AR
Fee
CHARLTON
HOT SPRINGS
Visit the official Charlton Recreation Area pond on Walnut Creek for swimming near Hot Springs. Find directions, facilities, and safety tips.
Walnut Creek
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Pool Swimming Holes
Pool Swimming Holes
21 locations across 12 states
Unique swimming experiences in specialized water environments.
21
Swimming Holes
12
States
4
Free Access
17
Fee Required
Why Choose Pool Swimming?
Unique experiences
Natural beauty
Adventure opportunities
Memorable locations
In This Guide
21 pool locations found
ME
Free
LEIGH'S MILL POND
SOUTH BERWICK
Guide to swimming at Leigh's Mill Pond in Maine. Includes directions, parking restrictions, safety tips, and seasonal advice for visitors.
Great Works River
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MA
Fee
DEAN POND
SPRINGFIELD
Plan your visit to Dean Pond in Massachusetts. Find directions, swimming info, and practical tips for this Springfield area pond in Brimfield State Forest.
Unknown
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MA
Fee
HAWKS NEST State Park
HARWICH
Plan a visit to Hawks Nest State Park in Harwich. A guide to swimming, directions, and safety tips for this undeveloped pond area.
Hawksnest Pond
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MA
Fee
LEOMINSTER STATE FOREST
BOSTON
Plan your visit to the Leominster State Forest swimming hole in Massachusetts. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for swimming in this natural pond.
Pond
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MA
Fee
MICAHS POND
HYANNIS
A guide to Micah's Pond in Barnstable, MA, an unofficial spot for swimming and a rope swing. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.
Micah's Pond
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MA
Fee
PUFFERS POND
AMHERST
Guide to Puffers Pond in Amherst, MA. Learn about swimming, directions, parking, and safety for this unofficial, no-fee pond.
Puffers Pond
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MA
Fee
UPPER GOOSE POND
LENOX
Find directions and tips for visiting Upper Goose Pond in the Berkshires. Access involves a 1.7-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail from Route 20.
Upper Goose Pond
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MA
Fee
WALDEN POND STATE RESREVE
BOSTON
Plan your visit to Walden Pond State Reserve in Concord, MA. Get driving directions, parking details, and tips for swimming at this historic pond.
Walden Pond
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MS
Free
SHONGELO
JACKSON
Visit Shongelo Pond near Jackson, MS for swimming, diving, and picnics. Find directions, safety tips, and details on this official recreation area.
Unknown
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NM
Free
SANTA ROSA
ALBUQUERQUE
Visit the official Santa Rosa Blue Hole in New Mexico for spring-fed swimming and diving. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.
Spring
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NY
Fee
NORTH HAVEN POND
EAST HAMPTON
A guide to the unofficial swimming and rope swing spot at North Haven Pond in the Hamptons. Learn about access, safety, and directions.
Unknown
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OK
Fee
GAGE ARTESIAN BEACH
OKLAHOMA CITY
Plan your visit to Gage Artesian Beach, an artesian spring-fed swimming hole in Oklahoma. Get directions, safety tips, and essential info.
Artesian Spring
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OK
Fee
LITTLE NIAGARA
OKLAHOMA CITY
Visit Little Niagara in Chickasaw National Recreation Area for swimming and jumping in Travertine Creek. Find directions, safety tips, and access info.
Travertine Creek
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OR
Fee
LITHIA PARK
ASHLAND
Plan a visit to the swimming reservoir and Fairy Ponds in Ashland's Lithia Park. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for water play.
Ashland Creek
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RI
Fee
ASHVILLE POND
HOPE VALLEY
A freshwater pond for swimming and jumping in Hope Valley, RI. Find practical access info, safety tips, and seasonal advice for visitors.
Freshwater pond
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RI
Free
LINCOLN WOODS
PROVIDENCE
Plan your visit to the Lincoln Woods swimming hole in RI. Find directions, facilities, and safety tips for swimming and horseback riding.
Blackstone River
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TX
Fee
SAN FELIPE SPRINGS
DEL RIO
Plan your visit to San Felipe Springs, a natural swimming hole in Del Rio, Texas. Get directions, safety tips, and essential visitor information.
Spring
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VT
Fee
HAPGOOD POND
RUTLAND
Visit Hapgood Pond in Vermont for a scenic freshwater swim. Find directions, facilities, and tips for a safe day trip near Manchester and Peru.
Hapgood Pond
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VT
Fee
KENTS CORNER AREA
MONTPELIER
Guide to natural swimming holes near Kents Corner, VT, including Beaver Pond and the Winooski River. Find directions, safety tips, and access notes.
Beaver Pond, Winooski River and streams
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VA
Fee
LONGDALE
LEXINGTON
Plan a visit to Longdale Pond swimming hole in Virginia. Details on access, fees, facilities, and safety tips for a family-friendly outing.
Unknown
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Safety & Responsibility
- Assess conditions on site. Water flow, depth, and hazards change quickly.
- Follow posted signs and local regulations. Do not trespass.
- Never jump or dive without checking depth and underwater obstacles.
- Swim with a buddy and consider flotation for non‑swimmers.
- Pack out all trash; respect wildlife and fragile environments.
Overview
Explore 21 pool swimming holes across 12 states. Conditions vary—check local guidance, respect private land, and follow Leave No Trace.
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