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Mash Fork Falls
Camp Creek, West Virginia
1.9 miles W of Camp Creek, West VirginiaA 7-foot sandstone waterfall in Camp Creek State Park, best in spring, with a viewing platform, surrounding trails for hiking and mountain biking, and tent camping at $15/night.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike Added on 4 Jun 2020
Campbell Falls
Camp Creek, West Virginia
1.4 miles W of Camp Creek, West VirginiaA 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.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim Added on 4 Jun 2020
Brush Creek Falls
Athens, West Virginia
3.9 miles NW of Athens, West VirginiaA 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.
Swim Added on 4 Jun 2020
Grassy Creek
Mize, Kentucky
1.6 miles E of Mize, KentuckyA bright blue swimming hole where Center Creek meets Grassy Creek in Breaks Interstate Park — surrounded by rock formations and a waterfall, with easy trail access and slick rocks (wear closed-toed shoes).
Swim Added on 4 Jun 2020
Pool Point
Elkhorn City, Kentucky
1.6 miles SE of Elkhorn City, KentuckyA long rope swing, 25-ft-deep river pools, and a famous high rail bridge draw cliff divers and swimmers to this scenic Kentucky swimming hole at Breaks Interstate Park.
Canoe, Dive, Hike, Kayak, Swim Added on 4 Jun 2020
Ratliff Hole
Elkhorn City, Kentucky
4.9 miles NW of Elkhorn City, KentuckyA secluded calm pool with beautiful rock cliffs on the Russell Fork River at Breaks Interstate Park — great for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking along with swimming.
Swim Added on 4 Jun 2020
Rock Spring
Apopka, Florida
4.8 miles NE of Apopka, FloridaA spring-fed Florida tubing run past a barred cave and through clear cold water — sometimes closed due to bacterial counts from animals, so check ahead before visiting.
Swim Added on 4 Jun 2020
Wekiwa Springs
Apopka, Florida
4.1 miles NE of Apopka, FloridaSwim near Apopka, Florida
Swim Added on 4 Jun 2020
Mouse Creek Falls
Waynesville, North Carolina
18.8 miles NW of Waynesville, North CarolinaMouse Creek Falls is one of the finest waterfall hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a two-tiered 45-foot cascade where Mouse Creek spills down a mossy rock face and empties straight into...
Swim Added on 4 Jun 2020
Midnight Hole
Waynesville, North Carolina
E of Waynesville, North CarolinaMidnight Hole is the most beloved swimming hole in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an emerald-green pool of startling clarity sitting at the base of a six-foot waterfall, ringed by house-sized...
Swim Added on 4 Jun 2020
Big Creek
Waynesville, North Carolina
E of Waynesville, North CarolinaBig Creek is a crystalline mountain stream tumbling through the quiet northeastern corner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it may be the single best swimming creek in the Smokies. Cold,...
Swim Added on 4 Jun 2020 1.2 mi
Mule Hollow
Elkins, West Virginia
10.1 miles SE of Elkins, West VirginiaA private pool in Shaver's Fork river with flat sunbathing rocks all around — quiet and secluded, reached by a mile walk along active train tracks (wear sturdy shoes).
Swim Added on 3 Jun 2020
High Falls
Elkins West, Virginia
13.2 miles S of Elkins West, VirginiaA 7.5-mile moderate hike or mountain bike ride in West Virginia leading to a spectacular waterfall with a swimming hole below — or skip the hike and ride the train in from Bemis for about $10.
Hike, Swim Added on 3 Jun 2020
Trigger Gap
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
7.2 miles SE of Eureka Springs, ArkansasA mild river kayaking stretch on Kings River with calm current, cool clear water, and rental canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards from $30–$80 at Trigger Gap Outfitters — great for beginners.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim Added on 3 Jun 2020
The Cliffs at Beaver Lake
Larue, Arkansas
0.9 miles NE of Larue, ArkansasColorful limestone bluffs towering over clear, cool Beaver Lake water — cliff jump, explore by kayak along five miles of bluff, or look for small hidden waterfalls.
Swim Added on 3 Jun 2020
Hogscald Hollow
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
7.8 miles SW of Eureka Springs, ArkansasAn adventurous Beaver Lake swimming hole near Eureka Springs with cliff jumps, from gentle 10-footers to a 50-foot Lover's Leap.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim Added on 3 Jun 2020
Sunset Falls Campground
Yacolt, Washington
8.1 miles SE of Yacolt, WashingtonA majestic waterfall that drains into a large, deepening pool — just a 0.1-mile hike from the trailhead, with large smooth rocks perfect for sunbathing and picnicking beside the falls.
Camp, Hike, Swim Added on 20 May 2020
Moulton Falls County Park
Yacolt, Washington
2.5 miles S of Yacolt, WashingtonA 387-acre park with two majestic waterfalls, volcanic rock formations, a historic swing bridge, and the 8.1-mile Bells Mountain Trail — swimming allowed with caution (no jumping from the bridge).
Hike, Swim Added on 18 May 2020
Lewisville Regional Park
Battle Ground, Washington
2.6 miles N of Battle Ground, WashingtonThe Lewis River borders this family park, offering swimming with a caution for swift currents, alongside a 2.8-mile wooded trail, sports courts, fishing, and a boat launch.
Swim Added on 18 May 2020
Daybreak Regional Park
Battle Ground, Washington
3.0 miles NW of Battle Ground, WashingtonA day-use park on the Lewis River with a boat launch, 15 picnic spots, a playground, and easy river access for fishing, skipping rocks, or wading — open 7 am to dusk.
Hike, Swim Added on 15 May 2020
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