19 Free Swimming Holes near Marion, North Carolina
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Mount Mitchell Area
Trinity, North Carolina
13.7 miles NWNice family swimming place right by N. F. campgrounds in the South Toe River (cold) in the Pisgah N. F... Fees: Yes This site is closed seasonally.
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Linville Gorge Area
Marion, North Carolina
16.8 miles NEDeep gorge with swimming holes in the Linville River at the bottom. IT TAKES SOME DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS AND HIKING STEEP TRAILS (some poorly maintained) DOWN INTO THE GORGE (AND...
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Wilson Creek Area
Collettsville, North Carolina
21.1 miles NEIn the Wilson Creek area are numerous waterfalls and swimming holes. Most require short or longer hikes; take some time and effort to find but all area gems. A new edition of the...
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Stone Mountain State Park
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
21.5 miles ESwim near Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Swim 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
21.6 miles SWChimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -... Fees: Yes, see web site
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Elk River Falls
Elk Park, North Carolina
36.0 miles NSwim near Elk Park, North Carolina
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Rock Creek
Unicoi, Tennessee
36.7 miles NWCreek is fed into man-made concrete-bottom stream-fed pool. This from a visitor in 2010:"There is a sandy beach with stone and concrete stairs down to the pool. There is a short...
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Twisted Falls / Compression Falls
Butler, Tennessee
37.8 miles NSwim near Butler, Tennessee
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North Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina
40.7 miles SWThe forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are near the campground. Mills River offers excellent trout fishing, as well as tubing and swimming, which are...
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Laurel Fork
Hampton, Tennessee
41.3 miles NSwim near Hampton, Tennessee
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Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
45.2 miles WAn easy, family-type, hike to several swimming holes of various degrees of challenge in Big Laurel Creek on its way to join the French Broad River. For details... Bathing suits: May be optional at...
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Horse Creek Campground
Chuckey, Tennessee
46.5 miles NWHorse Creek Campground is a popular day use and camping location in the Horse Creek Recreation Area. This beautiful spot in the Cherokee National Forest is a great location to connect with nature...
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Old Forge Campground
Bethany, Tennessee
47.0 miles NWOld Forge Campground and Recreation Area is a small campsite perfect for campers looking for a primitive experience. Old Forge is located on the beautiful Jennings Creek in the Cherokee National...
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Dupont State Park
Wallace, North Carolina
47.9 miles SWSwim near Wallace, North Carolina
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Hot Springs Resort
Hot Springs, North Carolina
48.0 miles WPrivately owned resort has camping, lodging and natural hot mineral water in fiberglass hot tubs. Fees charged. This from a visitor in 2010:"I went with my friends for the first...
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Sapphire Area
Hot Springs, North Carolina
48.3 miles WThere are several falls with swimming within walking range on the Horsepasture River here...
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Sliding Rock
Hot Springs, North Carolina
48.3 miles WSliding Rock is a well loved destination in the Pisgah National Forest. This 60 foot natural rock waterslide descends into an 8 foot deep pool, creating a unique adventure. The water is between 50...
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Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
48.5 miles WPlay in water in creek, shallow at times.
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Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
48.9 miles SWDavidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fishing spots,...
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