14 Free Swimming Holes near Lenoir City, TN
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Frozen Head State Park
Wartburg, Tennessee
26.8 miles NWSwim near Wartburg, Tennessee
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Obed Scenic River Area
Kingston Springs, Tennessee
29.4 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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Ozone Falls
Rockwood, Tennessee
31.5 miles WSwim near Rockwood, Tennessee
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Baby Falls
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
32.8 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
32.8 miles SSwim near Tellico Plains, Tennessee
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Piney River Area
Rockwood, Tennessee
35.5 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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Davis Branch
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
36.9 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
Turley Hole
Pioneer, Tennessee
39.5 miles NSwim near Pioneer, Tennessee
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Hiwassee
Benton, Tennessee
42.3 miles SWSwim near Benton, Tennessee
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Big South Fork Area
Helenwood, Tennessee
45.8 miles NWMiles of trails, multiple named swimming holes, and five campgrounds spanning the Kentucky-Tennessee border in Big South Fork National Recreation Area — including Gentleman's Swimming Hole and Station Camp.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Richland Creek
Dayton, Tennessee
46.9 miles SWSwim near Dayton, Tennessee
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Little Pigeon River
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
47.3 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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Fingerlake
Almond, North Carolina
49.3 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
Queens Creek Lake
Nantahala, North Carolina
49.5 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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