41 Free Swimming Holes near Asheville, North Carolina
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North Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina
14.0 miles SWThe forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are near the campground. Mills River offers excellent trout fishing, as well as tubing and swimming, which are...
Swim 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
20.1 miles SEChimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -... Fees: Yes, see web site
Hike, Swim
Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
21.9 miles SWBig East Fork is a trail along Pigeon River with a variety of activities available. This trail travels through heavy forest along the river with beautiful, clear water. There are several waterfalls...
Backpack, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
23.7 miles SWDavidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fishing spots,...
Camp, Hike, Swim 0.0 mi
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
24.0 miles SWLooking Glass Falls is one of the most popular and beautiful waterfalls in North Carolina. And it's perhaps the easiest to view (one of the few accessible roadside waterfalls, making it perfect...
Swim
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
24.0 miles SWLooking Glass Falls is a gorgeous and easily accessible waterfall in Brevard, North Carolina. This waterfall is a short and beautiful walk from Pigsah Highway (Highway 276). Parking is available just...
Hike, Swim
Mount Mitchell Area
Trinity, North Carolina
24.2 miles NENice family swimming place right by N. F. campgrounds in the South Toe River (cold) in the Pisgah N. F... Fees: Yes This site is closed seasonally.
Camp, Swim
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
24.3 miles SWCoontree Recreation Area is a beautiful area with many amenities and activities on the Davidson River. This recreation area is best known for its picnic area with a beautiful view of the river. The...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
24.4 miles NWAn easy, family-type, hike to several swimming holes of various degrees of challenge in Big Laurel Creek on its way to join the French Broad River. For details... Bathing suits: May be optional at...
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Sliding Rock
Hot Springs, North Carolina
24.6 miles NWSliding Rock is a well loved destination in the Pisgah National Forest. This 60 foot natural rock waterslide descends into an 8 foot deep pool, creating a unique adventure. The water is between 50...
Swim
Sapphire Area
Hot Springs, North Carolina
24.6 miles NWThere are several falls with swimming within walking range on the Horsepasture River here...
Swim
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
24.7 miles SWSkinny Dip Falls is a beautiful and family friendly waterfall. Despite the misleading name, bathing suits are not optional at Skinny Dip Falls. Skinny Dip Falls is a long, thin cascading waterfall...
Hike, Swim
Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
24.8 miles NWPlay in water in creek, shallow at times.
Camp, Hike, Swim 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
25.3 miles SWGraveyard Fields is a beautiful hike known for it's forests, wild flowers and two beautiful waterfalls. The Blue Ridge Mountains surround this area creating stunning views throughout the...
Hike, Swim 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
25.4 miles SWThis waterfall in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard has multiple names: Tom's Spring Branch Falls, Daniel Ridge Falls and Jackson Falls. It’s an easy half-mile hike on the Daniel Ridge...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Hot Springs Resort
Hot Springs, North Carolina
25.8 miles NWPrivately owned resort has camping, lodging and natural hot mineral water in fiberglass hot tubs. Fees charged. This from a visitor in 2010:"I went with my friends for the first...
Swim
Cove Creek Tubs
Brevard, North Carolina
26.1 miles SWBest tubs in the Pisgah Forest. They’re three magnificent pot holes like you’d expect to find in Vermont or New Hampshire. At the top is a seven foot, almost perfectly round tub. From it...
Swim
Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
26.3 miles SWMost people in this neck of the woods will head straight to Sliding Rock or Looking Glass Falls, but the locals go to Whaleback on the Davidson River above the fish hatchery. A massive slab of...
Swim
Sunburst
Canton, North Carolina
26.9 miles SWSwim near Canton, North Carolina
Swim 1.7 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
27.4 miles SW
Flat Laurel Creek is a 3.18 mile multi-use trail that is perfect for exploring on foot, horse and bike. This trail can be accessed from a parking lot on either end, making it easy to begin...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
