17 Free Swimming Holes near Simpsonville, SC
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Horseshoe Falls
Enoree, South Carolina
24.7 miles SESwim near Enoree, South Carolina
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Todd Creek Falls
Central, South Carolina
31.9 miles WA short hike leads to Todd Creek Falls and a deep, gradually entered pool at the base — a relaxed clothing-optional spot in the South Carolina upstate woods.
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Moonshine Falls Area
Bishopville, South Carolina
37.2 miles NWSwim near Bishopville, South Carolina
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Dupont State Park
Wallace, North Carolina
38.2 miles NWSwim near Wallace, North Carolina
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Sumter National Park
Abbeville, South Carolina
44.6 miles SSeveral swimming places in the Sumter National Forest in northwestern South Carolina — a collection of natural spots for a refreshing dip in the forest.
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Parsons Mountain Recreation Area
Abbeville, South Carolina
44.6 miles SSwim near Abbeville, South Carolina
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Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
46.0 miles NWA year-round campground in Pisgah National Forest just four miles from Brevard and less than an hour from Asheville, with shaded loops, hiking trails, waterfalls, and fishing spots nearby.
Camp, Hike, Swim 1.3 mi
Rainbow Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
46.6 miles NWA 150-foot spectacular cascade on the Horsepasture River can be admired from front, side, bottom, and top — one showstopper in a 2-mile series of incredible falls.
Hike, Swim 1.0 mi
Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
46.8 miles NWJust a few steps off the Horsepasture River trail, Hidden Falls drops less than ten feet into an idyllic boulder-rimmed pool — a serene and easy family swimming hole.
Hike, Swim 1.4 mi
Turtleback Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
47.1 miles NWTurtleback Falls' dome-shaped slide drops riders 10 feet into the Chug Hole pool, but wait for calm currents — strong flows have swept swimmers downriver over 125-foot Rainbow Falls.
Backpack, Hike, Swim
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
47.8 miles NWA scenic picnic area on the Davidson River with direct access to calm, deep water for swimming and fishing — plus the 3.7-mile Coontree Loop Trail through Pisgah National Forest.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
48.3 miles NWA cascading 60-foot waterfall over mossy stone with a wading pool below — just a short, beautiful walk from Pisgah Highway in Brevard, stunning in any season.
Hike, Swim 0.1 mi
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
48.3 miles NWOne of North Carolina's most popular and accessible waterfalls — the 60-foot Looking Glass Falls drops roadside along the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway in Pisgah National Forest, with easy viewing from the parking area or a short walk.
Swim 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
48.5 miles NWAn easy half-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard to a 150-foot waterfall known by three names — most impressive after rain, modest in dry spells, with an optional 4-mile loop to the top.
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
48.6 miles NA waterfall inside Chimney Rock State Park operated as a private concession — admission fee applies; see the park website for current pricing and details.
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Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
49.2 miles NWA horseshoe of massive bedrock around a deep, green swimming hole where Cove Creek meets the Davidson River — locals' quiet answer to crowded Sliding Rock.
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Cove Creek Tubs
Brevard, North Carolina
49.5 miles NWThree perfectly rounded pot holes — the Pisgah Forest's finest — stack up to 12 feet deep in sun-drenched pools that are best described as nature's own jacuzzi collection.
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