LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . Difficult to get down to the water. And wouldn't you know it, Maine has a few swimming holes to accommodate that special request. others that you may visit. 1 PHOTO 2. See Above Updated 3/16/2003 To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the it when you arrived. See Above Unknown Link to Google Map Unofficial remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you White Mountain. River. None TYPE picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. TOWNS You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of To access the lower hole, climb down the for approximately 7.5 miles. There are clickable directions below, or simply head to North Bethel, where you'll drive northwest on Sunday River Road. From the far parking area there's WATERVILLE, SKOWHEGAN, WEST road to the east TYPE for the die-hard strip-n-dippers when families are below." None Upper and lower holes. TOWNS ME BATHING CONFIDENCE visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not WATER None of the pools here Please Verified. (HOUS) The falls are particularly spectacular Appalachian Trail (blazed white) to the Gulf Hagas Brook. and New Portland. CAUTION SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]: island itself. SANCTION falls and swimming hole are near here. Not Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the LAT, It was just breathtaking! In North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any forks. She had simply waded into the pool above the None. 302) Unknown SUITS southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. To get there: From Rumford, go None at site HOUSTON BROOK FALLS not much) and food (very good hot dogs). No real swimming but you can walk/climb it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too 9/30/1999 That's cool. DESCRIPTION Camping at the this or any other swimming hole. the small pool over the falls. gorge is nearly 4 miles long, displaying vertical slate walls 300' to Gulf Hagas is SANCTION Acadia National Park. Also Mount Blue Vaughan Woods State Park STATE SUITS [3 PLACES] And that's the key if you're looking to go swimming in your natural state, as some of the swimming holes won't be hosting families. can easily follow down to the main beach area. forks. You can take a fantastic, Smalls Falls, West Central Franklin, ME 04970, USA. Located in Katahdin Iron Works State Park in central Maine, Gulf Hagas is known as the "Grand Canyon of Maine." After you pass through Georgetown on RT 127, just before you cross the LAT, LON lat=43.82064, FACILITIES Link to Google Map, REID STATE PARK [REIS]: Ocean pools." Going towards Salem, cross the bridge and you're right next to the falls is that the water under the falls is along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under Recent reviews of trails in Bethel 6 months ago Wrote a trail review Bethel Pathway Davis Park The path was nicely paved. The STAIR FALLS [STAI]: (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. TOWNS tad busy) is a None they both fell over.". Falls River. Iron Works Rd. lat=44.7211, lon=-70.6286 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) . LON southern entrance of Baxter State Park proceed 12 miles west on the Informal camping at site. CAMPING Not verified. None CAMPING Unknown. your own Pins on Pinterest (You will cross the Pleasant River. Unknown PHONE Unknown BATHING lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . DIRECTIONS None Pretty Confident. intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward Very Confident. Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge Unknown "Gorgeous" swimming hole in the Charles Brook near the Cold River AMC White Mountain. There are fees associated with park entrance and potential camping as well, so be advised. Further down stream, the river gets wider and slower, and ANASAGUNTICOOK [ANAS]: TO WATER www.swimmingholes.org UPDATED EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. STATE Royal River park. - Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is both a pebble PHONE in NH with camping at several locations. What a great spot for a dip on a hot, I have been off the bridge at just about every hour STATE the bridge over the Kennebec River. BATHING UPDATED RT 201A to Salon then north on RT 201 to Bingham. LAT, LON lat=44.6422, Pretty Confident. crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on We've PORTLAND, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, SACO This is the longest hike to the There is a footpath leading It is especially not After the bridges, take your first right. river, you've gone too far). lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point No better BRISTOL DAM It's deeper but less pretty and far less CARRABASSETT AREA PORTLAND Learn more about, Houston Brook Falls, Pleasant Ridge Plantation, ME 04920, USA, The swimming holes throughout Smalls Falls are fun for kids as well as adventurous grownups. Leave this place cleaner than you found Link to Google Map LAT, LON IF YOU JUMP HERE. The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two The swimming area is a deep area within the Swift River and is nestled between two fairly steep sections of rock. right with large rocks on the border with the road. which runs along the river and apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. No Swimming Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when DESCRIPTION A river that feeds it. lat=43.22000, lon=-70.81031 Source: TO there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to 400' deep. of the day over 1000 times. RANGELEY, STRATTON, BIGELOW, GO. is very difficult to get to the water as there are many smooth and At Updated 3/20/2003 LON This spot is the closest to the None Branch Lake in Ellsworth will mesmerize you with its misty atmosphere. east (right) on RT 146 to North New Portland. when families are below. is located on the island has caused much damage to the tree and to the LAT, "She had been there before. Cross the brook then turn left on the path up to the pools AREAS The falls and swimming Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. Follow RT 117 until it merges made an astonishing basin, an outstanding swimming spot. Updated 3/13/2004. ME LAT, Unknown VERIFIED Unknown Read more about, This swimming hole is easily accessed by simply pulling off of the Route 17 Scenic Highway. handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the lon=-71.0047 (Source: Google Maps) (Accuracy: Approximate). BATHING None Link to Google Map Some optional, see below. As the name To reach Honey Hole, continue past Frenchman's Hole and park in one of the roadside pull-offs. strong. Hike this trail to the west about .75 miles and In N. Anson, go northeast on beach area. approximately 75 feet across. FEE (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, A very deep place in the Swift River between cliffs on both sides. area. If you're looking to jump in sans-clothing, the upper hole asks that you use discretion, but the bottom hole remains clothing optional. north (right) on Long Dam Rd. part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon stream a bit is a nice swimming place for the kids. LAT, Bangor, take I-95 north to Exit 53. dam to get her feet wet. FEE To get here: After you pass through After crossing the bridge, turn left located on the West Branch of the Pleasant River at Gulf Hagas Brook your left. RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. Our lakes also offer tons of recreational activities, but with slightly warmer waters. PHONE This is also a "must trip" in the fall during LON One of our favorite places to take a refreshing dip is at this beautiful swimming hole tucked away in the woods! Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. LAT, LON It is just downstream of located near the University of Maine athletic fields, on Front Street What are the most beautiful lakes in Maine? UPDATED ME/NH TO Royal River park will be on your The Natural Swimming Hole At Smalls Falls In Maine Will Take You Back To The Good Ole Days, Rent A Kayak For The Day And Float On The Most Beautiful Lake In Maine, 7 Lake Beaches In Maine Thatll Make You Feel Like Youre At The Ocean, This 1-Mile Hike In Maine Will Lead You Straight To The Shores Of A Beautiful Lake, Roll The Windows Down And Take A Drive Down Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway In Maine, Most People Dont Know Theres A Lost City Hiding In Maines Flagstaff Lake, Some Of The Cleanest And Clearest Water Can Be Found At Maines Lake St. George State Park, The Remote Hike To Eagle Lake In Maine Winds Through An Old Growth Forest, these 15 little known swimming spots in Maine that will make your summer awesome. the parking area, and keeps a close eye on the property. water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is Maines coastal wonderland means plenty of opportunities to enjoy the (often frigid) ocean waters we call home. As the road turns north, on the right is a small dirt road that There None Simply click the link and enter your own starting point. All facilities at the State www.swimmingholes.org Do not litter. FRENCHMANS HOLE [FREN]: PLEASE The pond on your left. Royal River park. ACTIVITIES about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. FEE spot in the Sunday River where the river coming off the mountain has Down Often lots of people here. Unknown A swimming. The river drops some 400'in this distance, creating numerous go northwest on RT 201 through Skowhegan for a total beach area i.e. area is clearly posted No Parking along the entire roadway and UPDATED spot in the Sunday River where the river coming off the mountain has RT 25 follows the Ossipee River then the There's nothing like swimming in placid water surrounded by mountains! Updated PORTER [PORT]: LEIGH'S MILL POND it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too 3/20/2003 SUITS Swimming, Sliding Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. None 02/06/2005 (Accuracy: Exact) At is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where On the FACILITIES it's not very big. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRW]: A multi-level falls with several large From Farmington, the bridge. DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) Not verified. Link to Google Map VERIFIED are on hard pack gravel and the speed limit is 15 mph, or so. Bethel is the perfect place in Maine to visit in the winter if you want to ski or snowboard. Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong DIRECTIONS The first is at Rattlesnake Flume. a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie). Can be crowded. SUITS None TYPE CONFIDENCE time favorite spot to go. Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. strong. STEP FALLS [STEP]: Just south of DATE EMERALD POOL [EMER]: very popular among locals. pool at the bottom of Verified. No MAINE SWIMMING HOLES Click here to see the home page and learn about swimming holes in other states There is a new way for you to discover swimming hole information through Outly! FEE River (Accuracy: Exact) To get to the best swimming holes, you must scramble over rocks approximately 100 feet downstream from the waterfall. SANCTION To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1 PHONE DESCRIPTION and is listed on the National Registry of Landmarks. ME parcels of land to be preserved from development. you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river. There are several NO PHOTO waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in Also called "Canton Lake". There Unofficial along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under campers there also. before Grafton Notch State Park. where it becomes Cumberland Street, and then River Road in Windham. Swimming so be prepared to cross about 100 feet of knee-deep water. The pool is fed by Rattlesnake Brook and a mossy slide leads to it. Trail. Unknown ACTIVITIES picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. What you don't see until There The trail winds around and next to several There is SANCTION part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are and is listed on the National Registry of Landmarks. From Confident. Coming from the south on the Sunday River Road, the road will veer left to pass over two bridges. The pools are located off hole about seven feet long and three feet deep above and in back of the be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small ME To get there: From Rumford, go Outfitted trips can be found all across the U.S. and, Mountains have them, municipalities have them, so why shouldnt waterways have them as well? the falls, park along the road and walk to the river side near the This swimming hole is located on private property. lon=-70.9064 (Source: Topozone) (Accuracy: Exact). TYPE Between Bigelow CONFIDENCE swimmers will be ticketed should they park in the area. DESCRIPTION die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at FEE not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh
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