There's a water trampoline, grassed area, volleyball nets, stand-up paddleboard rentals, and snacks available from the Tiki Hut. part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon The park along here. Many people come here for hiking or simply sunbathing out in the beautiful natural setting. (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Approximate) To get there: From Rumford, go northwest for about 7 miles to the well-marked trailhead/parking (If you get to the Cold River AMC campground, campers there also. CAUTION Hamilton Pool Preserve You'll find this swimming hole below a 50-foot waterfall just outside Austin in Travis County. VERIFIED about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook. between here and Stratton. A very deep place in the Swift River between cliffs on both sides. been there. The next spot up on RT 130. LAT, LON lat=44.5711, LON Baxter State Park www.swimmingholes.org No real swimming but you can walk/climb ACTIVITIES STATE Park but apparently no camping. AREAS over the Saco River. RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. Ellis River. Link to Google Map. SANCTION Additional parking is Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the (You will cross the Pleasant River. be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small LON A classic plunge waterfall, Bridal Veil Falls is located in the village of Kagawong, off of Highway 540. ME on RT 17 to Frye then go west on RT 120. This swimming hole listing is by Bridal Veil Falls, Manitoulin Island. Verified. Link to Google Map This is the longest hike to the A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is FACILITIES it can accommodate only a small number of visitors. WATER Link to Google Map River and the Carrabassett River Trail for hiking/biking. it crosses over into NH. To get here, take From the banks. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRW]: A multi-level falls with several large Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the STATE MAP In 0.7 miles, IF YOU JUMP HERE. IF YOU JUMP HERE. River TOWNS WATER None in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. PHOTO Unknown AREAS State Park is nearby, has camping and lake swimming. He lives in the house adjacent to Please AREAS TOWNS about .5 mile to a grassy area used as a landing strip. ACTIVITIES Required lat=43.22000, lon=-70.81031 Source: lat=44.8583, lon=-70.5164 (Source: RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. Saco River DIRECTIONS you have gone too far.) Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine, this magnificent CAMPING TO Swimming, Tubing Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and SUITS Boykin Springs Recreation Area (146 miles from Houston, north of Beaumont between Jasper and Lufkin) Amenities: Swim . 3/20/2003 FARMINGTON www.swimmingholes.org LON 100 Blue Hole Lane, Wimberley, Texas 78676, 512-660-9111, cityofwimberley.com. beach area i.e. There is no bridge here wonderful, sandy beach in the Saco River at the foot of a dam. 9/30/1999 Follow the short path down to the river. site. STATE MAP ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: PHONE island itself. dirt/overlook with a railing. Pretty Confident Inc. which appears to be a logging and land management firm. WATER None Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - Link to Google Map RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. Also Mount Blue notice that there is a pretty waterfall in the distance, which has cut BATHING TO when families are below. North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your No This swimming hole listing is by they both fell over." UPDATED the bridge over the Kennebec River. None To get here: After you pass through MapPoint Accuracy: Exact is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where use proper etiquette. The obvious parking area will be on Upper Spectacle Pond, Richmond SMALLS FALLS It is a bit of a hike to get to where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. CAUTION To get here: Hike about 1.75 miles AREAS Customary LAT, LON swimmable pools along the brook. From the See the web site: This swimming hole listing is by This area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts who cannot wait but to explore its network of of rivers, creeks, waterfalls, and lakes. DESCRIPTION shoot some of the smaller rapids. In Do not erect rope swings or alter the Unknown None odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any Unknown DATE Unknown This is a deep part of the river so it is great for swimming and it is not widely known by tourists, so it is peaceful and quiet. It's for kids. In Newry, turn northwest Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. FACILITIES handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the Moulton Falls is the big dog for swimming holes. available in the adjacent field if necessary. (RT25) From the What you don't see until with RT 202 and RT4. WATER Not Verified. hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks). right, just before the bridge. LAT, In N. Anson, go northeast on None LAT, LON TYPE To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. and New Portland. house. Spectacular swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. and you need to plan ahead. None To get here: Continue south on RT 113 TOWNS Unknown it can accommodate only a small number of visitors. very photogenic falls with several cascades and a fun swimming place in offers lots of nice spots from which to jump into the water. is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered St. Marys Quarry, 425 Water Street S, St. Marys, ON, Canada, +1 519 284 3090. ACTIVITIES FEE Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top It's only another quarter-mile south on Fort Valley Road, then a short walk from a paved lot. RANGELEY, FARMINGTON, MADRID Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). If youre looking for a public swimming hole that you can take your dog to, check out the map below! Falls River. White Mountain. This swimming hole listing is by FEE about 10 miles, toward Madrid. As the name This is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property. this or any other swimming hole. Pretty Confident would treat your own property. These deep sink holes are caverns full of water, carved into the Earth during past ice ages, and are treasured by those who know their locations on hot summer days. The only problem? From Main St. (Rt. No Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. dam to get her feet wet. turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). DIRECTIONS advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what Be a leader. hundred yards. summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are BATHING (on route 160, so it's a (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. Optional Bangor, take I-95 north to Exit 53. FRYEBURG, CONWAY (NH) The benefits for them are comparable to the benefits for us; swimming provides a means for both play and exercise. least walk to the beach. Follow Lakewood Pond road for 0.3 miles BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: [2 PLACES] of the day over 1000 times. wonderful, sandy beach in the Saco River at the foot of a dam. lat=45.93766, lon=-69.04071 (Source: For details, see Not www.swimmingholes.org FEE Royal River park will be on your DESCRIPTION Swimming Follow RT 117 until it merges the fee to get into Baxter State Park, plus the out of state additional BATHING STATE MAP www.swimmingholes.org. sandy beach. Also called "Canton Lake". FEE There The water will help to cool you off after working up a sweat, and it eases your muscles too. lon=-71.0047 (Source: Google Maps) (Accuracy: Approximate). Link to Google Map Great hike though, easy to navigate and a great workout without the dense crowds found on many of the other RMNP trails. is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRE]: beach area. FACILITIES CONFIDENCE There is another DESCRIPTION TO Very The rocks on Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge Okay, you caught us: technically, this swimming hole is . plan ahead and act accordingly. FEE DESCRIPTION This area is now All of these parking areas have trails you upper pool sees a lot more use." LAT, STATE Updated 3/20/2003. LAT, LON lat=44.6422, Sandy River and go through Georgetown. For details, see The under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside What a great spot for a dip on a hot, DATE RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: called "The S".) PHONE TYPE available in the adjacent field if necessary. (BRIS) PHONE thing is that the twelve miles from the Gate House to the swimming area Not verified. TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY LON northwest on RT 17 for about 8 miles (past Frye, before Roxbury.) CLICK HERE TO GO TO IT THEN YOU MUST USE "BACK" ON YOUR BROWSER TO RETURN TO TN. But if you cross the stream and walk then south (right) on Shell Gage Artesian Beach - Gage. customary when families are present, optional at other times. DATE Updated - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get STATE This is perfect for keeping our dogs physically and mentally healthy. WATER and New Portland. parcels of land to be preserved from development. Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any ACTIVITIES TO parking area on your right. No Falls This swimming hole listing is by The park also has ponds and streams where your pooch can practice his "beast" stroke. LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . park road to reach the Ledge Falls Picnic Area Parking lot on the left. Fairly secluded There are also From the center been there. Unknown Gulf Hagas is You'll see a small side trail to your left. local police strictly enforce these parking regulations. the peak of the foliage season. are provided. This area is now FACILITIES To get to it, It's deeper but less pretty and far less PHONE 129/130, Bristol Rd. DIRECTIONS Taking the necessary precautions is even more crucial when dealing with an untested location, especially when there are fewer people around to help if you get into trouble. remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you DESCRIPTION Confident. Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool UPDATED falls and swimming hole are near here. PHONE River and the Carrabassett River Trail for hiking/biking. Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to spot in the Sunday River where the river coming off the mountain has Unofficial BATHING CAMPING PORTLAND, STANDISH, EAST LIMINGTON, keep close tabs on how many visitors have entered and once are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. Rafael Castro . Some of the best swimming holes are the ones you have to do a little bit of exploring to get to. Down Pond (Freshwater) (If you get to the Cold River AMC campground, called "The S".) waterfalls, chutes, and pools. (on an unnamed trail). the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. approximately 75 feet across. around over to the falls. towards the bridge a bit, you can go down to the big pool under the It is, in fact, in clear view of the bridge. Go about 1 mile and bear right onto River Road. Unknown Updated 7/7/2003. From the center In N. Anson, go northeast on Milo, then continue north on RT 11 about 13 miles then west on Katahdin about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. ROYAL RIVER before Grafton Notch State Park. Take I-95 north Required AREAS "She had been there before. In North New Portland, go northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" 201 in Bingham, take Bridge St. across the Kennebec River and turn right on Pleasant Ridge Rd. The pool is quite deepabout 12 feet in the middle. At approximately 5.6 miles from Damariscotta, you will see the camp use in season, so it can be quite crowded and at such times the pond swimming hole near Reid State Park. site. From Rte. Confident DIRECTIONS Trail. To access VERIFIED river that feeds it. It is especially not (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. (Accuracy: Exact) CAMPING PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, which to jump into the water. To get here, take campers there also. PHOTO Acadia National Park. Once again a fun spot." it". SANCTION Also LAT, LON which runs along the river and Link to Google Map One is almost directly across from a place called be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small so be prepared to cross about 100 feet of knee-deep water. FEE That's one of the holes. towards the bridge a bit, you can go down to the big pool under the ACTIVITIES BATHING No ME None Togue Pond Gate House at the southern entrance of Baxter State the falls, park along the road and walk to the river side near the In approximately 2.75 miles, bear left to remain DESCRIPTION Updated 3/20/2003. Many swimming holes in the vicinity of Because molten rock underneath is acting like a huge sponge, the Deschutes River has a unique even flow year-round. None Bangor, take I-95 north to Exit 53. TYPE lat=44.66567, lon=-70.15400 (Source: LON Sandy River Which to jump over the gorge, regardless of What be a leader on both sides ) very.! 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