14 Free Swimming Holes near Lewis Lake Campground
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Lewis Lake Campground Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA City, Zip, or Address
Union Falls & Ouzel Pool
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
19.2 miles SWA ~16-mile backcountry trek into Yellowstone's remote Bechler region rewards you with a 250-foot waterfall and Ouzel Pool — a warm-spring-fed swimming hole you can jump into.
Backpack, Hike, Hot Springs, Swim
Loon Lake
Ashton, Idaho
19.8 miles SWCamp, Kayak, and Swim near Ashton, Idaho
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
24.9 miles WA lily-pad-dotted lake hidden in the Targhee National Forest with a gradual beach entry perfect for wading, a floating dock for jumping, and no motorized boats.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
25.1 miles WA small, lively lake in the Targhee forest for kayaking, swimming, and an easy loop trail — family fun with primitive lakeside camping.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim
Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
25.9 miles NWA 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
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
32.3 miles SWA backcountry hunting, fishing, camping, and swimming spot in Targhee National Forest, surrounded by forests, meadows, a creek, and unmarked trails — bear country, so pack and store food carefully.
Camp, Swim 3.6 mi
String Lake
Alta, Wyoming
34.7 miles SA shallow, warm lake connecting Jenny and Leigh Lakes at the base of the Tetons — the clear water lets you see the bottom from a kayak, wade easily with kids, and access wilder open water beyond.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
37.7 miles WAn easy, clear, and often warm float on the Buffalo River near Island Park, with slow enough current to paddle back upstream in a canoe or kayak after your run.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 1.3-4.3 mi
Phelps Lake
Jackson, Wyoming
45.9 miles SA 5.5-mile loop around beautiful Phelps Lake with mountain scenery, majestic blue water, several Teton waterfalls, and lakeside campsites — plus a popular cliff jumping rock along the trail.
Backpack, Camp, Dive, Hike, Swim
Jumping Rock at Phelp's Lake
Jackson, Wyoming
45.9 miles SA solo 20-foot boulder perched above deep water at Phelps Lake, with Death Canyon looming overhead — one of the most dramatic jump spots in all of Wyoming.
Dive, Hike, Swim
Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
47.1 miles NA 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
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
49.2 miles NWhere 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
Fall River Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
49.4 miles SWA rope swing under a railroad bridge and a swimming hole just north — pull off Highway 20, check the mid-river rocks for water level, and enjoy a quick summer splash.
Dive, Swim 0.6 mi
Packsaddle Lake
Tetonia, Idaho
49.9 miles SWA secluded, steep-access Teton lake with a 300-foot descent from the trailhead, water that drops off quickly at the edge, and a small camp on the eastern shore.
Dive, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe, Swim
