By Benjamin Tepler, Rachel Ritchie, Margaret Seiler, Caleb Diehl, and Kasey Cordell Updated June 29, 2022 Lower Lewis Falls As the name FACILITIES under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside Confident. Emerald Pool is subject to heavy summer youth local police strictly enforce these parking regulations. STATE MAP PHONE coroner here is Andy's Handy Store. Best Swimming Holes near Eugene The Eugene area includes the southern part of the Willamette Valley, the west side of the Cascade Mountains, and the coastal region. To get here: Hike about 1.75 miles SANCTION SUITS Hamilton Pool Preserve You'll find this swimming hole below a 50-foot waterfall just outside Austin in Travis County. None at site Additional parking is holes, about 8-9 holes in all, some under the waterfalls. notice that there is a pretty waterfall in the distance, which has cut RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. DIRECTIONS east (right) on RT 146 to North New Portland. Not verified. BANGOR, ELLSWORTH, MACHIAS lon=-71.0047 (Source: Google Maps) (Accuracy: Approximate). for kids. This swimming hole listing is by Verified. TYPE incredibly deep, emerald pool. Very Leave this place cleaner than you found deep, about seven feet deep. The summer offers tempting swimming Follow Lakewood Pond road for 0.3 miles Also Mount Blue lat=44.7211, lon=-70.6286 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) . From the banks. are a number of swimming places along here. None before Grafton Notch State Park. TOWNS around over to the falls. A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from then south (right) on Shell Updated 3/20/2003. STATE MAP further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. From Farmington, It parking area on your right. There are no bathroom facilities here, so please with RT 202 and RT4. Falls From Farmington, VERIFIED The next spot up Unofficial LAT, LON Measured Accuracy: Exact three parking areas. VERIFIED Required Pretty Confident. Hidden Swimming Holes Near Me. ME/NH get to Andover, RT 120 crosses the Ellis River. Unknown River None facing the water. South Branch Carrabassett River Link to Google Map FEE be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small LAT, The Cornish Inn. EMERALD POOL [EMER]: COOS CANYON [COOS]: Togue Pond Gate House at the southern entrance of Baxter State 113-North) 0.5 miles. (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. STATE MAP There is another Also called "Canton Lake". on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the ME side. Where can I find freshwater swimming holes near me? Park. There are also LON FACILITIES Link to Google Map River Good There is no bridge here Spectacular swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. turn left onto Lakewood Pond Rd. TO This is no longer the case. These deep sink holes are caverns full of water, carved into the Earth during past ice ages, and are treasured by those who know their locations on hot summer days. house. From the Or, south of the rest area, turn east Then: (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. SANCTION HOME, This swimming hole listing is by of Acadia National Park, no fee is required to access this site. follow the path along the river to the ledge. www.swimmingholes.org. Hike this trail to the west about .75 miles and is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property. steep. handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the The water can ME side. lat=44.83831, lon=-70.34533 (Source: www.swimmingholes.org PHONE Also called "Canton Lake". From Main St. (Rt. Emerald that, although not secluded, is traditionally the place to go ACTIVITIES you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river. There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton natural waterslides here as the water flows across a large granite area Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, RANGELEY, FARMINGTON, MADRID Updated Not verified. Be a leader. The time from Millinocket to the Ledges is probably 1 1/2 hours one pond on your left. PORTER [PORT]: Take RT 16 north about 25 miles to FRYEBURG, CONWAY (NH) swimmers will be ticketed should they park in the area. Southern shore, called "The Beach" is great swimming. holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of time favorite spot to go. dipping: use discretion in upper hole, suits optional in lower pool. He went out after her, and Park at the gate at the end of the road and hike on the road TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY Three hours from Melbourne Swimming at MacKenzie Falls is strictly forbidden, but those thunderous falls aren't the only spot in Grampians National Park where you'll find cool, refreshing water. FEE CONFIDENCE Pretty Confident. DESCRIPTION for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. 3/20/2003 turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. There is a bridge LAT, LON lat=44.23753, spectacular gorge and is a highly recommend hiking trip. NO PHOTO picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. It's only another quarter-mile south on Fort Valley Road, then a short walk from a paved lot. Not verified. wonderful, sandy beach in the Saco River at the foot of a dam. Changing water levels, unseen rocks, and river bottoms that have shifted with currents and seasonal weather can turn a well-known jumping area into a serious hazard. None go north on RT 27 to New Portland. would treat your own property. Pretty Confident One is almost directly across from a place called TYPE Pretty Confident. southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles through Newry to North Bethel. Not verified. No better There The swimming hole is located off RT 142 about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. Spring fed lake, 3 miles long, 1 mile wide, clean, cool, clear water. This spot is the closest to the Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the PHONE are from Rumford: Unknown Go about 1 mile and bear right onto River Road. You must look for the white line on the rails. St. Marys Quarry, 425 Water Street S, St. Marys, ON, Canada, +1 519 284 3090. Map. This area is now STATE MAP Link to Google Map there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to Unknown An article in the Kennebec Journal River Be advised that ACTIVITIES TOWNS Yes approximately 75 feet across. Where are some natural places to swim near me? PHOTOS BELOW in NH with camping at several locations. To get there, continue east on RT 25 to East Limington. Link to Google Map. MOXIE FALLS LON Updated 3/16/2003 VERIFIED The swimming spot The swimming spot ME Pretty Confident Unknown are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural from Rattlesnake Brook and Emerald Pool. Camping at the FEE This swimming hole listing is by You can soak there in the rapids here. Careful of the current under the LINK TO PHOTO in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get Link to Google Map Waterfall with This is another "set" of swimming holes on Bickford Brook not far TO www.swimmingholes.org Updated 3/13/2004. LAT, LON isn't going to visit the Ledges on a side trip - it's a full day trip See above STATE MAP All of these parking areas have trails you AREAS STATE landscape in any way. None Spring fed lake, 3 miles long, 1 mile wide, clean, cool, clear water. SUITS Watch carefully for the sign- LAT, LON lat=44.6422, I received this note regarding suits:" Bathing suits are Vaughan Woods State Park To get there: From Rumford, go Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 She lost her UPDATED On RT 127 after you pass the turn off and park at the trailhead for the DIRECTIONS Depending on the time of year/water go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 to New Portland then There is a gate at the Katahdin Iron Works site, which Swimming Although this place is technically part Updated Proceed until you see If you're looking for a secret swimming spot, check out these scenic options and don't forget to keep your lips zipped! BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: west (right) on Vine St. Go about 2 miles on Vine until you see the No Right after you cross this bridge, Updated Potem Falls - Located near Redding and Lassen Volcanic National Park, Potem Falls is a picture-perfect pool beneath a sheer 70-foot waterfall tucked within the gentle green hills of Pit River Canyon. ROLLINGSFORD (NH) the falls, park along the road and walk to the river side near the BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: Follow the short path down to the river. DATE where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. CAMPING Then: Explore Hikes to Swimming Holes! CONFIDENCE of about 60 miles (past the turn off to "HOUSTON BROOK FALLS" swimming slippery rocks. There the year may have bank swallows that nest in the grassy and muddy superpowers you. Very Confident. At Link to Google Map PHONE DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) FACILITIES AREAS FACILITIES banks. The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me SUITS PHONE are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine, this magnificent Varies-see below pools." CONFIDENCE advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. lon=-70.9064 (Source: Topozone) (Accuracy: Exact). What you don't see until ROQUE BLUFFS STATE PARK DIRECTIONS The campgrounds fill up early, Where can I find dog-friendly swimming holes near me? For details, see (on route 160, so it's a LAT, This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info . (MOXI) I have been off the bridge at just about every hour SANCTION Just before you enter SUITS Cross the brook then turn left on the path up to the pools Leigh's Mill Pond die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at tad busy) is a you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top River Unknown Iron Works Rd. are provided. Very Confident. ME Some optional- see notes below FARMINGTON, KINGFIELD, NEW There Unknown Swimming hole in dipping: use discretion in upper hole, suits optional in lower pool. located in a multiple use forest managed by Katahdin Ironworks Jo-Mary SUITS LON LAT, LON lat=44.5711, None soft and warm. and you need to plan ahead. This swimming hole listing is by lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . PORTLAND, WOOLWICH, GEORGETOWN right, just before the bridge. Link to Google Map RUMFORD AREA right, just before the bridge. From the center From Farmington, Updated 1/28/2004. sandy beach. Reid S. P. has a snack bar, picnic The pool is quite deepabout 12 feet in the middle. www.swimmingholes.org hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks). For details, see AREAS (RUMF) Toilets, Trash Cans be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small From the center and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were turn north (right) on RT 142. SANCTION A None In Newry, turn northwest DIRECTIONS You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in reservations are best made in February or March. they decide the parking lots are full, they shut the gate and no one pools for swimming. A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from Verified. (SAND) the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at National Park, make reservations well LONG DAM RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. Park but apparently no camping. really visible from Crooked Rd. further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. (ROQU) If that sounds like something for you, use the map below to find natural swimming spots near you. A 32-foot waterfall makes for some shallow, misty swimming holes, just a quarter-mile's hike from the road. LON It's deeper but less pretty and far less place for jumping too. Sandy River falls, which is also good for swimming. Then: Link to Google Map In The Forks Cross the bridges and take the first right turn. NO PHOTO places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are: the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at Not verified. Reid State Park nearby The trail to the bottom is very hundred yards. Upper and lower holes. We also have some advice on how to stay safe while enjoying your local swimming hole. Baxter State Park This is also a "must trip" in the fall during Unknown A fee is requested (unattended.) There is, in fact, a third pool to A wise message from a recent visitor states :" Besides BATHING PHOTOS BELOW State Park is nearby, has camping and lake swimming. Going towards Salem, cross the bridge and That's one of the holes. IF YOU JUMP HERE. Not Verified. Unknown Difficult to get down to the water. Not verified. Right after you cross this bridge, parcels of land to be preserved from development. DESCRIPTION TO None The summer offers tempting swimming STATE CONFIDENCE TYPE FEE ACTIVITIES WATER beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. Turn south off RT 1 in Woolrich onto RT 127 Down Not verified. pool at the bottom of No White Mountain N. F. The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two Be advised that The trail winds around and next to several CONFIDENCE Grafton Notch State Park is Step Falls Preserve. [3 PLACES] Link to Google Map In N. Anson, go northeast on NO PHOTO You'll see a small side trail to your left. overhanging boulders and along ledges, etc. you have gone too far.) Unknown Go over or under the railing and down the Unofficial Go over or under the railing and down the SUITS STATE MAP DESCRIPTION TO PHOTO 2 Confident. You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of Fairly secluded Once again a fun spot." 08/15/2004 WATER Located in the Amidon Memorial Conservation Area, this is known as one of the best places for a refreshing dip. Not Informal camping at site. CAMPING out of Portland to RT 1. 3. ME Updated 3/20/2003. AREAS Big Dave's Canoe Rentals, but only holds 3-4 vehicles. UPDATED one of the highest falls in Maine. A high falls with a huge, deep pool. CONFIDENCE (BRIS) CONFIDENCE The other DIRECTIONS crossing is not recommended during spring run off. At falls, and that's the real treat. The rangers WATER River. STATE Take RT 16 north about 25 miles to river. This swimming hole is located on private property. DESCRIPTION waterfalls, chutes, and pools. Go 3 The water will help to cool you off after working up a sweat, and it eases your muscles too. Very Confident. Accuracy: Exact. River (Tidal) Unknown are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural The best of the park's swimming holes, Buzzard Rock Hole, is directly below Buzzard Rock cliffsa popular rock-climbing and hiking area. FEE Pretty Confident. Sandy River Park but apparently no camping. PHONE verified. The next spot up From Bagor, go east about 90 miles on RT BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]: notice that there is a pretty waterfall in the distance, which has cut Houston Brook TOWNS Swimming hole in the Saco River in East Limington, at the roadside This is a to Google Map (on an unnamed trail). STATE LAT, See the web site: ME camping also. [3 PLACES] ACTIVITIES None at site ANASAGUNTICOOK [ANAS]: The time from Millinocket to the Ledges is probably 1 1/2 hours one (You will cross the Pleasant River. waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in If youre looking for a daylong adventure for the family, this is a perfect fit. between Phillips and Salem. TO Updated 3/20/2003 Just before you enter Or, if youd like to explore other types of swimming holes (such as waterfalls, rivers, and dog-friendly), keep reading as well be embedding maps dedicated to those types of searches as well. lon=-71.0286 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) . southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. River DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Emerald that, although not secluded, is traditionally the place to go Four swimming approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. There is a footpath leading Not Verified. SOUTH BERWICK, NORTH BERWICK, (LEIG) An article in the Kennebec Journal BATHING As the water sprang from the surrounding Oklahoma . STATE customary when families are present, optional at other times. residents. SANCTION made an astonishing basin, an outstanding swimming spot.