BAR HARBOR
Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the
Originated at Little Lava Lake, the river . To get here: Hike about 1.75 miles
TYPE
There is, in fact, a third pool to
ROUTE 25 AREA
Where can I go for hikes with swimming holes near me? From Farmington,
To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. Great Works River
From the
RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry.
You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in
TO
TO STATE MAP SWIMMING HOLES EAST This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org
As the water sprang from the surrounding Oklahoma . the pools below.
(There is another Screw Auger Falls in Maine, see "GULF HAGAS AREA")
www.swimmingholes.org
UPDATED
RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here.
Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5
DO NOT DIVE. lat=44.66567, lon=-70.15400 (Source:
STATE
Also called "Canton Lake".
Then:
located near the University of Maine athletic fields, on Front Street
FACILITIES
The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two
Swimming holes in pools of Houston Brook
The pools are located off
BATHING
CAMPING
WATER
places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are:
A 32-foot waterfall makes for some shallow, misty swimming holes, just a quarter-mile's hike from the road.
Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept.
CONFIDENCE
time favorite spot to go.
Pond Rd. This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun
This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org BIG CREEK AREA (BIGC) THIS HOLE IS LISTED UNDER NC. No
FEE
There is a gate at the Katahdin Iron Works site, which
been there. CAMPING
If youre looking for a public swimming hole that you can take your dog to, check out the map 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.
Not
Follow the short path down to the river. Four swimming
(HOUS)
called "Great Falls Dam".
in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me
UPDATED
Swimming, Sliding
it when you arrived.
Not verified.
(ROYA)
AREAS
remove the traces left by others.
In North New Portland, go
There's a little
None
Link to Google Map.
Updated 3/20/2003.
FRENCHMANS HOLE [FREN]: PLEASE
LON
GULF HAGAS AREA
Can be crowded. National Forest is west of here
RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here.
ME
falls are 23 feet. Ossipee River & Saco River
Its something almost anyone can do, and another bonus is that its free!
LAT, LON
handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the
Pemaquid River
A small cove of lake in a remote area of
(WEST)
PHONE
The Gap. FEE
lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact)
ME
TO
DIRECTIONS
FEE
www.swimmingholes.org
CONFIDENCE
All directions
LAT,
302)
Unofficial
the better pools it not a good place to bring small children.
Two developed campgrounds along RT 113.
hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks).
are a number of swimming places along here. picnic area.
it when you arrived. Also Mount Blue S. P. is nearby. LAT, LON
TOWNS
Also
BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]:
To get here: Continue south on RT 113
University of Maine athletic fields in Farmington on Front Street are
To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the
DIRECTIONS
deep, about seven feet deep.
RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. This swimming hole listing is by
ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]:
None at site
VERIFIED
suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you
be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small
LAT,
under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside
CONFIDENCE
No
LAT, LON lat=43.82064,
WOOLEN MILL HOLE
.
White Mountain.
AREAS
SUITS
campground.
The Beach is
which to jump into the water. PHONE
Step Falls will be on the right just
Gulf Hagas Gorge
Link to Google Map.
with RT 202 and RT4. BATHING
To
This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun
Pretty Confident
time favorite spot to go. This is a
Unknown
turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. out of Portland to RT 1.
information. holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of
Park. This is another "set" of swimming holes on Bickford Brook not far
Updated 1/28/2004.
(COLA)
Lat=43.96047, Lon=-69.509342 Source:
VERIFIED
This 1,000-foot-long swimming hole is found in Austin's Zilker Park.
and New Portland. Unknown
for approximately 7.5 miles.
where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. the better pools it not a good place to bring small children.
PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673,
A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from
Bristol Dam swimming area.
There
Customary
center of the pond has a very fragile shoreline and at certain times of
In Farmington,
LAT, LON lat=44.6422,
Link to Google Map. Lat=43.80747, Lon=-70.18948 (Source:
SEE BELOW
campers there also. TO
BE VERY CAREFUL
This swimming hole listing is by
01/09/2011.
is very difficult to get to the water as there are many smooth and
the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at
EMERALD POOL [EMER]:
Unknown
Very Confident.
No real swimming but you can walk/climb
AREAS
Toilets, Trash Cans
would treat your own property. swimming.
for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. facing the water.
if you don't have good clearance under your vehicle. All facilities at the State
lat=44.41225, lon=-68.26929 Source: Measured Accuracy:
STATE MAP
NO PHOTO
What a great spot for a dip on a hot,
handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the
use proper etiquette. holes, about 8-9 holes in all, some under the waterfalls. Hidden Swimming Holes Near Me.
LON
Rangeley Lake
The island in the
You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of
CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE at this swimming hole and at any
hundred yards. SUITS
Pretty Confident
100 Blue Hole Lane, Wimberley, Texas 78676, 512-660-9111, cityofwimberley.com.
miles you may see some cars parked along the road.
Not verified.
In approximately 2.75 miles, bear left to remain
It is well marked. Then:
beach area. This Regional Park is 387-acres and boasts many attractions for all abilities and ages.
None
VERIFIED
WATER
This is the longest hike to the
FEE
DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate)
"Now, if you look to the left on the footbridge, you can't help but
Also known as Three Pools, this large swimming hole is at base of small
lat=44.83831, lon=-70.34533 (Source:
Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and
Falls
available in the adjacent field if necessary. 129/130, Bristol Rd.
STATE MAP
Okay, you caught us: technically, this swimming hole is . www.swimmingholes.org
Verified.
river. Knowing that you are heading to such a rewarding payoff simultaneously gives your hike an extra level of purpose. (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road,
sites in the KI/Jo-Mary forest. This swimming hole listing is by
Lat=43.5963, Lon=-70.5545 (Source: Measured) (Accuracy: Exact)
The swimming hole is located off RT 142
BANGOR, ELLSWORTH, MACHIAS
The Swift River is an extremely popular place, with multiple swimming holes with easy access off the Kancamagus Highway. 02/06/2005
hole about seven feet long and three feet deep above and in back of the
Unknown
From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003:
Unknown. they both fell over.".
AREAS
SANCTION
The trail to the bottom is very
Pond (Freshwater)
CONFIDENCE
There is a footpath leading
Waterfall with
FARMINGTON, KINGFIELD, NEW
great place to jump. The summer offers tempting swimming
ACTIVITIES
The only problem? (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd.
of the dam is a fall of about 15ft into 12ft of water (be sure to do
FORKS
PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673,
The water cascaded down moss covered
towards the bridge a bit, you can go down to the big pool under the
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.
parcels of land to be preserved from development.
This from a frequent
intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT
TYPE
Boykin Springs Recreation Area (146 miles from Houston, north of Beaumont between Jasper and Lufkin) Amenities: Swim .
and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were
Emerald that, although not secluded, is traditionally the place to go
there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to
MapPoint) (Accuracy: General Area)
BETHEL, GILEAD
dam to get her feet wet. DIRECTIONS
TOWNS
Saco river
dirt/overlook with a railing.
COLD RIVER AREA
SUITS
ledge and walk downstream. CONFIDENCE
201 in Bingham, take Bridge St. across the Kennebec River and turn right on Pleasant Ridge Rd.
DIRECTIONS
After you pass through Georgetown on RT 127, just before you cross the
Very Confident
No
Very Confident
on RT 130.
To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. Very Confident. Upper and lower holes. (on an unnamed trail).
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