14 Free Swimming Holes near Rendezvous Loop
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 101 S Geyser St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA City, Zip, or Address
Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
12.5 miles EA 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 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
20.3 miles SWAn 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
Wade Lake
Cameron, Montana
24.7 miles NWWade Lake is a hidden gem of southwestern Montana — a spring-fed mountain lake famous for its glassy, aquamarine water, tucked into a forested ravine at the southern end of the Gravelly Range....
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
30.0 miles SA 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
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
30.8 miles NEWhere 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
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
34.3 miles SA 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 4.8 mi
Aldous Lake and Hancock Lake
Kilgore, Idaho
37.6 miles WTwin alpine lakes — Aldous and Hancock — on a scenic 1.5-to-2.5-mile hike near Kilgore, with beautiful mountain scenery and heavier weekend crowds.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim 15.9-16.6 mi
Union Falls & Ouzel Pool
Bechler Ranger Station, Yellowstone National Park
37.8 miles SA ~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
38.4 miles SLoon Lake is a small, lively mountain lake tucked into the Caribou-Targhee National Forest just off Ashton's Fish Creek Road, in the timbered high country of eastern Idaho near the gateway to...
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
38.6 miles NEA 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
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
39.8 miles SA 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
Ousel Falls
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
41.8 miles NA 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Big Sky, Montana, leading through forest to a beautiful waterfall — accessible from May through October for a rewarding short hike.
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Twin Bridges
St. Anthony, Idaho
49.8 miles SWAn old abandoned bridge with two jump levels, a rope swing, and a little sandbar upstream — rarely crowded and great for families on warm days.
Dive, Swim
Fall River Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
49.9 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
