turn north (right) on a road (unknown name).
Unofficial
strong.
center of the pond has a very fragile shoreline and at certain times of
Verified.
(Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Approximate) To get there: From Rumford, go northwest
Also known as Three Pools, this large swimming hole is at base of small
DIRECTIONS
The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who
parcels of land to be preserved from development. offers lots of nice spots from which to jump into the water. There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton
FEE
This area is now
PHONE
pond swimming hole near Reid State Park.
shoot some of the smaller rapids.
Updated
There is a fee charged to enter the park.
Not verified. Unknown
No
To access these pools, go past
Varies, see below
This IS NOT a place for small children. called "The S".)
As the name
River
CAMPING
The water can
left and walk to the river. Taking a dip in a fresh swimming hole is a great way to end a hike.
This is also a "must trip" in the fall during
Make sure you wear water shoes since you'll be climbing on rocks. Updated 3/20/2003.
In approximately 2.75 miles, bear left to remain
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. TO
See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. Step Falls will be on the right just
Yes
Pretty Confident. footing, was swept away and called for help. By continuing to use this site or by clicking ACCEPT, you are giving your consent for us to set cookies.
None of the pools here
The pools are located off
east (right) on RT 146 to North New Portland.
Link to Google Map
There is a wealth of research available that shows how being in nature has a positive impact on our minds and bodies.
WATER
ME
remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you
This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has
To access these pools, go past
A
called "Great Falls Dam". Spring fed lake, 3 miles long, 1 mile wide, clean, cool, clear water.
This from a frequent
Varies, see below
SOUTH BERWICK, NORTH BERWICK,
Careful of the current under the
SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]:
PHONE
least walk to the beach.
west (right) on Vine St. Go about 2 miles on Vine until you see the
before Grafton Notch State Park.
Link to Google Map
A high falls with a huge, deep pool.
Sandy River
Bingham (just south of Bingham), turn west (left) on RT 16 and cross
PORTER [PORT]:
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forks. available in the adjacent field if necessary.
the falls, park along the road and walk to the river side near the
a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie).
What a great spot for a dip on a hot,
Swimming
TYPE
water swimming places nearby.
From Waterville,
TOWNS
on Stonehouse Trail a little more than .5 mile to a wooden footbridge. of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE at this swimming hole and at any
water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is
site.
Pretty Confident. VERIFIED
PHONE
PHONE
Also called "Canton Lake". "Gorgeous" swimming hole in the Charles Brook near the Cold River AMC
From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003:
An article in the Kennebec Journal
There are several
TOWNS
FEE
right with large rocks on the border with the road. CONFIDENCE
stream a bit is a nice swimming place for the kids. There is a bridge
the parking area, and keeps a close eye on the property.
falls are 23 feet. CONFIDENCE
the right side of RT 127.
LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme)
1A and RT1 to Machias. Rangeley Lake
This IS NOT a place for small children. None
FACILITIES
ME/NH
from Rattlesnake Brook and Emerald Pool. Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool
beach area i.e. VERIFIED
along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under
River
Some optional- see notes below
The
Customary
LAT, LON
None
TOWNS
is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property.
She was very aware that the waterfalls were
about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd.
WATER
(207) 255-4014
There is no bridge here
She was very aware that the waterfalls were
are a number of swimming places along here.
BANGOR, ELLSWORTH, MACHIAS
river, you've gone too far).
LAKEWOOD
Located in the beautiful Beartown State Forest, the pond is surrounded by hiking trails and wild blueberry bushes.
SUITS
I have been off the bridge at just about every hour
Many people come here for hiking or simply sunbathing out in the beautiful natural setting.
lon=-70.2653 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: general area)
right, just before the bridge.
DIRECTIONS
turn left onto Lakewood Pond Rd. DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact)
a gorge about 20 feet deep into the rock. www.swimmingholes.org
Appalachian Trail (blazed white) to the Gulf Hagas Brook.
around over to the falls.
Emerald Pool. soft and warm. Parking, picnic areas and drinking water are provided.
No
Lat=43.5963, Lon=-70.5545 (Source: Measured) (Accuracy: Exact)
for approximately 7.5 miles.
dam to get her feet wet. Not Verified. Varies, see below
Unknown. The water is spring-fed, and temperatures stay a cool 68 degrees year-round. It is a bit of a hike to get to
No
Official
and go through Georgetown.
Unknown
on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the ME side. DIRECTIONS
BATHING
To get there: From Rumford, go
odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any
Very Confident. TOWNS
Falls are in the Grafton Notch State Park. you have gone too far.) LAT, LON lat=44.23753,
Often lots of people here.
Unofficial
secluded.
STATE
Many swimming holes in the vicinity of
From Farmington,
and is listed on the National Registry of Landmarks. Also
There is a gate at the Katahdin Iron Works site, which
PHONE
DATE
There is a swimming hole near this bridge. visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not
River
The falls are particularly spectacular
out of Portland to RT 1. No
From Farmington,
Link to Google Map
ME
southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. Pretty Confident
LAT,
From the far parking area there's
suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you
DESCRIPTION
river.
Accuracy: Exact. PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673,
Parking, picnic areas and drinking water
DIRECTIONS
Bristol Dam swimming area. Link to Google Map
hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks). FEE
PORTLAND, STANDISH, EAST LIMINGTON,
To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1
From
is right next to the river. All of these parking areas have trails you
and you need to plan ahead. Falls
Appalachian
Very
Originated at Little Lava Lake, the river .
3.
Link to Google Map
park along here.
road to the east
Four swimming
129/130, Bristol Rd. HIRAM DAM [HIRA]: This is a
falls in the Swift River. - a park sign is on this road but not
CAMPING
This swimming hole listing is by
STATE MAP
Difficult to get down to the water.
and go through Georgetown.
Varies. River. CAMPING
it's not very big. State Park is nearby, has camping and lake swimming. remove the traces left by others. been there. reservations are best made in February or March. STATE
SUITS
Bring a life jacket and you can
Very Confident
die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at
Trail.
VERIFIED
DIRECTIONS
See DIRECTIONS below for details. TO
Turn south off RT 1 in Woolrich onto RT 127
3/20/2003
DESCRIPTION
AREAS
FACILITIES
To get to it,
The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who
Unknown
you're right next to the falls is that the water under the falls is
To access
STATE MAP
VERIFIED
immediately onto Old Alfred Rd.
Verified.
02/06/2005
UPDATED
is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit
Updated
In 0.7 miles,
It is well marked.
woods trail (entry is on left just before you reach water) to reach
die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at
From Bar Harbor,
thing is that the twelve miles from the Gate House to the swimming area
3/20/2003
PHONE
FACILITIES
Knowing that you are heading to such a rewarding payoff simultaneously gives your hike an extra level of purpose.
TYPE
Baldface Circle Trail. Updated 3/16/2003
UPDATED
www.swimmingholes.org
falls are 23 feet.
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visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not
turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. Gulf Hagas is
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
There are also
Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton.
There are toilets and picnic tables
ACTIVITIES
Take in the view from the top, then climb the metal staircase down to the bottom and take advantage of the natural swimming hole. Follow RT 117 until it merges
VERIFIED
ACTIVITIES
is located on the island has caused much damage to the tree and to the
SANCTION
down to the water.
He went out after her, and
This swimming hole listing is by
There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton
From Rangeley, go southeast on RT 4
One is almost directly across from a place called
From the
Rumford and Mexico. it when you arrived.
which runs along the river and
From the parking lot you hike northeast about .5 miles to the
to a bend in river with a gravel beach and swimming place, may be some
picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. Very Confident. area.
UPDATED
around over to the falls. Swimming
We also have some advice on how to stay safe while enjoying your local swimming hole.
Saco River
From the parking lot you hike northeast about .5 miles to the
08/15/2004
water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is
The entrance is
02/06/2005
island itself.
Gulf Hagas is
Pretty Confident
Pemaquid River
TYPE
down river.) 400' deep. lat=45.4844, lon=-69.3047 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact)
Southern shore, called "The Beach" is great swimming.
Unknown
it". FEE
"Gorgeous" swimming hole in the Charles Brook near the Cold River AMC
The Beach is
None
This swimming hole listing is by
Park at the gate at the end of the road and hike on the road
Appalachian Trail (blazed white) to the Gulf Hagas Brook.
Not verified. Before
SUITS
The other
LAT, LON lat=43.82064,
Vaughan Woods State Park
TOWNS
the right side of RT 127. There is no parking in the immediate area.
Gulf Hagas is
Unofficial
To get here: Continue south on RT 113
WATER
between here and Stratton.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO IT THEN YOU MUST USE "BACK" ON YOUR BROWSER TO RETURN TO TN. .
Royal River park will be on your
None
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