13 Free Swimming Holes near Claytor Lake State Park Swimming Beach
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Claytor Lake State Park Swimming Beach near Dublin City, Zip, or Address
Blacksburg Hole
Newport, Virginia
13.6 miles NBlacksburg Hole is a beloved local swimming spot on the ancient New River in southwestern Virginia, popular with locals and Virginia Tech students.
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Goshen Pass Area
Max Meadows, Virginia
17.4 miles SWSwim near Max Meadows, Virginia
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Foster Falls
Max Meadows, Virginia
17.4 miles SWSwim near Max Meadows, Virginia
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Falls Of Dismal
Pearisburg, Virginia
18.0 miles NWA waterfall area in the National Forest near Pearisburg with deep swimming under the upper falls and flat sunbathing rocks — secluded and private thanks to forest growth, though locals have left broken glass, so skip the bare feet.
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Cascade Falls
Pembroke, Virginia
21.9 miles NSwim near Pembroke, Virginia
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Narrows Town Park
Narrows, Virginia
23.4 miles NWSwim near Narrows, Virginia
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Dark Horse Hollow
Wytheville, Virginia
31.6 miles WA secluded sandy beach and easy loop trail in Jefferson National Forest make this a quiet picnic stop — the swimming area is reportedly closed, so wade and sunbathe only.
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Fairy Stone State Park
Bassett, Virginia
34.8 miles SESwim near Bassett, Virginia
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Brush Creek Falls
Athens, West Virginia
37.3 miles NWA short waterfall hike in Brush Creek Nature Preserve with a gorgeous mossy backdrop perfect for long-exposure photography — wading possible but no real swimming. The spot draws parties, so expect some litter.
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Camp Creek Area
Cabins, West Virginia
37.4 miles NWSwim near Cabins, West Virginia
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Campbell Falls
Camp Creek, West Virginia
42.0 miles NWA 15-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide waterfall in Camp Creek State Park, most powerful after rain and most beautiful in spring — large flat rocks make a perfect perch to watch the cascade.
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Anvil Rock
Alderson, West Virginia
46.7 miles NSwim near Alderson, West Virginia
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Hanging Rock State Park Lake
Danbury
49.8 miles SEA 12-acre lake built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Hanging Rock State Park, with a sandy swim beach and lifeguards in front of a 1939 stone bathhouse. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day; $6 adults, $4 kids.
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