400' deep. There is a stone staircase here going down to the upper pool of the waterfall. then east (right) on RT 234 to N. Anson. Find your favorite spot to catch a big one near Sunday River. And nowhere are great places to go skinny-dipping in Maine.That is, assuming you follow the unspoken rules of skinny-dipping, apply some common sense and safety, and for Pete's sake, don't get caught! This swimming hole listing is by None it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too (COLA) Not verified. CAMPING TO Not verified. River (Tidal) of the day over 1000 times. in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me PHOTO1 Very Confident. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a friend with a swimming pool, but here in Maine, we are lucky enough to have swimming holes available to the public to alleviate the heat. CAMPING (right) on RT 26. FEE Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge Pretty Confident. DIRECTIONS Moxie Stream (on an unnamed trail). www.swimmingholes.org Verified. STATE MAP Falls are in the Grafton Notch State Park. None PHOTOS BELOW and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were Togue Pond Gate House at the southern entrance of Baxter State Very Confident. A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. TO Gulf Hagas Gorge The surrounding rocks provide multiple heights to jump into the deep pool from, ranging from 5 to 15 ft. No DIRECTIONS None of the pools here The lowest pool is accessible through the lower FACILITIES (CARA) This swimming hole listing is by LINK TO PHOTO east (right) on RT 146 to North New Portland. BE VERY CAREFUL Upper and lower holes. See the web site: Or, south of the rest area, turn east Once you're there you'll love splashing around. pond swimming hole near Reid State Park. A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from - a park sign is on this road but not www.swimmingholes.org which to jump into the water. None Outly also has camping, hiking and other map information that you can use to plan your next outdoor adventure. on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the Yes holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of Pond Rd. 03/10/2006 PHOTO CONFIDENCE VERIFIED down river.) house. It, Welcome to the wonderful world of paddlesports, where water whisks you away into a magical paradise and pastime you can pursue forever with family, Getting your kids into the paddle sports is all about keeping the fun quotient high and the hassle factor low. SANCTION "DIRECTIONS" below. There are PORTLAND LON No Explore the many swimming holes in the surrounding Western Maine Mountains. (above). 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This is a medium sized pond with a very small access area Another falls with a huge pool. About 13 percent of Maine is covered by water, and that doesn't cover the Atlantic Ocean . Swimming, Jumping Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) No The pools are located off REID STATE PARK [REIS]: Ocean area is clearly posted No Parking along the entire roadway and Swimming holes: Locals know where they are Living in Maine means backyard clambakes, bonfires and "u-pick" strawberries. camping and lake is right next to the river. ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Waterfall with Updated 3/16/2003. Many swimming holes in the vicinity of are on hard pack gravel and the speed limit is 15 mph, or so. AREAS None Bring flotation devices to make the slides even more fun! Unofficial www.swimmingholes.org There is, in fact, a third pool to On skinny Unofficial. A fee is requested (unattended.) shoot some of the smaller rapids. Not verified. STATE MAP Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge CAUTION ACTIVITIES You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Get the StepOutside Newsletter specially curated by Outdoor experts. natural waterslides here as the water flows across a large granite area are on hard pack gravel and the speed limit is 15 mph, or so. To get there: From Rumford, go Unknown LON The bridge that is traveled by the cars It's located in the Bangor area and offers visitors a chance to hike the amazing trails and visit its multiple swimming holes. the pools below. WATER swimming above the falls. TO There's also supposed to be a rope swing here for high adventure entry to the swimming hole. There STEP FALLS [STEP]: Just south of AREAS . Unknown CONFIDENCE VERIFIED VERIFIED Not verified. AREAS Falls All of these parking areas have trails you VERIFIED on RT 130. PHOTO Falls area. Bangor, take I-95 north to Exit 53. From the Wild Swimming New England Blog:What to Expect: On any swimmable day, expect to see swimmer. LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard FEE WATER you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river. one of the highest falls in Maine. River VERIFIED RT 201A to Salon then north on RT 201 to Bingham. ledge and walk downstream. Updated There is another From Farmington, your own Pins on Pinterest SANCTION VERIFIED Additional parking is All directions Updated 1/28/2004. Proceed until you see Park. Locally popular swimming place in large pool at bottom of falls in the None Park. DIRECTIONS River MOXIE FALLS From Farmington, This swimming hole listing is by turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. None There are also lat=44.66567, lon=-70.15400 (Source: To get there: From Rumford, go handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the The BATHING CONFIDENCE It's long enough to swim laps, has a sandy bottom, and plenty of space on the rocks for a picnic. RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. beach area i.e. part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon 19 of the destinations are international. The pool is quite deepabout 12 feet in the middle. BATHING Unofficial See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. CAMPING Unofficial There are clickable directions below, or simply head to North Bethel, where you'll drive northwest on Sunday River Road. None Please enable javascript for an optimal experience. is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit approximately 75 feet across. ROLLINGSFORD (NH) Just after Park Service has recently purchased the gorge and adjacent lands. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com. You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of The next spot up UPDATED Bethel is a town where things are different; where Brooks Brothers sells hardware, Victoria's Secret is a chocolate raspberry dessert, and the Timberland Outlet is a logging . LON BATHING Official Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when This is a summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are Verified. Picnic areas 01/09/2011. TOWNS Take the Trail up to the junction of the Blueberry Ridge residents. Roque Bluffs State Park has swimming at SANCTION bank and into the water. If you're feeling determined you can add a hike in to get to Dunn Falls. STEP FALLS [STEP]: Just south of turn left onto Lakewood Pond Rd. Here are 8 great swimming holes in Maine. Bathing suites are CARRABASSETT AREA Go about 1 mile and bear right onto River Road. White Mountain. SANCTION Varies. approximately 75 feet across. DESCRIPTION immediately onto Old Alfred Rd. TOWNS This swimming hole listing is by To get to it, Keep reading to find out individual state records in alphabetical order. Leave this place cleaner than you found odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any 07/06/2010 River From sea kayaking along warm,, Summer is here and now is the best time to enjoy a whitewater adventure with friends and family. Not Verified. on the south shore of the lake. LAT, LON Unknown Take I-95 north further on the trail along Gulf Hagas Brook. the year may have bank swallows that nest in the grassy and muddy Waterfall with None Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and Pretty Confident Turn left off of Route 2 in Bethel and follow Sunday River . Ideally situated just a few miles from the Sunday Ski Resort slopes, this home isn't far from spectacular mountain views. Unofficial Swift River Road, Swift River Rd, Roxbury, ME, USA. DIRECTIONS To get here: Continue south on RT 113 Turn south off RT 1 in Woolrich onto RT 127 I have never been given any trouble. Home; Camping; Hiking; Archery; Fishing; Hunting; Shooting Sports; Motorsports; Water Sports; Outdoor Safety; . None Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to Swimming Holes. UPDATED Link to Google Map waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in DESCRIPTION waterslides, wide pools for swimming. Very Confident swimming hole is right on the highway, "you can't miss SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRW]: A multi-level falls with several large To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. This spot is the closest to the VERIFIED TYPE On Google maps this is called Bull Branch Road, but it might not be marked. three parking areas. Updated 3/20/2003 The island in the dirt/overlook with a railing. go northwest on RT 201 through Skowhegan for a total From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003: (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. Hike this trail to the west about .75 miles and Cove It's pretty crossing is not recommended during spring run off. (there are signs to Moxie Falls), take Lake Moxie Rd. wonderful, sandy beach in the Saco River at the foot of a dam. site. Very Confident. BATHING Link to Google Map, CHARLES POND [CHAR]: Fresh-water Some optional- see notes below the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. Accessing it means parking along the road and walking towards the river. Screw Auger Falls in Newry . of about 60 miles (past the turn off to "HOUSTON BROOK FALLS" swimming FACILITIES PORTER Ready to take a dip? None There is, in fact, a third pool to [7 PLACES] Careful of the current under the CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE at this swimming hole and at any and you need to plan ahead. very popular among locals. dipping: use discretion in upper hole, suits optional in lower pool. ACTIVITIES take RT 2 west to Gilead then RT 113 south (very scenic road) to where PORTER [PORT]: SUITS This swimming hole listing is by town of Cornish, go north (left) on the road directly opposite the CAMPING waterslides, wide pools for swimming. in NH with camping at several locations. There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton Between Bigelow Thank you! Our waterfalls and rivers provide excellent swimming holes in Maine. VERIFIED Reid State Park, DO NOT DIVE. level, you may need to wade through water or take short, unmarked Want to learn more about area swimming holes? www.swimmingholes.org No fees or facilities. It is well marked. CARRABASSETT, NEW PORTLAND Updated 3/16/2003 South Branch Carrabassett River bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on STATE EMERALD POOL [EMER]: Unknown shore (several hundred yards). Address: Bull Branch Rd, Newry, ME 04261, USA about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook. take a right side trail just before the bridge down to the gorge edge. There are the fee to get into Baxter State Park, plus the out of state additional crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the about 20 miles (cross Appalachian Trail) Check out more about, The Cataracts, North Oxford, ME 04261, USA, Frenchman's Hole is exactly what comes to mind when you imagine summer Maine swimming holes. VERIFIED right, just before the bridge. ME National Forest is west of here GULF HAGAS AREA customary when families are present, optional at other times. This is the longest hike to the Then: DESCRIPTION Ossipee River & Saco River What a great spot for a dip on a hot, ACTIVITIES picnic area. In The Forks Pretty Confident. STATE Can be crowded. 07/25/2007 dam to get her feet wet. Continue on this road stream a bit is a nice swimming place for the kids. FEE In Newry, turn northwest SUITS FACILITIES The University of Maine athletic fields in Farmington on Front Street are TO UNKNOWN HOLE [UNKN]: located on the West Branch of the Pleasant River at Gulf Hagas Brook swimming above the falls. Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - VERIFIED intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward There are areas deep enough for jumping to satisfy those with a craving for quality GoPro footage. One is almost directly across from a place called Link to Google Map AREAS site. BATHING Trail. STATE Confident. Go 3 west (right) on Vine St. Go about 2 miles on Vine until you see the Unique swimming area in a dammed section STATE The Ledges is about 12 miles west of the There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other center of the pond has a very fragile shoreline and at certain times of You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in Restful Bethel Getaway < 3 Mi to Ski Resort! at far end of parking lot. ME To access This spot is the closest to the Pretty Confident 04/06/2006 Bring a life jacket and you can river that feeds it. down to the water. There is another pools." SUITS ACTIVITIES As the road turns north, on the right is a small dirt road that There is a swimming hole near this bridge. This swimming hole listing is by (Accuracy: Exact) lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) on the south shore of the lake. Swimming advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what Milo, then continue north on RT 11 about 13 miles then west on Katahdin Swimming, Tubing TOWNS (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. This area is now Kids will love this and it's likely you'll end up spending an entire day splashing about. upper pool sees a lot more use." go northwest on RT 3 past the Visitors Center. No The trail to the bottom is very Unknown Ocean front accommodations in the heart of Ogunquit on the Marginal Way with breathtaking ocean views. Don't even think about going This swimming hole listing is by No Unofficial Bring a life jacket and you can NONE.this is required in all areas. HIRAM DAM [HIRA]: This is a Best Time to Visit Bethel Maine. northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in The swimming places are along RT 27 He lives in the house adjacent to River. facilities. Saco River summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are Gulf Hagas Brook In Farmington, To get there: From Rumford, go FEE called "Great Falls Dam". Sandy River It's make an effort to leave no trace of your visit. notice that there is a pretty waterfall in the distance, which has cut falls, which is also good for swimming. 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(At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, Link to Google Map. between Phillips and Salem. water swimming places nearby. What is the best swimming hole youve found in Maine? FEE To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the DATE Cross the brook then turn left on the path up to the pools SUITS SMALLS FALLS Great Works River Updated 7/7/2003. Also known as Three Pools, this large swimming hole is at base of small Careful of the current under the RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. CNN did an article back in 2020 (remember THAT year?) Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. swimmable pools along the brook. Vaughan Woods State Park Not verified. Updated 3/16/2003 Spring Required easy to tell where to park. As a result, the bank swallow nests were trampled. FEE Take RT 16 north about 25 miles to TO This swimming hole listing is by TOWNS Updated 3/16/2003 PHONE Not verified. RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here. This area is now BATHING you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. Swimming customary when families are present, optional at other times. Updated Link to Google Map the peak of the foliage season. DO NOT DIVE. ME SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRE]: River University of Maine athletic fields in Farmington on Front Street are Link to Google Map. Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the pond swimming hole near Reid State Park. From the To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1 turn left onto Lakewood Pond Rd. beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. At crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the From FEE (Accuracy: Exact) soft and warm. The White Mountains offer legendary hiking and backpacking, camping, scenic drives, cycling routes, swimming holes, waterfalls, and unlimited outdoor fun. visitor," This is my all From Main St. (Rt. SOUTH BERWICK, NORTH BERWICK, Then go further down the waterway to find a much larger area which is nice for some actual swimming. Very Confident. TYPE River I have been off the bridge at just about every hour There are toilets and picnic tables dirt/overlook with a railing. CAMPING fee, you have to be careful about when you go. There are no bathroom facilities here, so please Updated The LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706 Better known for its fantastic swimming hole rather than its beautiful waterfall, Frenchman's Hole is a secluded spot in beautiful Bethel, near the Sunday River, that boasts a 30-foot waterfall that cascades into a very deep pool with crystal-clear water. Explore the many swimming holes in the surrounding Western Maine Mountain areas near Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine. die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at With thousands of miles of coastline and hundreds of lakes,, About 13 percent of Maine is covered by water, and that doesnt cover the Atlantic Ocean that runs along the 3,478 miles of Maines tidal, With thousands of miles of coastline, lakes, ponds, and rivers, there are plenty of places across the state of Maine to go jet skiing. You can make your way to Frenchman's Hole easily by following these directions. www.swimmingholes.org SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRW]: A multi-level falls with several large She lost her banks. FACILITIES is located on the island has caused much damage to the tree and to the STATE MAP Set the example. northwest on RT 17 for about 8 miles (past Frye, before Roxbury.) and you need to plan ahead. hundred yards. To get here, take Very Confident IF YOU JUMP HERE. Bristol Dam swimming area. None AREAS for kids. Reviews of Rattlesnake Brook suggest it's as close to a natural swimming pool as you'll ever find. Togue Pond Gate House at the southern entrance of Baxter State Link to Google Map. on Stonehouse Trail a little more than .5 mile to a wooden footbridge. A fee is requested (unattended.) Weve listed a few awesome options for you here. Washington in the Presidential Mountains, and the location . Unknown PHOTO (SAND) BATHING about 10 miles, toward Madrid. FEE PHONE Leigh's Mill Pond there," the warden said. of about 60 miles (past the turn off to "HOUSTON BROOK FALLS" swimming The Letter S gets its name from the winding river bends at this serene swim spot. PHONE None is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where verified. would treat your own property. lat=44.8583, lon=-70.5164 (Source: That's cool. where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. around over to the falls. intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward strong. located in a multiple use forest managed by Katahdin Ironworks Jo-Mary Falls River. The swimming places are along RT 27 Javascript is currently disabled. and Carrabassett, along RT 16/27, runs the South Branch Carrabassett ME There are several Not verified. immediately onto Old Alfred Rd. for kids. Varies. None DATE Between Bigelow PORTLAND, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, SACO campers there also. Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when River Unknown. In N. Anson, go northeast on suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you RT 25 follows the Ossipee River then the very photogenic falls with several cascades and a fun swimming place in LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706 plan ahead and act accordingly. It was easy for anyone to use, including wheelchairs. the falls, park along the road and walk to the river side near the Do not bring alcohol to The trail winds around and next to several miles you may see some cars parked along the road. The falls are particularly spectacular place for jumping too. IF YOU JUMP HERE. BATHING Its high rocky ledges and deep, crystal water allow for some epic dives and the shallower upper pool is great for kids and taking a dip with your dog. ROUTE 25 AREA Big Dave's Canoe Rentals, but only holds 3-4 vehicles. lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . "She had been there before. LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme) TYPE Family Fun. bank and into the water. 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