34 Free Swimming Holes near Trout Pond Recreation Area
first prev 1 2 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Trout Pond Recreation Area near Lost City City, Zip, or Address
Blue Hole Bergton
Bergton, Virginia
17.6 miles SWA scenic day-use picnic area on a river in Rockingham County — flooding and erosion have made it shallower over time, best now for wading and enjoying the forest and rock surroundings.
Swim
Welton Park
Petersburg, West Virginia
19.0 miles WA beautiful 29-acre riverside park on the Potomac River with beach and dock access, kayak and canoe put-in, picnic areas, campsites, a playground, and a growing holiday light show.
Swim
Petersburg Area
Parsons, West Virginia
19.0 miles WSwim near Parsons, West Virginia
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Elizabeth Furnace
Strasburg, Virginia
22.0 miles EA recreation area in the Shenandoah with 32 electric campsites, miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, rock climbing access, and a Passage Creek swimming hole with a log to jump from.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb, Swim
Buzzard Rock Hole
Strasburg, Virginia
23.5 miles EA cold, clear, deep swimming hole below the iconic Buzzard Rock, with a sunbathing ledge all around — just note the rocky shallow bottom makes jumping unsafe.
Hike, Swim 3.8 mi
Overall Run Falls
Overall, Virginia
24.9 miles SEVirginia's longest consecutive waterfall anchors a challenging 8-mile Shenandoah hike with rock scrambles, cool river rest spots, and a deep swimming hole for experienced swimmers.
Hike, Swim
Gooney Creek
Front Royal, Virginia
26.9 miles ECamp, Hike, and Swim near Front Royal, Virginia
Camp, Hike, Swim
Overall Area
Crewe, Virginia
27.0 miles ESwim near Crewe, Virginia
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River Access Hole
Cabins, West Virginia
27.1 miles WScenic forested rock formations and the rushing North Fork South Branch of the Potomac River offer wading, swimming, fly fishing, and float access — wear foot protection in the rocky riverbed.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Big Bend
Cabins, West Virginia
27.5 miles WA sandy-beached swimming hole on the Potomac River with deep enough water for splashing and a circular current perfect for tubing — plus a campground with showers and fire pits.
Swim
Piney River
Sperryville, Virginia
30.2 miles SEMultiple swimming holes along Piney River — including one beneath a small waterfall — reached by following Cumberland Trail through the forest near Sperryville.
Hike, Swim
Nicholson Hollow Trail
Morning Star, Virginia
31.4 miles SEAn 8-mile moderately strenuous Shenandoah hike past stream crossings, small cascading waterfalls, shaded forest, and the historic Corbin Cabin — wading is possible in low-flow conditions.
Hike, Swim
Fridley Gap
Keezletown, Virginia
31.8 miles SA small, chest-deep swimming hole at the halfway point of a beautiful George Washington National Forest loop — cold all year and only 0.5 miles from the trailhead.
Hike, Swim
Red Creek
Davis, West Virginia
33.3 miles WA remote West Virginia canyon hides multiple waterfalls, natural water slides, and deep swimming pools along a 6.3-mile out-and-back through dramatic rock formations.
Camp, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Whiteoak Canyon
Syria, Virginia
33.8 miles SEA Shenandoah hike featuring both a two-tiered lower waterfall and a classic single-drop upper falls — with cool wading spots along the trail for a well-earned break before the 1,040-foot climb back.
Hike, Swim
Seneca Area
Shady Spring, West Virginia
34.9 miles WSwim near Shady Spring, West Virginia
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Cave Hole
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
34.9 miles WA free, fee-free swimming hole on the North Fork South Branch Potomac River near Seneca Rocks, with blue-green water, a rocky beach, cliff reflections, and shaded alcoves — no diving.
Swim 2.8 mi
Cedar Run Falls
Oldrag, Virginia
35.0 miles SESix waterfalls, a natural waterslide, and a deep swimming hole reward experienced hikers who tackle this strenuous 8-mile, 2,794-ft-elevation Shenandoah trail.
Hike, Swim
Old Rag Area
Crewe, Virginia
35.0 miles SESix swimming holes at the base of waterfalls and along rivers in Shenandoah National Park's Old Rag area, all reached by hikes of varying length from Skyline Drive or nearby routes.
Swim 5.2 mi
Hazel River Falls
Sperryville, Virginia
35.2 miles SEA 5.3-mile moderate hike in Shenandoah National Park leading to two moss-covered waterfalls, a wading and swimming pool, flat sunbathing rocks, and small caves to explore.
Hike, Swim
