15 Free Swimming Holes near Kilgore, ID 83423
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Aldous Lake and Hancock Lake
Kilgore, Idaho
7.7 miles NTwin alpine lakes — Aldous and Hancock — on a scenic 1.5-to-2.5-mile hike near Kilgore, with beautiful mountain scenery and heavier weekend crowds.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
26.2 miles EAn 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
Egin Lakes
Saint Anthony, Idaho
30.3 miles SUnusually shallow, sandy lakes on the gateway to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes — great for water games in 2-to-3-foot-deep water, the closest thing to a real beach in SE Idaho.
Sled, Swim
Twin Bridges
St. Anthony, Idaho
31.0 miles SEAn old abandoned bridge with two jump levels, a rope swing, and a little sandbar upstream — rarely crowded and great for families on warm days.
Dive, Swim
Fun Farm Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
31.9 miles SEJump from road level, the bridge top, or the bars below at the Funny Farm Bridge — still an active road, so stay alert for vehicles, especially large trucks.
Dive, Swim
St. Anthony Sandbar
Saint Anthony, Idaho
32.0 miles SCLOSED. //// Sand Bar Update //// ***As of 27 June 2019 *** The Sand Bar is still closed to ALL swimming, please do not cross the boundary line. We are closely monitoring the river flows (currently at 2100 CFS) we typically like to see the levels at approximately 1200 CFS before swimmers are allowed in the water. We are anticipating opening the Sand Bar to swimmers very soon, we ask that you be patient and respect the closure until then. SAPD. A community river park with 60-plus years of history — water slide, diving board, floating platform, sandboxes, playground, and roped shallow and deep swimming areas on Henry's Fork.
Dive, Swim
Fall River Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
32.3 miles SEA rope swing under a railroad bridge and a swimming hole just north — pull off Highway 20, check the mid-river rocks for water level, and enjoy a quick summer splash.
Dive, Swim
Wade Lake
Cameron, Montana
32.3 miles NEWade Lake is a hidden gem of southwestern Montana — a spring-fed mountain lake famous for its glassy, aquamarine water, tucked into a forested ravine at the southern end of the Gravelly Range....
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Monkey Rock
Saint Anthony, Idaho
35.2 miles SECLOSED. PSA: Monkey Rock is no longer open to the public. The owner has posted "No Trespassing" signs and is asking the Fremont County Sheriff's Office to assist with keeping people out of their private property. We would like to remind those who may choose to ignore the "No Trespassing" signs that trespassing is a misdemeanor and will not be tolerated. A summer waterfall you can wade right up to, with shallow swimming for small children, a popular engagement photo backdrop, and a deeper jump pool down the road at Hog Hollow Bridge.
Swim
Hog Hollow Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
35.3 miles SEA 25-foot jump off an active roadway bridge into deep water — exciting, but stay aware of truck traffic and always check the water for rocks and debris before leaping.
Dive, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
39.8 miles EA 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
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
39.9 miles SEA backcountry hunting, fishing, camping, and swimming spot in Targhee National Forest, surrounded by forests, meadows, a creek, and unmarked trails — bear country, so pack and store food carefully.
Camp, Swim
Beaver Dick Park
Rexburg, Idaho
39.9 miles SA 9.5-acre Snake River park near Rexburg with fire pits, pavilions, fishing, boating, swimming, and a rich history tied to legendary frontiersman Beaver Dick Leigh.
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Swim
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
42.6 miles SEA 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
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
48.5 miles SSandy beaches, two floating docks with a slide, volleyball, playgrounds, and a safe swim zone — Jefferson County Lake is eastern Idaho's go-to summer swimming spot.
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Sled, Swim
