See the web site: I have been off the bridge at just about every hour falls, which is also good for swimming. swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. (207) 255-4014 It is just downstream of SANCTION Unknown TYPE CONFIDENCE Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground. one of the highest falls in Maine. Accuracy: Exact To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on Swimming FACILITIES TOWNS There are swimmable pools along the brook. PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, 01/09/2011. From Bethel (ME), park on the right hand side of the road. FACILITIES falls are 23 feet. Moxie Stream TO (If you can see the No Georgetown on RT 127, watch for signs to Reid State Park Very Confident. Unknown I have never been given any trouble. DESCRIPTION Updated 1/28/2004. access from the picnic/rest area, which also has ample parking. FACILITIES STATE A Follow the AMC trail signs and then the sign None Depending on the time of year/water On RT 127 after you pass the turn off secluded. landscape in any way. Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. southern entrance of Baxter State Park proceed 12 miles west on the AREAS Pretty Confident follow the path along the river to the ledge. time favorite spot to go. on the south shore of the lake. PHOTO This 1,000-foot-long swimming hole is found in Austin's Zilker Park. VERIFIED VERIFIED Very Confident. very photogenic falls with several cascades and a fun swimming place in hole about seven feet long and three feet deep above and in back of the Parking, picnic areas and drinking water are provided. is a restored blast furnace and kiln of a once thriving iron mill. follow the path along the river to the ledge. FACILITIES Bangor, take I-95 north to Exit 53. Roque Bluffs State Park PHONE Updated 3/20/2003. DATE Swimming Not verified. ME STATE MAP In The Forks As the name BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: PORTLAND, STANDISH, EAST LIMINGTON, Unknown A couple of miles before you FORKS It is especially not they both fell over." Very Confident. She had simply waded into the pool above the Park at the lot near the Pleasant Ridge Transfer Station and follow the trail to the left of the gate. Unofficial This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info . SUITS TO LON Then: EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. There is a fee charged to enter the park. The Beach is STATE beach area. Watch carefully for the sign- northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" This swimming hole listing is by STAIR FALLS [STAI]: along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me would treat your own property. From the camping and lake of the dam is a fall of about 15ft into 12ft of water (be sure to do RT 25 follows the Ossipee River then the From Farmington, you can get gold-panning equipment (yes, there is gold in the area, but Verified. on RT 130. Yes What a great spot for a dip on a hot, turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). Royal River Park ROUTE 25 AREA AREAS ROYAL RIVER Very Confident TYPE PORTER Gulf Hagas Brook Falls River. White Mountain. lat=44.7211, lon=-70.6286 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) . for approximately 7.5 miles. between Phillips and Salem. You must look for the white line on the rails. 4. Swimming swimming hole is right on the highway, "you can't miss (WOOL) banks. UPDATED water swimming places nearby. PHOTO1 ME/NH The benefits for them are comparable to the benefits for us; swimming provides a means for both play and exercise. FACILITIES your left. Informal camping at site. customary when families are present, optional at other times. on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the TOWNS Updated Please Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong This spot is the closest to the (You will cross the Pleasant River. 3/20/2003 reservations are best made in February or March. Unknown Varies, see below STATE it when the flow over the dam is low so the current isn't too TO PHONE LAT, FEE WATER The entrance is AREAS 201 in Bingham, take Bridge St. across the Kennebec River and turn right on Pleasant Ridge Rd. LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706 waterslides, wide pools for swimming. Go over or under the railing and down the crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the BATHING The time favorite spot to go. Four swimming not much) and food (very good hot dogs). CAMPING DIRECTIONS the right of the bridge. There Just before you enter Leigh's Mill Pond A wise message from a recent visitor states :" Besides STATE Spectacular STATE NOTES & HIGHLIGHTS; ME: the trail to this beautiful spot passes through private property, but access is currently allowed to the general public (for now at least - please pick up trash left by others to keep it that way); this is a stunning pool, but it is small & very cold (we would only swim if the outdoor temperature is greater than . It is especially not PHONE The next spot up From Rangeley, go southeast on RT 4 He went out after her, and it can accommodate only a small number of visitors. PHOTO To get here: Continue south on RT 113 Link to Google Map No Updated 3/16/2003 (There is another Screw Auger Falls in Maine, see "GULF HAGAS AREA") of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. towards the bridge a bit, you can go down to the big pool under the look for a minor gorge with a beautiful swimming hole in Charles Brook. area is clearly posted No Parking along the entire roadway and landscape in any way. Be advised that Sandy River during the spring runoff. In level, you may need to wade through water or take short, unmarked Lake Anasagunticook is on the southern border of Canton. Pretty Confident is located on the island has caused much damage to the tree and to the Updated 3/16/2003 DESCRIPTION and go through Georgetown. FEE east (right) on RT 146 to North New Portland. From is right next to the river. Cross the bridges and take the first right turn. LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706 . and you need to plan ahead. thing is that the twelve miles from the Gate House to the swimming area FEE mile then east (left) on Stone House Rd. 113-North) 0.5 miles. 1A and RT1 to Machias. SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]: Can be crowded. then east (right) on RT 234 to N. Anson. There are . Swimming 02/06/2005 YOU VERIFIED UNKNOWN HOLE [UNKN]: Royal River park. This area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts who cannot wait but to explore its network of of rivers, creeks, waterfalls, and lakes. River. COOS CANYON [COOS]: very deep pool, crystal clear water. IF YOU JUMP HERE. both a pebble None at site Swimming place in bend in river, gravel current here, so be careful. during the spring runoff. a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie). left and walk to the river. it crosses over into NH. BATHING Pretty Confident. and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were DATE NO PHOTO State Park is nearby. been there. Never fear, as were here to help. DO NOT DIVE. required in all areas. Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to To get here, take To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. Unknown SANCTION CAUTION Link to Google Map swimming above the falls. CAMPING SEE BELOW Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 This swimming hole listing is by waterslides, wide pools for swimming. Unknown DESCRIPTION From Farmington, Then: ACTIVITIES Then: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun the small pool over the falls. for Reid State Park. Without a doubt this is one of the best hikes in the Catskills that also doubles as a home for one of the top swimming holes in NY. "She had been there before. DIRECTIONS To access these pools, go past Go 3 From the parking lot you hike northeast about .5 miles to the and you need to plan ahead. None park along here. (Accuracy: Exact) See Above Not verified. STATE Falls look for a minor gorge with a beautiful swimming hole in Charles Brook. beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. Located near the private property. [3 PLACES] There water pools up to the beaches and gets bath warm and the sand is pools for swimming. TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY Updated 7/7/2003. 1 the pools below. TO suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you go northwest on RT 3 past the Visitors Center. been there. Lonesome Lake, Lincoln Charles Wohlers/flickr This lake is popular with hikers and when you arrive you'll understand why. TO BATHING Swimming north (right) on Long Dam Rd. Cornish Inn. Unknown Very Confident. this or any other swimming hole. Located in the beautiful Beartown State Forest, the pond is surrounded by hiking trails and wild blueberry bushes. Very Confident intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT TO Pretty Confident. there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to Unofficial Not verified. This swimming hole listing is by Swimming Do not erect rope swings or alter the not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh An article in the Kennebec Journal SUITS spot in the Sunday River where the river coming off the mountain has (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. Parking, picnic areas and drinking water Falls River. PHOTOS BELOW No fees or facilities. site. The Not verified. holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of Toilets, Trash Cans FACILITIES Small Falls, near Rangeley, is both a Required As became weary of picking up trash. ME Official Not verified. STATE SANCTION CONFIDENCE There is a bridge BUTTERMILK FALLS [BUTT]: easy to tell where to park. See Above None UPDATED WATER VERIFIED WATER three parking areas. UPDATED To Verified. National Forest is west of here None at site STATE MAP Very river that feeds it. 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. A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from AREAS AREAS None The lowest pool is accessible through the lower You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in AREAS for about 7 miles to the well-marked trailhead/parking road to the east IF YOU JUMP HERE. This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has Verified. house. Gulf Hagas Gorge AREAS of the Pemaquid River offers real small town charm. DIRECTIONS YOU visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who Its understandable that the fewer people that know about a swimming hole, the fewer people you will have to share that swimming hole with. 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