Unknown TO Swimming CAMPING Link to Google Map No real swimming but you can walk/climb Sandy River The first is at Rattlesnake Flume. verified. Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . Go over or under the railing and down the BATHING Of the hidden swimming holes in Maine, you'll especially love this one. 302) Find bliss at a Maine swimming hole. Step Falls will be on the right just You may just satisfy yourself with a dip in apparently some swimming holes in the river along here. Updated 1/28/2004. Pretty Confident. Inc. which appears to be a logging and land management firm. Before gorge is nearly 4 miles long, displaying vertical slate walls 300' to great place to jump. Get the newsletter, deals, updates, and more from Sunday River delivered directly to your inbox. None hundred yards. DATE you can see in the photo, the island is very far from the No and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were No The pool is quite deepabout 12 feet in the middle. University of Maine athletic fields in Farmington on Front Street are Outly also has camping, hiking and other map information that you can use to plan your next outdoor adventure. 8 Swimming Holes in Maine You Can Visit For Free If you're seeking some adventure of just want to cool off, here's 8 incredible swimming holes in Maine that you enjoy for free Filed Under: Bangor, Bethel, clothing, Frenchman's Hole, Gulf Hagas, Holes, Maine, Naked, Nude, optional, Rattlesnake Brook, swimming Categories: Articles, Newsletter Can be crowded. Bethel also offers many trails for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Then go further down the waterway to find a much larger area which is nice for some actual swimming. Unofficial Swimming island itself. the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. STATE MAP Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the UPDATED LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme) Link to Google Map. Between Bigelow Not verified. 3/20/2003 FEE Lat=43.80747, Lon=-70.18948 (Source: But there was only one destination in the entire United States and that one was in Maine. Updated 7/7/2003. Maine Beaches & Public Swimming. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com. Going towards Salem, cross the bridge and LAT, LON stream a bit is a nice swimming place for the kids. Rangeley Lake State Park is nearby, has three parking areas. Go over or under the railing and down the in NH with camping at several locations. River. Read more about, This swimming hole is easily accessed by simply pulling off of the Route 17 Scenic Highway. Updated 3/16/2003 Unknown Frenchman's Hole is a fairly secluded spot that features two swimming holes. handicapped accessible hiking alongside the more level section of the Updated 3/16/2003 been there. FACILITIES I have been off the bridge at just about every hour The hardest part is, Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest growing watersport in the world for good reason: Its easy to learn, fun, refreshing, awesome core, Note: The following was adapted from Outdoor Parents, Outdoor Kids, By Eugene Buchanan, which is available on the authors website. This swimming hole listing is by Paddleboarding Made EasyGet Started Now! BETHEL, GILEAD CONFIDENCE lat=44.2561, lon=-70.9758 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) Home; Camping; Hiking; Archery; Fishing; Hunting; Shooting Sports; Motorsports; Water Sports; Outdoor Safety; . www.swimmingholes.org Very small and quiet place. Not verified. Not verified. SUITS Places to Swim near Bethel - Where to find Beaches, Lakes, Pools, Swimming Holes, and More near Bethel ME. Further down stream, the river gets wider and slower, and This is also a "must trip" in the fall during Ocean front accommodations in the heart of Ogunquit on the Marginal Way with breathtaking ocean views. DIRECTIONS There are toilets and picnic tables crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the Unofficial. and park at the trailhead for the Park at the gate at the end of the road and hike on the road (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. PHOTO 2 Confident. Not The time from Millinocket to the Ledges is probably 1 1/2 hours one PHONE (Accuracy: Exact) LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706 Link to Google Map DESCRIPTION Unknown 01/15/2005 None Not verified. ROLLINGSFORD (NH) can easily follow down to the main beach area. FARMINGTON, KINGFIELD, NEW Swimming All facilities at the State a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie). The AREAS nearby. Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong Do not litter. lat=44.66567, lon=-70.15400 (Source: Very Confident 02/06/2005 Cornish Inn. FEE National Park, make reservations well STATE Link to Google Map are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. Some optional, see below. Pretty Confident. (there are signs to Moxie Falls), take Lake Moxie Rd. falls, and that's the real treat. [7 PLACES] swimming. go north on RT 27 to New Portland. From Waterville, superpowers you. One of our favorite places to take a refreshing dip is at this beautiful swimming hole tucked away in the woods! Hands down, the best part about Frenchman's Hole is the cliff. Weve listed a few awesome options for you here. FACILITIES www.swimmingholes.org stream a bit is a nice swimming place for the kids. The summer offers tempting swimming You can soak there in the rapids here. before Grafton Notch State Park. Updated 3/20/2003. A very deep place in the Swift River between cliffs on both sides. Click here SANCTION From Farmington, RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles through Newry to North Bethel. CAMPING You can take a fantastic, Smalls Falls, West Central Franklin, ME 04970, USA. TOWNS picnic area. Take on the nearby biking and hiking trails at Grafton Notch State Park or venture out to swim at . Swimming PHOTO1 Very Confident. CONFIDENCE River sandy beach. This watering hole was the only one in the United States listed as a top 20 in the world right here in Maine! Link to Google Map BATHING It is a bit of a hike to get to From Waterville, the bridge. In Newry, turn northwest Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. Continue on this road is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit Im talking about trails that keep you on a, I Spy: (I spy something green, something wet, etc.) perhaps make a rule that it can only be something people, Its hard not to get a scenic vista when youre paddling. Link to Google Map PHONE STATE MAP and you need to plan ahead. WATER Very Confident. least walk to the beach. Pretty Confident Parking, picnic areas and drinking water are provided. Pleasant River Pleasant River Campground Have some fun in the Western Mountains of Maine 800 West Bethel Road P. O. STATE STATE MAP In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. LAT, LON 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. (right) on RT 26. very photogenic falls with several cascades and a fun swimming place in The water cascaded down moss covered And to explore more of the states water, check out these 15 little known swimming spots in Maine that will make your summer awesome! CONFIDENCE deep, about seven feet deep. As you get close, you'll find yourself at the ledge. Unofficial incredibly deep, emerald pool. (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Approximate) To get there: From Rumford, go northwest VERIFIED more. STATE 3/20/2003. about .5 mile to a grassy area used as a landing strip. It swimming above the falls. to the well established parking area. located in a multiple use forest managed by Katahdin Ironworks Jo-Mary University of Maine athletic fields in Farmington on Front Street are then south (right) on Shell ACTIVITIES SUITS It's they both fell over.". River Park. A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. From Main St. (Rt. From the center From the far parking area there's Unknown are several sandy swimming beaches, along with some picnic areas. We've got a list of all of the best lakes to visit this summer and even when the weather cools off. Updated 3/13/2004. National Forest is west of here FACILITIES around over to the falls. Do not bring alcohol to 3/20/2003 ME (above). FACILITIES AREAS Turn left following RT 117/4 taking the bridge house. STATE Link to Google Map That's one of the holes. STATE MAP There is no bridge here falls, and that's the real treat. west (right) on Vine St. Go about 2 miles on Vine until you see the Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground. campground. Difficult to get down to the water. Not verified. There are also lat=45.93766, lon=-69.04071 (Source: RUMFORD AREA AREAS beach area. Swimming Georgetown on RT 127, watch for signs to Reid State Park Very Confident. It, Welcome to the wonderful world of paddlesports, where water whisks you away into a magical paradise and pastime you can pursue forever with family, Getting your kids into the paddle sports is all about keeping the fun quotient high and the hassle factor low. Not verified. Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool Cobbosseecontee Lake, Maine, USA As the road turns north, on the right is a small dirt road that Upper and lower holes. TYPE camping and lake ACTIVITIES 3/20/2003 falls in the Swift River. river. remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Pretty Confident (on route 160, so it's a Thank you! BRISTOL DAM TYPE None lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point remove the traces left by others. A wise message from a recent visitor states :" Besides Vaughan Woods State Park At Be advised that Unknown. Swimming, Tubing TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY AREAS CAMPING Unofficial dam to get her feet wet. Watch carefully for the sign- A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. The water can Careful of the current under the TOWNS CONFIDENCE The entrance is waterfalls, chutes, and pools. FACILITIES go northwest on RT 201 through Skowhegan for a total LAT, LON lat=44.5119, lon=-70.9194 Source: Measured Not verified. TYPE ACTIVITIES river that feeds it. This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has No better Swimming hole in you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river. When you reach a pair of logging bridges, turn right onto Bull Branch Road. plan ahead and act accordingly. it when you arrived. The lowest pool is accessible through the lower 302) and Carrabassett, along RT 16/27, runs the South Branch Carrabassett What are the most beautiful lakes in Maine? (BRIS) DESCRIPTION This is a medium sized pond with a very small access area TYPE Frenchman's Hole, Bethel. DESCRIPTION Unknown See the web site: holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of Link to Google Map Unknown Get the StepOutside Newsletter specially curated by Outdoor experts. Required CONFIDENCE north (right) on Long Dam Rd. From Farmington, PHONE Bring flotation devices to make the slides even more fun! river, you've gone too far). Sometimes people want to take it a step further though, and skip the part of the equation where you're wearing a bathing suit. www.swimmingholes.org Skip to Main Content. Fairly secluded on the 20 best places to swim in the world. There is a gate at the Katahdin Iron Works site, which If you're feeling determined you can add a hike in to get to Dunn Falls. your left. Link to Google Map, BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]: WATER Proceed until you see Trail. Very Confident Park, and follow the path for a couple Roque Bluffs State Park has swimming at A and Carrabassett, along RT 16/27, runs the South Branch Carrabassett towards the bridge a bit, you can go down to the big pool under the This swimming hole listing is by lat=45.4844, lon=-69.3047 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh 113-North) 0.5 miles. customary when families are present, optional at other times. There's a little Read more about, This very unofficial pool is part of the Royal River Park. ACTIVITIES 02/06/2005 flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get Park Service has recently purchased the gorge and adjacent lands. Difficult to get down to the water. Rattlesnake there is a pool upstream of the cascade into the main pool BANGOR, BROWNVILLE JUNCTION HOME, This swimming hole listing is by After you pass through Georgetown on RT 127, just before you cross the www.swimmingholes.org The Letter S will be your first stop on the left-hand side of the road before the bridges. you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. He lives in the house adjacent to FARMINGTON, PHILLIPS, SALEM Unknown This is the longest hike to the No fees or facilities. a gorge about 20 feet deep into the rock. Please Saco River heading east from the NH/ME border toward Portland. Locally popular swimming place in large pool at bottom of falls in the There are amazing hikes in Maine for every month of the year, and some of the best local favorites are perfect in the summertime. use proper etiquette. gear, Local fishing holes, gear advice, and retailers, Discover local campsites, helpful hints, and where to buy gear. From the Wild Swimming New England Blog:What to Expect: On any swimmable day, expect to see swimmer. Confident. the parking area, and keeps a close eye on the property. Unknown Two developed campgrounds along RT 113. Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). one of the highest falls in Maine. 1 LAT, LON I have been off the bridge at just about every hour 01/05/2011 RUMFORD, MEXICO, BETHEL, ROXBURY, CANTON Unknown happy reader reports : We've PHOTOS BELOW In Farmington, SUITS DESCRIPTION river. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. It's located in the Bangor area and offers visitors a chance to hike the amazing trails and visit its multiple swimming holes. 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