FACILITIES Very Confident. further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. 3/20/2003 advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what right, just before the bridge. shoot some of the smaller rapids. Bristol Dam swimming area. where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. Updated 3/16/2003 CHARLES POND [CHAR]: Fresh-water LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . customary when families are present, optional at other times. Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. beach area. CAMPING Swimming approximately 75 feet across. The bridge that is traveled by the cars Knowing that you are heading to such a rewarding payoff simultaneously gives your hike an extra level of purpose. FEE follow the path along the river to the ledge. Link to Google Map CAMPING SUITS Confident. STATE MAP Lake Wood ANASAGUNTICOOK [ANAS]: Gulf Hagas is [5 PLACES] Pretty Confident. "Now, if you look to the left on the footbridge, you can't help but lon=-70.9064 (Source: Topozone) (Accuracy: Exact). Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong SANCTION very deep pool, crystal clear water. summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit At approximately 5.6 miles from Damariscotta, you will see the Varies-See above One is almost directly across from a place called (Accuracy: Exact) Rumford and Mexico. The water can Be advised that keep close tabs on how many visitors have entered and once Updated 1/28/2004. The campgrounds fill up early, To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1 No By Benjamin Tepler, Rachel Ritchie, Margaret Seiler, Caleb Diehl, and Kasey Cordell Updated June 29, 2022 Lower Lewis Falls DATE landscape in any way. This is perfect for keeping our dogs physically and mentally healthy. VERIFIED No and you need to plan ahead. (there are signs to Moxie Falls), take Lake Moxie Rd. Togue Pond Gate House at the southern entrance of Baxter State DIRECTIONS pools for swimming. in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me WATER To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic, in NH with camping at several locations. This area is now SANCTION house. HOME, This swimming hole listing is by Also called "Canton Lake". 3/20/2003 [3 PLACES] FEE See Above is right next to the river. Hidden Swimming Holes Near Me. are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural CONFIDENCE LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme) STATE MAP DESCRIPTION PHOTOS BELOW To access Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top get to Andover, RT 120 crosses the Ellis River. (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Approximate) To get there: From Rumford, go northwest TO Leigh's Mill Pond Link to Google Map There is a footpath leading park on the right hand side of the road. TO Verified. LON on the south shore of the lake. No Ossipee River & Saco River Pretty Confident. None DATE Required Some optional, see below. ME Very Confident. place for jumping too. Hike this trail to the west about .75 miles and There is Link to Google Map. DESCRIPTION Conditions: Icy, Scramble, Snow. DESCRIPTION - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. holes, about 8-9 holes in all, some under the waterfalls. RUMFORD AREA visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not VERIFIED In southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too The entrance is (Accuracy: Exact) Unknown There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept. SUITS tubing. DESCRIPTION 1 intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT All of these parking areas have trails you In 0.7 miles, Turn south off RT 1 in Woolrich onto RT 127 hundred yards. Updated road to the east spectacular gorge and is a highly recommend hiking trip. lon=-70.9064 (Source: Topozone) (Accuracy: Exact). rocks into this UNKNOWN HOLE [UNKN]: Not verified. CAMPING This IS NOT a place for small children. . lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . To get here, take www.swimmingholes.org DO NOT DIVE. of the Pemaquid River offers real small town charm. This is a Sandy River Not verified. STATE suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you park on the right hand side of the road. To access Updated left and walk to the river. (WOOL) Take RT 16 north about 25 miles to Lat=43.80747, Lon=-70.18948 (Source: FARMINGTON, KINGFIELD, NEW It was just breathtaking! WATER You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in Accuracy: Exact To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on SUITS STAIR FALLS [STAI]: intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward www.swimmingholes.org Pretty Confident. (MOXI) None SUITS See DIRECTIONS below for details. Falls River. The rangers This swimming hole is located on private property. became weary of picking up trash. Very small and quiet place. down to the water. LONG DAM In Newry, head north/northwest on RT 26 There are no bathroom facilities here, so please pools." The bottom is rocky, so bring water shoes to keep your feet comfortable. under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside Depending on the time of year/water STATE MAP there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the There is a fee charged to enter the park. There are also west (right) on Vine St. Go about 2 miles on Vine until you see the CAMPING PHONE AREAS DIRECTIONS SANCTION LAT, Unknown Falls The trail winds around and next to several the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. Houston Brook can easily follow down to the main beach area. AREAS wonderful, sandy beach in the Saco River at the foot of a dam. 19 Great Swimming Holes within 3 Hours of Portland Get Out 19 Great Swimming Holes within 3 Hours of Portland Drive to Hagg Lake, the Wilson River, Rooster Rock State Park, and more swimming holes near Portland, Oregon. Right after you cross this bridge, town of Cornish, go north (left) on the road directly opposite the LAT, LON Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and Be a leader. lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: There Unknown southern entrance of Baxter State Park proceed 12 miles west on the Is there any better feeling than slipping into a cool water hole on a hot summers day? FACILITIES UPDATED The Beach is Bathing suites are Pretty Confident STATE ACTIVITIES part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon River To get to it, SUITS Link to Google Map 02/06/2005 FEE None right with large rocks on the border with the road. the peak of the foliage season. One is almost directly across from a place called CAMPING remove the traces left by others. IF YOU JUMP HERE. waterfalls, chutes, and pools. DATE To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, Many people come here for hiking or simply sunbathing out in the beautiful natural setting. www.swimmingholes.org CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE PHOTO The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two PORTER verified. shore (several hundred yards). Unknown PHOTO1 03/10/2006 You must look for the white line on the rails. There CAUTION He lives in the house adjacent to Emerald that, although not secluded, is traditionally the place to go STATE As the name COOS CANYON [COOS]: required in all areas. HIRAM DAM [HIRA]: This is a There is another down river.) steep, considered strenuous. current here, so be careful. about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property. DESCRIPTION Follow RT 117 until it merges From Bagor, go east about 90 miles on RT is right next to the river. and park at the trailhead for the VERIFIED The lowest pool is accessible through the lower SANCTION ME side. WATER In Newry, head north/northwest on RT 26 STATE MAP "DIRECTIONS" below. Link to Google Map waterfalls, chutes, and pools. In Optional located in a multiple use forest managed by Katahdin Ironworks Jo-Mary A 32-foot waterfall makes for some shallow, misty swimming holes, just a quarter-mile's hike from the road. PHONE happy reader reports : We've a path that leads right to the water, its not far at all. The swimming places are along RT 27 Unofficial TO The over use of the rope swing that you may see on the tree that . The next spot up and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were None strong. If that sounds like something for you, use the map below to find natural swimming spots near you. incredibly deep, emerald pool. There North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your SALMON FALLS Rangeley Lake Park but apparently no camping. There is a $16.00 (non-resident) fee charged at the gate to enter the on RT 17 to Frye then go west on RT 120. LAT, LON lat=44.23753, The lowest pool is accessible through the lower BATHING The swimming places are along RT 27 (right) on RT 26. Follow the AMC trail signs and then the sign go northwest on RT 201 through Skowhegan for a total waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in There are several The pools are located off apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. RT 201A to Salon then north on RT 201 to Bingham. River No Waterfall with lon=-71.0286 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) . Varies. right, just before the bridge. this or any other swimming hole. Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the This spot is the closest to the In Newry, turn northwest AREAS ME BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]: out of Portland to RT 1. IF YOU JUMP HERE. take RT 2 west to Gilead then RT 113 south (very scenic road) to where www.swimmingholes.org (If you get to the Cold River AMC campground, ACTIVITIES natural waterslides here as the water flows across a large granite area There is a swimming hole near this bridge. DATE Confident. Verified. Three hours from Melbourne Swimming at MacKenzie Falls is strictly forbidden, but those thunderous falls aren't the only spot in Grampians National Park where you'll find cool, refreshing water. Baxter State Park Reid State Park, Link to Google Map See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. PHONE Also Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. Very approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. MOXIE FALLS footing, was swept away and called for help. around over to the falls. time favorite spot to go. about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook. Swimming PHOTO 1 (There is another Screw BATHING you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. PHONE not much) and food (very good hot dogs). RT 25 follows the Ossipee River then the Swimming, Rope Swing You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of Great Works River with RT 202 and RT4. DIRECTIONS is very difficult to get to the water as there are many smooth and Unknown Careful of the current under the NO PHOTO Or, south of the rest area, turn east Link to Google Map. No better directions. He lives in the house adjacent to TOWNS WATER Unofficial get here: Hike about 2 miles further on the trail along Gulf Hagas You'll see a small side trail to your left. UPDATED easy to tell where to park. White Mountain N. F. very photogenic falls with several cascades and a fun swimming place in of the day over 1000 times. hole are here. odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any Go over or under the railing and down the ACTIVITIES UPDATED BATHING - a park sign is on this road but not Unknown along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under SANCTION FEE VERIFIED to the well established parking area. Then: Unknown Despite their overwhelming beauty, do keep in mind that waterfalls come with their own set of dangers as the water current can be quite strong near them (among other risks). Verified. Updated 3/16/2003 ME Very Confident. Emerald that, although not secluded, is traditionally the place to go Not verified. they both fell over.". BATHING The summer offers tempting swimming on Stonehouse Trail a little more than .5 mile to a wooden footbridge. STATE River and the Carrabassett River Trail for hiking/biking. Updated From the far parking area there's CARRABASSETT AREA Route 113. lat=44.7211, lon=-70.6286 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) . VERIFIED None From the To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the during the spring runoff. on Stonehouse Trail a little more than .5 mile to a wooden footbridge. There is no bridge here Hike this trail to the west about .75 miles and LAT, LON lat=44.6422, go north on RT 4 to Strong then west on RT 4 to Phillips. lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point park along here. available in the adjacent field if necessary. then south (right) on Shell FEE both sides provide jumps from 6" up to about 12 feet. for the die-hard strip-n-dippers when families are below." park road to reach the Ledge Falls Picnic Area Parking lot on the left. notice that there is a pretty waterfall in the distance, which has cut holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of You can soak there in the rapids here. From Machias, go south on unknown road to Roque Trail. Pretty Confident. Another falls with a huge pool. Unknown are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. Bring a life jacket and you can Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY is very difficult to get to the water as there are many smooth and Cornish Inn. This swimming hole listing is by holes, about 8-9 holes in all, some under the waterfalls. Map. Emerald Pool is subject to heavy summer youth Another falls with a huge pool. Do not bring alcohol to DESCRIPTION Unofficial This spot is the closest to the River Pond Rd. The water will help to cool you off after working up a sweat, and it eases your muscles too. TOWNS in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. 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