Mullica River & Wharton State Forest swimming

Pine Barrens river and lake swims in Wharton State Forest — tea-colored water, sand roads, and long summer days. Plan for bugs and soft shoulders.

5 spots in New Jersey.

Plan your trip with individual listing pages below — fees, access, and seasonal notes vary by site. Use swimming holes near me to sort by GPS, or see all swimming holes in New Jersey.

Lake NJ

Surprise Lake

A guide to hiking to Surprise Lake in NJ. Find directions, trail difficulty, parking info, and safety tips for this secluded lake near Greenwood Lake.

River NJ

Bulls Island S. P.

Explore Bulls Island State Park on the Delaware River. Find directions, camping, and river activities near Lambertville and Stockton, NJ. Note: swimming is prohibited.

River NJ

Devils Hole

A guide to the unofficial Devils Hole swimming area in NJ. Learn about access, safety, and directions to this spot on the Peckman River.

River NJ

Milford

Find directions and safety tips for the unofficial Milford swimming hole on the Delaware River near Easton, PA. No fees, but swim at your own risk.