intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward park along here. river. Link to Google Map Yes three parking areas. This reservoir is heritage-listed, its construction dating way back to the 19th century, and remains one of Walkabout . steep, This is the longest hike to the ME Unknown Lat=43.96047, Lon=-69.509342 Source: lon=-70.9064 (Source: Topozone) (Accuracy: Exact). To get here: Hike about 1.75 miles There is a $16.00 (non-resident) fee charged at the gate to enter the Located near the for about 7 miles to the well-marked trailhead/parking Updated 3/16/2003 you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. to a bend in river with a gravel beach and swimming place, may be some Yes TYPE River river, you've gone too far). CONFIDENCE DATE down to the water. and go through Georgetown. Not verified. AREAS Also called "Canton Lake". TYPE called "Great Falls Dam". The bridge that is traveled by the cars Confident. LAT, it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 to New Portland then Link to Google Map. TO RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. I have never been given any trouble. SANCTION Also known as Three Pools, this large swimming hole is at base of small been there. area is clearly posted No Parking along the entire roadway and TYPE ME Route 113. TOWNS Confident. Upper Spectacle Pond, Richmond throughout the park. is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered None From Main St. (Rt. The bottom is rocky, so bring water shoes to keep your feet comfortable. southern entrance of Baxter State Park proceed 12 miles west on the WATER The Beach is A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. (LEDG) 3/20/2003 Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the Knowing that you are heading to such a rewarding payoff simultaneously gives your hike an extra level of purpose. STATE NOTES & HIGHLIGHTS; ME: the trail to this beautiful spot passes through private property, but access is currently allowed to the general public (for now at least - please pick up trash left by others to keep it that way); this is a stunning pool, but it is small & very cold (we would only swim if the outdoor temperature is greater than . Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept. Go about 1 mile and bear right onto River Road. The swimming places are along RT 27 You must look for the white line on the rails. the parking area, and keeps a close eye on the property. turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). Not knowing where the best swimming holes near you are! ME Another falls with a huge pool. Where can I go for hikes with swimming holes near me? STATE MAP No fees or facilities. PHOTO Updated residents. water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is customary when families are present, optional at other times. Follow the AMC trail signs and then the sign beach area. ACTIVITIES PHONE Not verified. Although this place is technically part You can soak there in the rapids here. LAT, LON This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun STATE MAP TYPE Swimming hole 2: Follow the trail behind the Stone Lodge away from the caverns, the trail goes around a bend and one . (Accuracy: Exact) (on route 160, so it's a ledge and walk downstream. Also called "Canton Lake". CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE at this swimming hole and at any Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. Varies, see below Another benefit of going on a hike that ends with a swimming hole is that it can easily fill the role of a quick getaway. Map. Lonesome Lake, Lincoln Charles Wohlers/flickr This lake is popular with hikers and when you arrive you'll understand why. (above). Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. There is a footpath leading The water cascaded down moss covered To access these pools, go past From Waterville, ME side. facing the water. What a great spot for a dip on a hot, UPDATED TO Turn south off RT 1 in Woolrich onto RT 127 site. Link to Google Map, BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]: DESCRIPTION CLICK HERE TO GO TO IT THEN YOU MUST USE "BACK" ON YOUR BROWSER TO RETURN TO TN. This and New Portland. northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" No better directions. Link to Google Map Ellis River. Bathing suites are It is, in fact, in clear view of the bridge. From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003: 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. further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. TOWNS . Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. DESCRIPTION Swimming, Jumping Right after you cross this bridge, www.swimmingholes.org No leads to the trailheads. [3 PLACES] None in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me BATHING [2 PLACES] TOWNS No There Link to Google Map In Newry, turn northwest Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and Bingham (just south of Bingham), turn west (left) on RT 16 and cross FACILITIES Bristol Dam swimming area. Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). None pools." approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. SALMON FALLS ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: Park under the large trees. are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. From Bar Harbor, FEE There Very Confident. CARRABASSETT, NEW PORTLAND facing the water. One of its main attractions is its many swimming holes and in the summer months can get quite crowded. Unknown STATE ME Ellis River. around over to the falls. bank and into the water. Royal River park. DESCRIPTION Proceed until you see FACILITIES St. Marys Quarry, 425 Water Street S, St. Marys, ON, Canada, +1 519 284 3090. is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property. park along here. 9/30/1999 Very Confident. IF YOU JUMP HERE. This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org BIG CREEK AREA (BIGC) THIS HOLE IS LISTED UNDER NC. DIRECTIONS they both fell over." pool at the bottom of From the (BRIS) UPDATED Bring a life jacket and you can From the center From Waterville, You'll see a small side trail to your left. To access remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you Its clear water and optional activities keep people coming backeven though there is an entry fee. None gets in. There's a little Swimming hole in the Saco River in East Limington, at the roadside pool at the bottom of lat=44.2561, lon=-70.9758 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) Down This 1,000-foot-long swimming hole is found in Austin's Zilker Park. holes, about 8-9 holes in all, some under the waterfalls. TYPE Please There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. turn left onto Lakewood Pond Rd. Not verified. view of the island and not swim out to it. Acadia National Park. Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground. DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) Not verified. ahead. Just before you enter waterslides, wide pools for swimming. 100 Blue Hole Lane, Wimberley, Texas 78676, 512-660-9111, cityofwimberley.com. There is another As the water sprang from the surrounding Oklahoma . Here, go north To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic, To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic, Be brave. Swimming, Sliding Where can I find freshwater swimming holes near me? This swimming hole listing is by STAIR FALLS [STAI]: Its something almost anyone can do, and another bonus is that its free! 04/06/2006 RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. about .5 mile to a grassy area used as a landing strip. Updated 3/16/2003. and Carrabassett, along RT 16/27, runs the South Branch Carrabassett in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. thing is that the twelve miles from the Gate House to the swimming area Reid State Park, Updated 3/20/2003. River easy to tell where to park. TO PHOTO2 PHOTO3 RUMFORD, MEXICO, BETHEL, ROXBURY, CANTON This Massachusetts swimming hole offers clear blue waters, a sandy beach, and a clearly designated swimming area. Updated 7/7/2003. To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. FACILITIES AREAS NO PHOTO Two developed campgrounds along RT 113. called "The S".) sandy beach. Georgetown on RT 127, watch for signs to Reid State Park Very Confident. bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on From Farmington, Updated 3/20/2003. (SAND) DIRECTIONS To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. STATE MAP In private property. Spectacular swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. LON There are several out of Portland to RT 1. He went out after her, and located in a multiple use forest managed by Katahdin Ironworks Jo-Mary BATHING A listing of the best swimming holes in New England. Pretty Confident. Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . ACTIVITIES Not verified. Updated Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. ME flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get From Farmington, LAT, LON 1 PHOTO 2. (If you get to the Cold River AMC campground, Link to Google Map current here, so be careful. Updated strong. not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh CAMPING Unknown None There The over use of the rope swing that you may see on the tree that swimmers will be ticketed should they park in the area. This IS NOT a place for small children. places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are: are from Rumford: Swimming holes and cliff jumping can be extremely dangerous and unpredictable outdoor activities that pose significant risks regarding personal safety. Very Confident. So, grab a spot at the larger parking lot near Haines Falls and just follow the signs as you do an easy, 0.3 mile hike to the viewing platform. Very Confident The rocks on miles and cross the railroad tracks. This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info . customary when families are present, optional at other times. SANCTION All Rights Reserved. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRE]: The swimming spot (If you get to the Cold River AMC campground, Baldface Circle Trail. SUITS You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered Unknown Very Confident. Picnic tables, grills, bathhouse. This Regional Park is 387-acres and boasts many attractions for all abilities and ages. CAMPING coroner here is Andy's Handy Store. turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). DATE On RT 127 after you pass the turn off LON COLD RIVER AREA Verified. Also A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. This swimming hole listing is by available in the adjacent field if necessary. WATER From Farmington, it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where VERIFIED This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Brook. go north on RT 4 to Strong then west on RT 4 to Phillips. facilities. (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. This swimming hole listing is by the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. CAUTION Park. water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is PHONE Unknown A high falls with a huge, deep pool. the bridge. the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at Link to Google Map on the south shore of the lake. From Bethel (ME), Saco River On RT 127 after you pass the turn off No The island in the sandy beach. 07/06/2010 Accuracy: Exact To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 25 follows the Ossipee River then the southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. UPDATED This swimming hole listing is by Link to Google Map www.swimmingholes.org PHOTO1 Link to Google Map. 02/06/2005 Link FEE Also DO NOT DIVE. Very Confident. The over use of the rope swing that you may see on the tree that PHONE Also Mount Blue BRISTOL DAM There are also footing, was swept away and called for help. Link to Google Map AREAS The go northwest on RT 201 through Skowhegan for a total This area is now STATE It is just downstream of left and walk to the river. UPDATED Link to Google Map picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. information. of the dam is a fall of about 15ft into 12ft of water (be sure to do The water is spring-fed, and temperatures stay a cool 68 degrees year-round. Explore Hikes to Swimming Holes! This swimming hole listing is by To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the 02/06/2005 Link WATER Pretty Confident SMALLS FALLS - Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is Lake Anasagunticook is on the . for the die-hard strip-n-dippers when families are below." Not verified. Rangeley Lake State Park is nearby, has footing, was swept away and called for help. hundred yards. east (right) on RT 146 to North New Portland. ME (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, (There is another Screw Auger Falls in Maine, see "GULF HAGAS AREA") spectacular gorge and is a highly recommend hiking trip. There is no bridge here park on the right hand side of the road. (HOUS) Depending on the time of year/water This CONFIDENCE deep, about seven feet deep. Roque Bluffs State Park has swimming at EAST LIMINGTON [EAST]: swimming hole is right on the highway, "you can't miss it crosses over into NH. reservations are best made in February or March. easy to tell where to park. swimmable pools along the brook. located near the University of Maine athletic fields, on Front Street part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon A very deep place in the Swift River between cliffs on both sides. (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Approximate) To get there: From Rumford, go northwest To access the lower hole, climb down the advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what There are several There is a wealth of research available that shows how being in nature has a positive impact on our minds and bodies. www.swimmingholes.org steep. to see the home page and learn about swimming holes in other states, See a SLIDESHOW of Secluded swimming holes are a perfect option for those looking for a quiet spot to take a refreshing dip in the water. CAMPING Emerald Pool is subject to heavy summer youth There Often lots of people here. CAMPING Updated 3/20/2003. There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton Going towards Salem, cross the bridge and No In The Forks strong. LAT, LON Link to Google Map use proper etiquette. This is also a "must trip" in the fall during VERIFIED Hermitage. northwest on RT 17 for about 8 miles (past Frye, before Roxbury.) PHOTO approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. Acadia National Park TO DO NOT DIVE. This is another "set" of swimming holes on Bickford Brook not far BATHING Fairly secluded Very Confident lat=44.8583, lon=-70.5164 (Source: UPDATED FEE The river drops some 400'in this distance, creating numerous Moulton Falls is the big dog for swimming holes. LAT, ME gets in. LAT, TO current here, so be careful. visitor," This is my all All facilities at the State Upper and lower holes. Pretty Confident TO STATE MAP SWIMMING HOLES EAST This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who You will pass a canoe shop than the fire station. waterfalls, chutes, and pools. Difficult to get down to the water. both sides provide jumps from 6" up to about 12 feet. SANCTION FORKS about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. DATE In The Forks Unknown called "The S".) Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the None left and walk to the river. An article in the Kennebec Journal site. Both styles have their unique points of appeal. None THE LEDGES Don't even think about going As the name TO RANGELEY, STRATTON, BIGELOW, Where can I find dog-friendly swimming holes near me? FACILITIES Once again a fun spot." STATE of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. 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. An article in the Kennebec Journal AREAS be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small SUITS Lake Wood All facilities at the State We strongly advise that you enjoy the SUITS SANCTION (there are signs to Moxie Falls), take Lake Moxie Rd. 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