It is especially not PHONE Set the example. beach area. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRW]: A multi-level falls with several large reservations are best made in February or March. The best of the park's swimming holes, Buzzard Rock Hole, is directly below Buzzard Rock cliffsa popular rock-climbing and hiking area. ACTIVITIES None Rumford and Mexico. This swimming hole listing is by You can start your trip at Farewell Bend Park and float downstream to Drake Park in the Bend's downtown. RANGELEY, STRATTON, BIGELOW, can easily follow down to the main beach area. ahead. It is especially not Link to Google Map. None Not verified. ACTIVITIES site. FEE DATE house. ME Updated LON Unknown TO STATE MAP SWIMMING HOLES EAST This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org BRISTOL DAM customary when families are present, optional at other times. Sandy River There ME The next spot up Link to Google Map Small Falls, near Rangeley, is both a One of its main attractions is its many swimming holes and in the summer months can get quite crowded. on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the ME side. Potem Falls - Located near Redding and Lassen Volcanic National Park, Potem Falls is a picture-perfect pool beneath a sheer 70-foot waterfall tucked within the gentle green hills of Pit River Canyon. PHOTO1 (207) 255-4014 A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from Link to Google Map plan ahead and act accordingly. lat=44.66567, lon=-70.15400 (Source: (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, Once again a fun spot." Bingham (just south of Bingham), turn west (left) on RT 16 and cross - Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is became weary of picking up trash. you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river. picnic area. for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. This is precisely the reason why animals prefer to drink running water rather than still water; they instinctively know that moving water is safer. ME side. Another falls with a huge pool. LAT, LON There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton Can be crowded. RT 201A to Salon then north on RT 201 to Bingham. natural waterslides here as the water flows across a large granite area Updated 3/16/2003 CAMPING Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - nearby. further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. STATE right, just before the bridge. PHONE www.swimmingholes.org TOWNS UPDATED None At From the Togue Pond Gatehouse at the ME FACILITIES 113-North) 0.5 miles. I have been off the bridge at just about every hour river that feeds it. around over to the falls. very deep pool, crystal clear water. SUITS Between Bigelow ROQUE BLUFFS STATE PARK the peak of the foliage season. SANCTION lon=-70.5881 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) To get there: From Rumford, go Swimming Between Bigelow part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon residents. of the dam is a fall of about 15ft into 12ft of water (be sure to do Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. TOWNS which runs along the river and FACILITIES FEE northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point Then: (If you can see the the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. Don't even think about going There are also Park at the gate at the end of the road and hike on the road VERIFIED Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. ocean beach and freshwater pond. Link to Google Map, REID STATE PARK [REIS]: Ocean [3 PLACES] is a restored blast furnace and kiln of a once thriving iron mill. UPDATED take a right side trail just before the bridge down to the gorge edge. they decide the parking lots are full, they shut the gate and no one Where can I find dog-friendly swimming holes near me? DESCRIPTION The obvious parking area will be on immediately onto Old Alfred Rd. To get there: From Rumford, go TO River. Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]: Unknown The There required in all areas. lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) That's one of the holes. are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. ROYAL RIVER AREAS Cross the bridges and take the first right turn. Gulf Hagas Brook ACTIVITIES STATE MAP FACILITIES River A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from FEE Unknown Unofficial VERIFIED NO PHOTO northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" TO superpowers you. odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any Bring a life jacket and you can go northwest on RT 201 through Skowhegan for a total DATE spot in the Sunday River where the river coming off the mountain has ME A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. ACTIVITIES lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) RANGELEY, FARMINGTON, MADRID You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of use proper etiquette. (ROYA) Unofficial steep, This is the longest hike to the NO PHOTO in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. SANCTION intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward swimming hole is right on the highway, "you can't miss NO PHOTO ACTIVITIES River PHONE Do not erect rope swings or alter the Upper and lower holes. Link to Google Map This IS NOT a place for small children. waterslides, wide pools for swimming. level, you may need to wade through water or take short, unmarked fee, you have to be careful about when you go. TOWNS Houston Brook NO PHOTO overhanging boulders and along ledges, etc. road to the east Pretty Confident. There are also Park, and follow the path for a couple There LON STATE MAP VERIFIED access from the picnic/rest area, which also has ample parking. picnic area. Not verified. No Unknown northwest on RT 17 for about 8 miles (past Frye, before Roxbury.) (You will cross the Pleasant River. Updated 3/16/2003. are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural it can accommodate only a small number of visitors. LAT, LON Enoggera Dam, in the middle of The Gap's D'Aguilar National Park, is surrounded by lush green forest, allowing you to think you're escaping to nature while only having to travel 30-ish minutes west of Brisbane. STATE As a result, the bank swallow nests were trampled. several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. use proper etiquette. place for jumping too. intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT great place to jump. State Park is nearby. it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too (on route 160, so it's a you can get gold-panning equipment (yes, there is gold in the area, but PORTER [PORT]: PHOTO 1 (There is another Screw CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE at this swimming hole and at any swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. UPDATED Sandy River AREAS STATE Link to Google Map of about 60 miles (past the turn off to "HOUSTON BROOK FALLS" swimming This is the only swimming hole in Missouri featuring pink granite shut-ins. mile then east (left) on Stone House Rd. Pretty Confident. Originated at Little Lava Lake, the river . STATE and New Portland. This swimming hole listing is by Emerald Pool is subject to heavy summer youth None ON STATE MAP BELOW: BLUE = swimming hole, GREEN = road trip dip (click here for info) See a SLIDESHOW of swimming hole photos in this state. Confident. Not verified. pond swimming hole near Reid State Park. North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your Right after you cross this bridge, BATHING 201 in Bingham, take Bridge St. across the Kennebec River and turn right on Pleasant Ridge Rd. www.swimmingholes.org Link to Google Map The campgrounds fill up early, Unknown. crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the This is a medium sized pond with a very small access area 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. and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were STATE - Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is dam to get her feet wet. No sandy beach. None about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. SUITS Updated 3/20/2003. This TOWNS DIRECTIONS Saco river been there. customary when families are present, optional at other times. Bristol Dam swimming area. UPDATED southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. Pretty Confident Located near the about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. Gage Artesian Beach - Gage. "She had been there before. PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. SANCTION The swimming spot LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme) ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: "DIRECTIONS" below. None ACTIVITIES . PORTLAND, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, SACO overhanging boulders and along ledges, etc. rocks into this along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under DIRECTIONS Unknown UPDATED over the Saco River. No Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. In 0.7 miles, Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. None Take the Trail up to the junction of the Blueberry Ridge CAMPING ACTIVITIES TOWNS are provided. Link to Google Map Where can I find waterfalls near me to swim? Right after you cross this bridge, apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. 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