Longdale
Clifton Forge, Virginia
| GPS: |
37°47'23.4"N 79°42'8.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Virginia |
Swim
More Information
swimmingholes.org VIRGINIA Swimming Holes and Hot Springs rivers creek springs falls hiking camping
THE web site for beautiful, natural places for a cool dip or hot soak.
https://www.swimmingholes.org/va.html
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Clifton Forge, Virginia
- Head east on US-60 Business E/Main St toward Jefferson AveContinue to follow US-60 Business E(2.0 mi)
- Turn right onto State Rte 632 (1.8 mi)
- Continue onto VA-269 E (4.4 mi)
- Turn right onto F271/Tri County Rd (499 ft)
- Slight right onto Tri County Rd (0.1 mi)
- Continue onto Green Pasture TrailDestination will be on the left(0.4 mi)
Other Swimming Holes Nearby
Cowpasture River Area
Millboro, Virginia
7.2 miles NSwim near Millboro, Virginia
Swim
Roaring Run
Eagle Rock, Virginia
11.9 miles SWSwim near Eagle Rock, Virginia
Swim
Ben Salem Wayside
Lexington, Virginia
17.2 miles ESwim near Lexington, Virginia
Swim
North Creek Area
Mount Solon, Virginia
17.5 miles SSeveral swimming holes tucked into Jefferson National Forest offer very private dips, with some naturally secluded spots near I-81 and others openly exposed at Jennings Creek.
Swim
Jefferson Pools
Warm Springs, Virginia
18.7 miles NNatural hot springs bubble up at 96–98°F through the rock floor of centuries-old wooden bathhouses, with segregated men's and women's pools and optional bathing suits.
Swim
Humpback Bridge
Covington, Virginia
18.8 miles WSwim near Covington, Virginia
Swim
Arnold Valley Pool
Natural Bridge Station, Virginia
19.7 miles SEArnold Valley Pool is a secluded Blue Ridge swimming hole near Natural Bridge Station, VA, with a 12-foot pool, natural slide, and rope swing.
Swim
Matts Creek Area
Clifton Forge, Virginia
20.9 miles SESwimming holes near an Appalachian Trail shelter close to the James River — a 2.5-mile hike each way; holes may be shallow late in summer, suits possibly optional depending on solitude.
Swim
Blowing Springs
Warm Springs, Virginia
21.5 miles NWSwim near Warm Springs, Virginia
Swim
Panther Falls
Amherst, Virginia
23.3 miles ESwim near Amherst, Virginia
Swim
Big Marys Creek Slide
Vesuvius, Virginia
27.7 miles EA natural waterslide that launches you into a swimming hole below, with waterfalls and cool water in the Virginia hills — wear swimwear and foot protection, and check depth first.
Swim
Watoga State Park
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
32.6 miles NWSwim near White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
Swim
St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
34.3 miles EBlue-green water and unique low rock formations set the scene at this cascading waterfall swimming hole in St. Mary's Wilderness — a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike through George Washington National Forest.
Hike, Swim
Knapp Creek Area
Webster Springs, West Virginia
34.5 miles NWSwim near Webster Springs, West Virginia
Swim
Big Otter River
Goode, Virginia
37.2 miles SESwim near Goode, Virginia
Swim
Campbell Creek
Tyro, Virginia
38.6 miles EA 6-mile Appalachian Trail stretch with good elevation rewards remote explorers with a creek pool at the base of a waterfall — optional swimwear in this backcountry spot.
Swim
Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
46.4 miles EA quick 1.2-mile hike along Paul's Creek leads to a cascading waterfall and a natural water slide — stones smoothed by the water let visitors slide right into the swimming hole below.
Hike, Swim
Williams River Area
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
48.0 miles NWSeveral swimming holes in and near the Cranberry Wilderness of West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest — bathing suits optional.
Swim
Anvil Rock
Alderson, West Virginia
49.1 miles WSwim near Alderson, West Virginia
Swim
Stokesville Campground
Madison, Virginia
49.2 miles NESwim near Madison, Virginia
Swim
