Lake AL
Chattahoochee S. P.
Swim at Chattahoochee State Park in Alabama—a peaceful lake swimming hole with shaded banks and easy access. Current park status, directions, and seasonal tips for planning your visit.
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Lake AL
Nicol Park
Guide to Nicol Park in Tuscaloosa, AL. Find directions for swimming, hiking, and unofficial cliff jumping on Lake Nicol. Learn about access and safety tips.
Pond AR
Charlton
Visit the official Charlton Recreation Area pond on Walnut Creek for swimming near Hot Springs. Find directions, facilities, and safety tips.
Lake AR
Dam Site
Visit Dam Site Recreation Area on Greers Ferry Lake for swimming and unofficial jumping. Find directions, access notes, and essential safety tips for your visit.
Creek/lake AZ
Clear Creek
Plan a visit to Clear Creek swimming hole near Winslow, AZ. Find directions via McHood Park, safety tips for swimming and jumping, and essential visitor info.
Hot Springs/Lake AZ
Roper Lake
Visit Roper Lake State Park for hot tubbing, swimming, and camping. Find directions, fees, and safety tips for this Arizona hot springs destination.
Lake CA
Bass Lake
Plan a hike to Bass Lake near Bolinas, CA. Find trail directions, safety tips for swimming and the rope swing, and essential visitor information.
Lake CA
Cull Canyon
A guide to Cull Canyon Lake in the East Bay. Learn about swimming, facilities, fees, directions, and safety tips for a day trip.
Lake CO
Curecanti National Recreation Area Swimming Spots
Guide to unofficial swimming at Blue Mesa Reservoir's Bay of Chickens in Curecanti, CO. Find directions, safety tips, and essential access notes.
Small Lake CO
Island Acres
Swim at Island Acres on the Colorado River near Grand Junction. Find directions, fees, safety tips, and facilities for this Colorado State Park.
Lake CT
Lake Mashapaug
A guide to swimming at Lake Mashapaug in CT's Bigelow Hollow State Park. Find directions, trail info to Rock Island, and essential safety tips.
Lake CT
Miller Pond
Plan your visit to Miller Pond in CT. Get driving directions, parking tips, and safety advice for this scenic swimming spot in Middletown and Durham.
Lake DE
Lake Como
Visit Lake Como in Smyrna, DE for a public swimming lake with a beach and picnic facilities. Find directions, access notes, and visitor tips.
Lake FL
Larry And Penny Thompson Park
Visit Larry and Penny Thompson Park in Miami for swimming, boating, and picnics. Find directions, facilities, and safety tips for a family-friendly outing.
Spring-fed lake GA
Farmers Lake
Plan your visit to Farmers Lake in Cohutta, GA. Find directions, fees, facilities, and safety tips for swimming at this spring-fed lake.
Lake IA
Speed Lake
Guide to Speed Lake near Terre Haute, IA. Find directions for swimming and using the rope swing. Learn access details and safety tips for this campus lake.
Lake IL
Speed Lake
A guide to Speed Lake near Terre Haute, IL. Details on swimming, rope swings, access via Rose-Hulman campus, and essential safety tips.
Lake IN
Speed Lake
A guide to Speed Lake in Terre Haute, IN. Find directions, swimming info, and safety tips for this campus lake with a rope swing.
Spring/Lake KS
Scott S. P.
Plan your visit to Scott State Park in KS. Discover Lake Scott for swimming and canoeing, with facilities and hiking trails near Hays and Garden City.
Lake/Cliffs KY
Clifty Creek
Find directions and safety tips for the unofficial Clifty Creek swimming hole on Lake Cumberland, KY. No fees or facilities. Jumping and swimming at your own risk.
Lake KY
Pickle Fork
Find directions and safety tips for the unofficial Pickle Fork swimming hole on Paintsville Lake, KY. No facilities. Swim and jump at your own risk.
Pond MA
Dean Pond
Plan your visit to Dean Pond in Massachusetts. Find directions, swimming info, and practical tips for this Springfield area pond in Brimfield State Forest.
Kettle Pond MA
Duck Pond
A guide to Duck Pond in Wellfleet, MA. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for swimming at this unofficial kettle pond.
Pond MA
Hawks Nest State Park
Plan a visit to Hawks Nest State Park in Harwich. A guide to swimming, directions, and safety tips for this undeveloped pond area.
Pond MA
Leominster State Forest
Plan your visit to the Leominster State Forest swimming hole in Massachusetts. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for swimming in this natural pond.
Pond MA
Micahs Pond
A guide to Micah's Pond in Barnstable, MA, an unofficial spot for swimming and a rope swing. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.
Pond MA
Puffers Pond
Guide to Puffers Pond in Amherst, MA. Learn about swimming, directions, parking, and safety for this unofficial, no-fee pond.
Lake MA
Punchbowl
Find the unofficial Punchbowl swimming hole in Falmouth, MA. Details on access, the rope swing, trail directions, and safety tips for a fun visit.
Pond MA
Upper Goose Pond
Find directions and tips for visiting Upper Goose Pond in the Berkshires. Access involves a 1.7-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail from Route 20.
Pond MA
Walden Pond State Resreve
Plan your visit to Walden Pond State Reserve in Concord, MA. Get driving directions, parking details, and tips for swimming at this historic pond.
Creek and Lake MA
Windsor State Forest
Guide to swimming in Windsor State Forest, MA. Details on unofficial creek spots, the official lake, fees, facilities, and safety tips for the Westfield River.
Lake MD
Cascade Lake
Plan your visit to Cascade Lake near Westminster, MD. Details on swimming, fishing, water slide, petting zoo, fees, and directions for a family-friendly day trip.
Lake MD
Loch Raven
A guide to the unofficial Loch Raven swimming area near Baltimore, MD. Includes directions, trail info, safety tips, and important regulations.
Pond ME
Leigh's Mill Pond
Guide to swimming at Leigh's Mill Pond in Maine. Includes directions, parking restrictions, safety tips, and seasonal advice for visitors.
Pond (Freshwater) ME
Roque Bluffs State Park
Visit Roque Bluffs State Park in Maine for a unique coastal experience featuring a sandy beach and a freshwater pond for swimming. Find directions, facilities, and safety tips.
Lake MI
Pickerel Lake
Plan your visit to Pickerel Lake in Michigan's Pinckney State Recreation Area. Get directions from Ann Arbor, safety tips, and seasonal advice.
Lake MI
Pictured Rocks
Plan your visit to Miners Beach at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Get directions, safety tips, and info for swimming in Lake Superior near Munising, MI.
Spring-fed lake MS
Clear Springs
Visit Clear Springs, a spring-fed lake in Mississippi for swimming. Find directions, access info, and safety tips for a refreshing day trip.
Lake/Creek/River MS
Presleys Outing
Visit Presley's Outing in Mississippi for swimming, tubing, and paddling on Goodes Mill Lake and Franklin Creek. Day-use fee. Directions from Mobile.
Pond MS
Shongelo
Visit Shongelo Pond near Jackson, MS for swimming, diving, and picnics. Find directions, safety tips, and details on this official recreation area.
Lake/Creek MT
Glacier National Park Swimming Spots
Find scenic but cold swimming spots along Lake McDonald & McDonald Creek in Glacier NP. Tips for access, safety, and planning your visit.
Lake NC
White Lake
Plan your visit to White Lake, NC. Guide to swimming, boating, facilities, parking fees, and directions from Lumberton, Fayetteville & Elizabethtown.
Swimming place in a pond. NH
Pisgah State Park
Find directions and tips for swimming in Kilburn Pond, an unofficial, secluded swimming area within Pisgah State Park in New Hampshire.
Lake NJ
Farrington Lake
Find directions and tips for the unofficial Farrington Lake swimming hole near New Brunswick, NJ. A secluded spot with a rope swing.
Lake NJ
Surprise Lake
A guide to hiking to Surprise Lake in NJ. Find directions, trail difficulty, parking info, and safety tips for this secluded lake near Greenwood Lake.
Spring/pond NM
Santa Rosa
Visit the official Santa Rosa Blue Hole in New Mexico for spring-fed swimming and diving. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.
River/Lake NY
Lake Luzerne Hudson River Swimming Spots
Guide to unofficial swimming spots on the Hudson River near Lake Luzerne, NY. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes for the Spier Falls area.
Pond NY
North Haven Pond
A guide to the unofficial swimming and rope swing spot at North Haven Pond in the Hamptons. Learn about access, safety, and directions.
Lake NY
Point Au Roche S. P.
Find a secluded bay for swimming at Point Au Roche State Park near Plattsburgh, NY. Trail directions, access notes, and safety tips for Lake Champlain.
Lake NY
Skaneateles
Plan your visit to the Skaneateles swimming area at Clift Park. Find directions, parking info, and safety tips for this Finger Lakes destination.
Lake NY
Saranac Lakes Adirondack Swimming Destinations
Find unofficial swimming and boating spots on the Saranac Lakes in NY's Adirondacks. No fees or facilities. Tips for safe, respectful access.
Lake NY
Trout Lake
Find directions & tips for Trout Lake, an unofficial freshwater swimming spot near Bolton Landing, NY. No fees or facilities. Plan your visit.
Lake OH
Alum Creek Reservoir
A guide to swimming at Alum Creek Reservoir in Ohio. Learn about access, safety, and directions to this unofficial swimming spot.
Lake OH
Punderson State Park
Visit the official lake swimming area at Punderson State Park in Ohio. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for a family-friendly water play day.
Lake/pool OK
Gage Artesian Beach
Plan your visit to Gage Artesian Beach, an artesian spring-fed swimming hole in Oklahoma. Get directions, safety tips, and essential info.
Lake/Water Park OK
Pawnee Bath House Water Park
Plan your visit to Pawnee Bath House Water Park in Oklahoma. Find directions, activities like swimming and sliding, and essential safety tips for a fun day out.
River/Lake OR
Applegate Valley Swimming Spots
Find swimming spots along the Applegate River in Oregon. Get directions, safety tips, and access notes for Medford, Jacksonville, and Ruch areas.
Lake OR
Crater Lake National Park Swimming Spots
Guide to unofficial swimming at Crater Lake, OR. Details on the Cleetwood Cove hike and Wizard Island boat tour, with essential safety tips for the cold, deep water.
Reservoir/creek/pond OR
Lithia Park
Plan a visit to the swimming reservoir and Fairy Ponds in Ashland's Lithia Park. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for water play.
Creek/Lake PA
Galeton
Find directions & safety tips for the unofficial Galeton, PA swimming hole on Pine Creek/Berger Lake. No fee, with nearby park access.
Lake PA
Greenwood Furnace S. P.
Visit the swimming lake at Greenwood Furnace State Park in PA. Find directions from State College, park details, and safety tips for a day by the water.
Lake PA
Mount Gretna Lake
Plan a trip to Mount Gretna Lake in PA. Find directions from Harrisburg, activity info, and practical tips for a safe swimming visit.
Spring-fed lake at dam PA
R.b.winter S. P.
Plan your visit to the R.B. Winter State Park swimming area. Find directions, park facilities, and essential safety tips for swimming in this spring-fed lake.
Pond RI
Ashville Pond
A freshwater pond for swimming and jumping in Hope Valley, RI. Find practical access info, safety tips, and seasonal advice for visitors.
Pond RI
Lincoln Woods
Plan your visit to the Lincoln Woods swimming hole in RI. Find directions, facilities, and safety tips for swimming and horseback riding.
Spring fed pond SC
Parsons Mountain Recreation Area
Visit the official spring-fed pond at Parsons Mountain Recreation Area in SC for swimming. Details on fees, directions from Augusta, and safety tips.
River/Lake SD
Oahe Downstream
Find directions and tips for swimming and boating at the unofficial Oahe Downstream area on the Missouri River near Pierre, South Dakota.
Lake UT
Lake Powell Swimming Spots Near Las Vegas
Guide to swimming at Lake Powell near Las Vegas. Find details on Bullfrog (UT) and Antelope Point (AZ) spots, directions, safety tips, and seasonal advice.
Lake UT
Mona Rope Swings
Find the unofficial Mona Rope Swings on Burriston Ponds near Provo. Get directions, safety tips, and what to know before you visit.
Pond VA
Longdale
Plan a visit to Longdale Pond swimming hole in Virginia. Details on access, fees, facilities, and safety tips for a family-friendly outing.
Lake VT
Congdon's Point
Find directions and tips for visiting Congdon's Point, an unofficial, scenic swimming spot on Chittenden Reservoir in Vermont.
Lake VT
Floating Bridge
Visit the historic Floating Bridge on Sunset Lake in Brookfield, VT. Learn about swimming, directions, and safety tips for this unique unofficial swimming spot.
Lake VT
Glen Lake
Find directions and tips for swimming at Glen Lake in Vermont. Learn about unofficial access, parking, and safety for a visit near Rutland and Castleton.
Pond VT
Hapgood Pond
Visit Hapgood Pond in Vermont for a scenic freshwater swim. Find directions, facilities, and tips for a safe day trip near Manchester and Peru.
River, Pond VT
Kents Corner Area
Guide to natural swimming holes near Kents Corner, VT, including Beaver Pond and the Winooski River. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.
Lake VT
Red Rocks Park Swimming Area, Burlington Vt
Swim at Red Rocks Park on Lake Champlain. Find directions, safety tips for zebra mussels, and details on both clothed and clothing-optional areas.
Reservoir VT
The Ledges
A guide to The Ledges, an unofficial swimming spot on Harriman Reservoir. Find directions, trail info, and safety tips for this Vermont destination.
Lake WA
Banks Lake Region Swimming Spots
Guide to swimming in the Banks Lake region near Coulee City and Electric City, WA. Find directions, access notes, and essential safety tips for a great day on the water.
Lake WA
Lowell Johnson Park
Swim at Florence Lake from Lowell Johnson Park on Anderson Island. Access via ferry. No fees. Find directions, safety tips, and park details.
Lake WA
Seattle And Bellevue Lake Washington Beaches
Visit Newcastle Beach Park in Bellevue, WA for swimming, picnics, and a playground. Find directions, parking tips, and seasonal info.
Lake/River WA
Wanapum Lake
A guide to the unofficial Wanapum Lake swimming cove near Vantage, WA. Find directions, safety tips, and access details for this Columbia River spot.
Lakes/Ponds WI
Kettle Moraine State Forest Swimming Spots
Guide to swimming beaches at Whitewater, Spring, and Ottawa Lakes in Kettle Moraine State Forest, WI. Find directions, amenities, and safety tips.
Lakes/Ponds WI
Madison Wisconsin Swimming Spots
Find swimming spots near Madison, WI. Guide to Salmo Pond, Beckman Lake, and Lake Ripley with directions, fees, and safety tips for a great day out.
Lake/Cliffs WV
Summersville Lake Cliff Swimming Spots
Find directions and safety tips for unofficial cliff swimming spots at Summersville Lake, WV, including Whippoorwill, Waterfall, and Long Point cliffs.