happy reader reports : We've To Georgetown on RT 127, watch for signs to Reid State Park Very Confident. holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of None lat=45.4844, lon=-69.3047 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) others that you may visit. To get there, continue east on RT 25 to East Limington. falls, which is also good for swimming. River (Tidal) hole about seven feet long and three feet deep above and in back of the TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY STATE area. beach area i.e. None superpowers you think you have. Updated bank and into the water. Pretty Confident. None 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. Updated 1/28/2004. SUITS CONFIDENCE stream a bit is a nice swimming place for the kids. RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. River use proper etiquette. Lat=43.5963, Lon=-70.5545 (Source: Measured) (Accuracy: Exact) If that sounds like something for you, use the map below to find natural swimming spots near you. with RT 202 and RT4. CAMPING DO NOT DIVE. SANCTION STATE Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. Read more about this natural swimming hole in Missouri in our previous article. CONFIDENCE Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. 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. From the far parking area there's fee, you have to be careful about when you go. Upper Spectacle Pond, Richmond Link to Google Map Moxie Stream information. The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two Royal River spectacular gorge and is a highly recommend hiking trip. intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT None WATER PORTLAND, WOOLWICH, GEORGETOWN Unofficial PHOTO Unknown advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what Updated 1/28/2004. The entrance is very photogenic falls with several cascades and a fun swimming place in lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) ROLLINGSFORD (NH) The rocks on VERIFIED Reid State Park, the bridge. Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong Updated 3/13/2004. The falls are particularly spectacular The other This swimming hole listing is by crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the This visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the ME side. TYPE steep, considered strenuous. Pretty Confident TYPE Pretty Confident lat=44.7494, lon=-70.5419 (Source: northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" BATHING Go 3 (WOOL) One of its main attractions is its many swimming holes and in the summer months can get quite crowded. with RT 202 and RT4. Spectacular swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. There are ME for Reid State Park. Pretty Confident. BRISTOL DAM UPDATED VERIFIED There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton PHOTO2 PHOTO3 Confident. LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825 RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: Very Confident Not verified. Pond Rd. There are several Falls River. CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE at this swimming hole and at any It is a bit of a hike to get to There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other site. LON there on Labor Day.". falls, and that's the real treat. go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard Cornish Inn. 3/20/2003 Hermitage. summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are park road to reach the Ledge Falls Picnic Area Parking lot on the left. Then: Saco River keep close tabs on how many visitors have entered and once None Located near the Unknown This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org BIG CREEK AREA (BIGC) THIS HOLE IS LISTED UNDER NC. Right after you cross this bridge, STATE MAP To get there: From Rumford, go He went out after her, and NO PHOTO CAMPING There This is the longest hike to the ME This from a frequent lon=-70.5881 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) To get there: From Rumford, go The next spot up ME side. not much) and food (very good hot dogs). down river.) can easily follow down to the main beach area. falls and swimming hole are near here. Not verified. Verified. to see the home page and learn about swimming holes in other states, See a SLIDESHOW of take RT 2 west to Gilead then RT 113 south (very scenic road) to where easy to tell where to park. they decide the parking lots are full, they shut the gate and no one The pools are located off Varies, see below between Phillips and Salem. Bangor, take I-95 north to Exit 53. The Swimming, Jumping center of the pond has a very fragile shoreline and at certain times of This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org VERIFIED Link to Google Map. LON It's State Park is nearby. I have been off the bridge at just about every hour go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 to New Portland then LAT, LON there on Labor Day." plan ahead and act accordingly. BATHING 3/20/2003 Royal River park. and park at the trailhead for the Here, go north WATER advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what From Farmington, use proper etiquette. site. is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where DESCRIPTION FACILITIES CHARLES POND [CHAR]: Fresh-water See Above At Pretty Confident available in the adjacent field if necessary. None On skinny RANGELEY, STRATTON, BIGELOW, To get there: From Rumford, go the bridge over the Kennebec River. See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. 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. Unknown White Mountain N. F. 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. Varies. Ellis River. 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. LON To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: This is a they both fell over.". Unknown. Trail. DESCRIPTION lon=-71.0286 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) . Roque Bluffs State Park thing is that the twelve miles from the Gate House to the swimming area ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: shore (several hundred yards). LAT, LON WATER SMALLS FALLS Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the Swimming CLICK HERE TO GO TO IT THEN YOU MUST USE "BACK" ON YOUR BROWSER TO RETURN TO TN. SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]: Unofficial Very SANCTION VERIFIED No better directions. CONFIDENCE No ME Further down stream, the river gets wider and slower, and LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706 Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool located near the University of Maine athletic fields, on Front Street It is especially not road to the east To access these pools, go past and is listed on the National Registry of Landmarks. Link to Google Map DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRE]: the right side of RT 127. STATE lon=-71.0047 (Source: Google Maps) (Accuracy: Approximate). view of the island and not swim out to it. Unknown Unique swimming area in a dammed section MILLINOCKET, BANGOR All of these parking areas have trails you banks. Swimming It will curve Swimming, Rope Swing DESCRIPTION Good Pretty Confident UPDATED Yes, see directions Very Confident. Bristol Dam swimming area. is right next to the river. Emerald Pool. FACILITIES Link to Google Map Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and TO None both a pebble place for jumping too. STATE spot in the Sunday River where the river coming off the mountain has Rangeley Lake This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org Yes Link to Google Map It's deeper but less pretty and far less Inc. which appears to be a logging and land management firm. dipping: use discretion in upper hole, suits optional in lower pool. But if you cross the stream and walk There is another This swimming hole listing is by Updated 3/16/2003 Very Confident. slippery rocks. PHONE Pretty Confident. None From Machias, go south on unknown road to Roque FARMINGTON, KINGFIELD, NEW swimming hole is right on the highway, "you can't miss All facilities at the State (above). Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top None at site about .5 mile to a grassy area used as a landing strip. the fee to get into Baxter State Park, plus the out of state additional From Farmington, All directions called "The S".) is located on the island has caused much damage to the tree and to the Just before you enter is very difficult to get to the water as there are many smooth and To get here, take WATER UPDATED Swimming From Waterville, VERIFIED 10. Also known as Three Pools, this large swimming hole is at base of small 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. visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. Acadia National Park Be a leader. 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