8 Free Swimming Holes near Canyon Village, WY 82190
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Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
15.1 miles NA suspension bridge over the Yellowstone River leads to sandy creek-side beaches and a mild backcountry trail past Yellowstone's largest granite slab — great for all ages.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
19.9 miles SWA thermally warmed Yellowstone river with a calm swim area that is beautiful and historic for anglers — but stay strictly out of the main current, which has been fatal. Check with a ranger before entering.
Hot Springs, Swim
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
20.4 miles NWWhere a hot spring pours into the Gardner River in Yellowstone, warm soaking awaits — but never enter the scalding upstream runoff channel, which reaches 113–140°F. Check with a ranger first.
Hot Springs, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
47.3 miles SWA small, lively lake in the Targhee forest for kayaking, swimming, and an easy loop trail — family fun with primitive lakeside camping.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim 15.9-16.6 mi
Union Falls & Ouzel Pool
Bechler Ranger Station, Yellowstone National Park
47.8 miles SWA ~16-mile backcountry trek into Yellowstone's remote Bechler region rewards you with a 250-foot waterfall and Ouzel Pool — a warm-spring-fed swimming hole you can jump into.
Backpack, Hike, Hot Springs, Swim 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
48.0 miles SWAn easy, clear, and often warm float on the Buffalo River near Island Park, with slow enough current to paddle back upstream in a canoe or kayak after your run.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Loon Lake
Ashton, Idaho
48.6 miles SWCamp, Kayak, and Swim near Ashton, Idaho
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
49.8 miles SWA lily-pad-dotted lake hidden in the Targhee National Forest with a gradual beach entry perfect for wading, a floating dock for jumping, and no motorized boats.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Swim
