8 Free Swimming Holes near Cougar, WA 98603
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Moulton Falls County Park
Yacolt, Washington
15.8 miles SA 387-acre park with two majestic waterfalls, volcanic rock formations, a historic swing bridge, and the 8.1-mile Bells Mountain Trail — swimming allowed with caution (no jumping from the bridge).
Hike, Swim
Sunset Falls Campground
Yacolt, Washington
16.3 miles SA majestic waterfall that drains into a large, deepening pool — just a 0.1-mile hike from the trailhead, with large smooth rocks perfect for sunbathing and picnicking beside the falls.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Wind River Area
Bellingham, Washington
17.7 miles SEA hot springs and cold falls combination in the Columbia River Gorge area of southern Washington — two distinct natural features not far from each other for a scenic double-header.
Swim
Lewisville Regional Park
Battle Ground, Washington
19.8 miles SWThe Lewis River borders this family park, offering swimming with a caution for swift currents, alongside a 2.8-mile wooded trail, sports courts, fishing, and a boat launch.
Swim
Battle Ground Area
Battle Ground, Washington
21.5 miles SWSwim near Battle Ground, Washington
Swim
Daybreak Regional Park
Battle Ground, Washington
21.6 miles SWA day-use park on the Lewis River with a boat launch, 15 picnic spots, a playground, and easy river access for fishing, skipping rocks, or wading — open 7 am to dusk.
Hike, Swim
Washougal Area
Royal City, Washington
32.1 miles SSwim near Royal City, Washington
Swim
Oneonta Gorge
Cascade Locks, Oregon
34.0 miles SA mossy, fern-draped slot canyon in the Columbia Gorge — no trail, chest-deep cold water, log jams to climb, and loose river rock underfoot — Oneonta Gorge is an unforgettable adventure.
Hike, Swim
