19 Free Swimming Holes near Sheep Creek Trail
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Forest Road 260, Irwin, ID 83428, USA City, Zip, or Address
Calamity Campground
Irwin, Idaho
3.0 miles SWA wooded Palisades Reservoir campground 55 miles east of Idaho Falls with clean blue water for swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing — plus miles of ATV routes.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim
Palisades Hot springs
Swan Valley, Idaho
8.8 miles SLegend has it... The hot water flows right into the lake. Feel free to dig your own little hot tub in the sand.
Hot Springs, Swim
Indian Creek Campground (Palisades)
Irwin, Idaho
9.1 miles SEA picturesque reservoir nestled between the Snake River and Caribou ranges, just 25 miles from Jackson Hole — a beautiful drive and a wildlife-rich fishing base.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim
Fall Creek Falls
Swan Valley, Idaho
11.4 miles NWA shaded Snake River campground near Swan Valley with abundant wildlife, great trout fishing, and Fall Creek Falls a quarter-mile away.
Camp, Cave, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Murphy Lakes
Bedford, Wyoming
26.5 miles SECanoe, Hike, and Swim near Bedford, Wyoming
Canoe, Hike, Swim
Jumping Rock at Phelp's Lake
Jackson, Wyoming
27.2 miles NEA 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 1.3-4.3 mi
Phelps Lake
Jackson, Wyoming
27.2 miles NEA 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 0.6 mi
Packsaddle Lake
Tetonia, Idaho
29.5 miles NA 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
Blacktail Lake / Ririe Reservoir
Idaho Falls, Idaho
30.9 miles WCanoe and Swim near Idaho Falls, Idaho
Canoe, Swim
Blacktail Day Use Area
Ririe, Idaho
31.9 miles NWCliff jumping from almost nothing up to 80 feet, plus rock climbing routes, on the north end of Ririe Reservoir — $3–$5 daily fee applies.
Dive, Rock Climb, Swim 3.6 mi
String Lake
Alta, Wyoming
36.7 miles NEA 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
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
43.1 miles NWSandy beaches, two floating docks with a slide, volleyball, playgrounds, and a safe swim zone — Jefferson County Lake is eastern Idaho's go-to summer swimming spot.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Sled, Swim
Hog Hollow Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
44.9 miles NWA 25-foot jump off an active roadway bridge into deep water — exciting, but stay aware of truck traffic and always check the water for rocks and debris before leaping.
Dive, Swim
Monkey Rock
Saint Anthony, Idaho
45.1 miles NWCLOSED. PSA: Monkey Rock is no longer open to the public. The owner has posted "No Trespassing" signs and is asking the Fremont County Sheriff's Office to assist with keeping people out of their private property. We would like to remind those who may choose to ignore the "No Trespassing" signs that trespassing is a misdemeanor and will not be tolerated. A summer waterfall you can wade right up to, with shallow swimming for small children, a popular engagement photo backdrop, and a deeper jump pool down the road at Hog Hollow Bridge.
Swim
Fall River Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
48.2 miles NA 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
Fun Farm Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
48.3 miles NWJump from road level, the bridge top, or the bars below at the Funny Farm Bridge — still an active road, so stay alert for vehicles, especially large trucks.
Dive, Swim
Beaver Dick Park
Rexburg, Idaho
48.4 miles NWA 9.5-acre Snake River park near Rexburg with fire pits, pavilions, fishing, boating, swimming, and a rich history tied to legendary frontiersman Beaver Dick Leigh.
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Swim
St. Anthony Sandbar
Saint Anthony, Idaho
48.5 miles NWCLOSED. //// Sand Bar Update //// ***As of 27 June 2019 *** The Sand Bar is still closed to ALL swimming, please do not cross the boundary line. We are closely monitoring the river flows (currently at 2100 CFS) we typically like to see the levels at approximately 1200 CFS before swimmers are allowed in the water. We are anticipating opening the Sand Bar to swimmers very soon, we ask that you be patient and respect the closure until then. SAPD. A community river park with 60-plus years of history — water slide, diving board, floating platform, sandboxes, playground, and roped shallow and deep swimming areas on Henry's Fork.
Dive, Swim
Twin Bridges
St. Anthony, Idaho
49.3 miles NWAn 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
