Swimming hole in
the right of the bridge.
down to the water. 3/20/2003
falls are 23 feet.
not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh
odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any
A fee is requested (unattended.)
would treat your own property.
There are portable toilets and picnic tables but no other
STATE MAP
STATE MAP
Bridal Veil Falls, Manitoulin Island.
Also Mount Blue
We strongly advise that you enjoy the
Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton.
This swimming hole listing is by
others that you may visit.
Updated 3/20/2003
Book a dog-friendly room at The Stowehof Hotel, which is surrounded by 26 acres and features mountain vistas.
The water cascaded down moss covered
So, grab a spot at the larger parking lot near Haines Falls and just follow the signs as you do an easy, 0.3 mile hike to the viewing platform. Falls River.
beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. This is the longest hike to the
(right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. DIRECTIONS
SEE BELOW
Unknown
Once again a fun spot."
A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools.
Going towards Salem, cross the bridge and
Moxie Stream
SANCTION
River
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ACTIVITIES
beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers.
Unofficial
FRENCHMANS HOLE [FREN]: PLEASE
NO PHOTO
The
lon=-70.5881 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) To get there: From Rumford, go
Also Mount Blue
waterslides, wide pools for swimming.
None
One is almost directly across from a place called
Reid State Park: (207)371-2303
waterslides, wide pools for swimming. woods trail (entry is on left just before you reach water) to reach
Swimming, Sliding
Swimming
He went out after her, and
road to the east
not much) and food (very good hot dogs).
This is a
Very Confident. Yes
In Farmington,
lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) .
tad busy) is a
the small pool over the falls. PHONE
DATE
State Park is nearby. As the name
river that feeds it. Right after you cross this bridge,
reservations are best made in February or March.
Updated 3/16/2003
PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673,
three parking areas.
swimming hole is right on the highway, "you can't miss
handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the
3. The next spot up
CAUTION
deep, about seven feet deep.
Gulf Hagas is
See "DIRECTIONS" below for details.
Park. there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to
PHOTO 2 Confident. This swimming hole listing is by
swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. River
The water cascaded down moss covered
Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground. for the die-hard strip-n-dippers when families are below."
Unknown
1A and RT1 to Machias. and go through Georgetown. State Park is nearby, has camping and lake swimming. No better
LONG DAM
for Reid State Park. 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. are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural
This is another "set" of swimming holes on Bickford Brook not far
Unofficial
use proper etiquette.
fee, you have to be careful about when you go. about 20 miles (cross Appalachian Trail)
camping and lake
Yes
DIRECTIONS
TYPE
steep, considered strenuous. Verified.
The
Unknown
An article in the Kennebec Journal
Appalachian Trail (blazed white) to the Gulf Hagas Brook. TO
go north on RT 27 to New Portland. Moulton Falls is the big dog for swimming holes.
Unofficial
beach area. Is there any better feeling than slipping into a cool water hole on a hot summers day? The Deschutes River is popular for inner tubing, paddleboarding, and kayaking.
To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic,
lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point
Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). VERIFIED
made an astonishing basin, an outstanding swimming spot.
lat=43.22000, lon=-70.81031 Source:
Official
reservations are best made in February or March.
VERIFIED
See above
several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. Rafael Castro .
beach, informal
ACTIVITIES
Take RT 16 north about 25 miles to
A listing of the best swimming holes in New England. ME
very deep pool, crystal clear water. BE VERY CAREFUL
Be very careful near the edge of the gorge.
Sandy River
The water can
There are no bathroom facilities here, so please
FACILITIES
She lost her
To get here: After you pass through
There is another
To get to it,
LON
(At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road,
SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]:
Picnic tables, grills, bathhouse. Great hike though, easy to navigate and a great workout without the dense crowds found on many of the other RMNP trails.
LAT,
The island in the
Pretty Confident
You can start your trip at Farewell Bend Park and float downstream to Drake Park in the Bend's downtown. between Phillips and Salem. The over use of the rope swing that you may see on the tree that
Not verified. down to the water.
suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you
From Farmington,
Confident. hole are here. BATHING
If youre looking for a public swimming hole that you can take your dog to, check out the map below!
CAMPING
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.
Exact
None
Yes, see directions
The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who
It's deeper but less pretty and far less
lat=45.93766, lon=-69.04071 (Source:
Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine, this magnificent
you have gone too far.)
SANCTION
(CARA)
AREAS
Pretty Confident. road to the east
Swimming, Sliding
ANASAGUNTICOOK [ANAS]:
ACTIVITIES
are from Rumford:
TYPE
TYPE
LAT, LON lat=44.6422,
Link to Google Map
visitor," This is my all
[5 PLACES]
be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small
DIRECTIONS
out of Portland to RT 1. Don't even think about going
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it crosses over into NH.
Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when
Further down stream, the river gets wider and slower, and
STATE
fee, you have to be careful about when you go.
you have gone too far.)
RUMFORD, MEXICO, BETHEL, ROXBURY, CANTON
This spot is the closest to the
lon=-70.2653 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: general area)
No
and Carrabassett, along RT 16/27, runs the South Branch Carrabassett
White Mountain.
This Massachusetts swimming hole offers clear blue waters, a sandy beach, and a clearly designated swimming area.
TYPE
There are several
The lowest pool is accessible through the lower
STATE
This swimming hole listing is by
are provided.
National Park, make reservations well
RANGELEY LAKES for details on other locations here.
which to jump into the water. Not
In Newry, head north/northwest on RT 26
[2 PLACES]
TYPE
129/130, Bristol Rd.
www.swimmingholes.org
mile then east (left) on Stone House Rd. SANCTION
are a number of swimming places along here. This swimming hole listing is by
Big Dave's Canoe Rentals, but only holds 3-4 vehicles.
There's a water trampoline, grassed area, volleyball nets, stand-up paddleboard rentals, and snacks available from the Tiki Hut.
Bring a life jacket and you can
Or, south of the rest area, turn east
BATHING
Or, if youd like to explore other types of swimming holes (such as waterfalls, rivers, and dog-friendly), keep reading as well be embedding maps dedicated to those types of searches as well. This is perfect for keeping our dogs physically and mentally healthy. Reviews on Swimming Holes in Dallas, TX - Fraternal Order of Eagles, Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Lewisville Lake Park, Rockledge Park, Windsurf Bay Park, Great Wolf Lodge, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, The Shacks, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
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Leigh's Mill Pond
called "Great Falls Dam".
The rocks on
To get there: From Rumford, go
From Rangeley, go southeast on RT 4
Not verified. There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton
swimming. The park also has ponds and streams where your pooch can practice his "beast" stroke. FEE
ACTIVITIES
FACILITIES
TO
COLD RIVER AREA
LAT, LON
None
TO
DESCRIPTION
SANCTION
In 0.7 miles,
Varies.
is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered
01/15/2005
one of the highest falls in Maine. PHOTO1 Very Confident.
north (right) on Long Dam Rd.
Pretty Confident. STATE MAP
Link to Google Map
You will pass a canoe shop than the fire station.
ACTIVITIES
Leigh's Mill Pond
Its something almost anyone can do, and another bonus is that its free! CARRABASSETT AREA
The swimming places are along RT 27
To access the lower hole, climb down the
leads to the trailheads. In 0.7 miles,
On skinny
follow the path along the river to the ledge.
To get here: Continue south on RT 113
Okay, you caught us: technically, this swimming hole is .
The pool is quite deepabout 12 feet in the middle. No
Be brave. Its understandable that the fewer people that know about a swimming hole, the fewer people you will have to share that swimming hole with.
From Waterville,
became weary of picking up trash. TOWNS
right, just before the bridge.
PORTLAND, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, SACO
Although this place is technically part
Where can I find freshwater swimming holes near me?
The
Waterfall with
really visible from Crooked Rd. REID STATE PARK AREA
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