Lake MD
Loch Raven
A guide to the unofficial Loch Raven swimming area near Baltimore, MD. Includes directions, trail info, safety tips, and important regulations.
Swimming holes near Baltimore
12 natural swim spots within about 80 miles of Baltimore, Maryland.
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Quarry MD
Beaver Dam
A guide to the official Beaver Dam swimming hole in Maryland. Details on facilities, access, fees, and safety for swimming and diving in a quarry.
Creek/River MD
Gunpowder Falls State Park Central Swimming Areas
Visit the unofficial Long Green Creek swimming hole (The Pool) in Gunpowder Falls State Park. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for a refreshing Maryland swim.
Bay MD
Ferry Park
Visit Ferry Park in Rock Hall, MD, for a free Chesapeake Bay beach with swimming, picnic areas, and sunset views. Find directions, facilities, and visitor tips.
Creek MD
Gunpowder Falls State Park Hereford Area Swimming Holes
Find access points for swimming and tubing in the Big Gunpowder Falls. Guide to Bunker Hill, Hobo Beach, Raven Falls, and more with safety tips.
Creek MD
Rocks State Park Swimming Holes, Maryland
Guide to swimming and tubing at Rocks State Park's Deer Creek spots: Wilson Creek, Hills Grove, and Kilgore Falls. Find directions, fees, and safety tips.
Lake MD
Cascade Lake
Plan your visit to Cascade Lake near Westminster, MD. Details on swimming, fishing, water slide, petting zoo, fees, and directions for a family-friendly day trip.
Creek MD
Meadowside
Plan a visit to the unofficial Meadowside swimming hole on North Branch Rock Creek. Find directions, safety tips, and details for wading near Baltimore, MD.
River (Tidal) MD
Betterton Beach
Visit Betterton Beach, a free Kent County beach on the Sassafras River. Enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating with picnic facilities and parking.
Fountain MD
Silver Spring Kids Fountain
Visit the Silver Spring Kids Fountain in Maryland for free water play. Find directions, parking tips, and family-friendly activities in the downtown plaza.
Bay MD
Elk Neck S. P.
Swim in the Chesapeake Bay at Elk Neck State Park, MD. Find directions, $2 vehicle fee, facilities, and safety tips for a family-friendly visit.
Waterfall MD
Cunningham Falls S. P.
Plan a visit to the unofficial swimming hole at Cunningham Falls State Park, MD. Find directions, safety tips, and seasonal info for this waterfall and lake area.