8 Free Swimming Holes near Hickory, NC
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Stone Mountain State Park
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
19.3 miles SWSwim near Connelly Springs, North Carolina
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Wilson Creek Area
Collettsville, North Carolina
30.3 miles NWNumerous waterfalls and swimming holes tucked throughout the Wilson Creek area — most require short or longer hikes to find, but all are gems worth the effort in the Pisgah National Forest.
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Linville Gorge Area
Marion, North Carolina
32.1 miles WLinville Gorge's deep swimming holes reward serious adventurers who navigate rough roads and steep trails — but the gorge is easy to get lost in, so go prepared.
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Elk Shoals
West Jefferson, North Carolina
43.9 miles NSwim near West Jefferson, North Carolina
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Bullhole
Woodleaf, North Carolina
44.1 miles ESwim near Woodleaf, North Carolina
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Elk River Falls
Elk Park, North Carolina
47.8 miles NWSwim near Elk Park, North Carolina
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Mount Mitchell Area
Trinity, North Carolina
48.4 miles WA family swimming area on the South Toe River near Mount Mitchell in the Pisgah National Forest campgrounds — note that the site is closed seasonally and fees apply.
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Twisted Falls / Compression Falls
Butler, Tennessee
49.1 miles NWTwisting Falls (Compression Falls) is a dramatic Elk River gorge waterfall in northeast Tennessee — stunning, but one of the region's deadliest jump spots.
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