6 Free Swimming Holes near Priest River Recreation Area (The Mudhole)
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Priest River Recreation Area (The Mudhole) near Priest River, Idaho City, Zip, or Address
Riley Creek Recreation Area
Laclede
6.3 miles EA free Army Corps of Engineers swim beach on the Pend Oreille River at Laclede, with a roped, gently sloping swim area, picnic lawns and no day-use fee during the May to September season.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Honeysuckle Beach
Hayden
30.3 miles SFree City of Hayden swim beach on Hayden Lake with a dock-enclosed roped swim area, sand, lawn and restrooms. Unguarded; only the boat ramp charges a fee.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Beaver Creek Campground
Nordman
38.4 miles NForest Service campground on the northwest shore of Priest Lake with a buoyed sand swim beach on Tule Bay, open to day visitors for $8 per vehicle from late May to late September.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Nine Mile Recreation Area
Nine Mile Falls
40.6 miles SWDay-use area of Riverside State Park at the upper end of Lake Spokane with a designated swim area, boat launch and docks. Discover Pass required; no lifeguards and no drinking water since the 2026 fires.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim 3.0 mi
Lionhead Natural Water Slide
Coolin, Idaho
40.7 miles NA perfectly angled natural water slide in the forest near Priest Lake — grab a trash bag for padding, lean back, and let the current carry you for endless summer fun.
Hike, Swim
Lake Gillette Campground
Colville, Washington
41.4 miles NWA campground near Lake Gillette with 30 spacious sites, multi-use ORV, hiking, and biking trails, access to Rufus Trail #148, picnic areas, a beach, and an amphitheater.
Camp, Hike, Swim
