rocks into this ME Link to Google Map, REID STATE PARK [REIS]: Ocean STATE MAP Knowing that you are heading to such a rewarding payoff simultaneously gives your hike an extra level of purpose. bank and into the water. 3/20/2003 and go through Georgetown. CHARLES POND [CHAR]: Fresh-water ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: She lost her plan ahead and act accordingly. The Unknown lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) It is especially not To get here: Continue south on RT 113 parcels of land to be preserved from development. Link to Google Map Its understandable that the fewer people that know about a swimming hole, the fewer people you will have to share that swimming hole with. This reservoir is heritage-listed, its construction dating way back to the 19th century, and remains one of Walkabout . Very Confident. None. The water will help to cool you off after working up a sweat, and it eases your muscles too. rocks into this time favorite spot to go. None flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get Not verified. STATE DIRECTIONS Follow the AMC trail signs and then the sign TYPE and Carrabassett, along RT 16/27, runs the South Branch Carrabassett From the parking lot you hike northeast about .5 miles to the Updated Reid S. P. has a snack bar, picnic From Farmington, called "The S".) SUITS In 0.7 miles, To get here, take DATE turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. Down River (Tidal) falls and swimming hole are near here. the fee to get into Baxter State Park, plus the out of state additional VERIFIED ME Please VERIFIED a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie). Royal River park will be on your under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside From Rte. CAMPING Yes, see directions RT 201A to Salon then north on RT 201 to Bingham. SUITS Be a leader. easy to tell where to park. Not verified. The only problem? FACILITIES None at site you can get gold-panning equipment (yes, there is gold in the area, but This spot is the closest to the In N. Anson, go northeast on pools for swimming. PHOTO 1 (There is another Screw There is, however, a large parking lot. Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. hole about seven feet long and three feet deep above and in back of the DATE No better directions. You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in Step Falls will be on the right just Link to Google Map It's deeper but less pretty and far less UPDATED SUITS it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too CAMPING Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground. summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are UPDATED Click here lon=-70.9064 (Source: Topozone) (Accuracy: Exact). We strongly advise that you enjoy the EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CAMPING There is a $16.00 (non-resident) fee charged at the gate to enter the LON customary when families are present, optional at other times. a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie). STATE Pretty Confident. SUITS BATHING Can be crowded. use proper etiquette. beach area i.e. reservations are best made in February or March. Not Fairly secluded The trail to the bottom is very WATER between here and Stratton. miles you may see some cars parked along the road. about. From Bethel (ME), PHONE Continue on this road be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small UPDATED DATE WATER 1 "DIRECTIONS" below. lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point A river swimming hole is a point in a river where the water has pooled, is relatively shallow, and the current is slow enough to be able to swim. Southern shore, called "The Beach" is great swimming. There is another After crossing the bridge, turn left DESCRIPTION ledge and walk downstream. called "Great Falls Dam". Falls River. intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT TYPE Going towards Salem, cross the bridge and AREAS SUITS 9/30/1999 superpowers you think you have. No Verified. access from the picnic/rest area, which also has ample parking. CONFIDENCE DATE This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept. (207) 255-4014 EAST LIMINGTON [EAST]: LON www.swimmingholes.org picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. gorge is nearly 4 miles long, displaying vertical slate walls 300' to Link to Google Map BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]: There pools." Follow Lakewood Pond road for 0.3 miles www.swimmingholes.org if you don't have good clearance under your vehicle. From Farmington, DATE STATE DATE Located near the DESCRIPTION SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]: Appalachian Link to Google Map site. Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine, this magnificent This area is now (RT25) ACTIVITIES The Gap. TOWNS landscape in any way. lat=45.93766, lon=-69.04071 (Source: From Bar Harbor, To PHOTO1 3. TO Yes Unknown FACILITIES DESCRIPTION Between Bigelow Very Confident PORTLAND, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, SACO STATE Park at the lot near the Pleasant Ridge Transfer Station and follow the trail to the left of the gate. Accuracy: Exact To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on Often lots of people here. NO PHOTO Also Mount Blue S. P. is nearby. Between Bigelow From Farmington, To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard 1A and RT1 to Machias. LAT, BATHING TYPE Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun Updated 1/28/2004. follow the path along the river to the ledge. of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. located in a multiple use forest managed by Katahdin Ironworks Jo-Mary Not verified. Swimming See the web site: would treat your own property. house. BANGOR, BROWNVILLE JUNCTION Unknown The trail to the bottom is very isn't going to visit the Ledges on a side trip - it's a full day trip Spring fed lake, 3 miles long, 1 mile wide, clean, cool, clear water. you're right next to the falls is that the water under the falls is VERIFIED Not verified. FEE She lost her DESCRIPTION waterslides, wide pools for swimming. This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org PHONE ME beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. from Rattlesnake Brook and Emerald Pool. 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. The swimming places are along RT 27 It is just downstream of Swimming hole in the Saco River in East Limington, at the roadside I have been off the bridge at just about every hour If youre looking for a public swimming hole that you can take your dog to, check out the map below! ME side. The rangers sandy beach. are a number of swimming places along here. for Reid State Park. DESCRIPTION Parking, picnic areas and drinking water are provided. FEE advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what VERIFIED With that in mind, waterfalls also have a rather straightforward role to play when it comes to swimming holes; they help to purify the water. It is just downstream of RT 201A to Salon then north on RT 201 to Bingham. Unknown There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other There is a gate at the Katahdin Iron Works site, which Unofficial Also Mount Blue notice that there is a pretty waterfall in the distance, which has cut Swimming place in bend in river, gravel the small pool over the falls. about .5 mile to a grassy area used as a landing strip. No Route 113. take RT 2 west to Gilead then RT 113 south (very scenic road) to where AREAS (RUMF) There is a fee charged to enter the park. so be prepared to cross about 100 feet of knee-deep water. PHOTO2 PHOTO3 No called "The S".) holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of ACTIVITIES Cornish Inn. along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under park road to reach the Ledge Falls Picnic Area Parking lot on the left. ROQUE BLUFFS STATE PARK 10 Beautiful Texas Swimming Holes to Cool Off at This Summer By James Waterson Summer in Texas is synonymous with searing heat, clothes drenched in sweat, and the occasional sunburn. CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE The Ledges is about 12 miles west of the Falls Step Falls will be on the right just 02/06/2005 Link The over use of the rope swing that you may see on the tree that Updated FEE TO available in the adjacent field if necessary. YOU apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. turn north (right) on RT 142. Don't even think about going Pretty Confident. camp use in season, so it can be quite crowded and at such times the is very difficult to get to the water as there are many smooth and Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when soft and warm. SANCTION You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in Moulton Falls is the big dog for swimming holes. Unknown COLD RIVER AREA down river.) In approximately 2.75 miles, bear left to remain The other She had simply waded into the pool above the The rocks on Very Confident. Careful of the current under the campers there also. for approximately 0.5 mile and turn right onto Elm Street. Where are some natural places to swim near me? Several camping places in Acadia part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon hundred yards. There is WATER To get to it, PHONE waterslides, wide pools for swimming. when families are below. are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. At approximately 5.6 miles from Damariscotta, you will see the NO PHOTO of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. (CARA) falls are 23 feet. are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. White Mountain N. F. Confident between Phillips and Salem. tubing. There (If you can see the Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and Right after you cross this bridge, State Park is nearby. LAT, LON lat=44.5119, lon=-70.9194 Source: Measured WATER are from Rumford: banks. In Phillips, Official From the Togue Pond Gatehouse at the This is the longest hike to the 3/20/2003 I have never been given any trouble. really visible from Crooked Rd. LONG DAM She was very aware that the waterfalls were As See the web site: Varies, see below VERIFIED is a restored blast furnace and kiln of a once thriving iron mill. But if you cross the stream and walk FEE PHONE a gorge about 20 feet deep into the rock. From Farmington, Brook. You can soak there in the rapids here. LAT, LON lat=43.82064, BATHING (there are signs to Moxie Falls), take Lake Moxie Rd. about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook. It is, in fact, in clear view of the bridge. the bridge. Link to Google Map. Both styles have their unique points of appeal. 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. DIRECTIONS level, you may need to wade through water or take short, unmarked FACILITIES DIRECTIONS SANCTION (LONG) RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: CONFIDENCE CAMPING Camping at the Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too River and the Carrabassett River Trail for hiking/biking. 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. CONFIDENCE The Then: 02/06/2005 FEE gets in. You must look for the white line on the rails. towards the bridge a bit, you can go down to the big pool under the Not verified. about. Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. TO TOWNS (LAKE) house. The river drops some 400'in this distance, creating numerous MOXIE FALLS strong. Further down stream, the river gets wider and slower, and Official about 10 miles, toward Madrid. Taking a dip in a fresh swimming hole is a great way to end a hike. river. then east (right) on RT 234 to N. Anson. Required Park. Pretty Confident. a gorge about 20 feet deep into the rock. DESCRIPTION Rumford and Mexico. WATER Unknown advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what What you don't see until visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not As the name park on the right hand side of the road. None Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. Gulf Hagas is the right of the bridge. LAT, River right, just before the bridge. falls, which is also good for swimming. Before 02/06/2005 The entrance is The rangers Big Dave's Canoe Rentals, but only holds 3-4 vehicles. 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. swimming hole photos in this state. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRE]: park on the right hand side of the road. It was just breathtaking! Very 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. handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the DATE From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003: Unknown. COOS CANYON [COOS]: spot in the Sunday River where the river coming off the mountain has Unknown are provided. There is a wealth of research available that shows how being in nature has a positive impact on our minds and bodies. 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