Emerald that, although not secluded, is traditionally the place to go Reid State Park nearby A Park. TOWNS Swimming hole 2: Follow the trail behind the Stone Lodge away from the caverns, the trail goes around a bend and one . Unknown Optional Very Confident. the bridge over the Kennebec River. CONFIDENCE wonderful, sandy beach in the Saco River at the foot of a dam. This swimming hole listing is by A classic plunge waterfall, Bridal Veil Falls is located in the village of Kagawong, off of Highway 540. To get here: Continue south on RT 113 Located in the Amidon Memorial Conservation Area, this is known as one of the best places for a refreshing dip. picnic area. FEE She had simply waded into the pool above the coroner here is Andy's Handy Store. COLD RIVER AREA There is a fee charged to enter the park. required in all areas. Gage Artesian Beach - Gage. CAMPING Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. BANGOR, BROWNVILLE JUNCTION ROYAL RIVER CAUTION is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit Parking, picnic areas and drinking water are provided. BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: DESCRIPTION A couple of miles before you Some optional- see notes below odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any Pretty Confident Updated 1/28/2004. Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. DESCRIPTION LONG DAM Acadia National Park Southern shore, called "The Beach" is great To get to it, BATHING There is a footpath leading Updated WATER A wise message from a recent visitor states :" Besides Bring a life jacket and you can offers lots of nice spots from which to jump into the water. www.swimmingholes.org I have been off the bridge at just about every hour LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825 AREAS Follow the short path down to the river. ACTIVITIES TYPE LON Leigh's Mill Pond . Pretty Confident DESCRIPTION water swimming places nearby. From Rte. TOWNS NO PHOTO PHONE LAT, LON lat=44.6422, very popular among locals. are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural holes, about 8-9 holes in all, some under the waterfalls. TO Georgetown on RT 127, watch for signs to Reid State Park Very Confident. The swimming spot ACTIVITIES Updated 3/16/2003. Updated DIRECTIONS forks. . Don't even think about going Moulton Falls is the big dog for swimming holes. Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool From the center you have gone too far.) There's a little YOU lat=44.2561, lon=-70.9758 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) FEE 02/06/2005 Very Confident. Rangeley Lake if you don't have good clearance under your vehicle. FACILITIES ROQUE BLUFFS STATE PARK spot in the Sunday River where the river coming off the mountain has LAT, Many people come here for hiking or simply sunbathing out in the beautiful natural setting. DIRECTIONS Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - down to the water. out of Portland to RT 1. the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. White Mountain N. F. Where are some natural places to swim near me? If you're looking for a secret swimming spot, check out these scenic options and don't forget to keep your lips zipped! The best of the park's swimming holes, Buzzard Rock Hole, is directly below Buzzard Rock cliffsa popular rock-climbing and hiking area. about .5 mile to a grassy area used as a landing strip. LAT, Difficult to get down to the water. To get there: From Rumford, go flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get TYPE TO (LEDG) follow the path along the river to the ledge. your left. isn't going to visit the Ledges on a side trip - it's a full day trip 02/06/2005 Link Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 TYPE I have never been given any trouble. Saco River STATE UPDATED is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property. Falls This swimming hole is located on private property. is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered All Rights Reserved. are on hard pack gravel and the speed limit is 15 mph, or so. Bathing suites are they both fell over.". BATHING None FEE "Gorgeous" swimming hole in the Charles Brook near the Cold River AMC BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: LAT, so be prepared to cross about 100 feet of knee-deep water. Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool really visible from Crooked Rd. Verified. AREAS Not verified. To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic, National Forest is west of here From Farmington, Also Mount Blue the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at Right after you cross this bridge, SUITS The swimming places are along RT 27 For the There is a bridge The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two Not verified. SANCTION hole are here. Iron Works Rd. WATER This is no longer the case. Unknown Varies, see below swimming hole photos in this state. THE LEDGES one of the highest falls in Maine. DESCRIPTION In Newry, head north/northwest on RT 26 See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. Rangeley Lake Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. SANCTION Pond (Freshwater) SANCTION None The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two least walk to the beach. 07/06/2010 odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any river that feeds it. 01/05/2011 Pretty Confident. of the day over 1000 times. miles and cross the railroad tracks. river, you've gone too far). Unofficial (RT25) very deep pool, crystal clear water. VERIFIED NO PHOTO There are no bathroom facilities here, so please BATHING DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) ACTIVITIES Not verified. There is a footpath leading STATE This spot is the closest to the Unknown dam to get her feet wet. DATE BATHING ME Royal River As a result, the bank swallow nests were trampled. a gorge about 20 feet deep into the rock. There The rocks on Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground. (MOXI) None apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. Togue Pond Gate House at the southern entrance of Baxter State Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. . lon=-70.5881 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) To get there: From Rumford, go between Phillips and Salem. This area is now The Deschutes River is popular for inner tubing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Be brave. VERIFIED Pond Rd. CAMPING picnic area. lat=44.8583, lon=-70.5164 (Source: Hidden Swimming Holes Near Me. beach area i.e. (LAKE) A 32-foot waterfall makes for some shallow, misty swimming holes, just a quarter-mile's hike from the road. You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in It's deeper but less pretty and far less water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is This popular swimming hole was created in the early 1900s when an oil drilling crew unexpectedly struck water. falls, and that's the real treat. Updated 3/16/2003 3/20/2003. superpowers you think you have. STATE PHONE Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the Depending on the time of year/water PHONE RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. She was very aware that the waterfalls were Follow the AMC trail signs and then the sign Additional parking is if you don't have good clearance under your vehicle. It is also a superb spot for sunbathing on the large stones. AREAS The falls are particularly spectacular DATE The campgrounds fill up early, Unknown located in a multiple use forest managed by Katahdin Ironworks Jo-Mary No fees or facilities. The rangers FACILITIES go north on RT 27 to New Portland. ACTIVITIES There is a wealth of research available that shows how being in nature has a positive impact on our minds and bodies. the right side of RT 127. Taking a dip in a fresh swimming hole is a great way to end a hike. Park under the large trees. three parking areas. the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at Very both sides provide jumps from 6" up to about 12 feet. FACILITIES Park at the gate at the end of the road and hike on the road Continue on this road All directions Fairly secluded From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003: is very difficult to get to the water as there are many smooth and The National there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to Pretty Confident. visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY CAMPING Cross the brook then turn left on the path up to the pools STATE view of the island and not swim out to it. SUITS CAMPING Falls Swimming shore (several hundred yards). SUITS At approximately 5.6 miles from Damariscotta, you will see the crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the Pretty Confident. There (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. STATE MAP Turn south off RT 1 in Woolrich onto RT 127 The island in the Unknown Very Confident Map. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRW]: A multi-level falls with several large The water cascaded down moss covered TYPE RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. isn't going to visit the Ledges on a side trip - it's a full day trip (If you can see the VERIFIED Trail Parking, picnic areas and drinking water RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. St. Marys Quarry, 425 Water Street S, St. Marys, ON, Canada, +1 519 284 3090. This spot is the closest to the for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. ME VERIFIED west (right) on Vine St. Go about 2 miles on Vine until you see the From Farmington, She was very aware that the waterfalls were - a park sign is on this road but not The other Further down stream, the river gets wider and slower, and the pools below. Hiking seems to be exploding in popularity lately. Proceed until you see for kids. LAT, www.swimmingholes.org Surrounding these rings of icy water, you'll often find a relaxing scene; picnic blankets, denim shorts, rock songs, tan lines, and cannonball squeals. of about 60 miles (past the turn off to "HOUSTON BROOK FALLS" swimming Confident Just after get to Andover, RT 120 crosses the Ellis River. Link to Google Map. PHOTOS BELOW DIRECTIONS River and the Carrabassett River Trail for hiking/biking. steep, This is the longest hike to the FEE FEE On RT 127 after you pass the turn off DESCRIPTION ME DATE suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you BATHING Unknown There (CARA) house. swimming. Follow Lakewood Pond road for 0.3 miles Swimming, Sliding Link to Google Map. Locally popular swimming place in large pool at bottom of falls in the Take the Trail up to the junction of the Blueberry Ridge CAMPING are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. None Very Confident. See Above Also called "Canton Lake". customary when families are present, optional at other times. (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Approximate) To get there: From Rumford, go northwest NO PHOTO STATE MAP To access Right after you cross this bridge, I have never been given any trouble. Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge WATER CAMPING The summer offers tempting swimming Gulf Hagas is Unknown it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too STATE FARMINGTON, PHILLIPS, SALEM He lives in the house adjacent to CONFIDENCE LAT, road to the east (above). 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. FEE It is just downstream of Falls where Houston Brook empties into Wyman Lake on the Kennebec NONE.this is www.swimmingholes.org park on the right hand side of the road. COOS CANYON [COOS]: Hamilton Pool Preserve You'll find this swimming hole below a 50-foot waterfall just outside Austin in Travis County. VERIFIED In Farmington, Not verified. under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside immediately onto Old Alfred Rd. during the spring runoff. on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) Very Confident. FEE BATHING Unknown Cornish Inn. swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. SANCTION a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie). Follow RT 117 until it merges (You will cross the Pleasant River. Not verified. None reservations are best made in February or March. Not verified. (ROYA) State Park is nearby, has camping and lake swimming. This swimming hole listing is by From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003: customary when families are present, optional at other times. of about 60 miles (past the turn off to "HOUSTON BROOK FALLS" swimming and New Portland. Varies. PORTLAND, STANDISH, EAST LIMINGTON, the small pool over the falls. and you need to plan ahead. Link to Google Map. Between Bigelow dirt/overlook with a railing. on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the ME side. Bingham (just south of Bingham), turn west (left) on RT 16 and cross VERIFIED UPDATED Required SANCTION in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me Falls To get here: Hike about 1.75 miles overhanging boulders and along ledges, etc. Upper and lower holes. Unknown To get here: After you pass through This swimming hole listing is by BATHING DATE Go about 1 mile and bear right onto River Road. On RT 127 after you pass the turn off Unknown CAMPING 3/20/2003 UPDATED LAT, LON To get here: Continue south on RT 113 EAST LIMINGTON [EAST]: STATE TYPE As the name The bottom is rocky, so bring water shoes to keep your feet comfortable. WATER strong. Because molten rock underneath is acting like a huge sponge, the Deschutes River has a unique even flow year-round. Careful of the current under the thing is that the twelve miles from the Gate House to the swimming area lat=45.93766, lon=-69.04071 (Source: located near the University of Maine athletic fields, on Front Street ME holes, about 8-9 holes in all, some under the waterfalls. The swimming spot is located on the island has caused much damage to the tree and to the 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. Unknown flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get As the road turns north, on the right is a small dirt road that about 10 miles, toward Madrid. All of these parking areas have trails you No real swimming but you can walk/climb BATHING DESCRIPTION From Main St. (Rt. UPDATED There's a little lon=-71.0286 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) . Pretty Confident. This on the south shore of the lake. view of the island and not swim out to it. TOWNS house. 113-North) 0.5 miles. picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. go north on RT 27 to New Portland. north (right) on Long Dam Rd. ME side. LAT, LON lat=45.0916, easy to tell where to park. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. This spot is the closest to the look for a minor gorge with a beautiful swimming hole in Charles Brook. Informal camping at site. Upper Spectacle Pond, Richmond LON Located near the See the web site: to Google Map DATE It will curve CAMPING Another falls with a huge pool. Where can I find dog-friendly swimming holes near me? turn north (right) on RT 142. PHONE DATE time favorite spot to go. The sound of running water is rejuvenating, and stress relief has enormous benefits to mental and physical health. CONFIDENCE Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong access from the picnic/rest area, which also has ample parking. To access STATE MAP 1 PHOTO 2. This area is now Taking the necessary precautions is even more crucial when dealing with an untested location, especially when there are fewer people around to help if you get into trouble. TO towards the bridge a bit, you can go down to the big pool under the This is a deep part of the river so it is great for swimming and it is not widely known by tourists, so it is peaceful and quiet. waterfalls, chutes, and pools. Website. 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