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Austin And Georgetown Swimming Holes
Explore natural swimming holes near Austin and Georgetown, TX. Find directions, access info, and safety tips for Barton Springs, Blue Hole, and more.
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Other swimming holes: Mixed or unique water types that do not fit a single category — review each listing for access and conditions. We currently list 107 other destinations nationwide. Inventory counts by type are on the U.S. swimming holes dataset.
Mixed or unique water types that do not fit a single category — review each listing for access and conditions.
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Boone Region Swimming Holes
Boone Region Swimming Holes is a natural swimming spot near Boone, North Carolina. What people come for: Winklers Creek with rope swing; Trash Can Falls with a natural water slide. Access is free, and there are no facilities on site. Best visited in Late spring through early fall. Always check water depth before jumping.
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Camp Verde Swimming Holes In Arizona
Tucked into the canyon country of central Arizona, the Camp Verde swimming holes — known locally as the Bull Pen — are one of those rare finds that reward the effort it takes to reach them.
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Catalina Mountains Swimming Spots
Tucked deep within the rugged folds of the Catalina Mountains, Frog Hollow is one of southern Arizona's most rewarding natural swimming destinations.
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Corvallis Region Swimming Spots
Swimming holes near Corvallis, Oregon — river and creek day trips around Corvallis, Philomath, Alpine, and Junction City with public-access notes and trip planning tips.
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Cummington
Cummington Beach / Westfield River swimming near Cummington, Massachusetts is a free river swimming hole popular in the Hilltowns. Rocky bottom; check flow after storms.
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Delaware Water Gap Swimming Spots
Delaware Water Gap Swimming Spots is a varies - see below destination on Varies - see below in NJ near Stroudsburg (Pa). Fee note: None. Confirm current access and conditions before you go — no lifeguards at informal spots.
View detailsNatural hot water led into concrete pool - open year round.WY
Granite Hot Springs
The drive in follows the Hoback River canyon, where pine-draped ridgelines rise on either side and the air carries that clean, resinous scent of high-altitude wilderness.
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Hot Springs South Dakota Swimming Spots
Hot Springs South Dakota Swimming Spots is a varies - see below destination on Varies - see below in SD near Rapid City, Hot Springs. Fee note: Varies - see below.. Confirm current access and conditions before you go — no lifeguards at informal spots.
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Kailua Hawaii Ocean Swimming Spot
Kailua, Hawaiʻi (Oʻahu windward side) has ocean-fed shoreline pools and tide pools used for swimming and exploring near town beaches. Rocky volcanic access — wear water shoes and respect surf and reef hazards.
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Lake James Region Swimming Spots
Lake James region swimming near Morganton, Marion, and Nebo, North Carolina includes Lake James State Park beaches plus nearby creek and waterfall pools. State park day-use fees apply at park accesses; other spots vary.
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Llano Texas Hill Country Swimming Spots
Guide to swimming spots near Llano, TX, including the Llano Slab and Devil's Waterhole at Inks Lake State Park. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.
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Middlebury And Burlington Vt Swimming Holes
Middlebury and Burlington-area Vermont swimming holes include Dog Team Falls and other clear creek pools within day-trip range of Lake Champlain towns. Free informal access — cold mountain water.
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Obed Scenic River Swimming Holes
Carved over millennia by the Obed River and its tributaries, the Obed Wild and Scenic River corridor in the Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee is one of the Southeast's most spectacular and underappreciated natural retreats.
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Orange Dam
There are no entrance fees, no ticket booths, and no crowds of strangers in matching swimsuits. Just the river, the trees, and the unhurried rhythm of a summer afternoon in the Pioneer Valley.
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Pauls Creek
Fed by cool mountain runoff, the creek winds through dense hardwood forest before spilling across a series of smooth, water-worn rock formations that have drawn swimmers and thrill-seekers for generations.
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Pedernales River Swimming Spots In Texas Hill Country
Find swimming spots along the Pedernales River near Austin. Guide covers access, safety, and park details for Pedernales Falls State Park and the Texas Hill Country.
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Phoenicia Catskills Swimming Holes
Phoenicia Catskills swimming holes include Esopus Creek tubing and clear creek pools near Phoenicia, Big Indian, and Oliverea off Route 28. Access and fees vary by spot — some are free pullouts, others use nearby state park areas.
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Silver Spring Kids Fountain
Silver Spring Kids Fountain is a free interactive splash plaza in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland — water jets for kids, not a natural swimming hole. Open seasonally in the urban plaza near Metro, shops, and restaurants.
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Sliding Rock Swimming Area In Pisgah National Forest
Sliding Rock in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC — a 60-foot natural rock slide into a deep mountain pool on Looking Glass Creek. Summer fee, hours, and US 276 parking tips.
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South Umpqua River Swimming Spots
South Umpqua River swimming spots near South Umpqua Falls / southern Oregon offer free clear river pools and waterfall swims. Informal forest access — cold water; slippery rock.
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Trough Creek Region Swimming Spots
Trough Creek Region Swimming Spots is a varies- see below destination on Varies- see below in PA near Altoona, Huntingdon, Entriken. Fee note: No. Confirm current access and conditions before you go — no lifeguards at informal spots.
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3 Places
The Batten Kill River corridor and the Green Mountain backcountry set the scene: think moss-covered banks, the sound of moving water filtering through stands of birch and maple, and skies that seem somehow bluer once you're surrounded by all that green.
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Arlington Area
The landscape here is quintessentially New England. Weathered farmhouses punctuating open meadows, forested ridgelines catching the morning mist, and clear mountain streams threading through valley floors.
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Ashokan Catskills Swimming Spots
Ashokan Catskills Swimming Spots near Kingston, New York is a natural swimming spot. What people come for: Crystal-clear waters ideal for swimming; Family-friendly lifeguarded zones. There is a fee or park admission. Best visited in June-August. Check for posted rules and lifeguard schedules upon arrival.
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Big Marys Creek Slide
Big Marys Creek Slide is a slide swimming spot on Big Mary's Creek near Staunton, Virginia. What people come for: Natural water slide carved by Big Mary’s Creek; Crystal-clear water ideal for swimming. Access is free, and there are no facilities on site. Best visited in June to September. Always test water depth and check for submerged obstacles before sliding or jumping.
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Big Sur Swimming Holes And Coastal Spots
Big Sur is one of California's most breathtaking stretches of coastline, where the Santa Lucia Mountains plunge dramatically into the Pacific and ancient redwood forests line river canyons carved over millennia.
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Breaks Interstate Park Area
Breaks Interstate Park Area is a natural swimming spot in Virginia. What people come for: Stunning gorge carved by Russell Fork River; Cool, clear waters ideal for swimming. You will find restrooms, picnic areas, camping and parking. Best visited in Summer. Stay on marked trails and maintain a safe distance from all cliff edges and overlooks.
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Burlington Area
Burlington Area is a natural swimming spot in Vermont. What people come for: Crystal-clear mountain-fed waters; Varied depths for all swimming levels. You will find restrooms and parking. Best visited in spring. Lake Champlain water temperatures remain cold for much of the year.
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Campton Region Swimming Spots
Campton Region Swimming Spots lies in New Hampshire, where Varies-See Below moves through a wooded corridor. Spread across state and national forest lands near the towns of Plymouth and Campton, three distinct destinations.
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Cashiers Region Waterfall Swimming Holes
Cashiers Region Waterfall Swimming Holes near Asheville, North Carolina is a natural swimming spot. Best visited in Late spring through early fall. Submerged rocks and variable depths make it extremely hazardous.
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Charlottesville And Crozet Swimming Holes
Charlottesville and Crozet Swimming Holes is a natural swimming spot near Charlottesville, Virginia. What people come for: Cool freshwater swimming; Seasonal beauty and wildlife. There is a fee or park admission, and you will find restrooms, picnic areas and parking. Best visited in Summer. Check water conditions upon arrival.
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Chattahoochee National Forest Central Swimming Holes
The forest closes in around you as you make your way along a short but uneven trail, the sound of rushing water arriving before the falls ever come into view.
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Chattahoochee National Forest East Swimming Holes
Chattahoochee National Forest East Swimming Holes is a natural swimming spot near Greenville (SC), Georgia. What people come for: Varied swimming holes with unique geological features; Cool, clear waters ideal for summer relief. You will find restrooms, picnic areas and camping. Best visited in Summer. Check water levels and weather forecasts before visiting.
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Chenango Valley State Park
Chenango Valley State Park near Binghamton, New York has a lake beach for swimming plus trails and camping in a wooded river valley. New York State Parks vehicle use fees typically apply — confirm parks.ny.gov.
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Chico Region Swimming Holes
Northern California's Chico region is one of the state's best-kept secrets for natural swimming. The geography shifts dramatically across the region.
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