35 Free Swimming Holes near McGaheysville, Virginia
Showing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of McGaheysville, VA 22840, USA City, Zip, or Address

Fridley Gap
Keezletown, Virginia
8.8 miles NThe Mountain Run swimming hole, also known as the Fridley Gap Hole, located just outside of Keezleton, Virginia, is a popular swimming hole located at about the halfway point of a great hiking loop...
Hike, Swim 6.1 mi
Rip Rap Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
13.5 miles SRip Rap Hollow is a secluded swimming hole that makes for a great stop along the 10 mile loop hike in Shenandoah Valley. This is a difficult hike, but for those up to the challenge it provides...
Hike, Swim 15.6 mi
Sugar Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
16.0 miles SSugar Hollow Loop is an 11 mile hiking loop that starts and ends and Sugar Hollow Reservoir. While no swimming and boating are allowed at the reservoir, this is a fun place to enjoy the beautiful...
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Charlottesville Area
Williamsville, Virginia
18.6 miles SETwo nice swimming places north of Charlottesville. For details... Fees: Yes
Swim 0.3 mi
Big Rock Falls
Syria, Virginia
18.8 miles NEBig Rock Falls is an easy hike to a beautiful cascading waterfall. The hike follows Mill Prong River giving hikers a beautiful view of the flowing water, forests and rock formations for the entire...
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Natural Chimneys
Mount Solon, Virginia
19.1 miles WNatural Chimneys is known for its beautiful vertical limestone formations. These formations are coated with trees and vines and surrounded by rushing river water giving visitors an otherworldly view....
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
20.0 miles SMint Springs Valley Park is a beautiful eight acre park with a variety of activities to enjoy. The park has two small lakes with beaches and is surrounded by forests with miles of trails. The park...
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Rapidan Rivers
Madison, Virginia
20.3 miles ERapidian Rivers is a perfect location to cool off while enjoying the day at Shenandoah National Park. The water along the Rapidian Rivers deepens in several places creating several unique swimming...
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Rose River
Syria, Virginia
22.2 miles NERose River Falls is a beautiful forested hike in Shenandoah National Park. The lush greenery in this area provides ample shade for hikers as they explore this four mile trail. Rose River Trail is...
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Stokesville Campground
Madison, Virginia
22.7 miles WSwim near Madison, Virginia
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Old Rag Area
Crewe, Virginia
23.0 miles NEThere are numerous (we list 6 locations) swimming holes at the bottom of falls and elsewhere in rivers in the East Central region of the Shenandoah National Park, in the vicinity of...
Swim 2.8 mi
Cedar Run Falls
Oldrag, Virginia
23.0 miles NECedar Run Falls is a strenuous but rewarding hiking trail located in central Shenandoah National Park. This over 8 mile trail gives hikers views of six different waterfalls along the trail...
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North River Gap
Mount Solon, Virginia
23.2 miles WNorth River Gap is a recreation area between Todd Lake and Stokesville Campground. Though smaller, North River Gap is well worth exploring and enjoying its unique features. One of North...
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Whiteoak Canyon
Syria, Virginia
24.0 miles NEWhiteoak Canyon is a beautiful hiking area in Shenandoah National Park. This hike features two very unique waterfalls, Upper Whiteoak Falls and Lower Whiteoak Falls. Lower Whiteoak Falls is...
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Nicholson Hollow Trail
Morning Star, Virginia
26.2 miles NENicholson Hollow Trail is a moderately strenuous trail that explores a more remote area of Shenandoah National Park. Hikers hoping to access this trail can find it off of Skyline Drive between Stoney...
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Blue Hole Bergton
Bergton, Virginia
28.8 miles NWBlue Hole is a day use picnic area in Rockingham County Virginia. This picnic area is near a river that has been a popular spot for swimming and wading over the years. Do to flooding and erosion this...
Swim 5.1 mi
Hazel River Falls
Sperryville, Virginia
30.7 miles NEHazel River Falls is a moderately difficult trail located inside Shenandoah National Park. This 5.3 mile hike follows Hazel River from the Meadow Spring Parking Area. This trail has a change in...
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Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
32.0 miles SPaul's Creek Trail is a beautiful short hike to a unique little swimming hole. From the parking lot to the waterfall and back is a quick and easy 1.2 mile hike. This makes this a beautiful hike...
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Piney River
Sperryville, Virginia
34.0 miles NEPiney River is a great location for visitors hoping to experience multiple swimming holes in the same location. Visitors hoping to reach the swimming holes should follow Cumberland Trail down Piney...
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St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
36.4 miles SWSt. Mary's Falls is a beautiful swimming hole located in St. Mary's Wilderness. This unique swimming hole has beautiful blue green water and unique rock formations. These low rocks provide a...
Hike, Swim 3.8 mi
Overall Run Falls
Overall, Virginia
37.1 miles NEOverall Run Falls is a challenging hike along one of Virginia's longest consecutively running waterfalls. Located in Shenandoah National Park, Overall Run Falls is accessible from Hogback...
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Campbell Creek
Tyro, Virginia
37.3 miles SWSwimming places in creek, pool at bottom of falls and others nearby. A 6 miles hike, round trip, much on the AT and a good bit of elevation change to get there. Good if you are looking for a serious...
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Rock Mills
Castleton, Virginia
37.9 miles NECLOSED. This property is owned by the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Swimmers here without a permit will be prosecuted for trespassing. The Rock Mills swimming area, located near Castleton, Virginia, is...
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Hazel Falls
Rixeyville, Virginia
42.5 miles EHazel Falls is a beautiful swimming hold near Double Ford, Virginia. Though this swimming hole is not large or deep, the water is cool and clear. This remote swimming hole surrounded by beautiful...
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Overall Area
Crewe, Virginia
43.1 miles NESwim near Crewe, Virginia
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Big Marys Creek Slide
Vesuvius, Virginia
43.1 miles SWBig Mary's Creek Slide is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. It is popular because of its beautiful waterfalls, cool clear water and the natural waterslide. The waterslide...
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Gooney Creek
Front Royal, Virginia
43.1 miles NECamp, Hike, and Swim near Front Royal, Virginia
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Elizabeth Furnace
Strasburg, Virginia
44.2 miles NEElizabeth Furnace is a recreation area with many options for people hoping to reconnect with nature. This beautiful area is equip with a campground that allows visitors to explore for multiple days....
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb, Swim
Big Bend
Cabins, West Virginia
45.3 miles NWBig Bend is a popular location on the Potomac River for swimming, hiking and camping. Big Bend campground is open to the public with campsites costing between $22 and $40 a night. The campground has...
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Buzzard Rock Hole
Strasburg, Virginia
45.7 miles NEBuzzard Rock Hole is a popular swimming hole in the forests below the famous Buzzard Rock. The hike to Buzzard Rock is a moderate hike that can be anywhere from 4 to seven miles depending on what...
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Seneca Area
Shady Spring, West Virginia
47.1 miles NWSwim near Shady Spring, West Virginia
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Cave Hole
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
47.1 miles NWCave Hole is a beautiful swimming hole near the famous Seneca Falls and Caverns Area. This lesser explored portion of the area provides visitors with a great way to cool off on a hot day. Unlike...
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Seneca Falls
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
47.3 miles NWSeneca Falls is a beautiful location near the famous Seneca Rocks. Seneca Falls is the perfect location for a challenging hike, with a beautiful swimming hole for hikers to take a break and cool down...
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Petersburg Area
Parsons, West Virginia
47.4 miles NWSwim near Parsons, West Virginia
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Welton Park
Petersburg, West Virginia
47.5 miles NWWelton Park is a beautiful 29 acre park on the Potomac River. Being easily accessible from Peterson, WV, this park is the perfect spot for visitors and locals alike to enjoy the outdoors. The park...
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