17 Free Swimming Holes near Greenback, TN 37742
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Baby Falls
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
23.0 miles SA 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
23.1 miles SSwim near Tellico Plains, Tennessee
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Davis Branch
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
26.7 miles SA 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
Hiwassee
Benton, Tennessee
36.4 miles SWSwim near Benton, Tennessee
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Frozen Head State Park
Wartburg, Tennessee
37.3 miles NWSwim near Wartburg, Tennessee
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Ozone Falls
Rockwood, Tennessee
38.7 miles NWSwim near Rockwood, Tennessee
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Obed Scenic River Area
Kingston Springs, Tennessee
39.3 miles NWRemote 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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Queens Creek Lake
Nantahala, North Carolina
39.5 miles SEA secluded reservoir in the Nantahala mountains with mountain reflections on still water, quality trout fishing, swimming on warm days, and a scenic drive up Winding Stairs Road.
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Piney River Area
Rockwood, Tennessee
39.9 miles WTen 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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Fingerlake
Almond, North Carolina
40.1 miles SEAn offshoot of Fontana Lake open April through October, Fingerlake offers gravel-edged swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing surrounded by lush forest — with restrooms and picnic tables on site.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Little Pigeon River
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
42.7 miles ESeven accessible swimming holes and tubing spots on the Little Pigeon River, surrounded by beautiful Smoky Mountain scenery near Gatlinburg's attractions.
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Fires Creek Area
Wake Forest, North Carolina
42.8 miles SESwim near Wake Forest, North Carolina
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Deep Creek Area
Wallace, North Carolina
43.9 miles ESwim near Wallace, North Carolina
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Blue Hole Ocoee
Turtletown, Tennessee
44.3 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.
Swim 3.8 mi
Ramsey Cascades
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
45.8 miles EHike, Kayak, Swim, and Whitewater near Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Richland Creek
Dayton, Tennessee
48.7 miles WSwim near Dayton, Tennessee
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Turley Hole
Pioneer, Tennessee
49.3 miles NSwim near Pioneer, Tennessee
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