15 Free Swimming Holes near Targhee Creek Trail
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Forest Rd 057, Island Park, ID 83429, USA City, Zip, or Address
Wade Lake
Cameron, Montana
15.6 miles NWCamp, Canoe, Kayak, and Swim near Cameron, Montana
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
16.9 miles SAn 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
Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
22.6 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 4.8 mi
Aldous Lake and Hancock Lake
Kilgore, Idaho
28.4 miles SWTwin 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 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
32.2 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
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
36.7 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
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
37.6 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
Ousel Falls
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
39.3 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
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
40.5 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 15.9-16.6 mi
Union Falls & Ouzel Pool
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
42.0 miles SEA ~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
42.5 miles SECamp, Kayak, and Swim near Ashton, Idaho
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Twin Bridges
St. Anthony, Idaho
46.8 miles SAn 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
Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
47.0 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
Fall River Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
47.3 miles SA 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
50.0 miles SJump 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
