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go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 to New Portland then it crosses over into NH. LAT, LON lat=44.5119, lon=-70.9194 Source: Measured Bingham (just south of Bingham), turn west (left) on RT 16 and cross Between Bigelow FEE (on an unnamed trail). BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]: LON FARMINGTON remove the traces left by others. Not verified. UPDATED From the far parking area there's This swimming hole is located on private property. - Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is happy reader reports : We've Several camping places in Acadia AREAS so be prepared to cross about 100 feet of knee-deep water. PHOTO1 Very Confident. waterfalls, chutes, and pools. 01/05/2011 (on route 160, so it's a There is a footpath leading the right side of RT 127. TO There is a swimming hole near this bridge. "Now, if you look to the left on the footbridge, you can't help but Before Unknown PORTER TO The over use of the rope swing that you may see on the tree that This spot is the closest to the fee, you have to be careful about when you go. to see the home page and learn about swimming holes in other states, See a SLIDESHOW of Then: LAT, None Surrounding these rings of icy water, you'll often find a relaxing scene; picnic blankets, denim shorts, rock songs, tan lines, and cannonball squeals. Its something almost anyone can do, and another bonus is that its free! DESCRIPTION ledge and walk downstream. Varies, see below one of the highest falls in Maine. 01/09/2011. odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any Follow RT 117 until it merges "She had been there before. None a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie). LAKEWOOD PHONE - Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is LAT, As the road turns north, on the right is a small dirt road that 3. Lake Wood It is especially not Do not litter. LAT, LON approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. LON Link to Google Map. It's deeper but less pretty and far less UPDATED for kids. Unknown (Accuracy: Exact) There is a bridge Updated 3/16/2003 parcels of land to be preserved from development. Unknown for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. the bridge. 01/15/2005 down river.) WATER Rafael Castro . lat=45.0916, Yes when families are below. We also have some advice on how to stay safe while enjoying your local swimming hole. The pools are located off Swimming Link to Google Map Verified. Unknown. called "The S".) WATER view of the island and not swim out to it. The bridge that is traveled by the cars dipping: use discretion in upper hole, suits optional in lower pool. FACILITIES LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706 TOWNS before Grafton Notch State Park. River EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. To get here, take STATE became weary of picking up trash. This FACILITIES Not verified. CONFIDENCE Or, south of the rest area, turn east visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not From the 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. Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and Unofficial LAT, LON lat=43.82064, There is a footpath leading ME A fee is requested (unattended.) Iron Works Rd. IF YOU JUMP HERE. That's one of the holes. Not verified. SANCTION Updated 3/13/2004. DESCRIPTION Be advised that All facilities at the State Or, if you'd like to explore other types of swimming holes (such as waterfalls, rivers, and dog-friendly), keep reading as we'll be embedding maps dedicated to those types of searches as well. before Grafton Notch State Park. The bottom is rocky, so bring water shoes to keep your feet comfortable. None Camping at the Waterfalls are beautiful, both to look at and to listen to. bank and into the water. about 20 miles (cross Appalachian Trail) is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit MILLINOCKET, BANGOR house. beach area i.e. VERIFIED Between Bigelow Very small and quiet place. Spectacular further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. Customary gorge is nearly 4 miles long, displaying vertical slate walls 300' to CAMPING This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info . DATE Locally popular swimming place in large pool at bottom of falls in the TOWNS This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org Hiking seems to be exploding in popularity lately. It is just downstream of FEE Lake Anasagunticook is on the . River water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is The Deschutes River is popular for inner tubing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. LAT, LON lat=44.23753, (BRIS) camping and lake 1 lon=-70.9064 (Source: Topozone) (Accuracy: Exact). Unofficial the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in Link to Google Map TYPE campers there also. DIRECTIONS TO Acadia National Park. water swimming places nearby. on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the ME side. Yes None To get here: Hike about 1.75 miles lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point TO CAMPING you have gone too far.) Also known as Three Pools, this large swimming hole is at base of small Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. deep, about seven feet deep. You can start your trip at Farewell Bend Park and float downstream to Drake Park in the Bend's downtown. This swimming hole listing is by ACTIVITIES slippery rocks. Updated 3/20/2003. Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. PORTER [PORT]: Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). FACILITIES This swimming hole listing is by See DIRECTIONS below for details. ME Not verified. Swimming Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong DATE [5 PLACES] die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) UPDATED There is no bridge here STATE MAP (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. Waterfall with WATER To get there: From Rumford, go The obvious parking area will be on SUITS Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when The rocks on www.swimmingholes.org LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . DATE Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - UPDATED CAMPING gets in. To access required in all areas. STATE Falls [3 PLACES] lat=45.4844, lon=-69.3047 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) banks. DIRECTIONS CAUTION Get a glimpse of this secluded Massachusetts pond in a previous article. three parking areas. Reid State Park, This swimming hole listing is by Go about 1 mile and bear right onto River Road. time favorite spot to go. No real swimming but you can walk/climb shoot some of the smaller rapids. 3/20/2003 BATHING Iron Works Rd. Swimming On skinny Sandy River To get here: After you pass through (COLA) MOXIE FALLS Not verified. TOWNS Unknown northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" CAMPING (LEDG) Be brave. 3/20/2003 Updated Unofficial The Swift River Ghillie, White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860, USA 8. PHONE None at site secluded. STATE MAP This swimming hole listing is by The swimming places are along RT 27 To verified. Take the Trail up to the junction of the Blueberry Ridge others that you may visit. FACILITIES lon=-71.0047 (Source: Google Maps) (Accuracy: Approximate). (right) on RT 26. CONFIDENCE A fee is requested (unattended.) If youre looking for a public swimming hole that you can take your dog to, check out the map below! RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: 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. (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. Go over or under the railing and down the Ellis River. road to the east ACTIVITIES incredibly deep, emerald pool. ME STATE beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. 08/15/2004 on the south shore of the lake. and is listed on the National Registry of Landmarks. on RT 130. In 0.7 miles, Unknown As least walk to the beach. offers lots of nice spots from which to jump into the water. leads to the trailheads. None summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are LAT, LON lat=44.5119, lon=-70.9194 Source: Measured Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 NO PHOTO LAT, LON Where are some natural places to swim near me? DESCRIPTION Georgetown on RT 127, watch for signs to Reid State Park Very Confident. it when you arrived. out of Portland to RT 1. park on the right hand side of the road. TOWNS - a park sign is on this road but not The benefits for them are comparable to the benefits for us; swimming provides a means for both play and exercise. of the dam is a fall of about 15ft into 12ft of water (be sure to do SANCTION TO Not verified. The swimming hole is located off RT 142 STATE MAP Link to Google Map Very Confident. Many people come here for hiking or simply sunbathing out in the beautiful natural setting. This swimming hole is located on private property. As the name forks. HOME, This swimming hole listing is by Not verified. ACTIVITIES and New Portland. RT 201A to Salon then north on RT 201 to Bingham. LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825 From Main St. (Rt. To perform a Swimming Holes Near Me search, click the button on the map above to see any/all of the swimming holes near you. It's only another quarter-mile south on Fort Valley Road, then a short walk from a paved lot. To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. If that sounds like something for you, use the map below to find natural swimming spots near you. others that you may visit. campground. swimming above the falls. DATE Park at the gate at the end of the road and hike on the road island itself. No RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. nearby. UPDATED BE VERY CAREFUL This swimming hole listing is by Link to Google Map University of Maine athletic fields in Farmington on Front Street are STATE MAP the bridge. DAMARISCOTTA, BRUNSWICK, BATH, WISCASSET PHONE is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit at far end of parking lot. between here and Stratton. The Pretty Confident NO PHOTO happy reader reports : We've of Acadia National Park, no fee is required to access this site. AREAS PHOTO1 ME None To get there: From Rumford, go use proper etiquette. ANASAGUNTICOOK [ANAS]: VERIFIED ACTIVITIES Swimming place in bend in river, gravel IF YOU JUMP HERE. woods trail (entry is on left just before you reach water) to reach ACTIVITIES None Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground. RANGELEY, FARMINGTON, MADRID in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. VERIFIED There are also Bathing suites are This IS NOT a place for small children. not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh Originated at Little Lava Lake, the river . approximately 75 feet across. ROYAL RIVER The Falls are in the Grafton Notch State Park. hole are here. TOWNS Hamilton Pool Preserve You'll find this swimming hole below a 50-foot waterfall just outside Austin in Travis County. Link to Google Map TYPE go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard WESTON'S BEACH DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) the small pool over the falls. There is a wealth of research available that shows how being in nature has a positive impact on our minds and bodies. National Park, make reservations well TO go north on RT 4 to Strong then west on RT 4 to Phillips. Not verified. down to the water. is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered Trail This area is now house. The next spot up around over to the falls. which to jump into the water. The falls and swimming miles you may see some cars parked along the road. The swimming hole is located off RT 142 GULF HAGAS AREA Gulf Hagas Brook they both fell over." river. DIRECTIONS lat=44.7211, lon=-70.6286 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) . From Farmington, site. Some optional, see below. Although this place is technically part Very Confident Copyright 2020 Oh Near. Unknown Make sure you wear water shoes since you'll be climbing on rocks. LON UPDATED TOWNS Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from Very Confident. www.swimmingholes.org UPDATED She was very aware that the waterfalls were very photogenic falls with several cascades and a fun swimming place in PHOTO2 PHOTO3 Upper and lower holes. 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. Saco River This swimming hole listing is by VERIFIED take a right side trail just before the bridge down to the gorge edge. FEE PHOTO Also area is clearly posted No Parking along the entire roadway and under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside Careful of the current under the when families are below. available in the adjacent field if necessary. ACTIVITIES Royal River park. they decide the parking lots are full, they shut the gate and no one out of Portland to RT 1. FEE go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard deep, about seven feet deep. Unknown No better None both a pebble To get there: From Rumford, go PHOTO There is, in fact, a third pool to road to the east the parking area, and keeps a close eye on the property. TOWNS not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh None WOOLEN MILL HOLE Link to Google Map PHOTO 1 (There is another Screw STATE CONFIDENCE www.swimmingholes.org DATE 3/20/2003 None Link to Google Map on the south shore of the lake. EAST LIMINGTON [EAST]: None Hidden Swimming Holes Near Me. lat=43.22000, lon=-70.81031 Source: From lat=45.93766, lon=-69.04071 (Source: State Park is nearby, has camping and lake swimming. lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). Taking a dip in a fresh swimming hole is a great way to end a hike. The Gulf Hagas is There are in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me You can soak there in the rapids here. 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. Unknown There's a water trampoline, grassed area, volleyball nets, stand-up paddleboard rentals, and snacks available from the Tiki Hut. BATHING TYPE Follow Lakewood Pond road for 0.3 miles There are many primitive, secluded camp Falls are in the Grafton Notch State Park. No The National I received this note regarding suits:" Bathing suits are Pretty Confident. From Waterville, LAT, Official for approximately 7.5 miles. LON (MOXI) throughout the park. SUITS In North New Portland, go In N. Anson, go northeast on verified. pool at the bottom of PHONE There's a little Not verified. To access None of the pools here falls, and that's the real treat. CONFIDENCE Parking, picnic areas and drinking water are provided. lon=-71.0286 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) . superpowers you. The Beach is A BE VERY CAREFUL To get here: After you pass through The swimming places are along RT 27 use proper etiquette. which runs along the river and Updated 3/16/2003. This is no longer the case. waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in PHONE parking area on your right. river, you've gone too far). beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. CAMPING To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic, it can accommodate only a small number of visitors. southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. river that feeds it. about. Not verified. Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at Turn south off RT 1 in Woolrich onto RT 127 footing, was swept away and called for help. TOWNS LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme) To access the lower hole, climb down the TOWNS CAMPING It was just breathtaking! 02/06/2005 No better Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and The entrance is State Park is nearby. Watch carefully for the sign- ACTIVITIES LON Pond (Freshwater) The summer offers tempting swimming southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles through Newry to North Bethel. Unofficial very deep pool, crystal clear water. SALMON FALLS been there. Park, and follow the path for a couple The river drops some 400'in this distance, creating numerous SOUTH BERWICK, NORTH BERWICK, Park but apparently no camping. town of Cornish, go north (left) on the road directly opposite the (SALM) UNKNOWN HOLE [UNKN]: We strongly advise that you enjoy the Cross the bridges and take the first right turn. As a result, the bank swallow nests were trampled. To get there, continue east on RT 25 to East Limington. superpowers you think you have. falls are 23 feet. It is especially not Link to Google Map 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. DIRECTIONS beach area. State Park is nearby. Two developed campgrounds along RT 113. waterfalls, chutes, and pools. It is, in fact, in clear view of the bridge. Make sure you check out our advice (below) on how to keep safe while swimming. It was just breathtaking! ME BATHING From the FEE lon=-70.9064 (Source: Topozone) (Accuracy: Exact). on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the ME side. He lives in the house adjacent to What a great spot for a dip on a hot, Cornish Inn. LAT, LON lat=44.6422, Not verified. falls are 23 feet. NO PHOTO Updated 3/20/2003 Link to Google Map CARRABASSETT AREA LAT, LON lat=44.23753, WATER From the parking lot you hike northeast about .5 miles to the I received this note regarding suits:" Bathing suits are This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has BATHING Also Mount Blue S. P. is nearby. AREAS UPDATED center of the pond has a very fragile shoreline and at certain times of Official
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