17 Free Swimming Holes near McDonald, TN 37353
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Farmers Lake
Cohutta, Georgia
10.6 miles SSwim near Cohutta, Georgia
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Chickamauga Creek
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
16.6 miles NWMultiple swimming holes along a state natural area trail near Soddy-Daisy — including the local favorite 'Blue Hole' with cliffs, a rope swing, and 12-to-14-foot depths. The area closes at 7 p.m. and sees litter; pack a bag and carry some out.
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Conasauga Area
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
21.0 miles SESwim near Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
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Hiwassee
Benton, Tennessee
25.8 miles ESwim near Benton, Tennessee
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Holly Creek Picnic Area
Chatsworth, Georgia
27.8 miles SEA scenic North Georgia picnic and swimming spot with a shallow creek hole, easy rock jumps, and kayaking nearby.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Richland Creek
Dayton, Tennessee
28.7 miles NSwim near Dayton, Tennessee
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Blue Hole Ocoee
Turtletown, Tennessee
29.6 miles ENumerous swimming holes 10-to-15 feet deep with tunnels to swim through, cliff jumping, and snorkeling in crystal-clear water — a great family adventure on the Ocoee.
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Blue Hole Pigeon
LaFayette, Georgia
34.8 miles SWA small, deep blue-green spring-fed pool — possibly a cave entrance — with divided pools, primitive camping nearby, and spelunking in the area; a Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass is required.
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Grundy Forest Area
Tracy City, Tennessee
39.5 miles WSwim near Tracy City, Tennessee
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Piney River Area
Rockwood, Tennessee
41.8 miles NTen 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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Smoky Mountain Central Area
Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
42.8 miles NWSwim near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
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Smoky Mountain South Area
Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
42.8 miles NWSwim near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
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Fall Creek Falls State Park
Pikeville, Tennessee
43.1 miles NWSwim near Pikeville, Tennessee
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Morganton Point Recreation Area
Morganton, Georgia
44.7 miles EForest Service swim beach, campground and boat ramp on a wooded point jutting into Lake Blue Ridge, two miles from the town of Morganton.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Savage Gulf Area
Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
46.0 miles NWSwim near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
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Baby Falls
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
47.8 miles EA 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
47.8 miles ESwim near Tellico Plains, Tennessee
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