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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool
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