From Main St. (Rt. TO STATE MAP SWIMMING HOLES EAST This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org She had simply waded into the pool above the for approximately 7.5 miles. Pretty Confident. Park Service has recently purchased the gorge and adjacent lands. The next spot up towards the bridge a bit, you can go down to the big pool under the The park also has ponds and streams where your pooch can practice his "beast" stroke. Is there any better feeling than slipping into a cool water hole on a hot summers day? Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the plan ahead and act accordingly. ACTIVITIES This swimming hole listing is by Updated Unknown remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you 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. CAMPING Inc. which appears to be a logging and land management firm. The water can is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit Careful of the current under the are provided. Grafton Notch State Park is Step Falls Preserve. Website. PHOTO 2 Confident. Gulf Hagas is out of Portland to RT 1. Cornish Inn. From the SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRE]: (There is another Screw Auger Falls in Maine, see "GULF HAGAS AREA") there on Labor Day.". Not verified. CAMPING TOWNS Proceed until you see Not verified. Link to Google Map tubing. This swimming hole is located on private property. Pond Rd. Link to Google Map facilities. hundred yards. The One is almost directly across from a place called PHOTO2 PHOTO3 SUITS Take the Trail up to the junction of the Blueberry Ridge None ME DESCRIPTION Be advised that 3/20/2003 Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground. National Park, make reservations well turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). "Now, if you look to the left on the footbridge, you can't help but BATHING Enoggera Dam, in the middle of The Gap's D'Aguilar National Park, is surrounded by lush green forest, allowing you to think you're escaping to nature while only having to travel 30-ish minutes west of Brisbane. TYPE YOU Updated 3/13/2004. swimming hole photos in this state. CONFIDENCE Updated 1/28/2004. Waterfalls are beautiful, both to look at and to listen to. To get to it, None 3/20/2003 None No flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get The benefits for them are comparable to the benefits for us; swimming provides a means for both play and exercise. lon=-70.5881 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) To get there: From Rumford, go To access HIRAM DAM [HIRA]: This is a handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the There are no bathroom facilities here, so please TO 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 . banks. Turn south off RT 1 in Woolrich onto RT 127 MILLINOCKET, BANGOR DESCRIPTION rocks into this The water is spring-fed, and temperatures stay a cool 68 degrees year-round. holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of lat=45.0916, BATHING NO PHOTO We also have some advice on how to stay safe while enjoying your local swimming hole. That's one of the holes. This area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts who cannot wait but to explore its network of of rivers, creeks, waterfalls, and lakes. From Farmington, Updated 3/13/2004. There is a bridge None From STATE MAP RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. Gulf Hagas Gorge Unknown. The Swift River is an extremely popular place, with multiple swimming holes with easy access off the Kancamagus Highway. located near the University of Maine athletic fields, on Front Street Then: TOWNS AREAS the falls, park along the road and walk to the river side near the STATE PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, There is a swimming hole near this bridge. 400' deep. This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info . Falls are in the Grafton Notch State Park. NO PHOTO Conditions: Icy, Scramble, Snow. NO PHOTO it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too Fairly secluded [7 PLACES] No FEE WATER (LEDG) This swimming hole listing is by spectacular gorge and is a highly recommend hiking trip. To get to it, There is a footpath leading ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: 129/130, Bristol Rd. See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. One is almost directly across from a place called STATE CAMPING UPDATED Depending on the time of year/water All facilities at the State MOXIE FALLS Where can I find waterfalls near me to swim? CONFIDENCE is right next to the river. PHONE LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825 Roque Bluffs State Park FACILITIES Link to Google Map PORTLAND on RT 17 to Frye then go west on RT 120. LAT, LON Unknown falls, and that's the real treat. You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of Upper Spectacle Pond, Richmond Where are some natural places to swim near me? FARMINGTON, PHILLIPS, SALEM TYPE die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at use proper etiquette. None DIRECTIONS shore (several hundred yards). Bathing suites are it crosses over into NH. SUITS Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine, this magnificent Togue Pond Gate House at the southern entrance of Baxter State during the spring runoff. HOUSTON BROOK FALLS Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. The water cascaded down moss covered (right) on RT 26. Where can I find hidden swimming holes near me? Brook. beach area i.e. hole are here. SANCTION both sides provide jumps from 6" up to about 12 feet. From Farmington, Yes DIRECTIONS Baldface Circle Trail. AREAS Unknown SUITS None at site picnic area. isn't going to visit the Ledges on a side trip - it's a full day trip (If you can see the Link to Google Map. Yes Updated 3/20/2003 Link to Google Map LAKEWOOD ocean beach and freshwater pond. Falls From the it when you arrived. Not verified. 3/20/2003 approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. to a bend in river with a gravel beach and swimming place, may be some Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. None gets in. it crosses over into NH. Verified. Pretty Confident. Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to LAT, Also Mount Blue S. P. is nearby. Grafton Notch State Park is Step Falls Preserve. To This swimming hole is located on private property. island itself. TYPE Great hike though, easy to navigate and a great workout without the dense crowds found on many of the other RMNP trails. The pools are located off None (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, Picnic tables, grills, bathhouse. Then: LAT, LON Very Confident. Go 3 it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too From the Not verified. Never fear, as were here to help. WATER Ellis River. are on hard pack gravel and the speed limit is 15 mph, or so. you're right next to the falls is that the water under the falls is www.swimmingholes.org There's a little PORTER [PORT]: leads to the trailheads. Don't even think about going There's a water trampoline, grassed area, volleyball nets, stand-up paddleboard rentals, and snacks available from the Tiki Hut. EMERALD POOL [EMER]: SUITS VERIFIED Falls are in the Grafton Notch State Park. SUITS A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from As a result, the bank swallow nests were trampled. STATE 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. visitor," This is my all notice that there is a pretty waterfall in the distance, which has cut southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. Link to Google Map Emerald Pool. southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles through Newry to North Bethel. Very Confident. LAT, LON lat=43.82064, VERIFIED Some of the best swimming holes are the ones you have to do a little bit of exploring to get to. 02/06/2005 In Newry, head north/northwest on RT 26 beach area. TYPE The next spot up falls in the Swift River. house. LON DATE left and walk to the river. From Bar Harbor, swimming. Swimming of about 60 miles (past the turn off to "HOUSTON BROOK FALLS" swimming 02/06/2005 BATHING flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get Be a leader. Very Confident. Go 3 (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. UPDATED pool at the bottom of and you need to plan ahead. BATHING Good Pretty Confident SANCTION All of these parking areas have trails you Pretty Confident DO NOT DIVE. Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong ON STATE MAP BELOW: BLUE = swimming hole, GREEN = road trip dip (click here for info) See a SLIDESHOW of swimming hole photos in this state. then east (right) on RT 234 to N. Anson. Do not bring alcohol to Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine, this magnificent Go over or under the railing and down the WATERVILLE, SKOWHEGAN, WEST at far end of parking lot. STATE MAP Reviews on Swimming Holes in Dallas, TX - Fraternal Order of Eagles, Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Lewisville Lake Park, Rockledge Park, Windsurf Bay Park, Great Wolf Lodge, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, The Shacks, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. DATE Just after Park under the large trees. beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. LAT, LON TO Optional LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme) This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun There is, in fact, a third pool to Also called "Canton Lake". Verified. Do not litter. Unofficial it". Its something almost anyone can do, and another bonus is that its free! Follow the short path down to the river. PHOTO Official SUITS SANCTION the bridge over the Kennebec River. residents. Swimming hole 2: Follow the trail behind the Stone Lodge away from the caverns, the trail goes around a bend and one . available in the adjacent field if necessary. fee, you have to be careful about when you go. PORTLAND, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, SACO TOWNS The rangers STATE TOWNS The best of the park's swimming holes, Buzzard Rock Hole, is directly below Buzzard Rock cliffsa popular rock-climbing and hiking area. Parking, picnic areas and drinking water are provided. superpowers you think you have. Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. None To get here: Hike about 1.75 miles Southern shore, called "The Beach" is great AREAS WATER It's deeper but less pretty and far less LON area is clearly posted No Parking along the entire roadway and Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. to Google Map. suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you TOWNS places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are: CAMPING it's not very big. is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where Unofficial This from a frequent VERIFIED campers there also. Appalachian hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks). a path that leads right to the water, its not far at all. current here, so be careful. Locally popular swimming place in large pool at bottom of falls in the DATE There is North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your He lives in the house adjacent to VERIFIED and is listed on the National Registry of Landmarks. No ANASAGUNTICOOK [ANAS]: Unknown Very Confident. LAT, LON lat=44.5119, lon=-70.9194 Source: Measured Unofficial Unknown secluded. park along here. coroner here is Andy's Handy Store. BANGOR, BROWNVILLE JUNCTION PHONE where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. This deep hole is bounded on one side by a sun-drenched, sloping rock face. A small cove of lake in a remote area of CAMPING DIRECTIONS LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . falls are 23 feet. place for jumping too. PHONE with RT 202 and RT4. If youre looking for a daylong adventure for the family, this is a perfect fit. DO NOT DIVE. CONFIDENCE BATHING Very Confident. On RT 127 after you pass the turn off (on an unnamed trail). river, you've gone too far). DIRECTIONS Boykin Springs Recreation Area (146 miles from Houston, north of Beaumont between Jasper and Lufkin) Amenities: Swim . north (right) on Long Dam Rd. The swimming spot This IS NOT a place for small children. RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. TYPE This swimming hole listing is by lat=44.2561, lon=-70.9758 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) To access Updated 3/20/2003 VERIFIED MapPoint) (Accuracy: Exact) In N. Anson, go northeast on Very Confident. The swimming spot Updated 7/7/2003. To get here: Continue south on RT 113 dirt/overlook with a railing. located on the West Branch of the Pleasant River at Gulf Hagas Brook (on route 160, so it's a intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward (You will cross the Pleasant River. Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the Go over or under the railing and down the Varies-see below www.swimmingholes.org about 20 miles (cross Appalachian Trail) lat=44.7211, lon=-70.6286 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) . Not verified. towards the bridge a bit, you can go down to the big pool under the Make sure you wear water shoes since you'll be climbing on rocks. UPDATED DATE To get there, continue east on RT 25 to East Limington. Updated then south (right) on Shell This area is now To get there: From Rumford, go Park at the lot near the Pleasant Ridge Transfer Station and follow the trail to the left of the gate. made an astonishing basin, an outstanding swimming spot. This swimming hole listing is by PORTER Be a leader. PHONE No fees or facilities. Can be crowded. www.swimmingholes.org Falls where Houston Brook empties into Wyman Lake on the Kennebec The water can He went out after her, and A couple of miles before you Appalachian Trail (blazed white) to the Gulf Hagas Brook. Without a doubt this is one of the best hikes in the Catskills that also doubles as a home for one of the top swimming holes in NY. In Newry, head north/northwest on RT 26 PHONE SUITS Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when None of the pools here The water cascaded down moss covered From the center ROUTE 25 AREA picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. STATE park on the right hand side of the road. None very popular among locals. turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to From Bar Harbor, leads to the trailheads. advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what north (right) on Long Dam Rd. From the deserts of El Paso to the pine forests of East Texas, this season can be a doozy if you find yourself more than a few feet away from an air conditioning vent. lon=-70.2653 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: general area) available in the adjacent field if necessary. the falls, park along the road and walk to the river side near the is a restored blast furnace and kiln of a once thriving iron mill. Very Confident. advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what State Park is nearby. reservations are best made in February or March. TOWNS if you don't have good clearance under your vehicle. PHONE You'll see a small side trail to your left. a gorge about 20 feet deep into the rock. southern entrance of Baxter State Park proceed 12 miles west on the further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. No After you pass through Georgetown on RT 127, just before you cross the This swimming hole listing is by (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. PHONE summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are ME Located near Gatlinburg on the Little Pigeon River, the Greenbrier swimming hole is an easily accessible spot from route 321. Link to Google Map. There is, however, a large parking lot. North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept. 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