Popular Outdoor Locations
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St. Anthony Sandbar
Saint Anthony, Idaho
0.2 miles SE of Saint Anthony, IdahoCLOSED. //// Sand Bar Update //// ***As of 27 June 2019 *** The Sand Bar is still closed to ALL swimming, please do not cross the boundary line. We are closely monitoring the river flows (currently at 2100 CFS) we typically like to see the levels at approximately 1200 CFS before swimmers are allowed in the water. We are anticipating opening the Sand Bar to swimmers very soon, we ask that you be patient and respect the closure until then. SAPD. A community river park with 60-plus years of history — water slide, diving board, floating platform, sandboxes, playground, and roped shallow and deep swimming areas on Henry's Fork.
Dive, Swim
Twin Bridges
St. Anthony, Idaho
6.6 miles NE of St. Anthony, IdahoAn old abandoned bridge with two jump levels, a rope swing, and a little sandbar upstream — rarely crowded and great for families on warm days.
Dive, Swim
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
2.0 miles N of Rigby, IdahoSandy beaches, two floating docks with a slide, volleyball, playgrounds, and a safe swim zone — Jefferson County Lake is eastern Idaho's go-to summer swimming spot.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Sled, Swim
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
18.3 miles E of Ashton, IdahoA lily-pad-dotted lake hidden in the Targhee National Forest with a gradual beach entry perfect for wading, a floating dock for jumping, and no motorized boats.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Swim
Fall River Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
6.6 miles SW of Ashton, IdahoA rope swing under a railroad bridge and a swimming hole just north — pull off Highway 20, check the mid-river rocks for water level, and enjoy a quick summer splash.
Dive, Swim 11.6 mi
Toquerville Falls
La Verkin, Utah
6.6 miles N of La Verkin, UtahLedges, falls, a ladder to the best jumping spots, and a 7-foot-deep pool at the end of a 5.5-mile sandy desert drive — but stay away from the brittle, injury-prone cliff edges.
Dive, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 0.6 mi
Packsaddle Lake
Tetonia, Idaho
9.3 miles W of Tetonia, IdahoA secluded, steep-access Teton lake with a 300-foot descent from the trailhead, water that drops off quickly at the edge, and a small camp on the eastern shore.
Dive, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe, Swim
Havasu Falls Trail
Flagstaff, Arizona
89.4 miles NW of Flagstaff, ArizonaThe legendary turquoise waterfalls of Havasu Canyon on the Havasupai Reservation — a permit-only, roughly 10-mile hike to one of the Southwest's most unforgettable desert oases.
Backpack, Dive, Horseback, Swim 0.2-0.6 mi
Ellison Creek Falls
Payson, Arizona
9.1 miles N of Payson, ArizonaFour waterfalls, multiple swimming holes, and trout fishing along Ellison Creek near Payson — the most popular stop is a short walk from the parking lot.
Dive, Hike, Swim 1.1-4.6 mi
Fossil Creek Dam (Toilet Bowl)
Pine, Arizona
6.6 miles W of Pine, ArizonaA waterfall over an old Fossil Creek dam with a spinning natural rock slide that launches swimmers into the main pool — plus a shallow cave for shade on hot Arizona days.
Dive, Hike, Swim
Old Dam Rope Swing
Emmett, Idaho
4.6 miles NE of Emmett, IdahoA rope swing about 15 feet above the water just off the road near an old dam — with a good swing you can clear 25 feet, but strong swimmers only in this spot.
Dive, Swim
Jumping Rock at Phelp's Lake
Jackson, Wyoming
10.1 miles N of Jackson, WyomingA solo 20-foot boulder perched above deep water at Phelps Lake, with Death Canyon looming overhead — one of the most dramatic jump spots in all of Wyoming.
Dive, Hike, Swim
Blacktail Day Use Area
Ririe, Idaho
3.9 miles SE of Ririe, IdahoCliff jumping from almost nothing up to 80 feet, plus rock climbing routes, on the north end of Ririe Reservoir — $3–$5 daily fee applies.
Dive, Rock Climb, Swim 1.6 mi
Creek Falls
Scottdale, Pennsylvania
4.0 miles W of Scottdale, PennsylvaniaA short hike near Pittsburgh to a waterfall swimming hole with 15–20-foot cliff jumps and a swim-behind-the-falls.
Dive, Hike, Swim
Pool Point
Elkhorn City, Kentucky
1.6 miles SE of Elkhorn City, KentuckyA long rope swing, 25-ft-deep river pools, and a famous high rail bridge draw cliff divers and swimmers to this scenic Kentucky swimming hole at Breaks Interstate Park.
Canoe, Dive, Hike, Kayak, Swim 1.3-4.3 mi
Phelps Lake
Jackson, Wyoming
10.2 miles N of Jackson, WyomingA 5.5-mile loop around beautiful Phelps Lake with mountain scenery, majestic blue water, several Teton waterfalls, and lakeside campsites — plus a popular cliff jumping rock along the trail.
Backpack, Camp, Dive, Hike, Swim 3.4 mi
Grasshopper Point
Sedona, Arizona
2.0 miles NE of Sedona, ArizonaCrimson red rock walls frame a teal swimming hole in Oak Creek Canyon — with multiple cliff jumping spots, picnic tables, restrooms, and access via Allen's Bend and the Huckaby Trail.
Dive, Hike, Swim
Sand Hollow State Park
Hurricane, Utah
6.3 miles SW of Hurricane, UtahA desert reservoir near Hurricane with a cliff-jumping area, a sandy beach for swimming and paddleboarding, and vast sand dunes for ATVs — southern Utah's desert playground.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Swim 7.1 mi
The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek
Rimrock, Arizona
4.6 miles NE of Rimrock, ArizonaCrystal-clear water and cliffs high enough to jump from, about 3.5 miles down Bell Trail along Wet Beaver Creek — a rewarding desert hike to a stunning red-rock swimming hole.
Dive, Hike, Horseback, Swim
Point Dume State Beach
Malibu, California
2.3 miles SW of Malibu, CaliforniaHeadlands, rocky coves, a quiet beach, gray whale watching from December to April, an easy coastal hike to sweeping views, and a fun Iron Man movie cameo — all at Point Dume in Malibu.
Dive, Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Volunteer Park
Lakeside, Montana
0.2 miles E of Lakeside, MontanaDive and Swim near Lakeside, Montana
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Hog Hollow Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
4.3 miles SE of Saint Anthony, IdahoA 25-foot jump off an active roadway bridge into deep water — exciting, but stay aware of truck traffic and always check the water for rocks and debris before leaping.
Dive, Swim
Bullpen Day Use Area
Camp Verde, Arizona
8.5 miles E of Camp Verde, ArizonaA big red jumping rock on West Clear Creek, shaded picnic areas, and trails down a stunning canyon below the Mogollon Rim — a full afternoon of swimming and hiking.
Backpack, Dive, Hike, Swim
Cleetwood Cove Trail
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
8.8 miles NE of Crater Lake National Park, OregonThe only legal shoreline access in Crater Lake National Park — a steep strenuous switchback hike to the water's edge, with cliff jumping options from about 20 feet into 38-50°F water.
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