24 Free Swimming Holes near Wolf Flats Recreation Area
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Blacktail Day Use Area
Ririe, Idaho
6.6 miles WCliff jumping from almost nothing up to 80 feet, plus rock climbing routes, on the north end of Ririe Reservoir — $3–$5 daily fee applies.
Dive, Rock Climb, Swim
Blacktail Lake / Ririe Reservoir
Idaho Falls, Idaho
10.1 miles SWA sprawling 1,500-acre reservoir east of Idaho Falls with a swim area, boat ramp, and miles of paddling — Blacktail Park is eastern Idaho's go-to summer cool-off.
Canoe, Swim
Fall Creek Falls
Swan Valley, Idaho
16.0 miles SEA shaded Snake River campground near Swan Valley with abundant wildlife, great trout fishing, and Fall Creek Falls a quarter-mile away.
Camp, Cave, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
16.2 miles NWSandy beaches, two floating docks with a slide, volleyball, playgrounds, and a safe swim zone — Jefferson County Lake is eastern Idaho's go-to summer swimming spot.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Sled, Swim 0.6 mi
Packsaddle Lake
Tetonia, Idaho
18.2 miles NEA secluded, steep-access Teton lake with a 300-foot descent from the trailhead, water that drops off quickly at the edge, and a small camp on the eastern shore.
Dive, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe, Swim
Beaver Dick Park
Rexburg, Idaho
21.5 miles NWA 9.5-acre Snake River park near Rexburg with fire pits, pavilions, fishing, boating, swimming, and a rich history tied to legendary frontiersman Beaver Dick Leigh.
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Swim
Monkey Rock
Saint Anthony, Idaho
23.2 miles NCLOSED. PSA: Monkey Rock is no longer open to the public. The owner has posted "No Trespassing" signs and is asking the Fremont County Sheriff's Office to assist with keeping people out of their private property. We would like to remind those who may choose to ignore the "No Trespassing" signs that trespassing is a misdemeanor and will not be tolerated. A summer waterfall you can wade right up to, with shallow swimming for small children, a popular engagement photo backdrop, and a deeper jump pool down the road at Hog Hollow Bridge.
Swim
Hog Hollow Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
23.2 miles NA 25-foot jump off an active roadway bridge into deep water — exciting, but stay aware of truck traffic and always check the water for rocks and debris before leaping.
Dive, Swim
St. Anthony Sandbar
Saint Anthony, Idaho
25.5 miles NCLOSED. //// Sand Bar Update //// ***As of 27 June 2019 *** The Sand Bar is still closed to ALL swimming, please do not cross the boundary line. We are closely monitoring the river flows (currently at 2100 CFS) we typically like to see the levels at approximately 1200 CFS before swimmers are allowed in the water. We are anticipating opening the Sand Bar to swimmers very soon, we ask that you be patient and respect the closure until then. SAPD. A community river park with 60-plus years of history — water slide, diving board, floating platform, sandboxes, playground, and roped shallow and deep swimming areas on Henry's Fork.
Dive, Swim
Fun Farm Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
26.6 miles NJump 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
Calamity Campground
Irwin, Idaho
27.4 miles SEA wooded Palisades Reservoir campground 55 miles east of Idaho Falls with clean blue water for swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing — plus miles of ATV routes.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim
Egin Lakes
Saint Anthony, Idaho
28.1 miles NWUnusually shallow, sandy lakes on the gateway to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes — great for water games in 2-to-3-foot-deep water, the closest thing to a real beach in SE Idaho.
Sled, Swim
Fall River Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
28.4 miles NA 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
Twin Bridges
St. Anthony, Idaho
29.1 miles NAn 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
Palisades Hot springs
Swan Valley, Idaho
34.6 miles SEPalisades Hot Springs is a wild lakeshore soak where geothermal water seeps into Idaho's Palisades Reservoir — dig your own hot tub in the sand.
Hot Springs, Swim
Indian Creek Campground (Palisades)
Irwin, Idaho
36.1 miles SEA picturesque reservoir nestled between the Snake River and Caribou ranges, just 25 miles from Jackson Hole — a beautiful drive and a wildlife-rich fishing base.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
39.0 miles NEA 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 1.3-4.3 mi
Phelps Lake
Jackson, Wyoming
41.9 miles EA 5.5-mile loop around beautiful Phelps Lake with mountain scenery, majestic blue water, several Teton waterfalls, and lakeside campsites — plus a popular cliff jumping rock along the trail.
Backpack, Camp, Dive, Hike, Swim
Jumping Rock at Phelp's Lake
Jackson, Wyoming
41.9 miles EA solo 20-foot boulder perched above deep water at Phelps Lake, with Death Canyon looming overhead — one of the most dramatic jump spots in all of Wyoming.
Dive, Hike, Swim 3.6 mi
String Lake
Alta, Wyoming
45.7 miles EA shallow, warm lake connecting Jenny and Leigh Lakes at the base of the Tetons — the clear water lets you see the bottom from a kayak, wade easily with kids, and access wilder open water beyond.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
