24 Free Swimming Holes near Castleton, VA 22716
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Rock Mills
Castleton, Virginia
3.6 miles NCLOSED. This property is owned by the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Swimmers here without a permit will be prosecuted for trespassing. A classic all-American swimming hole with a tire and rope swing, a small sandy beach, and smaller pools for little ones — privately owned but open to the public near a historic country Baptist church.
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Hazel Falls
Rixeyville, Virginia
5.6 miles EA remote cool, clear swimming hole with a dual waterfall — an upper rocky overhang shelter pool and a deeper lower pool — reached by a mile-plus hike on Hazel Mountain and White Rocks Trails.
Swim 5.2 mi
Hazel River Falls
Sperryville, Virginia
8.2 miles WA 5.3-mile moderate hike in Shenandoah National Park leading to two moss-covered waterfalls, a wading and swimming pool, flat sunbathing rocks, and small caves to explore.
Hike, Swim
Piney River
Sperryville, Virginia
11.7 miles NWMultiple swimming holes along Piney River — including one beneath a small waterfall — reached by following Cumberland Trail through the forest near Sperryville.
Hike, Swim
Nicholson Hollow Trail
Morning Star, Virginia
13.6 miles WAn 8-mile moderately strenuous Shenandoah hike past stream crossings, small cascading waterfalls, shaded forest, and the historic Corbin Cabin — wading is possible in low-flow conditions.
Hike, Swim
Whiteoak Canyon
Syria, Virginia
14.2 miles WA Shenandoah hike featuring both a two-tiered lower waterfall and a classic single-drop upper falls — with cool wading spots along the trail for a well-earned break before the 1,040-foot climb back.
Hike, Swim 2.8 mi
Cedar Run Falls
Oldrag, Virginia
14.7 miles WSix waterfalls, a natural waterslide, and a deep swimming hole reward experienced hikers who tackle this strenuous 8-mile, 2,794-ft-elevation Shenandoah trail.
Hike, Swim
Old Rag Area
Crewe, Virginia
14.7 miles WSix swimming holes at the base of waterfalls and along rivers in Shenandoah National Park's Old Rag area, all reached by hikes of varying length from Skyline Drive or nearby routes.
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Rose River
Syria, Virginia
15.4 miles SWA moderately difficult 4-mile forested loop in Shenandoah National Park descending to the Rose River and a stunning 67-foot waterfall — wading is possible in some spots.
Hike, Swim 3.8 mi
Overall Run Falls
Overall, Virginia
17.8 miles NWVirginia's longest consecutive waterfall anchors a challenging 8-mile Shenandoah hike with rock scrambles, cool river rest spots, and a deep swimming hole for experienced swimmers.
Hike, Swim
Rapidan Rivers
Madison, Virginia
18.1 miles SWSwimming holes beneath small waterfalls along the Rapidan River in Shenandoah, accessible on short hikes — protected waters known for trout and catfish fishing.
Swim 0.3 mi
Big Rock Falls
Syria, Virginia
18.8 miles SWA moderately challenging 1.5-mile trail follows Mill Prong River to a beautiful cascading waterfall with a swimming hole that fills up nicely at higher water levels.
Hike, Swim
Overall Area
Crewe, Virginia
19.7 miles NWSwim near Crewe, Virginia
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Gooney Creek
Front Royal, Virginia
19.8 miles NWCamp, Hike, and Swim near Front Royal, Virginia
Camp, Hike, Swim
Elizabeth Furnace
Strasburg, Virginia
25.3 miles NWA recreation area in the Shenandoah with 32 electric campsites, miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, rock climbing access, and a Passage Creek swimming hole with a log to jump from.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb, Swim
Buzzard Rock Hole
Strasburg, Virginia
25.5 miles NWA cold, clear, deep swimming hole below the iconic Buzzard Rock, with a sunbathing ledge all around — just note the rocky shallow bottom makes jumping unsafe.
Hike, Swim
Fridley Gap
Keezletown, Virginia
33.5 miles WA small, chest-deep swimming hole at the halfway point of a beautiful George Washington National Forest loop — cold all year and only 0.5 miles from the trailhead.
Hike, Swim
Falmouth Riverside Park
Falmouth, Virginia
39.8 miles SESwim near Falmouth, Virginia
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Charlottesville Area
Williamsville, Virginia
40.4 miles SWTwo swimming spots north of Charlottesville, Virginia — a fee applies, so check details before heading out.
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Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park
Leesburg, Virginia
45.8 miles NESwim near Leesburg, Virginia
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