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Guntersville Region Swimming Spots
Guntersville Region Swimming Spots sits in Alabama along Varies - See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Walls Of Jericho
There are places in the American South that feel genuinely wild. Where the land hasn't been tamed, paved, or packaged for easy consumption.
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Eureka Springs Region Swimming Spots
Eureka Springs Region Swimming Spots lies in Arkansas, where Varies, See Below moves through a wooded corridor. Hogscald Hollow, The Cliffs, and Trigger Gap.
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Hot Springs Arkansas Swimming Destinations
Hot Springs Arkansas Swimming Destinations is a Varies-See Below swimming destination near Little Rock in Arkansas. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Ozark National Forest North Unit Swimming Destinations
Ozark National Forest North Unit Swimming Destinations is a Varies, See Below swimming destination near Mountain Home in Arkansas. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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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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Payson Arizona Swimming Spots
The creek carves its way through a rugged riparian corridor where the Sonoran Desert transitions into the cool ponderosa pine forests of the Mogollon Rim country, creating a landscape that feels surprisingly lush against the Arizona heat.
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**fowlers Camp And Ah-di-na N.f. Campgrounds.**
**Fowlers Camp And Ah-Di-Na N.F. Campgrounds.** sits in California.
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**from Redding, Take I-5 North To Town Of Mt. Shasta. Take The Rt 89 East Exit. Drive Rt 89 East About 5.5 Miles Through The Town Of Mccloud, Then:**
**From Redding, Take I-5 North To Town Of Mt. Drive Rt 89 East About 5.5 Miles Through The Town Of Mccloud, Then:** is a Other swimming destination near California in California.
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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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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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Death Valley Swimming Spots Near Furnace Creek And Panamint Springs
Water and Death Valley seem like contradictions. And yet, Set within one of the harshest landscapes on the planet, rare pockets of water do exist.
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Happy Camp Swimming Holes And Recreation Area
Happy Camp Swimming Holes And Recreation Area sits in California along Varies - See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Kern River Swimming Destinations
Kern River Swimming Destinations sits in California along Varies-See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Mccloud Area
Mccloud Area lies in California. Volcanic geology shapes everything here.
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Mccloud Falls
Few places in Northern California stop you in your tracks quite like McCloud Falls. Sculpted by ancient volcanic geology, the landscape here feels primordial.
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Mccloud River Preserve
Mccloud River Preserve sits in California. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Salinas Valley Swimming Spots
Salinas Valley Swimming Spots lies in California, where Varies - See Below moves through a wooded corridor. Stretching through the heart of California's Central Coast, the Salinas Valley is far more than the agricultural powerhouse it's famous for.
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Santa Barbara Swimming Spots
Santa Barbara Swimming Spots is a Varies- See Below swimming destination near Santa Barbara in California. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Santa Cruz Region Swimming Spots
Santa Cruz Region Swimming Spots lies in California, where Varies - See Below moves through a wooded corridor. Fed by rivers and creeks that wind through towering redwood groves, these spots range from glassy emerald pools sheltered beneath old-growth canopies to rugged ocean coves carved into.
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Sequoia National Park Region Swimming Spots
Sequoia National Park Region Swimming Spots sits in California along Varies-See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Smith River Swimming And Recreation Areas
Smith River Swimming And Recreation Areas is a Varies-See Below swimming destination near Crescent City (Ca) in California. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Truckee-tahoe Sierra Swimming Spots
Truckee-Tahoe Sierra Swimming Spots lies in California, where Varies - See Below moves through a wooded corridor. Located within the Squaw Valley area.
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Tule River Swimming Destinations In Sequoia National Forest
Accessed primarily from the Porterville area, this stretch of wild water offers several informal natural . These are not manicured recreation areas.
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Willow Creek Swimming Spots In Shasta-trinity National Forest
Willow Creek Swimming Spots In Shasta-Trinity National Forest sits in California along Varies-See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Steamboat Springs Swimming Spots In Colorado
Steamboat Springs Swimming Spots In Colorado lies in Colorado, where Varies - See Below moves through a wooded corridor. Few towns in Colorado have woven their identity so completely around water as Steamboat Springs.
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Conasauga Area
Conasauga Area sits in Georgia. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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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 Varies, See Below swimming destination near Greenville (Sc) in Georgia. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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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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Kauai Swimming Destinations: Waimea, Kilauea, And Kealia
Kauai Swimming Destinations: Waimea, Kilauea, And Kealia lies in Hawaii, where Varies - See Below moves through a wooded corridor. Kauai has long been called the Garden Isle, and nowhere does that title feel more earned than at its natural .
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Maui Swimming Holes And Scenic Spots
Few drives in the world deliver the sensory overload of Maui's Hana Highway, and the freshwater . The air smells of wet fern and hibiscus, the canopy above filters sunlight into shifting green patterns, and the sound of rushing water is nearly constant.
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Oahu Area3 Places
Carved over millennia by volcanic activity and relentless Pacific surf, the rugged lava benches here tell a geological story that predates human memory.
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Bloomington Area Quarries
These former limestone mining pits have slowly transformed into a series of deep, clear . The quarries carry a quiet sense of history.
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Kincaid Lake Spillway
Kincaid Lake Spillway lies in Iowa. Fed by the outflow of Kincaid Lake, the spillway channels cool, clear water over sedimentary rock formations, carving out a dynamic, ever-shifting landscape that rewards those willing to seek it out.
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St. Paul Indiana Quarry Swimming Spots
St. Paul Indiana Quarry Swimming Spots is a commercial swimming at quarries destination on Quarries in IA near Indianapolis, St. Paul. Fee note: Yes, see web sites. Confirm current access and conditions before you go — no lifeguards at informal spots.
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Featherville Swimming And Hot Springs
Featherville Swimming And Hot Springs is a Varies-See Below swimming destination near Boise in Idaho. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Mccall Region Swimming Spots
Mccall Region Swimming Spots sits in Idaho along Varies - See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Bloomington Area Quarries
Bloomington Area Quarries lies in Illinois. Long before they became one of central Illinois's most intriguing natural escapes, the quarries scattered around Bloomington were working industrial sites, carved by hand and machine into the region's ancient limestone bedrock.
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Kincaid Lake Spillway
Situated between the college town of Carbondale and the historic river community of Murphysboro, this unofficial . Entry is free, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the setting rewards anyone willing to make the easy trek from Spillway Road.
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St. Paul Quarry Swimming Spots, Illinois
Paul, Illinois, these former limestone quarries have been transformed into something genuinely unexpected: vibrant, activity-packed aquatic destinations where the walls of ancient rock drop straight into water so clear you can watch your feet dangle far above the bottom.
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Bloomington Area Quarries
Bloomington-area quarries in Indiana include private and informal flooded limestone pits used for swimming. Access and legality vary widely — many are private or restricted; never trespass.
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Kincaid Lake Spillway
Kincaid Lake Spillway is a Spillway swimming destination near Carbondale in Indiana. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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St. Paul Indiana Quarry Swimming Holes
Paul Indiana Quarry Swimming Holes is a Commercial Swimming At Quarries swimming destination near Indianapolis in Indiana. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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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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Huntington Region Swimming Holes
The Westfield River and its tributaries carve through forested hillsides and ancient rock formations, creating a spectrum of spots that range from a welcoming family beach at a managed state park to wild, hidden gorge pools that reward the adventurous.
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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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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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Lakewood
Though it sits technically within the boundaries of Acadia National Park, this unofficial cove on Lake Wood requires no entry fee. Making it a beloved local secret and a genuine gift to budget-conscious adventurers and families alike.
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Rumford Maine Swimming Holes
Fed by the Swift River, the Ellis River, and the cool expanse of Lake Anasagunticook, these unofficial spots draw locals and wandering adventurers alike to their rocky banks each summer.
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Mark Twain National Forest Swimming Holes, Missouri
Spread across the rolling hills and river hollows of the Missouri Ozarks, the Mark Twain National Forest is one of the Midwest's best-kept secrets for natural swimming.
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Great Falls Montana Swimming Spots
Great Falls Montana Swimming Spots sits in Montana along Varies - See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Boone Region Swimming Holes
Boone Region Swimming Holes is a Varies - See Below swimming destination near Boone in North Carolina. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Cashiers Region Waterfall Swimming Holes
Cashiers Region Waterfall Swimming Holes is a Varies, See Below swimming destination near Asheville in North Carolina. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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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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Nantahala Gorge Swimming Spots
Nantahala Gorge Swimming Spots lies in North Carolina. The Nantahala River and its tributaries carve through ancient rock beneath a cathedral canopy of hemlocks and rhododendrons, creating pockets of clear, cold water that feel worlds away from the ordinary.
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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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Wildcat Falls
This is the kind of place that feels earned. A hidden gem where the sound of rushing water grows louder with every step, building anticipation until the falls finally reveal themselves in a breathtaking cascade of white water and green moss.
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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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Conway White Mountains Swimming Holes
Conway White Mountains Swimming Holes sits in New Hampshire along Various. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Kancamagus Scenic Byway Swimming Holes
Kancamagus Scenic Byway Swimming Holes sits in New Hampshire along Various. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Lincoln Region Swimming Holes
Lincoln Region Swimming Holes is a Varies (See Below) swimming destination near Lincoln in New Hampshire. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Merrimack River
Merrimack River sits in New Hampshire. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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North Conway Swimming Holes In White Mountain National Forest
North Conway swimming holes in White Mountain National Forest include clear creek pools and rock slides near New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley. A WMNF parking pass is typically required at forest trailheads.
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Pinkham Notch Swimming Spots In New Hampshire
Pinkham Notch Swimming Spots In New Hampshire sits in New Hampshire along Varies (See Below). Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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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.
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Highlands Natural Pool
Highlands Natural Pool sits in New Jersey. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Ashokan Catskills Swimming Spots
Ashokan Catskills Swimming Spots is a Varies-See Below swimming destination near Kingston in New York. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Bash Bish Falls
The falls earn their reputation honestly. Twin cascades thunder down through a deep, shadowed gorge, split apart by a bold wedge of ancient rock before reuniting in a plunge pool below.
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Chenango Valley S. P.
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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Kaaterskill Area
Set along Cook Brook in the historic Kaaterskill region, this informal natural pool draws those willing to earn their swim with a short hike across rocky, uneven terrain.
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Lake Placid Region Swimming Holes
This is not a manicured beach or a roped-off lake swim. It's raw, cold, crystalline mountain water carving its way through a glacially-sculpted landscape, pooling into spots that feel like they were placed there just for you.
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Minnewaska State Park Swimming Destinations
Perched high on the Shawangunk Ridge in New York's Hudson Valley, Minnewaska State Park Preserve is one of the most visually striking natural .
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Petersburg Region Swimming Holes
Petersburg Region Swimming Holes sits in New York along Varies- See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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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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Roscoe Catskills Swimming Holes
Roscoe Catskills Swimming Holes is a Varies - See Below swimming destination near Liberty in New York. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Speculator Adirondack Swimming Destinations
It's an entire landscape inviting you to explore, discover, and cool off on your own terms. Whether you're a family looking for a calm lakeshore afternoon or an adventurer chasing a harder-to-reach river bend, you'll find something that fits your stride here.
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Stratford Region Swimming Spots In Upstate New York
Stratford Region Swimming Spots In Upstate New York is a Varies, See Below swimming destination near Albany in New York. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Corvallis Region Swimming Spots
Corvallis Region Swimming Spots sits in Oregon along Varies - See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Row River Swimming Holes Of Oregon
Row River Swimming Holes Of Oregon is a Varies - See Below swimming destination near Eugene in Oregon. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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South Santiam River Swimming Spots
South Santiam River Swimming Spots lies in Oregon, where Varies - See Below moves through a wooded corridor. They are living, breathing slices of the Pacific Northwest wild, where cold, clear water tumbles over ancient basalt and pools into natural .
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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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Sweet Home Oregon Swimming Holes
Sweet Home Oregon Swimming Holes is a Varies - See Below swimming destination near Albany in Oregon. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Triangle Lake Region Swimming Spots
Triangle Lake Region Swimming Spots lies in Oregon, where Varies - See Below moves through a wooded corridor. Here, where towering Douglas firs form a cathedral canopy overhead and Pontius Creek carves its patient path through ancient stone, you'll discover a .
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Hickory Run S. P. Area
Near Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania, Hickory Run S.P. Nestled within PA State Game Lands #40, adjacent to Hickory Run State Park, this unofficial, secluded spot feels like a secret the woods have kept to themselves.
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Jim Thorpe Area
The park surrounds a man-made lake that has aged gracefully into its natural surroundings, its shoreline edged with a blend of sandy stretches and rocky outcroppings that give the place a wild, unhurried feel.
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Milford Pa Swimming Holes
Milford Pa Swimming Holes sits in Pennsylvania along Varies - See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Ohiopyle Meadow Run Swimming Hole
Ohiopyle Meadow Run Swimming Hole lies in Pennsylvania. Fed by the cold, clear waters of Meadow Run, this semi-official spot has earned a devoted following among families, hikers, and anyone who has ever wanted to ride a waterslide carved entirely by nature.
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Stroudsburg And Port Jervis Swimming Spots
This region draws swimmers, hikers, and families who want their summer memories made in nature, not a parking lot. Here, the creek carves through ancient glacial rock, forming deep pools that glimmer green and blue beneath the tree canopy.
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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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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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Mount Rushmore Region Swimming Spots
Mount Rushmore Region Swimming Spots is a Varies - See Below swimming destination near Rapid City in South Dakota. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Rapid City And Nemo Swimming Spots
Rapid City And Nemo Swimming Spots sits in South Dakota along Varies - See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Big Creek Area
Big Creek Area lies in Tennessee. The creek itself is the star of the show.
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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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Smoky Mountain South Swimming Holes - Knoxville, Maryville, Chilhowee
Smoky Mountain South Swimming Holes - Knoxville, Maryville, Chilhowee is a Varies, See Below swimming destination near Knoxville in Tennessee.
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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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Houston And Beaumont Swimming Spots
Guide to swimming at Village Creek & Huntsville State Parks near Houston and Beaumont, Texas. Details on access, fees, safety, and directions.
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Kerrville Hill Country Swimming Spots
Explore swimming at Louise Hays Park in Kerrville, TX. Find directions, safety tips, and details for this deep-water Guadalupe River spot.
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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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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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San Marcos And Wimberley Swimming Spots
Plan your trip to San Marcos River and Wimberley's Blue Hole. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for these popular Texas swimming spots.
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Moab Swimming Holes And Trails
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 .
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Big Marys Creek Slide
Big Marys Creek Slide sits in Virginia. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Breaks Interstate Park Area
Breaks Interstate Park Area sits in Virginia. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Cowpasture River Area
Accessible near the quiet towns of Clifton Forge and Millboro Springs, this stretch of unspoiled countryside draws swimmers, wanderers, and nature lovers who are willing to forgo modern conveniences in exchange for something genuinely wild and beautiful.
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Charlottesville And Crozet Swimming Holes
Charlottesville And Crozet Swimming Holes is a Varies - See Directions swimming destination near Charlottesville in Virginia. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Fairy Stone S. P.
is a Potholes/Jacuzzis swimming destination near Roanoke in Virginia. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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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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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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Burlington Area
Burlington Area sits in Vermont. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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Middlebury Area
Nestled in the heart of Vermont's Addison County, the Middlebury area is one of New England's most rewarding destinations for natural swimming.
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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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Stowe Vermont Swimming Holes
Spread across the river corridors and forested ravines surrounding Stowe, Morrisville, and Montpelier, these spots draw swimmers, hikers, and photographers into cold, clear water framed by moss-covered ledges, dramatic cascades, and canopies of maple and birch.
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Dash Point Beach
Dash Point Beach is a Sound swimming destination near Tacoma in Washington. The setting stays informal and low-key.
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Kingwood Region Swimming Holes
Scattered along the Cheat River and its tributary Pringle Run, these unofficial spots draw locals and adventurous visitors alike who are willing to trade manicured amenities for raw, unfiltered nature.
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Kumbrabow State Forest Swimming Spots
No lifeguards, no beach umbrellas, no crowds. Just you, the forest, and water so cold and clean it'll take your breath away the moment you wade in.
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Mount Storm Swimming Spots
Mount Storm Swimming Spots sits in West Virginia along Varies -See Below. Swimmers come for a natural day on the water without resort amenities.
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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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