25 Free Swimming Holes near Raphine, VA 24472
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Big Marys Creek Slide
Vesuvius, Virginia
4.8 miles SA natural waterslide that launches you into a swimming hole below, with waterfalls and cool water in the Virginia hills — wear swimwear and foot protection, and check depth first.
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St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
7.3 miles EBlue-green water and unique low rock formations set the scene at this cascading waterfall swimming hole in St. Mary's Wilderness — a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike through George Washington National Forest.
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Campbell Creek
Tyro, Virginia
13.3 miles EA 6-mile Appalachian Trail stretch with good elevation rewards remote explorers with a creek pool at the base of a waterfall — optional swimwear in this backcountry spot.
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Ben Salem Wayside
Lexington, Virginia
15.5 miles SWSwim near Lexington, Virginia
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Panther Falls
Amherst, Virginia
16.2 miles SSwim near Amherst, Virginia
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Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
20.0 miles EA quick 1.2-mile hike along Paul's Creek leads to a cascading waterfall and a natural water slide — stones smoothed by the water let visitors slide right into the swimming hole below.
Hike, Swim
Cowpasture River Area
Millboro, Virginia
24.5 miles WSwim near Millboro, Virginia
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Matts Creek Area
Clifton Forge, Virginia
24.8 miles SSwimming holes near an Appalachian Trail shelter close to the James River — a 2.5-mile hike each way; holes may be shallow late in summer, suits possibly optional depending on solitude.
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Longdale
Clifton Forge, Virginia
27.6 miles WSwim near Clifton Forge, Virginia
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Arnold Valley Pool
Natural Bridge Station, Virginia
29.0 miles SWArnold Valley Pool is a secluded Blue Ridge swimming hole near Natural Bridge Station, VA, with a 12-foot pool, natural slide, and rope swing.
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Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
29.1 miles ETwo small lakes with sandy beaches, miles of forested hiking and mountain biking trails, a sand volleyball pit, and a playground — all in an eight-acre valley park near Crozet, Virginia.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Stokesville Campground
Madison, Virginia
29.1 miles NSwim near Madison, Virginia
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North River Gap
Mount Solon, Virginia
29.5 miles NA free recreation area with an easy 2.4-mile river gorge hike through lush forest, a wading and swimming spot in the North River, and primitive campsites for $5 a night.
Camp, Hike, Swim 15.7 mi
Sugar Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
29.6 miles NEAn 11-mile loop starting and ending at Sugar Hollow Reservoir, passing Blue Hole and Rip Rap swimming holes — a hiker's way to combine challenge with a cool dip in Shenandoah.
Hike, Swim
Natural Chimneys
Mount Solon, Virginia
30.2 miles NTowering vertical limestone formations draped in trees and vines, with shallow river swimming holes, 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails, and a well-equipped 135-site campground.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 6.1 mi
Rip Rap Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
30.3 miles NEA 50-foot, mountain-fed swimming hole on a difficult 10-mile Shenandoah Valley loop that also passes Chimney Rock and a scenic waterfall — cold, clear, and worth the effort.
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Jefferson Pools
Warm Springs, Virginia
30.9 miles WNatural hot springs bubble up at 96–98°F through the rock floor of centuries-old wooden bathhouses, with segregated men's and women's pools and optional bathing suits.
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North Creek Area
Mount Solon, Virginia
34.3 miles SWSeveral swimming holes tucked into Jefferson National Forest offer very private dips, with some naturally secluded spots near I-81 and others openly exposed at Jennings Creek.
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Blowing Springs
Warm Springs, Virginia
36.7 miles WSwim near Warm Springs, Virginia
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Charlottesville Area
Williamsville, Virginia
39.3 miles ETwo swimming spots north of Charlottesville, Virginia — a fee applies, so check details before heading out.
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