27 Free Swimming Holes near Clemson U. Outdoor Lab
first prev 1 2 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 351 Charlie White Trail, Pendleton, SC 29670, USA City, Zip, or Address
Todd Creek Falls
Central, South Carolina
9.4 miles NA short hike leads to Todd Creek Falls and a deep, gradually entered pool at the base — a relaxed clothing-optional spot in the South Carolina upstate woods.
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Moonshine Falls Area
Bishopville, South Carolina
26.9 miles NSwim near Bishopville, South Carolina
Swim 1.3 mi
Rainbow Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
32.9 miles NA 150-foot spectacular cascade on the Horsepasture River can be admired from front, side, bottom, and top — one showstopper in a 2-mile series of incredible falls.
Hike, Swim 1.0 mi
Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
33.0 miles NJust a few steps off the Horsepasture River trail, Hidden Falls drops less than ten feet into an idyllic boulder-rimmed pool — a serene and easy family swimming hole.
Hike, Swim 1.4 mi
Turtleback Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
33.3 miles NTurtleback Falls' dome-shaped slide drops riders 10 feet into the Chug Hole pool, but wait for calm currents — strong flows have swept swimmers downriver over 125-foot Rainbow Falls.
Backpack, Hike, Swim
Cashiers Area
Woodleaf, North Carolina
34.7 miles NWSwim near Woodleaf, North Carolina
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Dupont State Park
Wallace, North Carolina
42.2 miles NSwim near Wallace, North Carolina
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Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Comer, Georgia
43.2 miles SSwim near Comer, Georgia
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Big Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
44.1 miles NSeveral remote swimming holes near the TN-NC border in the Big Creek Recreation Area of the Great Smoky Mountains — very secluded, and dogs are not allowed on the trail.
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Bear Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
44.1 miles NSeveral remote swimming holes in lakes along Route 281 southeast of Sylva and Cullowhee — bathing suits optional at most spots, given how far off the beaten path they are.
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Courthouse Falls
45.0 miles N
A gorgeous 45-foot waterfall streams into a stunning blue-green pool in a greenery-covered cliff cove — just a 3/4-mile easy hike from the parking lot, open year-round.
Hike, Swim
Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
45.7 miles NA horseshoe of massive bedrock around a deep, green swimming hole where Cove Creek meets the Davidson River — locals' quiet answer to crowded Sliding Rock.
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Parsons Mountain Recreation Area
Abbeville, South Carolina
45.8 miles SESwim near Abbeville, South Carolina
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Sumter National Park
Abbeville, South Carolina
45.8 miles SESeveral swimming places in the Sumter National Forest in northwestern South Carolina — a collection of natural spots for a refreshing dip in the forest.
Swim 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
45.9 miles NAn easy half-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard to a 150-foot waterfall known by three names — most impressive after rain, modest in dry spells, with an optional 4-mile loop to the top.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Cove Creek Tubs
Brevard, North Carolina
46.0 miles NThree perfectly rounded pot holes — the Pisgah Forest's finest — stack up to 12 feet deep in sun-drenched pools that are best described as nature's own jacuzzi collection.
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Big Laurel Falls
Otto, North Carolina
46.1 miles NWSwim near Otto, North Carolina
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Boone Area
Otto, North Carolina
46.1 miles NWSwim near Otto, North Carolina
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Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
46.2 miles NA year-round campground in Pisgah National Forest just four miles from Brevard and less than an hour from Asheville, with shaded loops, hiking trails, waterfalls, and fishing spots nearby.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
46.4 miles NA scenic picnic area on the Davidson River with direct access to calm, deep water for swimming and fishing — plus the 3.7-mile Coontree Loop Trail through Pisgah National Forest.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
