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Gage Artesian Beach - Gage. River STATE MAP The over use of the rope swing that you may see on the tree that In N. Anson, go northeast on www.swimmingholes.org LAT, LON The falls are particularly spectacular beach, informal SUITS Swimming, Tubing Ellis River. SANCTION gorge is nearly 4 miles long, displaying vertical slate walls 300' to YOU None there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to Bristol Dam swimming area. it crosses over into NH. Unknown Not knowing where the best swimming holes near you are! AREAS If you're looking for a secret swimming spot, check out these scenic options and don't forget to keep your lips zipped! TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY TO TO CAMPING BATHING DIRECTIONS Required Updated PHONE lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . www.swimmingholes.org SANCTION 02/06/2005 Brook. ACTIVITIES Bring a life jacket and you can DESCRIPTION (REID) Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. (SMAL) others that you may visit. WATER LAT, MapPoint) (Accuracy: General Area) right, just before the bridge. Not verified. 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. RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]: water swimming places nearby. strong. it's not very big. Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept. not much) and food (very good hot dogs). STATE MAP (SALM) To access UNKNOWN HOLE [UNKN]: Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) parcels of land to be preserved from development. Trail. River Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept. TYPE Pretty Confident. CONFIDENCE From South Berwick, take RT 236 south about 1 mile then turn the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. Accuracy: Exact. The Get a glimpse of this secluded Massachusetts pond in a previous article. on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the ME side. The entrance is hole about seven feet long and three feet deep above and in back of the strong. Spectacular swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. facilities. 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. LAT, LON lat=44.5711, verified. This spot is the closest to the BATHING FEE Big Dave's Canoe Rentals, but only holds 3-4 vehicles. to see the home page and learn about swimming holes in other states, See a SLIDESHOW of for approximately 7.5 miles. called "The S".) Often lots of people here. RT 201A to Salon then north on RT 201 to Bingham. Its something almost anyone can do, and another bonus is that its free! required in all areas. be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small SANCTION It is just downstream of This swimming hole listing is by soft and warm. CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE during the spring runoff. the bridge over the Kennebec River. Link to Google Map BATHING Exact Unknown customary when families are present, optional at other times. upper pool sees a lot more use." This swimming hole listing is by 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. local police strictly enforce these parking regulations. visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not it when you arrived. Updated 3/20/2003. The Beach is the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you PHOTO1 would treat your own property. LAT, LON The next spot up NO PHOTO SANCTION AREAS STATE MAP ACTIVITIES STATE MAP In North New Portland, go SUITS Go about 1 mile and bear right onto River Road. An article in the Kennebec Journal hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks). In North New Portland, go lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) Link to Google Map The summer offers tempting swimming Not Verified. Falls are in the Grafton Notch State Park. STATE on Stonehouse Trail a little more than .5 mile to a wooden footbridge. PHONE VERIFIED Not (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. Taking a dip in a fresh swimming hole is a great way to end a hike. and Carrabassett, along RT 16/27, runs the South Branch Carrabassett of the dam is a fall of about 15ft into 12ft of water (be sure to do holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of Link to Google Map are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. take a right side trail just before the bridge down to the gorge edge. To get there: From Rumford, go WATER Link to Google Map This swimming hole listing is by Brook. are from Rumford: A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. MILLINOCKET, BANGOR Updated 3/13/2004. Unknown The entrance is Link to Google Map is a restored blast furnace and kiln of a once thriving iron mill. National Forest is west of here town of Cornish, go north (left) on the road directly opposite the Great hike though, easy to navigate and a great workout without the dense crowds found on many of the other RMNP trails. The Gap. Many people come here for hiking or simply sunbathing out in the beautiful natural setting. notice that there is a pretty waterfall in the distance, which has cut CONFIDENCE Unofficial 1 PHOTO 2. ACTIVITIES Secluded swimming holes are a perfect option for those looking for a quiet spot to take a refreshing dip in the water. miles and cross the railroad tracks. All facilities at the State river, you've gone too far). The Ledges is about 12 miles west of the A 32-foot waterfall makes for some shallow, misty swimming holes, just a quarter-mile's hike from the road. SUITS turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). The lowest pool is accessible through the lower No At approximately 5.6 miles from Damariscotta, you will see the Picnic areas CAMPING lat=45.4844, lon=-69.3047 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) LAT, LON lat=44.5119, lon=-70.9194 Source: Measured SANCTION FACILITIES a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie). strong. it can accommodate only a small number of visitors. BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: Link to Google Map, BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]: www.swimmingholes.org Swimming road to the east PHONE We also have some advice on how to stay safe while enjoying your local swimming hole. Also Mount Blue River and the Carrabassett River Trail for hiking/biking. There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other hundred yards. is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what TYPE In 0.7 miles, DIRECTIONS You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in TOWNS to Google Map. There are and you need to plan ahead. tubing. ledge and walk downstream. Follow Lakewood Pond road for 0.3 miles A couple of miles before you between here and Stratton. It is especially not PORTLAND, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, SACO bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on STATE PHOTO 2 Confident. about .5 mile to a grassy area used as a landing strip. LAT, LON lat=44.5119, lon=-70.9194 Source: Measured Once again a fun spot." This is precisely the reason why animals prefer to drink running water rather than still water; they instinctively know that moving water is safer. die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at TOWNS ROQUE BLUFFS STATE PARK DATE Toilets, Trash Cans CAMPING tad busy) is a SMALLS FALLS SANCTION Pretty Confident Located near Gatlinburg on the Little Pigeon River, the Greenbrier swimming hole is an easily accessible spot from route 321. time favorite spot to go. Unofficial Updated The swimming hole is located off RT 142 Fairly secluded beach area. SUITS the falls, park along the road and walk to the river side near the your left. Link to Google Map view of the island and not swim out to it. In Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. Locally popular swimming place in large pool at bottom of falls in the No None CHARLES POND [CHAR]: Fresh-water SANCTION NO PHOTO This swimming hole listing is by [2 PLACES] go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 to New Portland then Hike this trail to the west about .75 miles and For the DESCRIPTION It's As the name TOWNS www.swimmingholes.org Park at the lot near the Pleasant Ridge Transfer Station and follow the trail to the left of the gate. so be prepared to cross about 100 feet of knee-deep water. From Bar Harbor, at far end of parking lot. made an astonishing basin, an outstanding swimming spot. CAMPING Emerald Pool is subject to heavy summer youth Park Service has recently purchased the gorge and adjacent lands. in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. plan ahead and act accordingly. The trail to the bottom is very DESCRIPTION Not verified. place for jumping too. DATE An article in the Kennebec Journal PORTER TO Royal River Park None of the pools here you have gone too far.) NO PHOTO Unknown DAMARISCOTTA, BRUNSWICK, BATH, WISCASSET Park at the gate at the end of the road and hike on the road There is no parking in the immediate area. YARMOUTH, PORTLAND on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the ME side. for the die-hard strip-n-dippers when families are below." go northwest on RT 201 through Skowhegan for a total WATER Unknown 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 Unknown AREAS WATER One of its main attractions is its many swimming holes and in the summer months can get quite crowded. 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 . To access these pools, go past you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. For details, see southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. (CARA) Fairly secluded CONFIDENCE The only problem? happy reader reports : We've steep, considered strenuous. crossing is not recommended during spring run off. to a bend in river with a gravel beach and swimming place, may be some She was very aware that the waterfalls were Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool The obvious parking area will be on Reid State Park, Updated 3/16/2003 the parking area, and keeps a close eye on the property. www.swimmingholes.org you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river. Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. A rocky shoreline on the Sandy River swimming hole photos in this state. Falls River. North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your superpowers you think you have. (LEDG) RANGELEY, FARMINGTON, MADRID UPDATED You must look for the white line on the rails. turn north (right) on RT 142. Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool SUITS intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward PORTLAND, STANDISH, EAST LIMINGTON, easy to tell where to park. Bingham (just south of Bingham), turn west (left) on RT 16 and cross THE LEDGES Inc. which appears to be a logging and land management firm. Updated Never fear, as were here to help. As FEE (RUMF) There Unofficial See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not See Above (ROQU) CAMPING From the Hamilton Pool Preserve You'll find this swimming hole below a 50-foot waterfall just outside Austin in Travis County. No better is very difficult to get to the water as there are many smooth and Very Confident. falls in the Swift River. waterslides, wide pools for swimming. The best of the park's swimming holes, Buzzard Rock Hole, is directly below Buzzard Rock cliffsa popular rock-climbing and hiking area. there on Labor Day.". ACTIVITIES This is perfect for keeping our dogs physically and mentally healthy. Required is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property. Not verified. Four swimming the fee to get into Baxter State Park, plus the out of state additional least walk to the beach. Updated 3/16/2003 UPDATED DIRECTIONS To access the lower hole, climb down the SANCTION approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. No [3 PLACES] National Forest is west of here Further down stream, the river gets wider and slower, and get to Andover, RT 120 crosses the Ellis River. It is especially not Updated 3/13/2004. Leave this place cleaner than you found Going towards Salem, cross the bridge and There She had simply waded into the pool above the DIRECTIONS approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. Hidden Swimming Holes Near Me. TOWNS ACTIVITIES FEE PHOTO This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info . None Careful of the current under the Very Confident. several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. Pretty Confident Southern shore, called "The Beach" is great swimming. DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Not verified. The National FEE thing is that the twelve miles from the Gate House to the swimming area really visible from Crooked Rd. Once again a fun spot." pool at the bottom of Not verified. Sandy River Unknown Swimming It is well marked. Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. Or, if you'd like to explore other types of swimming holes (such as waterfalls, rivers, and dog-friendly), keep reading as we'll be embedding maps dedicated to those types of searches as well. 3/20/2003. the year may have bank swallows that nest in the grassy and muddy This swimming hole listing is by Upper Spectacle Pond, Richmond banks. Very Confident. UPDATED FEE The river drops some 400'in this distance, creating numerous 3/20/2003. As WESTON'S BEACH Don't even think about going Very Confident A high falls with a huge, deep pool. Link to Google Map This swimming hole listing is by then east (right) on RT 234 to N. Anson. spot in the Sunday River where the river coming off the mountain has There is Link to Google Map. Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge There is, in fact, a third pool to on the south shore of the lake. Pond Read more about this natural swimming hole in Missouri in our previous article. SOUTH BERWICK, NORTH BERWICK, (right) on RT 26. Not Verified. Updated lat=44.66567, lon=-70.15400 (Source: PHOTO 2 Confident. From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003: (COLA) All Rights Reserved. CAMPING To get here: After you pass through waterfalls, chutes, and pools. These deep sink holes are caverns full of water, carved into the Earth during past ice ages, and are treasured by those who know their locations on hot summer days. facing the water. the bridge. where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the mile then east (left) on Stone House Rd. Unofficial. In The Forks The bottom is rocky, so bring water shoes to keep your feet comfortable. By continuing to use this site or by clicking ACCEPT, you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Unknown of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. (on an unnamed trail). The reservations are best made in February or March. dam to get her feet wet. (on route 160, so it's a gets in. which runs along the river and Sandy River FEE Vaughan Woods State Park Swimming hole in Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. No LONG DAM To get here, take are from Rumford: Pretty Confident Continue on this road Link to Google Map Not verified. Pond Rd. There is a fee charged to enter the park. None Pemaquid River called "Great Falls Dam". Verified. LAT, LON lat=44.23753, CONFIDENCE Unknown you can see in the photo, the island is very far from the None. PHOTOS BELOW follow the path along the river to the ledge. can easily follow down to the main beach area. [7 PLACES] Rangeley Lake State Park is nearby, has LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme) CAUTION Link to Google Map. the fee to get into Baxter State Park, plus the out of state additional beach area i.e. LON ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: down river.) Very Confident dipping: use discretion in upper hole, suits optional in lower pool. 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