you're right next to the falls is that the water under the falls is
FACILITIES
ACTIVITIES
EAST LIMINGTON [EAST]:
Unofficial
Updated 1/28/2004. swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. about. CAMPING
CONFIDENCE
The majority of our four-legged friends absolutely love to go for a swim. There are several
It is, in fact, in clear view of the bridge. facing the water. ME
ACTIVITIES
WATER
lat=45.93766, lon=-69.04071 (Source:
BATHING
None at site
BATHING
SUITS
(BRIS)
turn north (right) on RT 142. None
CONFIDENCE
strong. The falls are particularly spectacular
is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered
None
What a great spot for a dip on a hot,
BANGOR, BROWNVILLE JUNCTION
The trail to the bottom is very
REID STATE PARK [REIS]: Ocean
it".
Swimming
This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has
turn north (right) on a road (unknown name).
Not verified.
The lowest pool is accessible through the lower
LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706
STATE
superpowers you.
Bristol Dam swimming area. Another benefit of going on a hike that ends with a swimming hole is that it can easily fill the role of a quick getaway.
There are also
rocks into this
site. [5 PLACES]
Unofficial
BAR HARBOR
northwest on RT 17 for about 8 miles (past Frye, before Roxbury.) FORKS
Hiking seems to be exploding in popularity lately. customary when families are present, optional at other times.
go north on RT 27 to New Portland. Be very careful near the edge of the gorge.
None
In approximately 2.75 miles, bear left to remain
Unknown
intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT
You will pass a canoe shop than the fire station. CAMPING
Verified. UPDATED
This is the only swimming hole in Missouri featuring pink granite shut-ins.
(At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road,
DESCRIPTION
Link to Google Map.
Unknown
This swimming hole listing is by
miles you may see some cars parked along the road. ACTIVITIES
BATHING
Toilets, Trash Cans
She was very aware that the waterfalls were
TYPE
current here, so be careful.
Not verified. river, you've gone too far). None at site
around over to the falls. the pools below.
www.swimmingholes.org
TYPE
LON
Cornish Inn. TOWNS
Iron Works Rd.
PHOTO
Between Bigelow
for approximately 7.5 miles.
river that feeds it. Unknown
To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1
TO
Updated 3/20/2003
Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to
RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. Some optional, see below.
A couple of miles before you
(Accuracy: Exact)
they decide the parking lots are full, they shut the gate and no one
LAKEWOOD
Pemaquid River
Not
TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY
PHONE
No
None
SUITS
She had simply waded into the pool above the
Rangeley Lake
There is another
PHONE
STATE
1
Upper Spectacle Pond, Richmond part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon
Verified.
(right) on RT 26.
swimming.
STAIR FALLS [STAI]:
TYPE
Changing water levels, unseen rocks, and river bottoms that have shifted with currents and seasonal weather can turn a well-known jumping area into a serious hazard.
picnic area. on the south shore of the lake. around over to the falls.
STATE MAP
thing is that the twelve miles from the Gate House to the swimming area
private property.
Swimming, Rope Swing
Reid State Park,
MapPoint) (Accuracy: Exact)
Swimming
The over use of the rope swing that you may see on the tree that
beach, informal
YOU
The water will help to cool you off after working up a sweat, and it eases your muscles too. approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. The
Very Confident
113-North) 0.5 miles.
DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate)
Bluffs State Park.
DIRECTIONS
State Park is nearby. lat=44.66567, lon=-70.15400 (Source:
WATER
at far end of parking lot. From Machias, go south on unknown road to Roque
it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too
bank and into the water.
Updated 3/16/2003.
To access these pools, go past
places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are:
about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd.
Please
Very Confident
Spectacular
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PHOTO1
To get there, continue east on RT 25 to East Limington.
Very Confident.
"Gorgeous" swimming hole in the Charles Brook near the Cold River AMC
302)
This is another "set" of swimming holes on Bickford Brook not far
SUITS
gorge is nearly 4 miles long, displaying vertical slate walls 300' to
PHONE
(above).
Updated
Then:
It is well marked.
MapPoint) (Accuracy: General Area)
Roque Bluffs State Park has swimming at
and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were
Gage Artesian Beach - Gage. Updated 3/20/2003
flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get
The Ledges is about 12 miles west of the
you can get gold-panning equipment (yes, there is gold in the area, but
He went out after her, and
www.swimmingholes.org
The water is spring-fed, and temperatures stay a cool 68 degrees year-round.
ME
STATE
From the deserts of El Paso to the pine forests of East Texas, this season can be a doozy if you find yourself more than a few feet away from an air conditioning vent.
Sandy River
VERIFIED
LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825
during the spring runoff.
Very Confident. you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river. DATE
BE VERY CAREFUL
CONFIDENCE
STEP FALLS [STEP]: Just south of
hole are here.
Link to Google Map, CHARLES POND [CHAR]: Fresh-water
STATE MAP
where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook.
Not verified.
down to the water.
TYPE
Unofficial
Perhaps Oklahoma's most unique swimming hole, Gage Artesian Beach is a must-see destination not only for its cool waters, but for its history as well. steep. There are no bathroom facilities here, so please
take RT 2 west to Gilead then RT 113 south (very scenic road) to where
Additional parking is
Link to Google Map
Appalachian Trail (blazed white) to the Gulf Hagas Brook. In Newry, head north/northwest on RT 26
TYPE
SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]:
place for jumping too.
At
Optional
Emerald Pool. The water cascaded down moss covered
The swimming places are along RT 27
is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property.
FEE
BATHING
made an astonishing basin, an outstanding swimming spot. This 1,000-foot-long swimming hole is found in Austin's Zilker Park.
TOWNS
The bridge that is traveled by the cars
The
park on the right hand side of the road. STATE MAP
Get a glimpse of this secluded Massachusetts pond in a previous article. . apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. 3/20/2003
CONFIDENCE
STATE
Follow RT 117 until it merges
AREAS
Verified.
at far end of parking lot. DESCRIPTION
Some of the best swimming holes are the ones you have to do a little bit of exploring to get to. the peak of the foliage season. out of Portland to RT 1.
LAT,
The only problem? A
None
FACILITIES
Follow RT 117 until it merges
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This is precisely the reason why animals prefer to drink running water rather than still water; they instinctively know that moving water is safer. There is, however, a large parking lot. throughout the park. Also Mount Blue S. P. is nearby.
TO
FACILITIES
01/04/2011
University of Maine athletic fields in Farmington on Front Street are
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Pretty Confident
There is no bridge here
The campgrounds fill up early,
picnic area. No better
ME
there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to
Informal camping at site.
shoot some of the smaller rapids. NO PHOTO
DESCRIPTION
Lat=43.5963, Lon=-70.5545 (Source: Measured) (Accuracy: Exact)
FACILITIES
STATE
Lake Wood
Not verified. www.swimmingholes.org
of the dam is a fall of about 15ft into 12ft of water (be sure to do
UPDATED
WATER
Then:
bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on
This is a medium sized pond with a very small access area
Baxter State Park
Very Confident.
sandy beach.
None
Not verified.
Swimming hole 1: Follow the walking trail at Grand Caverns to the very end (trail branches off of the main walk) you will come to a very shallow, beachy type area where kids can wade in the water with supervision.
happy reader reports : We've
remove the traces left by others.
Trail
STATE MAP
Bingham (just south of Bingham), turn west (left) on RT 16 and cross
In North New Portland, go
From Bar Harbor,
LAT,
the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at
None
Be a leader.
Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the
Unknown
SOUTH BERWICK, NORTH BERWICK,
Constructed pools usually offer some amenities nearby, such as toilets or changing rooms, and natural swimming holes provide the chance to enjoy a relaxing dip in a more private environment. PHOTO1 Very Confident.
None
three parking areas. Cornish Inn. None
As the name
From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003:
Unknown
Updated 3/16/2003
DATE
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