CAMPING
called "The S".) Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton.
DIRECTIONS
Roque Bluffs State Park has swimming at
Very Confident
go northwest on RT 201 through Skowhegan for a total
The swimming hole is located off RT 142
(RT25)
No better
To perform a "Swimming Holes Near Me" search, click the button on the map above to see any/all of the swimming holes near you.
No better
From Farmington,
level, you may need to wade through water or take short, unmarked
Park, and follow the path for a couple
site.
(GULF)
Swimming hole 1: Follow the walking trail at Grand Caverns to the very end (trail branches off of the main walk) you will come to a very shallow, beachy type area where kids can wade in the water with supervision. To get there: From Rumford, go
visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not
located near the University of Maine athletic fields, on Front Street
It is also a superb spot for sunbathing on the large stones.
right with large rocks on the border with the road. PHOTO1
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keep close tabs on how many visitors have entered and once
There is a gate at the Katahdin Iron Works site, which
in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me
Additional parking is
(LEDG)
There is a swimming hole near this bridge.
I received this note regarding suits:" Bathing suits are
is right next to the river.
Down
None at site
SANCTION
Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the
is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property. DIRECTIONS
LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . BE VERY CAREFUL
RT 201A to Salon then north on RT 201 to Bingham. You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in
Hamilton Pool Preserve You'll find this swimming hole below a 50-foot waterfall just outside Austin in Travis County.
SMALLS FALLS
CAMPING
ACTIVITIES
would treat your own property. ME
odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any
DESCRIPTION
the falls, park along the road and walk to the river side near the
No
Can be crowded. CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE at this swimming hole and at any
LAT, LON
part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon
Link to Google Map
This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun
PHONE
(on an unnamed trail).
STEP FALLS [STEP]: Just south of
Pretty Confident.
CONFIDENCE
STATE
Right after you cross this bridge,
To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1
Royal River park. 1 PHOTO 2. TO
VERIFIED
STAIR FALLS [STAI]:
Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the
Appalachian Trail (blazed white) to the Gulf Hagas Brook. (above). approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. the better pools it not a good place to bring small children.
There
FACILITIES
UPDATED
From Bar Harbor,
area.
DATE
The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two
This area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts who cannot wait but to explore its network of of rivers, creeks, waterfalls, and lakes.
Constructed pools usually offer some amenities nearby, such as toilets or changing rooms, and natural swimming holes provide the chance to enjoy a relaxing dip in a more private environment. TYPE
WATER
Hiking seems to be exploding in popularity lately.
Very Confident.
town of Cornish, go north (left) on the road directly opposite the
both sides provide jumps from 6" up to about 12 feet.
After crossing the bridge, turn left
waterfalls, chutes, and pools.
It will curve
(COLA)
UPDATED
handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the
use proper etiquette.
DESCRIPTION
- Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is
YARMOUTH, PORTLAND
Park. - a park sign is on this road but not
follow the path along the river to the ledge. TO
LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825
Falls
park road to reach the Ledge Falls Picnic Area Parking lot on the left. From the far parking area there's
Trail.
TYPE
the peak of the foliage season. 04/06/2006
Explore Hikes to Swimming Holes! From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003:
Also called "Canton Lake".
TYPE
3/20/2003.
1
TYPE
VERIFIED
Unique swimming area in a dammed section
"She had been there before.
Great hike though, easy to navigate and a great workout without the dense crowds found on many of the other RMNP trails.
Then:
TO
RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. during the spring runoff. DATE
(REID)
PHONE
The summer offers tempting swimming
Yes
Trail
Lake Wood
This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org BIG CREEK AREA (BIGC) THIS HOLE IS LISTED UNDER NC. DIRECTIONS
He went out after her, and
The Ledges is about 12 miles west of the
ME
BATHING
In Phillips,
It was just breathtaking!
is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit
A
DO NOT DIVE.
ME
called "The S".) natural waterslides here as the water flows across a large granite area
both sides provide jumps from 6" up to about 12 feet. required in all areas.
It
Required
not much) and food (very good hot dogs).
about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook.
02/06/2005 Link
ACTIVITIES
Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS").
River
Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the
Updated 3/20/2003. Swimming holes in pools of Houston Brook
To access these pools, go past
Gulf Hagas is
See above
die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at
ACTIVITIES
This swimming hole listing is by
go northwest on RT 3 past the Visitors Center. FACILITIES
park on the right hand side of the road.
Difficult to get down to the water. Saco River
The entrance is
footing, was swept away and called for help. After you pass through Georgetown on RT 127, just before you cross the
dirt/overlook with a railing.
Perhaps Oklahoma's most unique swimming hole, Gage Artesian Beach is a must-see destination not only for its cool waters, but for its history as well. To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic,
Originated at Little Lava Lake, the river .
Waterfall with
Link to Google Map, BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]:
STATE
AREAS
On the
Where can I find waterfalls near me to swim? SANCTION
Acadia National Park.
it's not very big.
get here: Hike about 2 miles further on the trail along Gulf Hagas
To get there: From Rumford, go
picnic area.
UPDATED
None
The Beach is
To get here: Continue south on RT 113
Do not bring alcohol to
Parking, picnic areas and drinking water are provided. This is precisely the reason why animals prefer to drink running water rather than still water; they instinctively know that moving water is safer.
a path that leads right to the water, its not far at all. In North New Portland, go
Not Verified.
LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706
became weary of picking up trash.
Very
turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. (right) on RT 26. From Farmington,
A fee is requested (unattended.) tad busy) is a
CONFIDENCE
Swimming, Jumping
in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me
apparently some swimming holes in the river along here.
Be very careful near the edge of the gorge.
turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. shoot some of the smaller rapids.
for Reid State Park. TOWNS
This is the longest hike to the
(ROYA)
Updated 1/28/2004.
Leigh's Mill Pond
SANCTION
DIRECTIONS
ROYAL RIVER
TYPE
(right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd.
Varies-see below
AREAS
Unknown
swimmable pools along the brook. SANCTION
time favorite spot to go.
Because molten rock underneath is acting like a huge sponge, the Deschutes River has a unique even flow year-round. Swimming, Rope Swing
(on route 160, so it's a
ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]:
Link to Google Map.
There is another
secluded. STEP FALLS [STEP]: Just south of
banks.
look for a minor gorge with a beautiful swimming hole in Charles Brook.
Rangeley Lake
SANCTION
Some optional- see notes below
STATE MAP
LON
Depending on the time of year/water
fee, you have to be careful about when you go. To get here: After you pass through
(WEST)
mile then east (left) on Stone House Rd.
tables, grills, bathhouse and showers.
Yes
road to the east
North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your
easy to tell where to park.
Very Confident. None
beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers.
It is just downstream of
He lives in the house adjacent to
There is a $16.00 (non-resident) fee charged at the gate to enter the
ME
Spectacular swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. Between Bigelow
LAT,
This spot is the closest to the
Set the example. At approximately 5.6 miles from Damariscotta, you will see the
Link to Google Map
DESCRIPTION
www.swimmingholes.org
YOU
Spectacular
leads to the trailheads. parcels of land to be preserved from development.
Spectacular swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F.
CAMPING
picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. TOWNS
You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in
It
take RT 2 west to Gilead then RT 113 south (very scenic road) to where
and Carrabassett, along RT 16/27, runs the South Branch Carrabassett
(Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks).
DESCRIPTION
Georgetown on RT 127, watch for signs to Reid State Park Very Confident.
Swimming, Sliding
FEE
Bring a life jacket and you can
superpowers you. [7 PLACES]
Here, go north
DATE
The
swimmers will be ticketed should they park in the area. for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. The time from Millinocket to the Ledges is probably 1 1/2 hours one
There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other
The
LAT, LON lat=44.23753,
See Above
From the Togue Pond Gatehouse at the
park along here.
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