River
225 swimming holes
Moving water swims in rivers and river bends — from gentle wading spots to current-aware plunge pools.
Swimming holes by type
Choose the kind of water experience you're looking for.
Creek
173 swimming holes
Smaller stream and brook swimming holes tucked in forests, canyons, and mountain hollows.
Waterfall
134 swimming holes
Falls, cascades, and plunge pools where waterfalls feed the swim — often seasonal flow.
Lake
84 swimming holes
Lake, pond, and reservoir swimming — still water with shoreline access and park amenities.
Spring
53 swimming holes
Spring-fed pools and hot springs — often steady temperature and striking clear water.
Quarry
20 swimming holes
Quarry lakes and swimming holes — deep, clear water in former extraction sites.
Bay & Coastal
20 swimming holes
Ocean, bay, beach, and coastal swimming spots along salt water shorelines.
Other
124 swimming holes
Mixed or unique water types — review each listing for access and conditions.