12 Free Swimming Holes near Shady Spring, WV
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Shady Spring, WV, USA City, Zip, or Address
Glade Creek Area
Masontown, West Virginia
9.5 miles NEA 6-mile-plus gorge hiking trail alongside beautiful Glade Creek with many swimming holes, accessible from both ends, and a small free campground at the lower end near the New River.
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Sandstone Falls
Shady Spring, West Virginia
11.3 miles ESwim near Shady Spring, West Virginia
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Campbell Falls
Camp Creek, West Virginia
14.0 miles SA 15-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide waterfall in Camp Creek State Park, most powerful after rain and most beautiful in spring — large flat rocks make a perfect perch to watch the cascade.
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Brush Creek Falls
Athens, West Virginia
16.6 miles SA short waterfall hike in Brush Creek Nature Preserve with a gorgeous mossy backdrop perfect for long-exposure photography — wading possible but no real swimming. The spot draws parties, so expect some litter.
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Camp Creek Area
Cabins, West Virginia
16.7 miles SSwim near Cabins, West Virginia
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Anvil Rock
Alderson, West Virginia
27.5 miles ESwim near Alderson, West Virginia
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Narrows Town Park
Narrows, Virginia
31.1 miles SSwim near Narrows, Virginia
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Meadow River East Area
Valley Head, West Virginia
31.8 miles NSwim near Valley Head, West Virginia
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Cascade Falls
Pembroke, Virginia
37.0 miles SESwim near Pembroke, Virginia
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Falls Of Dismal
Pearisburg, Virginia
37.4 miles SA waterfall area in the National Forest near Pearisburg with deep swimming under the upper falls and flat sunbathing rocks — secluded and private thanks to forest growth, though locals have left broken glass, so skip the bare feet.
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Summersville Cliffs Area
Mount Nebo, West Virginia
38.8 miles NSwim near Mount Nebo, West Virginia
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Blacksburg Hole
Newport, Virginia
41.4 miles SEBlacksburg Hole is a beloved local swimming spot on the ancient New River in southwestern Virginia, popular with locals and Virginia Tech students.
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