek swimming hole and cave near Somerset, KY. Learn about access, safety, and directions to this natural spot.

Creek KY

Temple Hill Area

Guide to swimming in Skaggs Creek near Temple Hill, KY. Find directions to Happy Hollow and Lions Club Park, with safety tips and access notes.

Creek MA

Glendale Falls

A guide to Glendale Falls, an unofficial swimming hole and waterfall on Glendale Brook in Western Massachusetts. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.

Brook MA

Granville Gorge

A guide to Granville Gorge, an unofficial swimming and soaking spot near Southwick, MA. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.

Brook MA

Margaret Lindley Park

A natural swimming and wading spot on Hemlock Brook in Williamstown, MA. No fee. Learn about access, safety, and seasonal tips for this Berkshire County brook.

Creek MD

Camp Harding Park

Guide to the unofficial swimming hole near Camp Harding Park, MD. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for this natural water spot on Licking Creek.

Creek MD

Meadowside

Plan a visit to the unofficial Meadowside swimming hole on North Branch Rock Creek. Find directions, safety tips, and details for wading near Baltimore, MD.

Creek MO

Cherry Corner Access

Unofficial swimming spot near Joplin with a rope swing. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for Cherry Corner on Shoal Creek.

Creek MS

Bluff Creek Park

Plan your visit to Bluff Creek Park in Vancleave, MS. Get directions, safety tips, and key info for swimming in this official creek park.

Creek MS

Dunns Falls Water Park

Visit Dunns Falls Water Park near Meridian, MS. Enjoy swimming, tubing, and a waterfall. Find directions, fees, and safety tips for this creek-side park.

Creek MS

Okatoma Creek

Find the popular Okatoma Creek swimming hole near Seminary, MS. Get directions, safety tips, and info on canoe rentals for a fun, unofficial spot.

Creek MS

Perk Beach

A guide to Perk Beach, an unofficial swimming hole on Red Creek near Perkinston, Mississippi. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.

Creek NC

New Hope Creek

Find the unofficial swimming hole on New Hope Creek near Durham, NC. Get directions, parking info, and essential safety tips for a safe visit.

Creek NC

Rocky Bluff

Visit Rocky Bluff near Hot Springs, NC for swimming and sliding in Spring Creek. Find directions, parking info, and safety tips for this natural water feature.

Creek NH

Beard Creek

Find the Beard Creek swimming hole in New Hampshire. Get directions from Hillsboro, parking info, and safety tips for a refreshing natural swim.

Brook NH

Falling Waters

Find wading and splashing spots along Dry Brook on the Falling Waters Trail in Franconia Notch. Tips for families and hikers.

Creek NH

Sawyer Area

Discover three swimming holes in Bartlett, NH's Sawyer Area. Find directions to Sawyer Rock, Paradise, and Breeder Pool for swimming and relaxing in natural settings.

Creek NY

Black Hole

Unofficial swimming and jumping spot on Mill Creek near Lake George. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for this natural area.

Creek NY

Coles Creek S. P.

Plan your visit to the Coles Creek swimming area in NY. Find directions, park fees, facilities like toilets and picnic tables, and essential safety tips.

Creek NY

Fillmore Glen S. P.

Visit Fillmore Glen State Park near Moravia, NY for swimming in Dry Creek, waterfall hikes, and picnics. Find directions, fees, and safety tips.

Creek NY

George Bridge

A guide to the unofficial George Bridge swimming hole on Oatka Creek near Rochester, NY. Find directions, safety tips, and access details.

Creek NY

Glenerie

A guide to the unofficial Glenerie swimming hole on Esopus Creek near Kingston. Find directions, safety tips, and details for swimming, fishing, and tubing.

Creek NY

Mosquito Point

A guide to the unofficial Mosquito Point swimming hole on Schoharie Creek, NY. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for swimming.

Creek NY

Point Rock

Find directions and safety tips for swimming at the unofficial Point Rock swimming hole on East Branch Fish Creek near Utica, NY. No fee or facilities.

Creek NY

Rock Stream

Plan a visit to Rock Stream swimming hole near Watkins Glen, NY. Get driving directions, safety tips, and what to know about this natural creek spot.

Creek NY

Salamanca

A guide to the unofficial Salamanca swimming hole in Little Valley Creek. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for this natural spot.

Creek OH

The Bolt

Find The Bolt, an unofficial swimming hole on Sunfish Creek near Woodsfield, Ohio. Get directions, access notes, and safety tips for a safe visit.

Creek OH

The Tubbs

A guide to The Tubbs, an unofficial swimming hole on the North Fork of Little Beaver Creek in Ohio. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.

Swimming hole in creek/river OK

Boy Scout Hole

An unofficial swimming hole on Barron Fork Creek near Tahlequah, OK. Tips for visiting, safety, and directions for swimming and jumping.

Creek/Dam OK

Pennington Creek Park

Plan your visit to Pennington Creek Park in Tishomingo, OK. Find directions, safety tips, and details for swimming in this official creek area.

Creek/Spring OK

Salina Oklahoma Swimming Hole

Visit Blue Hole Park, a family-friendly swimming hole near Tulsa. Features cold spring water, camping, and amenities. Check fees and rules before you go.

Creek OR

Grayback

Plan a visit to Grayback Swimming Hole near Cave Junction. Find directions, safety tips, and seasonal info for this unofficial spot on Sucker or Cave Creek.

Creek OR

Sugar Creek

Find the unofficial Sugar Creek swimming hole near Paulina, OR. Get hiking directions, safety tips, and seasonal info for this natural swimming spot.

Creek PA

Blue Hole Barronvale

Guide to visiting Blue Hole Barronvale, an unofficial swimming spot on Laurel Creek near Somerset, PA. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.

Creek PA

Conococheague Creek

Find directions and safety tips for the unofficial Conococheague Creek swimming hole near Chambersburg, PA. Learn about tubing, swimming, and access.

Creek PA

Davidsville

A guide to the unofficial Davidsville swimming hole on the Stonycreek River. Find directions, safety tips, and details for swimming and jumping in PA.

Creek PA

Devils Well

Plan a visit to Devils Well, an unofficial swimming hole on Wallenpaupack Creek near Hawley, PA. Find directions, safety tips, and essential info.

Creek PA

Eleven Foot Hole

Find directions and safety tips for Eleven Foot Hole, an unofficial swimming spot on Swift Run Creek near Harrisburg and State College, PA.

Creek PA

Elijah Rock

Guide to the unofficial Elijah Rock swimming hole in Allegheny National Forest, PA. Find directions, safety tips, and details on swimming and cliff jumping.

Creek PA

Four Quarters Farm

Plan a visit to the swimming hole on Sideling Hill Creek at Four Quarters Farm in Pennsylvania. Details on access, fees, and safety for a day of swimming.

Creek PA

Hammersley Hole

A guide to Hammersley Hole, a remote Pennsylvania swimming hole. Details on the challenging 12+ mile hike, safety tips, and directions for experienced adventurers.

Creek PA

Kellettville

Guide to the unofficial Kellettville swimming hole in PA's Allegheny National Forest. Find directions, safety tips, and details for tubing and swimming.

Creek PA

Little Rocky Glen

Plan a visit to Little Rocky Glen in Pennsylvania. Find hiking directions, safety tips, and key details for this scenic area on South Branch Tunkhannock Creek.

Creek PA

Little Sewickley Creek

Find directions and safety tips for the unofficial Little Sewickley Creek swimming hole near Pittsburgh. Learn about access, parking, and water play.

Creek PA

Loleta

Plan a visit to the Loleta swimming hole in Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest. Find directions, access notes, and essential safety information.

Creek PA

Martins Mill Bridge

Guide to the unofficial Martin's Mill Bridge swimming hole in PA. Find directions, safety tips, and details for tubing on Conococheague Creek.

Creek PA

Ole Bull S. P.

Plan a visit to the swimming hole at Ole Bull State Park in Pennsylvania. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for swimming in Kettle Creek.

Creek PA

Ricketts Glen S. P.

Explore Kitchen Creek at Ricketts Glen State Park in PA. Find directions, safety tips, and park info for visiting the waterfalls and natural areas.

Creek PA

Roaring Brook

Find directions and safety tips for the unofficial Roaring Brook swimming hole near Scranton, PA. Includes access notes and seasonal advice.

Creek PA

Robinson Hole

A guide to the unofficial Robinson Hole swimming spot on Montour Run. Learn about access, safety, and what to expect at this free creek area.

Creek PA

Short Hole

Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for Short Hole, an unofficial swimming spot on Thornbottom Creek near Mansfield, Pennsylvania.

Creek PA

Sugar Creek

A guide to the unofficial Sugar Creek swimming hole near Troy, PA. Find directions, safety tips, and what to know for swimming and rope swings.

Creek PA

Swatara

A guide to the unofficial Swatara Creek swimming hole near Hershey, PA. Find directions, safety tips, and what to know before you go for a swim.

Creek PA

The Gorge

Find directions and safety tips for the unofficial Gorge swimming hole on Muddy Creek, PA. Access involves a trail walk with no on-site parking.

Creek PA

Thorn Creek

Find Thorn Creek swimming hole near Renfrew, PA. Get directions, safety tips, and what to know about this unofficial spot with no facilities.

Creek PA

Tionesta

Plan your visit to the Tionesta swimming hole in Pennsylvania. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for swimming and tubing in Tionesta Creek.

Creek PA

West Vincent

A guide to the unofficial West Vincent swimming hole on French Creek. Find directions, safety tips, and details on water play near Phoenixville.

Creek PA

White Clay Creek

Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for the unofficial White Clay Creek swimming hole in Pennsylvania. No fees or facilities.

Creek PA

Wintergreen Gorge

Explore Wintergreen Gorge near Erie, PA. Find hiking trails and natural swimming holes in Fourmile Creek. Learn access points, parking, and safety tips.

Creek PA

Yellow Breeches Creek

A guide to unofficial swimming and tubing spots on Yellow Breeches Creek near Harrisburg, PA. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.

Creek SD

Spearfish Canyon

Plan your visit to the unofficial swimming holes along Spearfish Creek in South Dakota's Black Hills. Find directions, safety tips, and seasonal advice.

Stream TN

Blue Hole - Mill Creek

A guide to the unofficial Blue Hole swimming area on Mill Creek near Elizabethton, TN. Find directions, safety tips, and what to know before you go.

Creek TN

Chickamauga Creek

Find the unofficial Blue Hole and other swimming spots on Chickamauga Creek. Get directions, safety tips, and details for this natural area near Soddy Daisy.

Creek TN

Grundy Forest Area

Explore the Grundy Forest Day Loop Trail near Tracy City, TN for scenic swimming holes like Hanes Hole Falls and Blue Hole Falls. Find directions and safety tips.

Creek-fed, man-made pool TN

Horse Creek Area

Guide to the Horse Creek Area swimming hole & campground in TN. Find directions, facilities, and safety tips for this creek-fed pool in Cherokee National Forest.

Creek TN

Laurel Fork

Guide to hiking the Appalachian Trail to Laurel Fork swimming holes and Laurel Falls in Tennessee. Find directions, safety tips, and seasonal advice.

Creek TN

Magnolia Bridge

A guide to the unofficial Magnolia Bridge swimming hole on Whiteoak Creek, TN. Find directions, safety tips, and info for swimming and rope swings.

Creek TN

Metal Ford

Visit the unofficial Metal Ford swimming hole on the Buffalo River near Nashville. Find directions, access notes, and essential safety tips for a day of wading and swimming.

Creek TN

Richland Creek

A guide to hiking and swimming at the unofficial Richland Creek swimming holes near Chattanooga, TN. Find directions, trail info, and safety tips.

Creek-fed, man-made pool. TN

Rock Creek

Plan your visit to the Rock Creek swimming hole in Tennessee. Find directions, fees, facilities, and safety tips for this creek-fed pool near Johnson City.

Creek TN

Savage Gulf Swimming Holes

Plan a visit to the Savage Gulf swimming holes on Fire Scald Creek. Find directions to Greeter Falls and Blue Hole, with essential safety and access tips.

Creek TN

Turley Hole

A guide to the unofficial Turley Hole swimming area in Tennessee. Find directions, safety tips, and what to know before visiting this creek spot.

creek/Springs TX

Tonkawa Springs

Plan your visit to Tonkawa Springs in Nacogdoches, TX. Find directions, access info, and safety tips for this popular East Texas swimming spot.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brook VT

Adams Hole

Find directions and safety tips for Adams Hole, an unofficial swimming spot in Joe's Brook near St. Johnsbury, VT. No fees or facilities.

Brook VT

Benson's Hole

Find Benson's Hole swimming spot on Bromley Brook in Manchester, VT. Get directions, safety tips, and seasonal advice for this unofficial location.

Brook VT

Falls Of Lana

Find Falls of Lana, a scenic swimming hole on Sucker Brook near Middlebury, VT. Get trail directions, safety tips, and seasonal advice.

Brook VT

Four Corners

Unofficial swimming hole in Lowell, VT, featuring a rope swing and jumping spots on Bugbee Brook. Find directions, safety tips, and access details.

Brook VT

Osgood Brook Culvert

Find the small, unofficial Osgood Brook swimming hole in East Randolph, VT. Get directions, access notes, and safety tips for this roadside spot.

Brook flowing through a breached dam VT

The Mill

An unofficial swimming and jumping spot on Minister Brook in Worcester, Vermont. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for this natural area.

Creek VT

The Power Station

Find directions and safety tips for swimming at The Power Station, an unofficial spot on East Creek near Rutland, VT. Plan your visit.

Creek WA

French Cabin Creek

Find the unofficial French Cabin Creek swimming hole near Cle Elum, WA. Get directions, access notes, and essential safety tips for a safe visit.

Creek WA

Quarry Pool

Visit Quarry Pool at Tenino City Park for swimming and picnics. Find directions, fees, facilities, and safety tips for this historic WA creek pool.

Creek WA

Rock Island

Find directions and tips for visiting Rock Island, an unofficial swimming hole on Icicle Creek near Leavenworth and Wenatchee, Washington.

Creek WA

Squire Creek Park

Plan a trip to Squire Creek Park near Darrington, WA. Find directions for swimming, hiking, and essential safety tips for this scenic creek-side destination.

Creek WA

Taneum Creek

Find the unofficial Taneum Creek swimming hole near Ellensburg. Get directions, safety tips, and info on this natural pool for a refreshing Washington swim.

Creek WV

Cedar Creek S. P.

Plan your visit to the Cedar Creek swimming holes in WV. Find directions, trail info, and safety tips for natural swimming near Burnsville and Glenville.

Creek WV

Deckers Creek Trail

Plan a trip to swimming holes on the Deckers Creek Trail near Greer, WV. Find trail access, directions, and safety tips for hiking and swimming.

River/chute WV

Holly River S. P.

Explore natural swimming holes like Upper Falls and Shupe's Chute in Holly River State Park, WV. Find directions, trail info, and safety tips for a refreshing visit.

Creek WV

Knapp Creek Area

Guide to three unofficial Knapp Creek swimming holes in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.

Creek WV

Stuart

Plan your visit to the Stuart Recreation Area swimming hole on Shaver's Fork. Find directions, fees, facilities, and safety tips for swimming and jumping.