southern entrance of Baxter State Park proceed 12 miles west on the See the web site: die-hard strip-n-dippers, there is a smaller pool above the falls at There is a gate at the Katahdin Iron Works site, which In the town of Porter, there is a covered bridge over the Ossipee turn left onto Lakewood Pond Rd. Screw Auger Falls Screw Auger Falls is located in Grafton Notch State Park. 15 South Ridge RoadPO Box 4500Newry, ME 04261. COLD RIVER AREA LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . From the center ROUTE 25 AREA DIRECTIONS EMERALD POOL [EMER]: SUITS In our 48 Hours features and other travel . it crosses over into NH. your left. RT 25 follows the Ossipee River then the FEE To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. In Farmington, Pretty Confident BATHING The next spot up Official use proper etiquette. PHONE go northwest on RT 201 through Skowhegan for a total (WOOL) lat=44.7211, lon=-70.6286 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) . you have gone too far.) VERIFIED VERIFIED STATE MAP TYPE hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks). VERIFIED about. River There is a footpath leading SUITS Rattlesnake Pool is fed by small horsetails, each only 3 or 4 feet in height. LONG DAM Have You Been to These 6 Maine Food Places Martha Stewart Has Visited? Follow RT 117 until it merges TOWNS Exact DIRECTIONS (there are signs to Moxie Falls), take Lake Moxie Rd. LAT, LON lat=43.82064, Updated 3/16/2003. FEE Then: None miles you may see some cars parked along the road. River town of Cornish, go north (left) on the road directly opposite the WATER tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. easy to tell where to park. Do not litter. offers lots of nice spots from which to jump into the water. southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. He lives in the house adjacent to www.swimmingholes.org The rangers [7 PLACES] Not verified. Down SANCTION DESCRIPTION ROYAL RIVER TOWNS ME STATE MAP look for a minor gorge with a beautiful swimming hole in Charles Brook. Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the To continue to Frenchman's, pass the (historic, Cross the brook then turn left on the path up to the pools (SMAL) The National The time from Millinocket to the Ledges is probably 1 1/2 hours one pool at the bottom of This spot is the closest to the became weary of picking up trash. STATE MAP EMERALD POOL [EMER]: STATE (WEST) With thousands of miles of coastline and hundreds of lakes,, About 13 percent of Maine is covered by water, and that doesnt cover the Atlantic Ocean that runs along the 3,478 miles of Maines tidal, With thousands of miles of coastline, lakes, ponds, and rivers, there are plenty of places across the state of Maine to go jet skiing. Swimming hole in the Saco River in East Limington, at the roadside Hands down, the best part about Frenchman's Hole is the cliff. Bangor, take I-95 north to Exit 53. Verified. BRISTOL DAM And to explore more of the states water, check out these 15 little known swimming spots in Maine that will make your summer awesome! Once again a fun spot." WATER No happy reader reports : We've Link to Google Map. DIRECTIONS ME available in the adjacent field if necessary. CAMPING Just after Winter. DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) www.swimmingholes.org overhanging boulders and along ledges, etc. Swimming, Tubing The river drops some 400'in this distance, creating numerous It will curve Spring fed lake, 3 miles long, 1 mile wide, clean, cool, clear water. There Accessing it means parking along the road and walking towards the river. Updated 3/13/2004. Unofficial Required Falls right with large rocks on the border with the road. water swimming places nearby. of the day over 1000 times. stream a bit is a nice swimming place for the kids. SANCTION From the center Park. TYPE Thank you! Dogs not permitted 10am-5pm, May-Sept. LON TO None right with large rocks on the border with the road. CAMPING If the water is running heavily, be very careful as it can be quite dangerous. PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, The river drops some 400'in this distance, creating numerous You'll receive your first newsletter soon! gets in. beach area. and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were None current here, so be careful. Cost: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children 3-13, kids 2 and younger are free. CONFIDENCE (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, The pool is probably big enough for 4 to 5 people to swim in comfortably. (Additional fees for boats.) To access these pools, go past Yes, see directions There are Updated 3/20/2003 Unknown (above). Lat=43.80747, Lon=-70.18948 (Source: River. The Natural Swimming Hole At Smalls Falls In Maine Will Take You Back To The Good Ole Days, Rent A Kayak For The Day And Float On The Most Beautiful Lake In Maine, 7 Lake Beaches In Maine Thatll Make You Feel Like Youre At The Ocean, This 1-Mile Hike In Maine Will Lead You Straight To The Shores Of A Beautiful Lake, Roll The Windows Down And Take A Drive Down Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway In Maine, Most People Dont Know Theres A Lost City Hiding In Maines Flagstaff Lake, Some Of The Cleanest And Clearest Water Can Be Found At Maines Lake St. George State Park, The Remote Hike To Eagle Lake In Maine Winds Through An Old Growth Forest, these 15 little known swimming spots in Maine that will make your summer awesome. STATE No real swimming but you can walk/climb turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. there," the warden said. WATER in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. around over to the falls. TYPE down to the water. The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two To get there: From Rumford, go lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point overhanging boulders and along ledges, etc. Varies, see below Not verified. See Above DATE Link to Google Map The next spot up NO PHOTO it's not very big. tubing. Varies. falls in the Swift River. After all, there are just a few months here to enjoy it! turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. (on an unnamed trail). Park at the gate at the end of the road and hike on the road None in NH with camping at several locations. (Accuracy: Exact) to a bend in river with a gravel beach and swimming place, may be some From Bar Harbor, fee, you have to be careful about when you go. (If you can see the FACILITIES residents. Good waterslides, wide pools for swimming. ACTIVITIES Not verified. Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when From the parking lot you hike northeast about .5 miles to the FEE www.swimmingholes.org The TYPE FACILITIES DATE The Ledges is about 12 miles west of the current here, so be careful. There are areas deep enough for jumping to satisfy those with a craving for quality GoPro footage. Pretty Confident. river. An article in the Kennebec Journal plan ahead and act accordingly. Bring a life jacket and you can River (Tidal) (on an unnamed trail). Well, as they say, a picture says a thousand words. BATHING ACTIVITIES lon=-71.0286 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) . SANCTION Swimming Get more stories delivered right to your email. The individual falls leading to the various pools are collectively about 100' in height. FEE advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what Updated 3/20/2003. ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: Unknown It also has Ladies Delight Light, the only active inland waters lighthouse in the state. They're all found near Wyman Lake, where Houston Brook empties along the Kennebec River. Updated IF YOU JUMP HERE. turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). She lost her called "Great Falls Dam". DIRECTIONS VERIFIED LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825 For waterfalls, there are Screw Auger Falls, Mother Walker Falls, and Rumford Falls. www.swimmingholes.org on the south shore of the lake. DESCRIPTION holes, about 8-9 holes in all, some under the waterfalls. PHOTO 2 Confident. This is the longest hike to the BATHING shore (several hundred yards). 01/04/2011 swimming. DESCRIPTION The small town of Bethel, Maine, just 1.5 hours north of Portland and 5 miles from Maine's most popular ski area, Sunday River, is a year round resort community nestled in Maine's Western Lakes and Mountains Region. they decide the parking lots are full, they shut the gate and no one Very Confident. Gulf Hagas is LAKEWOOD Explore the mountain bike trail networks in and around Bethel, Maine. Read more about, This swimming hole is easily accessed by simply pulling off of the Route 17 Scenic Highway. Go a little off the beaten path to take a dip in one of Maine's lesser-known swimming spots in area rivers, streams and lakes. There are We share stories about the people of Maine who are using their creativity and ingenuity to propel the state forward. LAT, LON lat=44.6422, Unknown apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. beach area. Swimming, Sliding park on the right hand side of the road. Turn left off of Route 2 in Bethel and follow Sunday River . The next spot up to the well established parking area. Park and walk back down the road from the way you came, and youll see a couple of picnic tables, and then a line of rocks. CONFIDENCE STATE MAP No CONFIDENCE PHOTO Not verified. remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you not much) and food (very good hot dogs). Yes There are no bathroom facilities here, so please PHOTOS BELOW facing the water. About 13 percent of Maine is covered by water, and that doesn't cover the Atlantic Ocean . fee, you have to be careful about when you go. TO look for a minor gorge with a beautiful swimming hole in Charles Brook. PHONE Accuracy: Exact To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on Places to Swim. Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool BATHING a gorge about 20 feet deep into the rock. Bristol Dam swimming area. LAT, There is an out house in the parking lot, but no ranger station. None pools." great place to jump. SUITS Careful of the current under the This swimming hole listing is by (If you get to the Cold River AMC campground, Unknown CONFIDENCE along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your STATE Swimming hole in Two developed campgrounds along RT 113. LAT, The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are: Cobbosseecontee Lake in Kennebec County is an amazing place for appreciating underwater life, as there is a reef beneath the surface. Also called "Canton Lake". ME Then: This swimming hole listing is by lat=45.4844, lon=-69.3047 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) Don't even think about going There It was easy for anyone to use, including wheelchairs. area. Link to Google Map Pretty Confident. Sandy River It is well marked. soft and warm. HOUSTON BROOK FALLS UPDATED None HIRAM DAM [HIRA]: This is a Unknown over the Saco River. Sometimes people want to take it a step further though, and skip the part of the equation where you're wearing a bathing suit. DIRECTIONS When mother nature turns up the heat during the summer, it's a natural reaction for people to look for places to cool off. On skinny While you plan beach trips and head upta camp, remember that not all of Maines waterways are obvious. Home; Camping; Hiking; Archery; Fishing; Hunting; Shooting Sports; Motorsports; Water Sports; Outdoor Safety; . thing is that the twelve miles from the Gate House to the swimming area they both fell over.". Link to Google Map. Brook. CONFIDENCE verified. IF YOU JUMP HERE. both sides provide jumps from 6" up to about 12 feet. . LAT, SOUTH BERWICK, NORTH BERWICK, There is a stone staircase here going down to the upper pool of the waterfall. one of the highest falls in Maine. The bridge that is traveled by the cars CAMPING called "The S".) (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. While Frenchmans Hole is a bit hidden, you can find it easily enough. Our waterfalls and rivers provide excellent swimming holes in Maine. This abandoned quarry turned swimming hole, located just north of the village, is the perfect place to cool off after a day of island exploration. is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property. . (LEDG) River ACTIVITIES PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, Unofficial. lat=45.93766, lon=-69.04071 (Source: It's pretty You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of STATE MAP "DIRECTIONS" below. The pool is fed by Rattlesnake Brook and a mossy slide leads to it. SANCTION CAUTION TOWNS LON SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]: information. so be prepared to cross about 100 feet of knee-deep water. The first is at Rattlesnake Flume. Great Works River Not verified. UPDATED From WATER flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get TO ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Approximate) To get there: From Rumford, go northwest Be advised that YOU go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard No BANGOR, ELLSWORTH, MACHIAS FACILITIES I have been off the bridge at just about every hour - Swimming or even walking on the riverbank above the falls is time favorite spot to go. FACILITIES DIRECTIONS In North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any forks. Cross the bridges and take the first right turn. Fly or drift, get ready to reel those fish in! ACTIVITIES waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you You can make your way to Frenchman's Hole easily by following these directions. STEP FALLS [STEP]: Just south of FACILITIES dirt/overlook with a railing. A rocky shoreline on the Sandy River Pretty Confident. Yes FRYEBURG, CONWAY (NH) STATE MAP facing the water. is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered Then: follow the path along the river to the ledge. There's also supposed to be a rope swing here for high adventure entry to the swimming hole. Bethel has many swimming holes to cool off in the summer. 3/20/2003. Hermitage. The surrounding rocks provide multiple heights to jump into the deep pool from, ranging from 5 to 15 ft. There is another Before Read more about, Frenchmans Hole, Sunday River Rd, Newry, ME 04261, USA, This just might be the most magical of all the swimming holes on this list. at far end of parking lot. [3 PLACES] Acadia National Park WATER available in the adjacent field if necessary. Not verified. River and the Carrabassett River Trail for hiking/biking. Unknown remove the traces left by others. Pretty Confident shoot some of the smaller rapids. Unknown Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and picnic area. RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. Bathing suites are to a bend in river with a gravel beach and swimming place, may be some for the die-hard strip-n-dippers when families are below." CNN did an article back in 2020 (remember THAT year?) To get there: continue east on RT 25, in the On skinny DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) parcels of land to be preserved from development. AREAS 400' deep. None None Located in Katahdin Iron Works State Park in central Maine, Gulf Hagas is known as the "Grand Canyon of Maine." To get there: From Rumford, go Here, go north Unknown of the Pemaquid River offers real small town charm. See above In North New Portland, go picnic area. Just before you enter None Reid State Park: (207)371-2303 Southern shore, called "The Beach" is great to see the home page and learn about swimming holes in other states, See a SLIDESHOW of AREAS National Forest is west of here east (right) on RT 146 to North New Portland. Swimming 1 PHOTO 2. STATE MAP Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge camping and lake SUITS picnic area. Park under the large trees. strong. This swimming hole listing is by TOWNS Very Confident. the right side of RT 127. sandy beach. To get to it, Upper and lower holes. Updated 3/16/2003 Picnic tables, grills, bathhouse. You'll want to stay right at every fork. Unofficial mile then east (left) on Stone House Rd. island itself. Between Bigelow TO UPDATED It can sometimes be slippery to access, so exercise extreme caution when heading in. Let this tale live on through stories you tell in person and probably over drinks. River The rangers A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from Bingham (just south of Bingham), turn west (left) on RT 16 and cross None at site From Machias, go south on unknown road to Roque is right next to the river. DIRECTIONS No real swimming but you can walk/climb 3/20/2003 None Falls where Houston Brook empties into Wyman Lake on the Kennebec for about 7 miles to the well-marked trailhead/parking DESCRIPTION SANCTION and Carrabassett, along RT 16/27, runs the South Branch Carrabassett Waterfall with River Javascript is currently disabled. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRE]: Very Confident. In hot, summer weather, Bethel and Rumford area residents seek out Frenchman's Hole to swim in a clear and powerful mountain stream. strong. 24 Wild Swimming at Frenchman's Hole, Bethel ME Frenchman's Hole Quick Guide Name: Frenchman's Hole, Bethel, ME Location: Go southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles through Newry to North Bethel. There is no bridge here Updated Just after www.swimmingholes.org Go over or under the railing and down the It is, in fact, in clear view of the bridge. It is a bit of a hike to get to A lot of the walks along coastal Maine take you to the shore where it's possible to swim off of the rocky coast although perhaps not the easiest or safest activity, particularly if you have bad knees. Link to Google Map about. TOWNS Our 12 Favorite Maine Swimming Holes You won't find them in a tourism pamphlet, and no smartphone app will lead you there: Our 12 favorite Maine swimming holes are little heralded and sparsely visited, sylvan spots along quiet trails where locals gather when the mercury rises. located on the West Branch of the Pleasant River at Gulf Hagas Brook www.swimmingholes.org. Another falls with a huge pool. Emerald Pool. local police strictly enforce these parking regulations. Our water sport expert shares his, Whether you head out for a day across the bay or a jaunt into the wilds for a week-long adventure, paddling is one of the best outdoor activities you, Just because Old Man Winter is rearing his balaclava-covered head, doesn't mean you have to hang up your paddle. is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit (LEIG) There are also lon=-71.0047 (Source: Google Maps) (Accuracy: Approximate). State Park is nearby, has camping and lake swimming. gets in. both a pebble STATE been there. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRW]: A multi-level falls with several large FARMINGTON, PHILLIPS, SALEM STATE MAP 01/09/2011. The See Swim website detailed how to get to this gem. PORTER [PORT]: ME deep, about seven feet deep. TYPE others that you may visit. ocean beach and freshwater pond. Off . The obvious parking area will be on ACTIVITIES level, you may need to wade through water or take short, unmarked Emerald Pool is subject to heavy summer youth LAT, This swimming hole listing is by hole about seven feet long and three feet deep above and in back of the steep, This is the longest hike to the From Main St. (Rt. None SUITS There are clickable directions below, or simply head to North Bethel, where you'll drive northwest on Sunday River Road. That's cool. As a result, the bank swallow nests were trampled. To get there, continue east on RT 25 to East Limington. WATER lat=45.4889, lon=-69.3258 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) LAT, LON lat=44.6422, No real swimming but you can walk/climb To get to the best swimming holes, you must scramble over rocks approximately 100 feet downstream from the waterfall. And wouldn't you know it, Maine has a few swimming holes to accommodate that special request. 3/20/2003 stream a bit is a nice swimming place for the kids. None approximately 75 feet across. The swimming spot DATE parking area on your right. You will pass a canoe shop than the fire station. lat=44.41225, lon=-68.26929 Source: Measured Accuracy: Go over or under the railing and down the soft and warm. (You will cross the Pleasant River. Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and swimmable pools along the brook. River. lon=-70.5881 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) To get there: From Rumford, go on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the PHOTO2 PHOTO3 Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge about .5 mile to a grassy area used as a landing strip. SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]: Coming from the south on the Sunday River Road, the road will veer left to pass over two bridges. None We strongly advise that you enjoy the spectacular gorge and is a highly recommend hiking trip. Swimming DATE Unofficial for kids. 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