13 Free Swimming Holes near The Coopenheimer
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 116 Grayson-Raleigh-Wythe Historic Turnpike, Ghent, WV 25843, USA City, Zip, or Address
Campbell Falls
Camp Creek, West Virginia
6.2 miles SA 15-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide waterfall in Camp Creek State Park, most powerful after rain and most beautiful in spring — large flat rocks make a perfect perch to watch the cascade.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Brush Creek Falls
Athens, West Virginia
9.1 miles SA short waterfall hike in Brush Creek Nature Preserve with a gorgeous mossy backdrop perfect for long-exposure photography — wading possible but no real swimming. The spot draws parties, so expect some litter.
Swim
Camp Creek Area
Cabins, West Virginia
9.1 miles SSwim near Cabins, West Virginia
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Sandstone Falls
Shady Spring, West Virginia
16.0 miles NESwim near Shady Spring, West Virginia
Swim
Glade Creek Area
Masontown, West Virginia
16.9 miles NA 6-mile-plus gorge hiking trail alongside beautiful Glade Creek with many swimming holes, accessible from both ends, and a small free campground at the lower end near the New River.
Swim
Narrows Town Park
Narrows, Virginia
23.8 miles SSwim near Narrows, Virginia
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Anvil Rock
Alderson, West Virginia
29.4 miles ESwim near Alderson, West Virginia
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Falls Of Dismal
Pearisburg, Virginia
30.1 miles SA waterfall area in the National Forest near Pearisburg with deep swimming under the upper falls and flat sunbathing rocks — secluded and private thanks to forest growth, though locals have left broken glass, so skip the bare feet.
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Cascade Falls
Pembroke, Virginia
33.0 miles SESwim near Pembroke, Virginia
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Blacksburg Hole
Newport, Virginia
36.2 miles SEBlacksburg Hole is a beloved local swimming spot on the ancient New River in southwestern Virginia, popular with locals and Virginia Tech students.
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Meadow River East Area
Valley Head, West Virginia
39.3 miles NSwim near Valley Head, West Virginia
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Dark Horse Hollow
Wytheville, Virginia
42.5 miles SA secluded sandy beach and easy loop trail in Jefferson National Forest make this a quiet picnic stop — the swimming area is reportedly closed, so wade and sunbathe only.
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Summersville Cliffs Area
Mount Nebo, West Virginia
46.3 miles NSwim near Mount Nebo, West Virginia
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