20 Free Swimming Holes near Tallulah Falls Lake Beach (Terrora Day Use Area)
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Tallulah Falls Lake Beach (Terrora Day Use Area) near Tallulah Falls, Georgia City, Zip, or Address
Boone Area
Otto, North Carolina
20.6 miles NSwim near Otto, North Carolina
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Big Laurel Falls
Otto, North Carolina
20.6 miles NSwim near Otto, North Carolina
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Cashiers Area
Woodleaf, North Carolina
28.5 miles NESwim near Woodleaf, North Carolina
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Vogle State Park
Blairsville, Georgia
29.7 miles WA 233-acre park at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest — one of Georgia's first state parks, founded in 1931.
Camp, Canoe, Swim 
Todd Creek Falls
Central, South Carolina
33.1 miles EA short hike leads to Todd Creek Falls and a deep, gradually entered pool at the base — a relaxed clothing-optional spot in the South Carolina upstate woods.
Swim 1.0 mi
Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
34.6 miles NEJust a few steps off the Horsepasture River trail, Hidden Falls drops less than ten feet into an idyllic boulder-rimmed pool — a serene and easy family swimming hole.
Hike, Swim 1.4 mi
Turtleback Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
34.6 miles NETurtleback Falls' dome-shaped slide drops riders 10 feet into the Chug Hole pool, but wait for calm currents — strong flows have swept swimmers downriver over 125-foot Rainbow Falls.
Backpack, Hike, Swim 1.3 mi
Rainbow Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
34.7 miles NEA 150-foot spectacular cascade on the Horsepasture River can be admired from front, side, bottom, and top — one showstopper in a 2-mile series of incredible falls.
Hike, Swim 
Fires Creek Area
Wake Forest, North Carolina
35.9 miles NWSwim near Wake Forest, North Carolina
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Moonshine Falls Area
Bishopville, South Carolina
37.7 miles NESwim near Bishopville, South Carolina
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Chattahoochee National Park
Cave Spring, Georgia
39.7 miles WSwim near Cave Spring, Georgia
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Big Creek
Waynesville, North Carolina
39.9 miles NEBig Creek is a crystalline mountain stream tumbling through the quiet northeastern corner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it may be the single best swimming creek in the Smokies. Cold,...
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Midnight Hole
Waynesville, North Carolina
39.9 miles NEMidnight Hole is the most beloved swimming hole in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an emerald-green pool of startling clarity sitting at the base of a six-foot waterfall, ringed by house-sized...
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Queens Creek Lake
Nantahala, North Carolina
39.9 miles NA secluded reservoir in the Nantahala mountains with mountain reflections on still water, quality trout fishing, swimming on warm days, and a scenic drive up Winding Stairs Road.
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Bear Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
41.1 miles NESeveral remote swimming holes in lakes along Route 281 southeast of Sylva and Cullowhee — bathing suits optional at most spots, given how far off the beaten path they are.
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Big Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
41.1 miles NESeveral remote swimming holes near the TN-NC border in the Big Creek Recreation Area of the Great Smoky Mountains — very secluded, and dogs are not allowed on the trail.
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Fingerlake
Almond, North Carolina
44.4 miles NAn offshoot of Fontana Lake open April through October, Fingerlake offers gravel-edged swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing surrounded by lush forest — with restrooms and picnic tables on site.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim 
Courthouse Falls
46.5 miles NE
A gorgeous 45-foot waterfall streams into a stunning blue-green pool in a greenery-covered cliff cove — just a 3/4-mile easy hike from the parking lot, open year-round.
Hike, Swim 1.8 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
49.2 miles NE
A 3.18-mile multi-use trail following Flat Laurel Creek through colorful rock formations and forest, with distant views of Sam Knob and a small waterfall — open year round.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim 
Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
49.9 miles NEA horseshoe of massive bedrock around a deep, green swimming hole where Cove Creek meets the Davidson River — locals' quiet answer to crowded Sliding Rock.
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