36 Free Swimming Holes near Tsali Recreation Area
first prev 1 2 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 8105 Tsali Rd, Almond, NC 28702, USA City, Zip, or Address
Fingerlake
Almond, North Carolina
3.2 miles SEAn 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
Deep Creek Area
Wallace, North Carolina
9.7 miles NESwim near Wallace, North Carolina
Swim
Queens Creek Lake
Nantahala, North Carolina
9.8 miles SWA 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.
Swim 3.8 mi
Ramsey Cascades
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
24.0 miles NEHike, Kayak, Swim, and Whitewater near Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Little Pigeon River
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
24.7 miles NESeven accessible swimming holes and tubing spots on the Little Pigeon River, surrounded by beautiful Smoky Mountain scenery near Gatlinburg's attractions.
Swim
Fires Creek Area
Wake Forest, North Carolina
26.5 miles SWSwim near Wake Forest, North Carolina
Swim
Boone Area
Otto, North Carolina
26.8 miles SSwim near Otto, North Carolina
Swim
Big Laurel Falls
Otto, North Carolina
26.8 miles SSwim near Otto, North Carolina
Swim
Midnight Hole
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
27.8 miles ESwim near Tuckasegee, North Carolina
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Big Creek
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
27.8 miles ESwim near Tuckasegee, North Carolina
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Davis Branch
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
30.2 miles WA riverside campground on the Tellico River with six campsites, each with a picnic table — a peaceful Tennessee base camp for hiking, fishing, and campfire nights.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Cosby Campground
Cosby, Tennessee
32.1 miles NECamp and Swim near Cosby, Tennessee
Camp, Swim
Baby Falls Area
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
33.8 miles WSwim near Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Swim
Baby Falls
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
33.8 miles WA Tellico River waterfall and swimming hole that's beginner-friendly for kayakers, beautiful for hikers, and especially stunning in fall for picnics and photography.
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Mouse Creek Falls
Waynesville, North Carolina
33.9 miles NESwim near Waynesville, North Carolina
Swim
Big Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
34.1 miles ESeveral 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.
Swim
Bear Creek Area
Tuckasegee, North Carolina
34.1 miles ESeveral 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.
Swim
Cashiers Area
Woodleaf, North Carolina
35.4 miles SESwim near Woodleaf, North Carolina
Swim
Sunburst
Canton, North Carolina
36.4 miles ESwim near Canton, North Carolina
Swim 1.8 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
38.5 miles E
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
