11 Free Swimming Holes near Grand Prismatic Spring
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of US-287, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA City, Zip, or Address
Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
6.3 miles NThe Firehole River starts south of Old Faithful, runs through the thermal areas northward to join the Gibbon and form the Madison River. The Firehole is world famous among anglers for its pristine...
Hot Springs, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
25.5 miles SWNestled in the Targhee National Forest just off of Ashton's Fish Creek Road, this tear drop shaped lake is a family adventure waiting to happen. The lake isn't very big but it is teeming with...
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
26.9 miles WThe float here is nice and easy. It's a great early season float. Later in the season the shallow spots will force you to walk a good chunk of the float. The water is super clear and often pretty...
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 15.9-16.6 mi
Union Falls & Ouzel Pool
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
28.5 miles SBackpack, Hike, Hot Springs, and Swim near Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
Backpack, Hike, Hot Springs, Swim
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
28.6 miles SWHorseshoe Lake is hidden back in the Targhee National Forest. It's a beautiful lake with plenty of lily pads. The road to get there is well maintained and there are many options for pull-outs...
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Swim
Loon Lake
Ashton, Idaho
29.3 miles SCamp, Kayak, and Swim near Ashton, Idaho
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
32.8 miles NThe Boiling River is created where a large hot spring enters the Gardner River, allowing the hot and cool waters to mix into a temperature comfortable enough to bathe in. The natural hot tub makes a...
Hot Springs, Swim
Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
35.1 miles NEIf the name didn't scare you enough, the Hellroaring creek trail begins with an arduous descent down to the the Yellowstone River Suspension Bridge.The suspension bridge is a beautiful...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
35.9 miles SWPorcupine Creek is a hunting, fishing, camping, and swimming spot near Ashton, Idaho in Fremont County within Targhee National Forest. It's surrounded by forests, meadows, and a creek...
Camp, Swim
Wade Lake
Cameron, Montana
40.6 miles NWCamp, Canoe, Kayak, and Swim near Cameron, Montana
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 4.8 mi
Aldous Lake and Hancock Lake
Kilgore, Idaho
49.6 miles WA pair of alpine lakes near Kilgore, Idaho. Good road all the way to the trailhead. Easy to moderate 1.5mi hike to the first lake (Aldous) and another mile of moderate hiking to Hancock. Beautiful...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim
