38 Free Swimming Holes near Mars Hill, North Carolina
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Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
13.4 miles NWAn 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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Hot Springs Resort
Hot Springs, North Carolina
16.3 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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Sliding Rock
Hot Springs, North Carolina
16.7 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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Sapphire Area
Hot Springs, North Carolina
16.7 miles WThere are several falls with swimming within walking range on the Horsepasture River here...
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Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
16.9 miles WPlay in water in creek, shallow at times.
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Mount Mitchell Area
Trinity, North Carolina
19.4 miles ENice 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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Old Forge Campground
Bethany, Tennessee
19.8 miles NOld 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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Horse Creek Campground
Chuckey, Tennessee
20.4 miles NHorse 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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Rock Creek
Unicoi, Tennessee
24.1 miles NECreek 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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French Broad
Del Rio, Tennessee
27.4 miles WSwim near Del Rio, Tennessee
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North Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina
29.4 miles SThe 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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Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
31.6 miles SEChimney 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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Mouse Creek Falls
Waynesville, North Carolina
33.4 miles WSwim near Waynesville, North Carolina
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Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
35.3 miles SWBig East Fork is a trail along Pigeon River with a variety of activities available. This trail travels through heavy forest along the river with beautiful, clear water. There are several waterfalls...
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Cosby Campground
Cosby, Tennessee
37.3 miles WCamp and Swim near Cosby, Tennessee
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Linville Gorge Area
Marion, North Carolina
37.9 miles EDeep 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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Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
38.3 miles SWSkinny Dip Falls is a beautiful and family friendly waterfall. Despite the misleading name, bathing suits are not optional at Skinny Dip Falls. Skinny Dip Falls is a long, thin cascading waterfall...
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Sunburst
Canton, North Carolina
38.5 miles SWSwim near Canton, North Carolina
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Laurel Fork
Hampton, Tennessee
38.5 miles NESwim near Hampton, Tennessee
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Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
38.7 miles SLooking Glass Falls is a gorgeous and easily accessible waterfall in Brevard, North Carolina. This waterfall is a short and beautiful walk from Pigsah Highway (Highway 276). Parking is available just...
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