27 Free Swimming Holes near Waynesboro, VA 22980
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Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
8.7 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 15.7 mi
Sugar Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
8.9 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 6.1 mi
Rip Rap Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
10.1 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.
Hike, Swim
Pauls Creek
Nellysford, Virginia
10.3 miles SA 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
Campbell Creek
Tyro, Virginia
14.8 miles SWA 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.
Swim
St. Mary's Falls
Raphine, Virginia
14.9 miles SWBlue-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.
Hike, Swim
Charlottesville Area
Williamsville, Virginia
18.8 miles ETwo swimming spots north of Charlottesville, Virginia — a fee applies, so check details before heading out.
Swim
Big Marys Creek Slide
Vesuvius, Virginia
22.0 miles SWA 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.
Swim
Natural Chimneys
Mount Solon, Virginia
22.7 miles NWTowering 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
Stokesville Campground
Madison, Virginia
24.3 miles NWSwim near Madison, Virginia
Swim
North River Gap
Mount Solon, Virginia
25.0 miles NWA 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
Fridley Gap
Keezletown, Virginia
31.2 miles NA small, chest-deep swimming hole at the halfway point of a beautiful George Washington National Forest loop — cold all year and only 0.5 miles from the trailhead.
Hike, Swim
Panther Falls
Amherst, Virginia
33.2 miles SWSwim near Amherst, Virginia
Swim
Ben Salem Wayside
Lexington, Virginia
35.1 miles SWSwim near Lexington, Virginia
Swim
Rapidan Rivers
Madison, Virginia
38.3 miles NESwimming holes beneath small waterfalls along the Rapidan River in Shenandoah, accessible on short hikes — protected waters known for trout and catfish fishing.
Swim 0.3 mi
Big Rock Falls
Syria, Virginia
38.8 miles NEA moderately challenging 1.5-mile trail follows Mill Prong River to a beautiful cascading waterfall with a swimming hole that fills up nicely at higher water levels.
Hike, Swim
Rose River
Syria, Virginia
41.8 miles NEA moderately difficult 4-mile forested loop in Shenandoah National Park descending to the Rose River and a stunning 67-foot waterfall — wading is possible in some spots.
Hike, Swim
Matts Creek Area
Clifton Forge, Virginia
42.6 miles SWSwimming 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.
Swim
Old Rag Area
Crewe, Virginia
43.2 miles NESix swimming holes at the base of waterfalls and along rivers in Shenandoah National Park's Old Rag area, all reached by hikes of varying length from Skyline Drive or nearby routes.
Swim 2.8 mi
Cedar Run Falls
Oldrag, Virginia
43.2 miles NESix waterfalls, a natural waterslide, and a deep swimming hole reward experienced hikers who tackle this strenuous 8-mile, 2,794-ft-elevation Shenandoah trail.
Hike, Swim
