16 Free Swimming Holes near Athens, TN 37303
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Hiwassee
Benton, Tennessee
13.9 miles SSwim near Benton, Tennessee
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Richland Creek
Dayton, Tennessee
23.3 miles WSwim near Dayton, Tennessee
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Piney River Area
Rockwood, Tennessee
24.5 miles NWTen miles of remote backcountry trail link several swimming holes along the wild Piney River — a true through-hike with very likely optional swimwear in the wilderness.
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Baby Falls
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
26.3 miles EA 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
Baby Falls Area
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
26.3 miles ESwim near Tellico Plains, Tennessee
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Blue Hole Ocoee
Turtletown, Tennessee
26.5 miles SNumerous swimming holes 10-to-15 feet deep with tunnels to swim through, cliff jumping, and snorkeling in crystal-clear water — a great family adventure on the Ocoee.
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Conasauga Area
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
29.7 miles SSwim near Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
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Davis Branch
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
31.6 miles EA 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
Ozone Falls
Rockwood, Tennessee
33.1 miles NSwim near Rockwood, Tennessee
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Chickamauga Creek
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
36.6 miles WMultiple swimming holes along a state natural area trail near Soddy-Daisy — including the local favorite 'Blue Hole' with cliffs, a rope swing, and 12-to-14-foot depths. The area closes at 7 p.m. and sees litter; pack a bag and carry some out.
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Farmers Lake
Cohutta, Georgia
36.9 miles SWSwim near Cohutta, Georgia
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Holly Creek Picnic Area
Chatsworth, Georgia
42.2 miles SA scenic North Georgia picnic and swimming spot with a shallow creek hole, easy rock jumps, and kayaking nearby.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Pikeville, Tennessee
43.5 miles WSwim near Pikeville, Tennessee
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Obed Scenic River Area
Kingston Springs, Tennessee
44.6 miles NRemote swimming holes along Obed Wild and Scenic River hide in and around Wartburg — stop at the visitor center for a map before heading out, as GPS is unreliable here.
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Fires Creek Area
Wake Forest, North Carolina
49.0 miles SESwim near Wake Forest, North Carolina
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Frozen Head State Park
Wartburg, Tennessee
49.8 miles NSwim near Wartburg, Tennessee
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