10 Free Swimming Holes near Multnomah Falls
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Benson Bridge, Larch Mountain Trail #441, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, USA City, Zip, or Address
Oneonta Gorge
Cascade Locks, Oregon
2.2 miles EA mossy, fern-draped slot canyon in the Columbia Gorge — no trail, chest-deep cold water, log jams to climb, and loose river rock underfoot — Oneonta Gorge is an unforgettable adventure.
Hike, Swim
Washougal Area
Royal City, Washington
12.2 miles WSwim near Royal City, Washington
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Wildwood Recreation Site
Mount Hood Village, Oregon
16.5 miles SMount Hood's Wild and Scenic Salmon River beckons hikers to wade through a lush forested corridor along the Mount Hood Scenic Byway near Welches.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Sunset Falls Campground
Yacolt, Washington
18.0 miles NA majestic waterfall that drains into a large, deepening pool — just a 0.1-mile hike from the trailhead, with large smooth rocks perfect for sunbathing and picnicking beside the falls.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Moulton Falls County Park
Yacolt, Washington
22.0 miles NWA 387-acre park with two majestic waterfalls, volcanic rock formations, a historic swing bridge, and the 8.1-mile Bells Mountain Trail — swimming allowed with caution (no jumping from the bridge).
Hike, Swim
Wind River Area
Bellingham, Washington
25.1 miles NA hot springs and cold falls combination in the Columbia River Gorge area of southern Washington — two distinct natural features not far from each other for a scenic double-header.
Swim
Lewisville Regional Park
Battle Ground, Washington
26.4 miles NWThe Lewis River borders this family park, offering swimming with a caution for swift currents, alongside a 2.8-mile wooded trail, sports courts, fishing, and a boat launch.
Swim
Battle Ground Area
Battle Ground, Washington
28.0 miles NWSwim near Battle Ground, Washington
Swim
Daybreak Regional Park
Battle Ground, Washington
28.1 miles NWA day-use park on the Lewis River with a boat launch, 15 picnic spots, a playground, and easy river access for fishing, skipping rocks, or wading — open 7 am to dusk.
Hike, Swim
Bagby Area
Princeton, Oregon
34.3 miles SA famous natural hot springs and a Clackamas River swimming hole southeast of Portland — two great spots along the same scenic highway, with clothing optional at the springs.
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