6 Free Swimming Holes near Buck Ridge
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Ousel Falls
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
5.3 miles NWA 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Big Sky, Montana, leading through forest to a beautiful waterfall — accessible from May through October for a rewarding short hike.
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Wade Lake
Cameron, Montana
28.7 miles SWWade Lake is a hidden gem of southwestern Montana — a spring-fed mountain lake famous for its glassy, aquamarine water, tucked into a forested ravine at the southern end of the Gravelly Range....
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
31.7 miles SEWhere a hot spring pours into the Gardner River in Yellowstone, warm soaking awaits — but never enter the scalding upstream runoff channel, which reaches 113–140°F. Check with a ranger first.
Hot Springs, Swim
Glen Lake Rotary Park (Bozeman Beach)
Bozeman, Montana
38.6 miles NBozeman's in-town swimming beach on a former gravel pit lake northeast of downtown, free, unguarded, and paired with the largest off leash dog park in the city.
Hike, Kayak, Swim
Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
43.8 miles SEA thermally warmed Yellowstone river with a calm swim area that is beautiful and historic for anglers — but stay strictly out of the main current, which has been fatal. Check with a ranger before entering.
Hot Springs, Swim
Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
44.5 miles EA suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River leads to sandy creek-side beaches and a mild backcountry trail past Yellowstone's largest granite slab — great for all ages.
Camp, Hike, Swim
